Some News for Tue Jul 12, 2011
STARTERS
$24K in 5 Days still needed for Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story. LINK FIXED
STORY OF THE DAY
Hurriyet in Turkey reports that another team has come in to the wide spread match fixing allegations - the head coach of Besiktas Tayfur Havutcu and others in the club were arrested today.
-The outcomes of 19 games this past season are being called into question.
Barcin Yinanc of Hurriyet talks to Ugur Vardan sports editor of Radikal about what this means for Turkish football.
THE FIFA SCANDAL STORY NEVER ENDS
David Conn of the Guardian gets an interview with Hassan Al-Thawadi the head of the Qatar World Cup bid committee.
-He feels that prejudice against the Arab world has fueled bid bribery rumors.
But Owen Gibson of the Guardian says there are still many questions about the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that need to be answered.
Paul Kelso of the Telegraph reports that FIFA has closed the investigation into Qatar's bid.
JACK WARNER WON'T SHUT UP
"There are some unfinished business which I will have to finish in both FIFA and CONCACAF at the appropriate time."
The Guardian of Trinidad reports that Jack is NOT done and gone.
The Guardian also reports that Warner was told in advance that handing out money for "travel" could be seen as bribery. Other points from the FIFA Ethics Committee report are made available as well.
TEAM USA AT THE 2011 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
The Women's World Cup - Germany 2011
Semifinals
Match preview from US Soccer.
Matches & Scores:
-Wed Jul 13
USA v France - 10:30am CT on ESPN, ESPN3.com & Galavision.
Sweden v Japan
Read coverage by Jerrod Roh (U of M Women's asst coach) at IMSoccer News.
COPA AMERICA
The 2011 South American championship is being hosted by Argentina.
All games live on You Tube, and TeleFutura or Univision.
dN
Argentina finally stood up and made their presence known by running over Costa Rica last night.
-Rex Gowar of Reuters says Lio Messi brought the team to life.
Argentina is the 2nd team to advance along with Colombia.
Bolivia is out.
dN
Group Stage
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Jul 1
Argentina 1-1 Bolivia - Arg goal by Kun Aguero. Bol goal by Edvaldo Rojas.
-Sat Jul 2
Colombia 1-0 Costa Rica - Col goal by Adrian Ramos.
-Sun Jul 3
Brazil 0-0 Venezuela
Paraguay 0-0 Ecuador
-Mon Jul 4
Uruguay 1-1 Peru - Uru goal by Luis Suarez. Per goal by Paolo Guerreo.
Chile 2-1 Mexico - Chi goals by Esteban Paredes & Arturo Vidal. Mex goal by Nestor Araujo.
-Wed Jul 6
Argentina 0-0 Colombia
-Thu Jul 7
Bolivia 0-2 Costa Rica - CR goals by Josue Martinez & Joel Campbell.
-Fri Jul 8
Chile 1-1 Uruguay - Chi goal by Alexis Sanchez. Uru goal by Alvaro Pereira.
Mexico 0-1 Peru - Per goal by Paolo Guerrero.
-Sat Jul 9
Brazil 2-2 Paraguay - Bra goals by Jadson & Fred. Par goals by Roque Santa Cruz & Nelson Haedo Valdez.
Venezuela 1-0 Ecuador - Ven goal by Cesar Gonzalez.
-Sun Jul 10
Colombia 2-0 Bolivia - Col goals both by Radamel Falcao(1 via PK).
-Mon Jul 11
Argentina 3-0 Costa Rica - Arg goals by Kun Aguero(2) & Angel Di Maria.
-Tue Jul 12
Chile v Peru - 5:15pm CT on TeleFutura and YouTube
Uruguay v Mexico - 7:45pm CT on Univision and YouTube
-Wed Jul 13
Paraguay v Venezuela - 5:15pm CT on TeleFutura and YouTube
Brazil v Ecuador - 7:45pm CT on TeleFutura and YouTube
dN
Standings:
GROUP A
ADV-7 Colombia (+3)
ADV-5 Argentina (+3)
3 Costa Rica (-2)
OUT-1 Bolivia (-4)
GROUP B
4 Venezuela (+1)
2 Brazil (0)
2 Paraguay (0)
1 Ecuador (-1)
GROUP C
4 Chile (+1)
4 Peru (+1)
2 Uruguay (0)
0 Mexico (-2)
The top 2 from each group and the next best 2 advance to the Quarterfinals.
dN
Quarterfinals
Matches & Scores:
-Sat Jul 16
1 Colombia v NB1 - 2pm CT on Univision and YouTube
2 Argentina v C2 - 5:15pm CT on Univision and YouTube
-Sun Jul 17
3 B1 v NB2 - 2pm CT on Univision and YouTube
4 C1 v B2 - 5:15pm CT on Univision and YouTube
TWITTERVERSE/FACEBOOKING
Luis Bueno at LA Galaxy/Real Madrid joint press conference. On the dias was Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Jose Mourinho, Bruce Arena, Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
@RunnerLuis: "First question was for Landon Donovan. His response: I have to say looking around I didn’t think the first question would be for me."
THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
The Portland Timbers website has a report on a home and away series between Special Olympic soccer teams from Oregon and Washington sponsored by the Timbers and Seattle Sounders. Fantastic.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
I have never seen this version of Howard to Donovan to Altidore to Dempsey, shot saved, rebound to Donovan, goooooooal! Video by a fan in the stands, on opposite side from TV cameras. Glorious.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
Every once in a while you have to remind yourself how unimpressive the NASCAR look is:
PODCASTS
We got turned on to a relatively new radio show today that has a podcast archive - Soccer Today from ESPN Dallas featuring Luiz Perez, Marc Stein and FC Dallas former player and current tv commentator Bobby Rhine. They have had great guests in their first 7 weeks - Stuart Holden, Jozy Atlidore, Steve Nash, Shaka Hislop and Conor Doyle. Can't wait to turn in regularly.
WHAT???
This might be one of the dumbest articles you will read about MLS all season long!
Kevin Clark of the Wall Street Journal wonders if the New York Red Bulls problem is that they are just too good for MLS. (Thanks to Bart for the link)
-Tell that to Dallas, Salt Lake and Seattle who all play a very eye pleasing game just like New York does, and all three are simply better TEAMS than New York. They all might be better coached too. And probably have the same payroll as New York - if you combined the three. I am not saying any of this to rip New York. They are very fun to watch and are really good. But this is a poke at the article that uses All-Star fan voting as one argument showing how good the Red Bulls are. Yes they are really good players, just not a better team than the other. Maybe on par, but not better. And certainly not too talented for MLS.
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
Week 18
Matches & Scores
-Sat Jul 16
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Real Salt Lake - 3:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Empire Field
Seattle Sounders FC v Colorado Rapids - 3:00PM CT on FOX Soccer
Venue: CenturyLink Field
Columbus Crew v San Jose Earthquakes - 6:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Crew Stadium
Houston Dynamo v Sporting Kansas City - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Robertson Stadium
Chicago Fire SC v Portland Timbers - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Toyota Park
FC Dallas v DC United - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Pizza Hut Park
CD Chivas USA v New York Red Bulls - 9:30PM CT on Galavision
Venue: The Home Depot Center
-Sun Jul 17
New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union - 6:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Gillette Stadium
dN
Standings:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
28 Philadelphia Union (+5 GD) (18 GP)
28 New York Red Bulls (+10 GD) (20 GP)
27 Columbus Crew (+2 GD) (18 GP)
23 Houston Dynamo (+1 GD) (19 GP)
22 DC United (-5 GD) (17 GP)
22 Sporting Kansas City (-1 GD) (18 GP)
18 Chicago Fire SC (-4 GD) (19 GP)
18 Toronto FC (-19 GD) (21 GP)
16 New England Revolution (-8 GD) (18 GP)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
39 LA Galaxy (+11 GD) (21 GP)
35 Seattle Sounders FC (+8 GD) (21 GP)
34 FC Dallas (+7 GD) (19 GP)
30 Real Salt Lake (+11 GD) (17 GP)
27 Colorado Rapids (-1 GD) (20 GP)
22 San Jose Earthquakes (+1 GD) (18 GP)
22 CD Chivas USA (+1 GD) (19 GP)
18 Portland Timbers (-10 GD) (17 GP)
14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (-9 GD) (20 GP)
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
The Guardian has quotes from Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on the growth of MLS and soccer in America.
DC UNITED
Centerback Dejan Jakovic was back in full training today 6 weeks after a hamstring tear while with Canada at the Gold Cup.
HOUSTON DYNAMO
Dynamo has kept clean sheet in consecutive games for first time in 2 years. They also had the same back line in place for the third game in a row: Kofi Sarkodie, Jermaine Taylor, Andre Hainault, Corey Ashe.
-They have not given up more than 2 goals in any game either. Buuuuut, they have given up 2 goals 7 times, and those 7 were in the 10 games prior to this turnaround. So it was essential that they make this change in form or they would have been sunk.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY SC
Thad Bell of the Examiner reports on newcomer Soony Saad's first days training with KC.
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Don Ruiz of the Tacoma News Tribune says Jhon Kennedy Hurtado only suffered a mild sprained ligament in his knee. Should not be out more than 2 weeks.
-Great news on O'Brian White's blood clot too.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
The Caps have signed 24 year old Gambian midfielder/forward Mustapha "Toubabo" Jarju from Mons in the Belgium, where he played in 31 games and scored 18 goals last season. He is 6' tall and 145 lbs.
-The team played in the 2nd division last season and won promotion for this season.
-The Sun with a few more details.
Marc Weber of the Province with this Twitter about Jarju: "My favourite thing about new Caps Gambian DP Jarju. His nickname, Toubabo, means "white man."
MLS STADIUMS
A little update today from the stadium building in Houston!
-Here is a photo from Feb 22 when they broke ground:
-Here we are on Jun 11:
-And today you can check out the live webcam.
Opening day is still slated for May 2012!
NORTH AMERICA SUMMER CLUB FRIENDLY SCHEDULE
Big friendlies will be played this summer all around North America featuring mainly European teams in their preseasons.
Jack Bell of the New York Times looks at the meaning of these matches, primarily the ones under the World Football Challenge moniker.
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Jul 12
San Jose Earthquakes v West Bromwich Albion (England)
Venue: Buck Shaw Stadium - Santa Clara CA
-Wed Jul 13
New England Revolution v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Gillette Stadium - Foxboro MA
-Wed Jul 13
Club America (Mexico) v Atlas (Mexico) - Reto Aguila Cup
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Thu Jul 14
FC Tampa Bay (NASL) v Bolton Wanderers (England)
Venue: Al Lang Field - St Petersburg FL
US OPEN CUP
Quarterfinals
7 MLS teams and 1 holdout from USL Pro (3rd Div) will battle it out this week in the Quarterfinal.
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Jul 12
Chicago Fire SC v New York Red Bulls - 5:00pm CT
Venue: Toyota Park
Sporting Kansas City v Richmond Kickers - 7:30pm CT
Venue: Livestrong Sporting Park
FC Dallas v Real Salt Lake - 8:00pm CT
Venue: Pizza Hut Park
-Wed Jul 13
Seattle Sounders FC v LA Galaxy - 9:00pm CT
Venue: Starfire Stadium
CONCACAF 2014 WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
Preliminary Round
Five matchups between the 10 lowest rated teams in the region.
-The 5 winners will advance to join the next 19 lowest rated teams in a six group, four team stage.
Matches & Scores:
2nd Leg (1st Leg scores included)
-Tue Jul 12
St Lucia v Aruba (2-4)
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
34 teams enter the 2nd Qualifying Round this week on Tue/Wed Jul 12/13. Second leg matches will be played next week.
AFRICA
Xan Rice of the Guardian reports that 13 players from a team in Eritrea defected when the team went to play a game in Tanazania.
$24K in 5 Days still needed for Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story. LINK FIXED
STORY OF THE DAY
Hurriyet in Turkey reports that another team has come in to the wide spread match fixing allegations - the head coach of Besiktas Tayfur Havutcu and others in the club were arrested today.
-The outcomes of 19 games this past season are being called into question.
Barcin Yinanc of Hurriyet talks to Ugur Vardan sports editor of Radikal about what this means for Turkish football.
THE FIFA SCANDAL STORY NEVER ENDS
David Conn of the Guardian gets an interview with Hassan Al-Thawadi the head of the Qatar World Cup bid committee.
-He feels that prejudice against the Arab world has fueled bid bribery rumors.
But Owen Gibson of the Guardian says there are still many questions about the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that need to be answered.
Paul Kelso of the Telegraph reports that FIFA has closed the investigation into Qatar's bid.
JACK WARNER WON'T SHUT UP
"There are some unfinished business which I will have to finish in both FIFA and CONCACAF at the appropriate time."
The Guardian of Trinidad reports that Jack is NOT done and gone.
The Guardian also reports that Warner was told in advance that handing out money for "travel" could be seen as bribery. Other points from the FIFA Ethics Committee report are made available as well.
TEAM USA AT THE 2011 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
The Women's World Cup - Germany 2011
Semifinals
Match preview from US Soccer.
Matches & Scores:
-Wed Jul 13
USA v France - 10:30am CT on ESPN, ESPN3.com & Galavision.
Sweden v Japan
Read coverage by Jerrod Roh (U of M Women's asst coach) at IMSoccer News.
COPA AMERICA
The 2011 South American championship is being hosted by Argentina.
All games live on You Tube, and TeleFutura or Univision.
dN
Argentina finally stood up and made their presence known by running over Costa Rica last night.
-Rex Gowar of Reuters says Lio Messi brought the team to life.
Argentina is the 2nd team to advance along with Colombia.
Bolivia is out.
dN
Group Stage
Matches & Scores:
-Fri Jul 1
Argentina 1-1 Bolivia - Arg goal by Kun Aguero. Bol goal by Edvaldo Rojas.
-Sat Jul 2
Colombia 1-0 Costa Rica - Col goal by Adrian Ramos.
-Sun Jul 3
Brazil 0-0 Venezuela
Paraguay 0-0 Ecuador
-Mon Jul 4
Uruguay 1-1 Peru - Uru goal by Luis Suarez. Per goal by Paolo Guerreo.
Chile 2-1 Mexico - Chi goals by Esteban Paredes & Arturo Vidal. Mex goal by Nestor Araujo.
-Wed Jul 6
Argentina 0-0 Colombia
-Thu Jul 7
Bolivia 0-2 Costa Rica - CR goals by Josue Martinez & Joel Campbell.
-Fri Jul 8
Chile 1-1 Uruguay - Chi goal by Alexis Sanchez. Uru goal by Alvaro Pereira.
Mexico 0-1 Peru - Per goal by Paolo Guerrero.
-Sat Jul 9
Brazil 2-2 Paraguay - Bra goals by Jadson & Fred. Par goals by Roque Santa Cruz & Nelson Haedo Valdez.
Venezuela 1-0 Ecuador - Ven goal by Cesar Gonzalez.
-Sun Jul 10
Colombia 2-0 Bolivia - Col goals both by Radamel Falcao(1 via PK).
-Mon Jul 11
Argentina 3-0 Costa Rica - Arg goals by Kun Aguero(2) & Angel Di Maria.
-Tue Jul 12
Chile v Peru - 5:15pm CT on TeleFutura and YouTube
Uruguay v Mexico - 7:45pm CT on Univision and YouTube
-Wed Jul 13
Paraguay v Venezuela - 5:15pm CT on TeleFutura and YouTube
Brazil v Ecuador - 7:45pm CT on TeleFutura and YouTube
dN
Standings:
GROUP A
ADV-7 Colombia (+3)
ADV-5 Argentina (+3)
3 Costa Rica (-2)
OUT-1 Bolivia (-4)
GROUP B
4 Venezuela (+1)
2 Brazil (0)
2 Paraguay (0)
1 Ecuador (-1)
GROUP C
4 Chile (+1)
4 Peru (+1)
2 Uruguay (0)
0 Mexico (-2)
The top 2 from each group and the next best 2 advance to the Quarterfinals.
dN
Quarterfinals
Matches & Scores:
-Sat Jul 16
1 Colombia v NB1 - 2pm CT on Univision and YouTube
2 Argentina v C2 - 5:15pm CT on Univision and YouTube
-Sun Jul 17
3 B1 v NB2 - 2pm CT on Univision and YouTube
4 C1 v B2 - 5:15pm CT on Univision and YouTube
TWITTERVERSE/FACEBOOKING
Luis Bueno at LA Galaxy/Real Madrid joint press conference. On the dias was Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Jose Mourinho, Bruce Arena, Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
@RunnerLuis: "First question was for Landon Donovan. His response: I have to say looking around I didn’t think the first question would be for me."
THIS IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
The Portland Timbers website has a report on a home and away series between Special Olympic soccer teams from Oregon and Washington sponsored by the Timbers and Seattle Sounders. Fantastic.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
I have never seen this version of Howard to Donovan to Altidore to Dempsey, shot saved, rebound to Donovan, goooooooal! Video by a fan in the stands, on opposite side from TV cameras. Glorious.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
Every once in a while you have to remind yourself how unimpressive the NASCAR look is:
PODCASTS
We got turned on to a relatively new radio show today that has a podcast archive - Soccer Today from ESPN Dallas featuring Luiz Perez, Marc Stein and FC Dallas former player and current tv commentator Bobby Rhine. They have had great guests in their first 7 weeks - Stuart Holden, Jozy Atlidore, Steve Nash, Shaka Hislop and Conor Doyle. Can't wait to turn in regularly.
WHAT???
This might be one of the dumbest articles you will read about MLS all season long!
Kevin Clark of the Wall Street Journal wonders if the New York Red Bulls problem is that they are just too good for MLS. (Thanks to Bart for the link)
-Tell that to Dallas, Salt Lake and Seattle who all play a very eye pleasing game just like New York does, and all three are simply better TEAMS than New York. They all might be better coached too. And probably have the same payroll as New York - if you combined the three. I am not saying any of this to rip New York. They are very fun to watch and are really good. But this is a poke at the article that uses All-Star fan voting as one argument showing how good the Red Bulls are. Yes they are really good players, just not a better team than the other. Maybe on par, but not better. And certainly not too talented for MLS.
MLS MATCHES, SCORES & STANDINGS
Week 18
Matches & Scores
-Sat Jul 16
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Real Salt Lake - 3:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Empire Field
Seattle Sounders FC v Colorado Rapids - 3:00PM CT on FOX Soccer
Venue: CenturyLink Field
Columbus Crew v San Jose Earthquakes - 6:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Crew Stadium
Houston Dynamo v Sporting Kansas City - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Robertson Stadium
Chicago Fire SC v Portland Timbers - 7:30PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Toyota Park
FC Dallas v DC United - 8:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Pizza Hut Park
CD Chivas USA v New York Red Bulls - 9:30PM CT on Galavision
Venue: The Home Depot Center
-Sun Jul 17
New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union - 6:00PM CT on Direct Kick
Venue: Gillette Stadium
dN
Standings:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
28 Philadelphia Union (+5 GD) (18 GP)
28 New York Red Bulls (+10 GD) (20 GP)
27 Columbus Crew (+2 GD) (18 GP)
23 Houston Dynamo (+1 GD) (19 GP)
22 DC United (-5 GD) (17 GP)
22 Sporting Kansas City (-1 GD) (18 GP)
18 Chicago Fire SC (-4 GD) (19 GP)
18 Toronto FC (-19 GD) (21 GP)
16 New England Revolution (-8 GD) (18 GP)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
39 LA Galaxy (+11 GD) (21 GP)
35 Seattle Sounders FC (+8 GD) (21 GP)
34 FC Dallas (+7 GD) (19 GP)
30 Real Salt Lake (+11 GD) (17 GP)
27 Colorado Rapids (-1 GD) (20 GP)
22 San Jose Earthquakes (+1 GD) (18 GP)
22 CD Chivas USA (+1 GD) (19 GP)
18 Portland Timbers (-10 GD) (17 GP)
14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (-9 GD) (20 GP)
MLS TEAM & PLAYER NEWS
General News
The Guardian has quotes from Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on the growth of MLS and soccer in America.
DC UNITED
Centerback Dejan Jakovic was back in full training today 6 weeks after a hamstring tear while with Canada at the Gold Cup.
HOUSTON DYNAMO
Dynamo has kept clean sheet in consecutive games for first time in 2 years. They also had the same back line in place for the third game in a row: Kofi Sarkodie, Jermaine Taylor, Andre Hainault, Corey Ashe.
-They have not given up more than 2 goals in any game either. Buuuuut, they have given up 2 goals 7 times, and those 7 were in the 10 games prior to this turnaround. So it was essential that they make this change in form or they would have been sunk.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY SC
Thad Bell of the Examiner reports on newcomer Soony Saad's first days training with KC.
SEATTLE SOUNDERS
Don Ruiz of the Tacoma News Tribune says Jhon Kennedy Hurtado only suffered a mild sprained ligament in his knee. Should not be out more than 2 weeks.
-Great news on O'Brian White's blood clot too.
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
The Caps have signed 24 year old Gambian midfielder/forward Mustapha "Toubabo" Jarju from Mons in the Belgium, where he played in 31 games and scored 18 goals last season. He is 6' tall and 145 lbs.
-The team played in the 2nd division last season and won promotion for this season.
-The Sun with a few more details.
Marc Weber of the Province with this Twitter about Jarju: "My favourite thing about new Caps Gambian DP Jarju. His nickname, Toubabo, means "white man."
MLS STADIUMS
A little update today from the stadium building in Houston!
-Here is a photo from Feb 22 when they broke ground:
-Here we are on Jun 11:
-And today you can check out the live webcam.
Opening day is still slated for May 2012!
NORTH AMERICA SUMMER CLUB FRIENDLY SCHEDULE
Big friendlies will be played this summer all around North America featuring mainly European teams in their preseasons.
Jack Bell of the New York Times looks at the meaning of these matches, primarily the ones under the World Football Challenge moniker.
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Jul 12
San Jose Earthquakes v West Bromwich Albion (England)
Venue: Buck Shaw Stadium - Santa Clara CA
-Wed Jul 13
New England Revolution v Manchester United (England) - World Football Challenge
Venue: Gillette Stadium - Foxboro MA
-Wed Jul 13
Club America (Mexico) v Atlas (Mexico) - Reto Aguila Cup
Venue: The Home Depot Center - Carson CA
-Thu Jul 14
FC Tampa Bay (NASL) v Bolton Wanderers (England)
Venue: Al Lang Field - St Petersburg FL
US OPEN CUP
Quarterfinals
7 MLS teams and 1 holdout from USL Pro (3rd Div) will battle it out this week in the Quarterfinal.
Matches & Scores:
-Tue Jul 12
Chicago Fire SC v New York Red Bulls - 5:00pm CT
Venue: Toyota Park
Sporting Kansas City v Richmond Kickers - 7:30pm CT
Venue: Livestrong Sporting Park
FC Dallas v Real Salt Lake - 8:00pm CT
Venue: Pizza Hut Park
-Wed Jul 13
Seattle Sounders FC v LA Galaxy - 9:00pm CT
Venue: Starfire Stadium
CONCACAF 2014 WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
Preliminary Round
Five matchups between the 10 lowest rated teams in the region.
-The 5 winners will advance to join the next 19 lowest rated teams in a six group, four team stage.
Matches & Scores:
2nd Leg (1st Leg scores included)
-Tue Jul 12
St Lucia v Aruba (2-4)
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
34 teams enter the 2nd Qualifying Round this week on Tue/Wed Jul 12/13. Second leg matches will be played next week.
AFRICA
Xan Rice of the Guardian reports that 13 players from a team in Eritrea defected when the team went to play a game in Tanazania.
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