This controversial Luiz Adriano goal vs Nordsjaelland ( VIDEO BELOW) had fans and pundits alike accusing the Brazilian striker of contravening the principles of fair play in Shakhtar’s 5-2 win over the Danish side on November 20, 2012. Adriano’s team mate had attempted to pass the ball back to the Shakhtar keeper Jesper Hansen following an uncontested dropball after Morten Nordstrand had received treatment, but Adriano latched on to the pass and rounded the keeper to score with the Nordsjaelland defence static.
Month: November 2012
RDM Sacked by Chelsea- Abramovich shows Di Matteo the door
Chelsea have sacked manager Roberto di Matteo today ( November 21, 2012), barely six months after the latter guided them to their 2011/12 Champions League trophy in Munich after beating FC Bayern on penalties. The decision came after successive losses to West Bromwich Albion in the league and Juventus in Europe , with the Blues announcing that he had parted company with the club on their official website. The loss to Juve left Chelsea on the brink of elimination in the Champions League, which would make them the first defending champions in the era of the modern UCL not to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament
Benfica vs Celtic 2012 Goals 2-1 John Samaras Garay Highlights Video
Benfica v Celtic 2012 ( SL Benfica Glasgow Celtic VIDEO BELOW)
Final score and result:- Benfica vs Celtic 2-1 ( John, Garay/ Samaras)
Estadio do Luz, Lisbon- 20 Nov, 2012- Tuesday- UCL group stages- 19.45 UK- 20/11/12
Benfica keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive as they beat Celtic 2-1 in Lisbon.