«Liverpool” made it to the final of the League Cup in a penalty shootout after beating “Stoke City”, “Lille” for the first time in history reached the final of the Cup of the French league, and “Milan” broke the main sensation Italy.
England. League Cup. 1/2 finale
«Liverpool” – “Stoke City” – 0: 1 (6: 5 – pen.)
The first semi-final match between “Liverpool” and “sink” minimal victory ended the Reds. The only goal scored in that meeting Jonathan Aib. However, the most important thing was to come.
Start the second leg for both teams got enough nerve. Both groups tried to attack, but committed, as they say in tennis, Unforced errors and lost the ball.
«Stoke” is more trusted on defense, on occasion going back all the staff. Even Peter Crouch ran regularly in defense.
The first dangerous moment was created guests. Eric Peters, passed the ball from their own goal, Jonathan Walters picked up a shell near the opponent’s penalty area, but could not hit the far corner.
«Liverpool» responded dangerous blow Emre Can afar. The ball licked the crossbar. Behind the tall Crouch is not reached after the projectile at the far post.
It is understood that Peter was particularly active, because a few years of his career he has given “Liverpool”.
But at the end of time “stock” came forward. The teams were preparing to leave the dressing room when Marko Arnautovic shot gates Simon Mignolet after the transfer of Bojan Krkic on the right.
In this episode, perhaps there has been offside, but the linesman flag is not raised.
Immediately after the break, the hosts could recoup but Roberto Firmino after a corner from the destructive position hit the post.
«Liverpool” went on to play in the pressure in the hope of revenge, as Jürgen Klopp has strengthened the line of attack Christian Benteke.
«Stoke” very firmly defended and gave nothing to create the gate Jack Butland. In contrast, the visitors could double the advantage in the bill, so as not to bring the case to overtime.
In the end, the fate of vouchers in the final was decided in a penalty shootout. The “sink” its impact smeared Crouch, but the favor he said Gian.
All agreed Minole save game when the score was 5: 5. Marc Muniesa was not cool Belgian.
The next point went to Joe Allen, and moments later the hosts with their fans have celebrated reaching the final of the League Cup.
Italian Cup. 1/2 finale
«Alessandria” – “Milan” – 0: 1
Modest “Alessandria” from a small town of the same name became the main sensation of the Italian Cup.
The team, who plays in Serie C1 (the third on the strength of the division of the country), has managed to reach the semifinals of the tournament, simultaneously knocking out his “Altovichentino”, “Pro Vercelli”, “Juve Stabia” Palermo “,” Genoa “and” Spice. ”
It should be noted that up until the semi-finals “Alessandria” lucky with the draw, but now the team got on a real top club – “Milan”.
«Rossoneri” in the current season so poorly perform in the championship, and therefore set to win at least the cup.
After the first match in this confrontation nothing is clear. Red and black were able to win, but only with a minimum score.
And the only goal Mario Balotelli scored from the penalty spot. So in the second match can still change, although “Alessandria” will be very difficult.
However, in the near future, “Milan” could be not up to the football. According to the press law enforcement agencies in Italy are preparing a major investigation into the tax evasion in local football. Questions may be alleged and the vice president, “Rossoneri” Adriano Galliani.
France. League Cup. 1/2 finale
«Lille” – “Bordeaux” – 5: 1
It has not turned the fight in the semifinal match of the French League Cup between “Lille” and “Bordeaux” . “Doga”, nondescript-looking in Ligue 1, have left from an opponent to shreds.
benzyl Yassin gave the home side in the seventh minute. After half an hour of the game, “Bordeaux” was able to even the score. Distinguished Clement Chantome.
However, the ending time visitors have completely failed. Ludovic Sane struck first own goal, and then the goalkeeper Adam Sumaoro opponent upset.
After the break, “Lille” finished off opponent goals Botyakov Eric and Sophia Bufalya.
For the first time in its history, “dogs” made their way to the finals of the French League Cup, which will meet the winner of the confrontation PSG – “Toulouse”.
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