Switzerland U-17 storm into last-four !
08.11.09
First-timers Switzerland booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 with an eventful 2-1 win over the Italians in Ijebu-Ode. Despite going a man down in the second half, the Swiss were the better side on the day and will now take on Colombia - who beat Turkey in their quarter-final in Bauchi - in the final four.
U-17 World Cup in Nigeria
30.10.09
Switzerland kept up their hugely impressive form at Nigeria 2009, beating Brazil 1-0 to keep up their perfect record and finish Group A in first place. Despite heavy pressure from the South Americans, a goal from Nassim Ben Khalifa in the first half was enough to settle the contest in Abuja 1-0. With Mexico winning the other game in the section and finishing second, Brazil - with only three points - now face a nervy wait to see if they can squeak through as one of the top third-place finishers.
Mexico downs Haiti 4-0 !
20.07.07
Mexico earned the last berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals with 4-0 win against Haiti on Sunday, dominating the Caribbean side before a capacity crowd at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium.
Miguel Sabah scored twice, Giovani dos Santos sent in another and Pablo Barrera added one for El Tri in what was the first sporting event ever held at the new state-of-the-art home of the National Football League club.
The crowd of 82,252 - the third largest for a Gold Cup game in the United States -- saw Mexico control possession and earn a match against Costa Rica in Thursday's semifinals at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Late strike gives USA 2-2 draw with Haiti
17.07.09
Stuart Holden scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to earn the United States a 2-2 draw with Haiti and send it to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup as the winner of Group B.
Holden's equalizer extended the Americans' unbeaten streak at home against CONCACAF opponents to 56 after Haiti jeopardized the string by scoring twice in the first four minutes of the second half. The result maintained the Americans' unbeaten record in Gold Cup group play (23-2-0) and ensured a date with the third-placed team from Group A or C in the next round.
Haiti revives hopes with 2-0 victory over Grenada
09.07.09
Haiti breathed new life into their Gold Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Grenada at RFK Stadium on Wednesday night, as goals from Fabrice Noel and James Marcelin carried les Grenadiers past the Spice Boyz in a Group B encounter.
Noel converted from a free kick in the 14th minute. Brunel Fucien whipped an inswinging cross toward a crowd in the penalty area, where the ball appeared to strike the back of Noel and dribbled into the goal.
"We had a mentality to come out and win the game," coach Jairo Rios said. "We couldn't wait for anything to happen, we had to make it happen."
Paiva sings contract extension !
27.06.09
João Paiva will be playing another 2 years for FC Luzern !
Paiva arrived in Luzern in 2008 and has undoubtedly been one of their most important players throughout his stay, having scored 16 goals in 25 appearances.
Having beaten off competition from the likes of FC St.Gallen and Neuchatel Xamax, Luzern will be delighted to have won the race for his signature.