Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Good morning folks. If you plan on watching some soccer today on TV, here is your schedule of matches:

7:40am- Setanta- Liverpool at Bolton

9:40am- Setanta- Stoke City at Manchester United

10am- FSC- Aston Villa at Arsenal

11:30am- GolTV- Bayern Munich at Borussia Moenchengladbach

12:15pm- Setanta- Ipswich at Doncaster

12:30pm- FSC- Chelsea at West Brom

2pm- GolTV- Real Madrid at Valladolid

2:30pm- FSC- Inter Milan at Palermo

2:55pm- Setanta- St. Etienne at Lille

4pm- GolTV- Liverpool at Penarol (Uruguay)

4:30pm- FSC- Wigan at Newcastle

5:55pm- Telemundo- UNAM Pumas vs. Monterrey

6:15pm- GolTV- Medellin at Tolima

8pm- Telemundo- Indios vs. Chivas de Guadalajara

8:30pm- GolTV- Schalke 04 at Bayer Leverkusen

9:30pm- FSC/HDNet - New York Red Bulls at Real Salt Lake

If you will be watching the action, please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.

Enjoy the action.

Comments

[Krista]

Nice save from the Bolton GK. Damnit.

Both sides have had chances. The Pool D is a little shaky to me. Don't like that one bit.

[Krista]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!

Kuyt with a BEAUTIFUL header! Pretty awesome. 28th min.

[Krista]

30th min - Keaned missed a great chance to score an easy goal. He's got 60 mins to redeem himself for that one.

34th - Agger with a wide lefted footed shot. Second missed chance to score from the Dane.

38th - no side is really making an attack. The Pool fans have taken over though.

40th - Pool D has looked much better.

41st - Reina comes waaaaay out of the box. Makes me nervous when GK do that. *cough* louis crayton *cough*

44st - Long throw in for Bolton. Reina handles it cleanly.

45th - Corner for Bolton....ooooh header went in but a foul was called. The ref may want some security around as the first half comes to an end.

[jbchua]

Liverpool need to focus and concentrate on defence. Bolton are going to exploit those set pieces. They also need to get another goal for insurance. They cant afford to lose a 1-0 lead. We know what happened when they had a 1-0 against Spurs.

[Krista]

Torres will hopefully come on later. With him, Keane, Kuyt and the Captain G, the Pool will hopefully keep getting points and stay near the top of the table.

Until they crumble I wish more people would give them more credit. Guess it is hard to take them seriously when they haven't won in 18 or so years.

Guess I just like an underdog when I see one. :) :)

[Krista]

Oh yeah. They really need an insurance goal. I am never comfortable with any team having just a one goal advantage.

[Krista]

46th - Damn a very nice freekick coming already for Bolton. Whew. Liverpool got lucky with that one.

47 - Reina punches a dangerous ball away. Bolton really putting on the pressure now.

48 - Sloppy tackle from Mash. Another nice spotted freekick for Bolton. Save Reina.

50th - Bolton has a mission. Liverpool D needs to step it up. Not good coverage at all.

[jbchua]

Liverpool need to boss that midfield. Too many sloppy passes. They need to use both flanks and create width.

Sidenote: Lolz. Agger knee'd his tooth out. Jokes. Thats what you call putting your body in harms way.

[Krista]

51st min - Bolton has a chance but misses it. It was a nice run. Where was the D on that one boys?

52 - Looks like Agger knocked out a tooth. Not sure how that happened.

54 - Yes I sight I love. Torres warming up. Captain G hasn't really made an impact to me.

55 - Nice tackle from Sam. Finally cleared it. Geez.

57 - Injured Pool player. Torres looks set to come on.

58 - Keane out. Not sure if I like this move.

[jbchua]

Sad to see Keane be subbed off. Probably wouldnt have been subbed if he buried that sitter.

[jbchua]

WTFFFFF. TWO SITTERS! CMON LIVERPOOL!!

[Krista]

61st - UGH! Torres gives the Cap a easy goal and he misses! Not cool.

62nd - Freekick B. Ooooohhhh did Reina touch it? Guess not. Goal kick.

64 - B shot deflected. I have an uneasy feeling about this. At this point the Pool aren't even in it.

67th - another corner for B. Headed out by a Bolton player.

69th- Gerrard shot wide. Torres offside. Fans are really into the match now.

[Krista]

71 - Bolton have really stepped it up. Liverpool has got no rhythm right now thanks to them.

72nd - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!! Torres chip flick to Gerrard and the Cap heads it in!!!! Liverpool rejoice!

[jbchua]

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!

STEVEN GERRARD!!!! WHAT A HEADER!! BUT WHAT A CROSS FROM TORRES!!

2-0 LIVERPOOL

[Krista]

78 - Good match. Course I can enjoy since Pool is winning.

79th - Torres offside. Bummer would have had an easy goal.

80th - Torres has a good little run but the GK clears it before he can get a shot off.

[Krista]

81st - Xabi with a great shot. Keeper just gets a hand on it.

82nd - Bolton dont have that urgency like they did. Corner B. Reina punches it out of the danger zone. (how corny was that? ha)

83rd - Subs for both sides.

84th- Gardner misses a pretty easy shot. Believe that was he second miss.

86th - Torres with the miss shot. Off the post.

87 - Liverpool fans sing You'll Never Walk Alone. Crazy how I can hear that over the Bolton fans.

[jbchua]

CMON WEST BROM!! lol...

[Krista]

88th - Weak corner kick from Gardner. Went straight to a Pool player.

89th - Sub for Pool.

90 - Bolton threatening if you can call it that. Offside called though. 3 mins added.

91 - Corner B. Pool takes it back down gets a corner. Ohhhh Lucas with the miss. What is up with all the damn misses today?

93 - Okay I just saw I think a lion mascot. Didn't realize futbol clubs had them.

Game over. Liverpool gets the win. They had a lot of missed chances. Bolton gave them hell in the second half.

[beckster]

DEMPSEY IS STARTING!!!

Finally....they get it!!!

[beckster]

And in other news....Convey continues not to dress; the goalkeepers are in their usual places; EJ and Demerit both starting;Bradley starting and the Rangers lineups not in yet....

[Krista]

Okay what are the Villans chances against Arse?

Hope it is not a one sided match. Cant wait for the Bayern Munich match. Wouldn't that have been cool to see Lando against MB?

[Krista]

Awesome. I hope Dempsey scores at least 2 goals. :) :)

[Erik Abarca]

SUBOTIC with 2 first half goals so far.

[Krista]

How old is Walcott? He looks 15.

[Krista]

ohhhhh Arse had a chance there in the 14th min. Friedel didn't catch it or clear it well at all.

[Krista]

PENTALY! Villans have their chance. Ah damnit!!!

GK blocked it. Read it well.

[Krista]

Ugh wasted posession. Why kick the ball too far for any one to get to it? Stupid move buddy.

[Krista]

Anyone got a live feed for the Fulham match? The ones I found aren't working.

[MG Palisades]

Does anyone know the link for tonight's RB-RSL match?

[beckster]

Villa has played very well and has got to be really disappointed not to be up by at least 2 at the half. Sidwell has dominated midfield. Causing all sorts of problems for his former team.

[beckster]

Anyone know why Beas hasn't even made the bench for the last two Ranger's games?

[BFBS]

Krista, try SopCast channel 48609 (is working fine).

1-0 Fulham at halftime on a bizarre goal by Davies (maybe should be an own goal on a defender or Gomes).

As for Clint, he made a nice move to create space and unleashed a drive from 30-35 yards that was heading for the top corner but Gomes made a spectacular save. Later, Clint made a nice between the legs move to move inside from the sideline.

[Scott A]

Krista, I believe this one is working, I joined it at halftime
http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/sat15.11/Fulham_Tottenham.html

But you need to install SopCast

[Krista]

Wont know the link until later.

Villa has been impressive. They should have a couple goals already.

I have been wondering the same thing about Beas. Hope he's not injured. Did a quick search and found nothing. So I'm not sure why.

[Robert]

Bradley scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Coach's son has his stock rising. Impressive!

[Kris]

Bradley just scored the tying goal (2-2) for 'Gladbach against Bayern in the 81st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bob]

GOAL.... BABY BRADLEY

ties up the game

[Mikeype]

Eddie Johnson wins a header to flick on for a goal for Cardiff City. Cardiff up 2-1 in 2nd half.

[Krista]

What the hell? I AM SO PISSED. I thought the Bayern match wasnt on until 10:30 CT. Damnit, damnit, damnit. Guess it isn't live on GolTV.

[Isaac]

GOAL FOR THE VILLAINS!!!!!

[Freddy]

BRADLEY SCORES IN THE 81'TO TIE IT 2-2 FOR GLADBACH!

[doug]

HeBangedAWhore scores for the villians. Arsenal's defensive centre back aeriel prowess exposed yet again. 1-0 to Villa

[Isaac]

An own goal by Gael Clichy. Off a dangerous cross.

[Isaac]

Wow. Well done Mikey. So how did he score it?

[Mikeype]

Header by Dempsey which is blocked by Woodgate falls for Andy Johnson. Fulham up 2-0. Another American involved in a goal!

[Chase]

Typical Arsenal, they beat Man United and their kids kill in the CC, then the media starts riding them as a darkhorse title contender, and then they lay an egg against a team out of the top 4 (granted AV is probably the best team outside of the top 4).

Its not over yet with 15 min to go, but they haven't put much forward in this game...

I'm just glad my boys pulled it out against Bolton, should have had at least 5 goals, but I'll take the three points, COME ONE WEST BROM!

Oh and great to hear about Bradley.

Abonglahor WHAT A GOAL!!!!!!

[Isaac]

Who were the goal scorers in MGB-Munich?

[Chase]

Szetela also started today for Brescia, turning into a great day for the yanks (outside of Subotic turning the knife a bit with those two goals)...

[Mikeype]

Eddie Johnson takes a flick on and goes for goal. He's taken down! Penalty for Cardiff City! Chopra takes it but the penalty is blocked. Cardiff City still up 2-1 late in the 2nd half.

[Mikeype]

Dempsey taken off in the 87 minute after a very successful showing. In the end, Fulham picks up all 3 points with a 2-1 win against the Spurs. Huge win for Fulham that takes them to 9th in the Premier League!

Cardiff City holds on to beat Crystal Palace 2-1.

Good showing from both Dempsey and Eddie Johnson today.

[Citronomics]

Issac

Both goal scorers for MGB from this side of the pond. Baby Bradley scores the tying goal and Rob Friend, who I think suits up for Canada, scores the first for MGB.

Way to go Mikey B!

[Krista]

21' Luca Toni
65' Franck Ribéry (pen)
79' Rob Friend
81' Michael Bradley

2-2 final

[beckster]

Friedel and Hahemann with clean sheets today. Great work!

[Isaac]

Ives is gonna have some nice stuff to write about in the next Americans Abroad issue.

[eric]

Yes. What fun to see Bradley's name on the scoresheet next to Toni and Ribery. You're next, Donovan. If someone streams the rebroadcast, I would so watch that.

Also, Hooray Fulham!

[danman]

Bradley goal:

http://www.tvgolo.com/football.php?subaction=showfull&id=1226762004&archive=&start_from=&ucat=43&

scroll down to the 4th vid to skip the other goals.

[danman]

a note on the last link:

you may have to copy and paste the link manually to get it to work.

[eric]

I'm streaming the rebroadcast here, we're in the 61st. http://www.justin.tv/psn_1

Bradley is very very active, had a nice 25 yd swipe at goal and another great tackle and feed to start the break. Awesome to see against Munich, and even better since the big goal is coming.

On a sour note, what's up with Beasley??? He didn't dress for the 2nd straight game.

[MemRook]

Thanks for the link danman,

Trademark goal for Bradley, smart run into the box, right place, right time, clinical finish.

Hope his form continues.

[Alticooper]

thanks for the link... nice finish by Bradley

[eric]

Wow. Bradley got abused by Ribery (74th), as in "should be on YouTube" abused.

[Isaac]

WHAT A HIT FROM BOSINGWA!!! With his weaker foot. good god European goal of the week.

[Krista]

Thanks for the links. Awesome header by Bradley. :)

[bubba]

Rob Friend (79) and Bradley (81) both scored in the second half to come back and tie the game. For Bayern Munich Luca Toni scored on the 21st minute and Ribery scored on a pk on the 65th...

[eric]

Great advertising for the Bundesliga, great crowd and wide open game. I really could see Landon in this game as a change of pace sub for Bayern, that isn't total nationalistic homerism.

Chelsea up 2-0, Anelka gets his 7th goal in his last 4, joining a crazy list of red hot strikers world wide.

[Isaac]

Nicky Anelka with 2 goals for the Blues. 3-0 at the half West Brom looked ok when I got there than they got crapped on.

[eric]

Classy, Toni applauds the Borrusa Park crowd as he walks off, everyone seems to appreciate what a great game that was and a b@llsy comeback by Gladbach.

Clutch by Bradley, who had a pretty active game, but it wasn't all roses, he couldn't touch Ribery and was standing around useless on Toni's goal (created by Lahm). Oh well, that's a pretty good list to get torched by, that's how ya learn.

[beckster]

Chelsea just killing WB. Beautiful goals though!

[eric]

Speaking of on fire strikers, looks like Eto'o just scored for Barca vs Betis

[eric]

Er, what feed am I on? I don't think Barca-Betis is a game this weekend...

[MadsMikkelsen]

Kuyt has 5 goals for Liverpool, Agbonlahor has 7 goals for AV, Ronaldo has 8 for Man U and Anelka now has 12 for Chelsea. Amazing. Anelka has a strong chance to be top goal scorer this season but so does Agbonlahor. The boy loves to score.

[MadsMikkelsen]

Michael Bradley and Rob Friend :D Super North American duo :D

[MadsMikkelsen]

Eddie Johnson scored? Holy crap. Miracles can happen. I hope he keeps it going so he can start for Cardiff indefinitely. If he can't start in the PL, Championship is just as great if not say Bundesliga/ Eredivisie.

[eric]

I'm going to watch the ACC soccer final tomorrow, Virginia - Maryland. Anyone know any good prospects to watch for in this match?

We were going to go to the semi's but it was raining. Sounds like we missed an epic 3-2 Virginia upset over #1 Wake Forest.

[eric]

And no Eddie Johnson goal today. We're celebrating him getting a start...

[Kev King]

If you are neutral tonight, this could help -- Alexi Lalas said he will shotgun a Large Red Bull on the pregame of MLS Cup if New York beats RSL.