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Post by bluetornados on Mar 7, 2024 22:03:07 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 14, 2024 23:38:52 GMT
ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/12/18/c40a496a-0af3-4a62-9428-ba216dac0253.jpgThursday 14th March 2024 - Results:Atalanta 2 Sporting Lisbon 1 (agg: 3-2) Bayer Leverkusen 3 Quarabag 2 (agg: 5-4) Slavia Prague 1 AC Milan 3 (agg: 3-7) Villarreal 3 Marseille 1 (agg: 3-5) Liverpool 6 Sparta Prague 1 (agg: 11-2)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/594E/production/_132926822_gettyimages-2076705645.jpgLiverpool thrashed Sparta Prague at Anfield to complete a resounding aggregate victory as they moved in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Already 5-1 ahead after a dominant first-leg showing in the Czech Republic, Darwin Nunez's opener was the first of four goals in seven first-half minutes as the Reds overwhelmed their opponents. And by full-time the hosts had run up their biggest aggregate win in a European competition since the 11-2 success over Finnish side Oulun Palloseura in the first round of the European Cup 1980-81. West Ham United 5 Freiburg 0 (agg: 5-1)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/B592/production/_132928464_gettyimages-2084343664.jpgWest Ham recorded the biggest European win in their history as they swept aside Freiburg to overturn a first-leg deficit and march into a third successive quarter-final. Before the match David Moyes evoked the memories of their comeback win against Sevilla at the same stage of the competition two seasons ago - and this time the Hammers boss got a similar outcome. Yet unlike that night against the Spaniards, when the home fans were tortured by tension and did not seal victory until extra-time, West Ham had the job wrapped up within an hour against a poor Freiburg side. Brighton & Hove Albion 1 Roma 0 (agg: 1-4)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/005C/production/_132929000_gettyimages-2076707106-1.jpgBrighton's Europa League adventure ended at the last-16 stage despite their victory over Roma at the Amex. Roberto de Zerbi's side fought hard throughout and had their chances, but a 4-0 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico in the first leg meant this task was beyond them. In a feisty encounter, Danny Welbeck's superb curling strike eight minutes before the break lifted Brighton's hopes. And although they exerted pressure throughout, the hosts were unable to get near to pulling off what would have been a stunning comeback. Roma's Sardar Azmoun had a superb first-half overhead kick controversially disallowed for a high foot to keep Brighton in the contest, but they were unable to convert opportunities that came their way in the second half. Rangers 0 Benfica 1 (agg: 2-3)ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/2CDA/production/_132928411_21013637_-2.jpgRangers' Europa League campaign crashed to an end as Rafa Silva's breakaway goal sent Benfica into the quarter-finals after another thrilling encounter at Ibrox. Silva raced on to Angel di Maria's second-half knockdown to cut across Mohamed Diomande and fire past Jack Butland, with Rangers badly exposed from their own corner. The strike was initially ruled offside before a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review determined the Portuguese had just stayed inside his own half before showing exquisite execution to silence a raucous stadium. Rangers failed to muster a real fightback as Roger Schmidt's side managed the game well to secure progression.
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 15, 2024 12:17:34 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 10, 2024 8:08:38 GMT
Europa League: Fans' group criticises Uefa ticket allocation for Aviva Stadium final..
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/083F/production/_133111120_gettyimages-1794644328.jpg Aviva Stadium in Dublin will host this season's Europa League finalFans' group Football Supporters Europe has criticised Uefa's allocation of 12,000 tickets per club for the Europa League final at Aviva Stadium. The allocation accounts for 50% of the Dublin venue's 48,000 capacity. English clubs Liverpool and West Ham have reached the Europa League quarter-finals and could meet in the final on 22 May. "A paltry 50% of capacity for Europa League finalist clubs is, simply, not good enough," said FSE. "[It] falls well short of FSE's demand to provide at least 66% of tickets for all European finals to supporters of the teams involved. "Fans of competing teams need to be given clear priority over public sale options. "Based on previous experiences, a higher allocation of tickets for general sale will significantly fuel black market ticket activity, exploiting fans' loyalty in the process." European football's governing body Uefa said it made its decision "after extensive discussions with the local authorities regarding logistical operations as well as the designated access routes to the ends of the stadium occupied by supporters of each of the finalists". Uefa will be selling a further 12,000 tickets for the Europa League final via its ticketing portal. In March, Uefa general secretary Theodore Theodoridis said it "would be extremely challenging" to accommodate supporters if clubs with bigger fanbases reached the Europa League final. This season's Champions League finalists will receive a combined 58% allocation of 25,000 tickets each for the match at Wembley on 1st June. In 2022, Uefa apologised after Liverpool fans were teargassed before the Champions League final in Paris. Uefa and French authorities initially blamed ticketless fans for the events. However, an independent report found Uefa bore "primary responsibility" for the scenes that led to kick-off being delayed by 36 minutes. There was also criticism of the 2023 Champions League final in Istanbul, with fans reportedly having to walk extended distances along busy roads, queue for hours for transport to and from the stadium and being left without water before Manchester City beat Inter Milan.
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Post by eppinggas on Apr 11, 2024 8:05:40 GMT
Europa League: Fans' group criticises Uefa ticket allocation for Aviva Stadium final..
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe has criticised Uefa's allocation of 12,000 tickets per club for the Europa League final at Aviva Stadium. The allocation accounts for 50% of the Dublin venue's 48,000 capacity. English clubs Liverpool and West Ham have reached the Europa League quarter-finals and could meet in the final on 22 May. "A paltry 50% of capacity for Europa League finalist clubs is, simply, not good enough," said FSE. "[It] falls well short of FSE's demand to provide at least 66% of tickets for all European finals to supporters of the teams involved. "Fans of competing teams need to be given clear priority over public sale options. "Based on previous experiences, a higher allocation of tickets for general sale will significantly fuel black market ticket activity, exploiting fans' loyalty in the process." European football's governing body Uefa said it made its decision "after extensive discussions with the local authorities regarding logistical operations as well as the designated access routes to the ends of the stadium occupied by supporters of each of the finalists". Uefa will be selling a further 12,000 tickets for the Europa League final via its ticketing portal. In March, Uefa general secretary Theodore Theodoridis said it "would be extremely challenging" to accommodate supporters if clubs with bigger fanbases reached the Europa League final. This season's Champions League finalists will receive a combined 58% allocation of 25,000 tickets each for the match at Wembley on 1st June. In 2022, Uefa apologised after Liverpool fans were teargassed before the Champions League final in Paris. Uefa and French authorities initially blamed ticketless fans for the events. However, an independent report found Uefa bore "primary responsibility" for the scenes that led to kick-off being delayed by 36 minutes. There was also criticism of the 2023 Champions League final in Istanbul, with fans reportedly having to walk extended distances along busy roads, queue for hours for transport to and from the stadium and being left without water before Manchester City beat Inter Milan. 1. Why do UEFA continue to book relatively small venues? I guess it comes down to the size of the brown envelope they receive before allocating the final. 2. Does this imply 12,000 tickets are going to "friends of UEFA"? More brown envelopes. More favours for favours. 3. Why are all the games kicking off at 8pm? Surely this halves TNT advertising revenue? Also annoying for supporters who might want to catch a couple of games in the same evening. Solution. TNT need to buy some brown envelopes. UEFA. It's all about the envelopes.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 11, 2024 18:59:35 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 18, 2024 21:07:30 GMT
Thursday 18th April 2024 - Europa League Quarter-Final - 2nd Leg - Result
West Ham United 1 (Antonio 13) Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1 (Frimpong 89) - Agg: 1-3
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/12262/production/_133183347_gettyimages-2149157194.jpg Michail Antonio scored his first Europa League goal of the season against Bayer LeverkusenWest Ham were knocked out of the Europa League as Jeremie Frimpong's late leveller denied them the consolation of becoming the first team to beat new German champions Bayer Leverkusen this season. Michail Antonio's 13th-minute header at London Stadium gave David Moyes' side the perfect start in their attempts to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg. But despite dominating the opening period they were unable to prize open the Leverkusen defence a second time. Jarrod Bowen came closest when his far-post effort was saved by Matej Kovar but Xabi Alonso's side improved significantly after the break. Frimpong blazed over after running clear of the defence, but made amends in the 89th minute with a shot that took a significant deflection off Aaron Cresswell and flew past Lukasz Fabianski. The goal preserved Leverkusen's incredible unbeaten record since a 3-0 reverse at Bochum on 27th May last year, 328 days ago, and booked a last-four meeting with Brighton's conquerors Roma, who knocked out AC Milan. In truth, a tiring West Ham had run out of ideas before Frimpong's equaliser. They were offered a warm ovation from their fans though, a mark of appreciation for a memorable three-year chapter of European adventures which brought them their first trophy in 43 years last season when they won the Europa Conference League. They do have an outside chance of qualifying for a fourth consecutive European season but they would need to improve significantly on their recent Premier League form, while the future of manager David Moyes, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is uncertain.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 18, 2024 21:13:25 GMT
Thursday 18th April 2024 - Europa League Quarter-Final - 2nd Leg - Result
Atalanta 0 Liverpool 1 (Salah 7 pen) - Agg: 3-1
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/142CE/production/_133183628_gettyimages-2149156822.jpg Mohamed Salah's penalty was his 24th goal of the season in all competitions
Report By Callum Matthews, BBC Sport.Liverpool's hopes of ending Jurgen Klopp's reign with a European trophy are over after they failed to overturn a first-leg deficit against Atalanta. The Reds travelled to Italy on the back of a 3-0 defeat at Anfield last Thursday and, despite controlling the game for the large periods, could not find the required goals and lost 3-1 on aggregate. Mohamed Salah's seventh-minute penalty, after a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross was handled, gave them hope. As the first half drew to a close, the Egypt forward lofted well wide when put through one-on-one, but Klopp's side struggled to create meaningful openings in the second period. It marks the end of a difficult 12 days for the Reds, who drew at Manchester United and lost at home to Crystal Palace to surrender their lead at the top of the Premier League. Attention will now turn back to the title race with Liverpool sitting third behind second-placed Arsenal and two points off leaders Manchester City. The league now represents their final chance to give Klopp a fairytale ending to his eight and a half years on Merseyside and add to their success in the Carabao Cup in February.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 18, 2024 21:16:20 GMT
Thursday 18th April 2024 - Europa League Quarter-Final - 2nd Leg - Result
Roma 2 (Mancini 12, Dybala 22, Celik 31 sent off) AC Milan 1 (Gabbia 85) - Agg: 3-1
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/8622/production/_133183343_gettyimages-2147907410.jpg Paulo Dybala scored in Roma's Europa League final loss to Sevilla last season
Report By Charlotte Coates, BBC Sport.Roma progressed to the Europa League semi-finals by beating Serie A rivals AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico. Gianluca Mancini opened the scoring for the hosts after 12 minutes before Paulo Dybala doubled Roma's lead 10 minutes later to cement a 3-1 aggregate victory. Daniele de Rossi's side went down to 10 men after Mehmet Zeki Celik's lunging challenge on Rafael Leao. Matteo Gabbia scored a late consolation for Milan. Defender Mancini was quickest to react to tap home Lorenzo Pellegrini's shot after it struck the woodwork. World Cup winner Dybala then gave the home side breathing space after he looped a brilliant effort over Mike Maignan in the Milan goal. England international Tammy Abraham, who recently returned from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, came off the bench in the 28th minute in place of the injured Romelu Lukaku. Roma will take on Bayer Leverkusen for a place in the Europa League final after the Bundesliga champions overcame West Ham.
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 18, 2024 22:05:37 GMT
Thursday 18th April 2024 - Europa League Quarter-Final - 2nd Leg - Result
Marseille 1 (Moumbagna 79) Benfica 0 - Agg: 2-2 & AET
Marseille win 4-2 on penaltiesichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/6FDE/production/_133183682_gettyimages-2147909203.jpgMarseille are through to the Europa League semi-finals after beating Benfica 4-2 on penalties at the Stade Velodrome. Substitute Faris Moumbagna scored the only goal of the second leg after 79 minutes to take the tie to extra time with the aggregate score level at 2-2. Marseille scored all of their penalties while Angel di Maria and Antonio Silva missed for Benfica. The French side will take on Atalanta - who beat Liverpool - in the last four. Having come into Thursday's second leg trailing 2-1, Jean Louis Gasset's side started on the front foot. With the clock ticking down, Benfica looked to hold on to their slender lead but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang created an opportunity for Moumbagna to convert. And in the shootout, the Stade Velodrome erupted as Luis Henrique slotted his penalty to send Marseille through. ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/12/18/c40a496a-0af3-4a62-9428-ba216dac0253.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Apr 18, 2024 22:08:18 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on May 2, 2024 21:07:41 GMT
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