Sports
Bayern Takes 2-1 Advantage
German side, Bayern Munich last night kept their hope of being one of the finalists of the 2011/2012 UEFA Champions League on home soil with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid of Spain.
It was the first leg, semi-final match of the competition and one that saw nine-time European Champions, Real, experiencing yet another heart break against Bayern in Germany.
Before last night encounter, Real had visited Munich nine times previously, without any victory to celebrate. They lost on eight occasion, while picking a draw just once.
Coach Jose Mourinho had said before last night that history would count for nothing when they clash, but it came to haunt them a minutes to full time as Mario Gomez bundled home a Philip Lahm low cross that evaded stranded Real Madrid defenders.
The goal gave Bayern something to defend in the return leg at the Bernabeu next week.
Bayern Munich, which is playing catch-up in the Bundesliga behind Borussia Dortmund had taken an early lead in the 16th minutes, when Frank Ribery’s low short just inside the box beat Iker Casillas.
After the goal, the Germans continued to dominate the visitors with Arjen Robben, Ribery, Gomez, Bastian Schweinstieger, Alaba and Muller as the outstanding performers.
Despite creating so many chances, the first half ended with the odd goal advantage.
On resumption of the second half, Bayern continued to pile on the pressure. But a swift counter attack in the 52nd minute saw Cristiano Ronaldo with a rare chance which he missed but had a second bite on the cherry to set up Mesut Ozil for the equalizer.
The game looked as if it was heading for a 1-1 draw until the twist in the tail that gave Bayern the advantage, going into the return match.
However, Real’s away goal indicates that the tie is far from being decided and leaves the second leg delicately poised.
Gabriel Nwanetanya & Isaac Nwankwo
Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State will be at the centre stage in Nigeria as Port Harcourt Arsenal Community will hold her maiden edition of Football Fans Fiesta (FFF).
The Fiesta scheduled to hold on the 13th December, 2025, at Eddiz wine bar GRA, promises to be all football fans carnival in the State , as there will be a lot of fanfares.
The Coordinator of Port Harcourt Arsenal Community (PHAC), Ugochukwu Oputa has said that the forthcoming Football Fans Fiesta was basically to promote peace, unity and love among football fans in irrespective of the cub.
He stated that sports is a catalyst to bring peace, love and Unity in any given society, hence the occasion was initiated.
Oputa said this in an interview with sports journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, saying that arrangements are on top gear for a successful programme.
” This event is for all football fans irrespective of your club. It is basically to promote peace, love and Unity among fans.
“It is like stating the obvious that football is the catalyst of peace and unity in the world. So the Port Harcourt Arsenal Community want to use this avenue to bring people together and foster friendship.
“There is no gate fee, but it is expected to put on jersey of your club as to make the event look unique” Oputa said.
The Coordinator used the forum to advice football fans in the world to love one another, and equally urged fans that will attend the occasion to be of good conduct and behaviour.
Tonye Orabere
Liverpool’s season of abject misery worsened as they were beaten with embarrassing ease by a hugely impressive Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Manchester City, but instead ran into a Forest side revitalised under new manager Sean Dyche and looking back to their best.
Liverpool head coach Slot gave £125m British record signing Alexander Isak a start, but he was totally anonymous once more and only lasted 67 minutes.
Forest went ahead after 33 minutes when defender Murillo shot powerfully past fit-again Liverpool keeper Alisson to subdue an already anxious Anfield.
Igor Jesus had a second ruled out for handball, but Forest doubled their advantage 39 seconds after the break when former Liverpool defender Neco Williams set up Nicola Savona for a crisp finish in front of The Kop.
Liverpool could barely raise a response in a desperate display, Forest increasing their lead 12 minutes from time when Morgan Gibbs-White scored after Alisson saved from Omari Hutchinson.
It means Liverpool, who lie 11th before Saturday’s late fixture, have now lost six of their past seven Premier League games as Slot’s near £450m summer spending spree comes under further scrutiny.
Forest, meanwhile, are surging away from the relegation zone and are up to 16th.
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