Author Topic: 2012/2013 Champions League  (Read 39113 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #105 on: March 13, 2013, 05:26:15 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Arsenal need to bring on Diaby. Too many tired legs in the center of midfield.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #106 on: March 13, 2013, 05:28:12 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Oh! 2-0 Arsenal. Header from a corner.

They got 5 minutes plus injury time left to find a third goal to knock Bayern out.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #107 on: March 13, 2013, 05:42:51 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
I thought that was a pretty poor match. Arsenal struggled for the rest of the game after that first early goal. Bayern had some good moments but lacked urgency for large parts of the game too. Both teams flattered to deceive.

I just heard that Bastuber is out for the season and Van Buyten is going to be in the first eleven for the remainder of the season. I didn't know that. Insane that a team as good as Bayern has to play a defender as flawed as Van Buyten. I think that is really going to hurt them in next stage(s) of the Champions League. Might cost them a shot at winning this competition.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #108 on: March 13, 2013, 05:48:53 PM »

Offline KGs Knee

  • Frank Ramsey
  • ************
  • Posts: 12749
  • Tommy Points: 1544
And there we have it.  Arsenal wins 2-0 away, leaving the aggregate even at 3-3, and Munich goes through on more away goals scored.  Hate that rule, just stupid.

No way you will ever convince me winning 3-1 is more impressive than 2-0.  A clean sheet is always a higher quality result.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #109 on: March 15, 2013, 02:46:47 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Quote
Málaga v Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid v Galatasaray

Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona

Bayern Munich v Juventus

That Bayern Munich vs Juventus matchup looks to be the tie of the quarter-finals. A bit disappointed these two giants are meeting each other at this stage. Probably my two favourite teams left in the competition.

I think PSG could give Barca a run for their money. With big target man in Ibrahimovic and quick attackers around him like Lavezzi and Lucas Moura, I think PSG have the type of attack (or counter attacks) that can cause Barca issues. I think Thiago Silva is back from an injury also. He did really well for AC Milan defensively against Barca last year. With Alex alongside him and a packed central midfield, I think they could put up a strong defensive effort. So I think this could be a really good quarter-final too.

Disappointed Dortmund didn't draw one of the bigger teams.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #110 on: March 16, 2013, 02:26:09 AM »

Offline ederson

  • Jim Loscutoff
  • **
  • Posts: 2896
  • Tommy Points: 279
About barcelona-psg i have the completely different opinion... I think barcelona won`t even sweat against psg. BTW zlatan won`t be available for the first game.

I wanted a dortmund barcelona clash.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #111 on: April 02, 2013, 03:25:27 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Ribery has been sensational for Bayern Munich. Muller has been great too. It looks like the game is getting away from Juventus here over the last 10-15 minutes. Hopefully they can get to halftime and regroup.

Ahh, Messi just scored. I thought PSG had been doing well up until that point. Both teams looking dangerous whenever they have gotten into the final third. Thiago Silva doing really well for PSG at the back. Excellent pass by Dani Alves to setup the Messi chance.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #112 on: April 02, 2013, 03:57:40 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
I hate seeing Fabregas playing up front. I would love to see him move clubs this summer and go somewhere that will put him back in midfield.

I'd love to see him in a role like Schweinsteiger has at Bayern Munich.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #113 on: April 02, 2013, 04:08:35 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Ibrahimovic has been really disappointing in the second half. Since Barca scored really. I don't know whether he has given up on this game or if he has simply run out of gas but he keeps wasting opportunities and giving away possession in the final third.

PSG wasting a glorious chance here with Messi out. Barca looking blunt up front. Good in possession but impotent in the penalty box. PSG continuing to get in good positions in quick transitions. There are goals there for PSG if they can pull it together.

As an aside, Alexi Sanchez is a ridiculously bad finisher / goal scorer inside the penalty box. Very talented winger and dribbler but by god does he suck at putting away goal-scoring chances. Awful. Incredible to see such a talented attacker who is so bad inside at the penalty box.

Edit: Bah, Ibrahimovic blows a point blank opportunity one-on-one with the keeper with 12 minutes to play. He hasn't been at the races in the second half. PSG as a whole have been really disappointing since they conceded that first half goal.

Hey, haha, Ibrahimovic gets a tap in after Thiago Silva hits the post on a header from a free kick. 1-1 PSG Barca. That will buy him some goodwill after his largely woeful performance in the second half.
« Last Edit: April 02, 2013, 04:22:37 PM by Who »

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #114 on: April 02, 2013, 04:31:34 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Oh no. Dumb penalty to give away. Bad goalkeeping. Xavi puts it away.

2-1 Barca with two away goals. It is going to be very difficult for PSG to win this tie now.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #115 on: April 02, 2013, 04:37:26 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
What a shambles from Valdes! 2-2 PSG Barca!

Hold on. Replay shows a deflection. Bad luck for Valdes, wrong footed by a deflection.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #116 on: April 02, 2013, 06:02:00 PM »

Offline Rondo2287

  • K.C. Jones
  • *************
  • Posts: 13009
  • Tommy Points: 816
Anybody see this article about Gareth Bale?

http://nesn.com/2013/04/zinedine-zidane-impressed-by-gareth-bales-premier-league-and-europa-league-exploits/

zidane compares him to Messi and Ronaldo saying hes not far off.  I really hope Bale doesnt leave Tottenham this summer, they wouldnt have won a game since January without him I believe
CB Draft LA Lakers: Lamarcus Aldridge, Carmelo Anthony,Jrue Holiday, Wes Matthews  6.11, 7.16, 8.14, 8.15, 9.16, 11.5, 11.16

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #117 on: April 10, 2013, 05:00:04 PM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Disappointing job by PSG. They had it in their hands and they bottled it.

Barcelona live for another day.

Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #118 on: April 11, 2013, 12:57:19 PM »

Offline ederson

  • Jim Loscutoff
  • **
  • Posts: 2896
  • Tommy Points: 279
Exactly. They wasted a couple of good chances and when Messi stepped in they lost their concentration and pretty much paniced.

Same gows for Malaga. They are not in the semis due to 2 very very cheap goals. You are 3 mins far from  a dream... You don`t just defend... YOU EAT THE BALL !!!


Re: 2012/2013 Champions League
« Reply #119 on: April 23, 2013, 07:47:36 AM »

Online Who

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 47114
  • Tommy Points: 2401
Wow, Mario Götze is set to join Bayern Munich for €37 million this summer.

Massive loss for Borussia Dortmund. Huge signing for Munich.

I wonder who Götze will be replacing. Kroos is in the center or Robben out on the wing. I love him in the center of the pitch. So much more creative than Kroos.

I wonder how well Dortmund will be able to replace Götze. Especially if they lose Lewandowski as well. Just a year after losing Kagawa. It is looking like their wage restrictions are going to stop them from hanging onto any of their top talent for too long. [dang] shame if that is the case because they are a really enjoyable team to watch.