ReiseReise Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 German Cup Semis:Bayern beats Werder Bremen at home, 2-0. Werder did a good job apparently (didn´t see this match unfortunately). Mueller scored twice with set pieces, the second goal by pen after Vidal dive. Hertha BSC Berlin, as always, lost out on the chance of a home cup final, falling to Borussia Dortmund in a 0-3 defeat. Goals coming from Castro, Reus and Mhkithariyan. All of those goals were well worked, Castro´s even topped of with a beautiful finish. This means the third Bayern vs Dortmund final in the last three years. One of each teams was part of the final since 2012. Additionally, it´s the fourth time each clubs meet in the final of the German cup. Out of the three finals played so far, Bayern won 2008 and 2014 (2-1; 2-0 both a.e.t.), Dortmund won 2012 in their double-season by 5-2. Adding to all this, the two clubs met in every cup competition since 2012. Since that year, both teams met in every competition. 2013 Dortmund got eliminated in a close 0-1 defeat in Munich, 2015 Bayern fell in a crazy penalty shootout where two penalties scored from Dortmund were enough to advance to the final. Those two are arguably the best clubs in Germany over the last 5 years, so it is a great finale with a big rivalry behind it. What more can you ask for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 That might be the worst Everton performance I've ever seen. That stomp on Origi was some seriously dangerous horse shit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Can they replace Spanish Bob before the FA Cup semi final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 20 years ago from yesterday Nicola Carricula wrote his name into Metro infamy when at our very first home game he knocked in an own goal in the dying seconds of the match to send us to defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 There's been a Shay Given sighting at the Etihad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Ugh Sakho... and at the absolutely worst time, as well as just as his form for Liverpool peaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Fellaini you big beautiful lump!!! Now make it hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Martial Law!!! What a match, just incredible stuff. And Fergie Time still lives!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Losing at the death is what we do best this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Dilly ding dilly dong ~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReiseReise Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Frankfurt just beat Mainz 2-1 in their home game. This assures relegation for last place Hannover (22 points), who were practically done anyway. The amount of possible candidates to go down has been reduced to Augsburg on 36 points, Darmstadt (35), Hoffenheim (34), Stuttgart (33), Bremen (31) and Frankfurt (30). Others aren't quite safe yet, but those six seem most likely to battle it out for four safe spots since they are at best less than two wins ahead than 16th place with still three games left. 17th will go down and 16th will have to play 2. Bundesliga's third place in the playoff. The matchday 32. will see an unorthodox Monday evening game between Bremen and Stuttgart which is crucial for both teams. The game was moved for security measures. Matchday 34 will have Bremen vs. Stuttgart. Interesting stuff, everything could be pretty much settled next week or we could get an incredibly tense finish. At the top it's Bayern (81 pts)....... Dortmund (74).........................Leverkusen (54) ... the rest of the top seven (48 - 45). Koeln and Ingolstadt are ahead of last year's second place Wolfsburg who continue their abysmal form. Not that I mind... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Call of the day must go to guy on 606 who thinks because Claudio and the Swansea manager are friends that they laid down and threw the game. You know, because they are friends and ITALIAN, where that sort of thing happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReiseReise Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The Italian job if you will... So...first non-Manchester, non-Chelsea and non-Arsenal team since Rovers in 95 or something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 It's over. Leicester City have won it, no matter what the math says. Tottenham blow it against West Brom 1-1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 On 4/24/2016 at 2:19 PM, ReiseReise said: The Italian job if you will... So...first non-Manchester, non-Chelsea and non-Arsenal team since Rovers in 95 or something like that? Since 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Lads, it's Spurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 First time in decades that five different managers have won the league in five straight years. Mancini, Ferguson, Pellegrini, Mourinho, Ranieri (or Pochettino LOL). Leicester vs Man U next weekend. Both teams have a left back with the same name as their teams nickname. Rojo (Red Devils) and Fuchs (Foxes). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Finally JFT96 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Finally Justice for the 96. I hope this can give a sense of closure to those most affected by it. But the 96 won't be forgotten and neither will the circumstances for their deaths. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Quote 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ReiseReise Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Atletico and Real with decent results, but such that won´t decide the semis. I was only able to watch Atletico vs Bayern. The Spaniards came out swinging and the early goal was great, albeit Bayern´s defending was less than stellar. Second half was mostly Bayern, up until Atletico almost scored from a great counter. Bayern had quite some trouble creating real chances, most of their scoring opportunities came from long range shots and cross-header plays. Guardiola has done a good job making Bayern great at the passing game, but ultimately, they have lots of trouble switching gears. The epitome of this is Xabi Alonso, who just seems brilliant...as long as there´s isn´t anyone putting him under pressure and stepping on his toes from time to time. The decision to bench Mueller and Ribery - assuming they were both fit to play - is questionable at least. Especially Mueller is a guy perfect to counteract the very physical playing style of Atletico. Bayern will need a change up to score next week, no matter how and what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Surprised more people aren't talking about this: You will not see a better goal than that this week. Truly amazing. Saúl has been a great replacement for Thiago since his leg injury earlier this season. No Del Bosque leaves him and Koke out of the Spanish selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReiseReise Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 It was a good run, but Bayern's defending was just horrid. It looked like they didn't even try and close down on Saul. The strike to finish was magnificent, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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