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Soccer => Soccer Forum => Topic started by: Tito on Dec 21, 2007, 09:34: AM
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SG now has a variety of league threads now make the most of it and increase you soccer knowlegde
the French league is one of the most exciting league to watch because every team play like its do or die now long balls just swift passing i hope to the better of the French team in the champions league and Nancy are the surprise package but Benzema has taken a bit of the shine away from Nancy with his ability to score and his dribbling his a bright prospect.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=FRA.1&cc=3436
Saturday, December 22, 2007
AS Nancy Lorraine v Lyon Stade Marcel Picot
Auxerre v Monaco Stade Abbe-Deschamps
Caen v Strasbourg Stade Michel-d'Ornano
Lorient v Metz Stade du Moustoir
Marseille v Le Mans Stade Vélodrome
Nice v Valenciennes Municipal du Ray
Sochaux v Bordeaux Stade Bonal
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Lens v Lille Stade Felix-Bollaert
Toulouse v Rennes Stadium Municipal
St Etienne v PSG Stade Geoffrey-Guichard
TOP SCORES
1 Karim Benzema Lyon 12
2 Johan Elmander Toulouse 10
Tulio De Melo Le Mans 10
David Bellion Bordeaux 10
5 Mamadou Niang Marseille 9
6 Bakari Koné Nice 8
7 Rafik Saïfi Lorient 7
8 Johan Audel Valenciennes 6
Steve Savidan Valenciennes 6
Wason Renteria Strasbourg 6
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Saturday, December 22, 2007
Final AS Nancy Lorraine 1 - 1 Lyon Stade Marcel Picot
Final Auxerre 1 - 0 Monaco Stade Abbe-Deschamps
Final Caen 2 - 0 Strasbourg Stade Michel-d'Ornano
Final Lorient 2 - 0 Metz Stade du Moustoir
Final Marseille 1 - 0 Le Mans Stade Vélodrome
Final Nice 1 - 0 Valenciennes Municipal du Ray
Final Sochaux 0 - 1 Bordeaux Stade Bonal
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lyon haven't been performing in the league and champs league either. benzema is a promising youngster
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What?
:dontknow:
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lyon haven't been performing in the league and champs league either. benzema is a promising youngster
but take no credit away from Nancy they are the surprise package this season ans are second in the league
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yes but they still haven't been showing resukts in other matches
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Lyon is performing in both the league and the cl.
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yes they are still preforming but not to their standards
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Pretty lofty standards
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Ligue 1 Preview: Round 20
Valenciennes - AS Saint Etienne
Valenciennes kick off the weekend with a match against an ASSE outfit far from comfortable on the road.
While VAFC lost out 1-0 at Nice in their last game, they're still looking good at home, with two 3-0 wins in a row no doubt worrying visiting boss Laurent Roussey.
His side have lost seven away games, winning just one, and sit four points behind their hosts. Only a win can put them back on the road to Europe.
Girondins de Bordeaux - AJ Auxerre
Bordeaux, meanwhile, can potentially leapfrog Nancy into an automatic Champions League place with a win over Auxerre.
However, care is a must: the Girondins have only won two of their last six encounters with AJA here: despite a far superior all-time record, that does not bode well.
Neither side has yet to make a winter signing, but Auxerre arguably need it more. They're only three points clear of the dropzone, with just a single away win so far.
Stade Malherbe Caen - AS Nancy-Lorraine
Caen, under the auspices of young Yoan Gouffran, are themselves on the verge of a Champions League spot, but Nancy already have them beat in that regard.
The Lorraine outfit are four points behind Lyon at the top of the table, and Pablo Correa's men have no intention of letting slip an historic chance to join Europe's big boys. But can they keep their form going?
Malherbe will hope not, and will look to the form books for inspiration. Nancy are away draw specialists, but Caen have tied just once, winning seven times on the north coast. Only cup elimination at the hands of Sedan has dampened their spirits of late.
Le Mans Union Club - Sochaux-Montbeliard
MUC's early-season form begun to slowly wither away, but one cannot underestimate a side that's just a point behind Caen.
They're winless in their last two, but a pair of victories before that have kept them in contention. Like so many other Ligue 1 sides, they'll hope that their enviable home record - just one defeat so far - can see them past Sochaux.
Francis Gillot is preparing for his first Ligue 1 game in charge of the Lionceaux, having enjoyed a thumping 3-0 win over minnows Maubeuge in the Coupe de France already.
Lille OSC - FC Metz
Troubled Lille have landed Jean-Alain Fran from Paris Saint-Germain in a surprise move, but one that coach Puhel believes can save the team from the ignominy of a relegation place.
Les Dogues have fallen dramatically since competing in the Champions League just a few short years ago, and are now just one point clear of relegation.
However, when a team's in trouble, Metz are there to help. Les Grenats are all but down themselves, having won just once in 19 games, sitting dead last on 7 points from a potential 57.
What's more, they haven't won at this ground since 1994.
Olympique Lyonnais - Toulouse FC
Lyon will hope to have Fred's future sorted out in time for this fixture - it's one that could potentially see them go seven points clear at the top.
Alain Perrin's side sailed past Creteil in the Cup midweek, and their injury situation is clearing up - as such, they'll be hopeful of victory against UEFA Cup casualties Toulouse.
TEF, meanwhile, were victims of giant-killing from third-tier Paris FC in the last round of the Coupe de France. The capital club, who play in front of around 500 fans, edged their illustrious opponents 2-1.
With Johan Elmander set to enjoy his final few months at the club prior to an almost inevitable summer departure, it seems as if the poor omens are already starting for a Toulouse side that could be on the slide.
AS Monaco - Lorient
Monaco could leapfrog the Merlus with a win in this encounter, but they'll need to overcome inconsistency to do so - four wins, three draws and two losses at home is decent, but far from enviable.
Yannick Quesnel has signed on from Benfica but may not slot straight into the side: in any case, with one win in their last five, something has to change at the Louis II.
Lorient, meanwhile, are still within touching distance of the UEFA Cup spots, but have been unable to fully perform to their top capabilities of late. Having drawn their last three away games, it's not looking like being an easy game, either.
Racing Strasbourg - OGC Nice
Strasbourg have begun to slip of late, winning just once since November in Ligue 1. Jean-Marc Furlan is starting to hear grumbles of discontent, but his mid-table side has a chance to make it four home wins from eleven against Nice.
The Cote d'Azur side have landed Cyril Jeunechamp from Rennes and Alaeddine Yahia of Sedan, raising spirits significantly. However, they've won just once away from their Cote d'Azur base all season.
Furthermore, they haven't won here on Ligue 1 duty since 1979.
Paris Saint-Germain - Racing Club Lens
Moving through to Sunday, and Paris Saint-Germain will once again hunt that elusive home win. Four draws and six losses in ten attempts have the long-suffering Parc fans beside themselves with anger, but coach Paul Le Guen is now adamant that now's the time for victory.
There have been no new signings yet, but it is hoped by the club hierarchy that Lyon's Fred will put pen to paper sooner rather than later.
Incredibly, though, the sang-et-or have won the last five league games here. Still, like Toulouse, Lens suffered a Cup humilation when Ligue 2 side Niort eliminated them, but will now look to new signings such as Lyon's Nadir Belhadj (3.6m euros) and Toifilou Maoulida (undisclosed) to steer them clear of the dropzone.
Rennes - Olympique Marseille
Finally, OM will look to continue their current renaissance away to Rennes.
The south coast men are unbeaten in seven Ligue 1 games and, having made three signings so far during the transfer window, things are finally starting to look up at the Velodrome.
Juan Krupoviesa, drafted in from Boca Juniors, is perhaps the most high-profile of the new men. While he's yet to learn French, he's stated himself ready to fit in to his new side's style of play.
Rennes, for their part, are now level on points with their visitors after going off the boil recently. However, new coach Guy Lacombe got off to a fine start in the Coupe with that 3-0 win at Martigues.
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Lyon is performing in both the league and the cl.
what? :saywhat:
lyon just barly made it to the knouck out stage of the cl. last year they beat madrid and were knoucked out cheap by milan. this year i doubt they will beat man utd
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Results
Saturday, January 12, 2008
STATUS HOME SCORE AWAY VENUE (ATT.)
Final Valenciennes 2 - 0 St Etienne Stade Nungesser
Final Bordeaux 4 - 1 Auxerre Parc Lescure
Final Caen 0 - 0 AS Nancy Lorraine Stade Michel-d'Ornano
Final Le Mans 0 - 2 Sochaux Leon-Bollee
Final Lille 1 - 1 Metz Stadium Lille Métropole
Final Lyon 3 - 2 Toulouse Stade de Gerland
Final Monaco 1 - 0 Lorient Stade Louis II
Final Strasbourg 0 - 1 Nice Stade de la Meinau
Sunday, January 13, 2008
STATUS HOME SCORE AWAY VENUE (ATT.)
Final PSG 3 - 0 Lens Parc des Princes
Final Rennes 3 - 1 Marseille Stade dele Route--de-Lorient
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marseille dont seem to be playing well after ribery left them
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struggling a bit
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Lorient vs Paris Saint-Germain
It would have scarcely seemed credible before December, but PSG could potentially leapfrog the Merlus with a win in Brittnary.
The Parisiens are celebrating not only their first home win of the Ligue season, but also a barnstorming, Pauleta-inspired thrashing of Valenciennes midweek in the Coupe de la Ligue.
There's more than a hint of revenge about this fixture. The then-visitors left the Parc with a 3-1 win on Matchday 3, and PSG are eager to get their own back.
Still, despite their own fine form, Lorient are a force to be reckoned with, having lost at home just twice all season.
AJ Auxerre vs Racing Strasbourg
Auxerre, meanwhile, would do well to put their own inconsistency behind them with a win over Strasbourg.
The hosts have proved themselves capable of some fine results, particularly at home, but are all too often guilty of falling into a trap of complacency.
That isn't an option against Racing, despite the fact that the Strasbourg men are in freefall away from home. Losing their last three, they'l find themselves overtaken by Auxerre if they lose here.
Le Mans Union Club vs Girondins de Bordeaux
Much of the news surrounding MUC has come off the pitch, with star forward De Melo having penned pre-contracts with both Parma and Palermo, at least according to the Italian press.
What becomes of such revelations remains to be seen, but regardless, he and his teammates much be at their best against Bordeaux.
The Girondins could jump into an automatic Champions League place, at least temporarily, with a home win, and they'll have high hopes of doing so.
Still, Le Mans will feel that, at home, they can do anything. A 1-0 victory over Lyon in the Coupe de la Ligue on Wednesday is testament to that.
Olympique Marseille vs Valenciennes AFC
Marseille, meanwhile, saw their own recovery period come to an end with a defeat at Auxerre in that competition, but will still be confident of league success.
For while Valenciennes are still flying high in the Eurozone, a full seven points above OM, Marseille are on a great home run.
Three wins in the last three tells its own story, and with VAFC being home specialists themselves, coach Eric Gerets will expect to send the Velodrome crowd home happy.
Metz FC vs AS Monaco
After the heartbreaking result last week, Les Grenats remain bottom of the table with just eight points. Hardly the stuff to inspire confidence ahead of Monaco's visit.
But while the Monegasques won this fixture 2-0 back in August, there is at least a scant piece of consolation for the hosts here. They won the match last time the two sides met here, winning 2-1 back in 2006.
Monaco, meanwhile, haven't won away from home in three attempts. Still, if they're going to do so, now's the ideal time...
AS Saint Etienne vs Stade Rennais
Another side with massive consistency issues, Saint-Etienne will hope to teach Rennes the value of pedigree.
However, the verts lost the last fixture between the sides at the Geoffroy-Guichard last season, and they have yet to really hit stride this season.
Plus, things will be made immeasurably difficult by the absence of Pascal Feindouno, who's off to fight the good fight with Guinea at the Cup of African Nations.
Rennes, meanwhile, are still adjusting to their managerial change, and managed an away draw at Toulouse in their last road fiture. Still, they lost three on the trot before that, cancelling out the advantage of having beaten ASSE 1-0 at the Route de Lorient in Round 3.
Sochaux vs Lille OSC
Lille are flirting with danger, and could find themselves level on points with Sochaux if they lose here. That's almost unthinkable for a club of their size, yet it remains the reality of the situation.
The Dogues have lost their last two away games, but at least they'll find some company from the Lionceaux, who have suffered two consecutive defeats on their own patch.
Sochaux, of course, remain 19th for now, but managed a 1-1 draw in the return fixture back in August, so may yet be confident of pulling off a shock.
Toulouse FC vs Stade Malherbe Caen
The 'Tef' could take a massive step back towards top half respectability with a win here, but they'll need to be careful.
TFC have the worst disciplinary record in the Ligue - 43 bookings and four red cards - and could find that to be their undoing.
So, too, cold Caen's status as something of a bogey team for the southerners. Despite the arduous journey, Caen regard this as a happy hunting ground, losing their last two away games here and drawing two prior to that.
Granted, they've only shared the top flight on a handful of occasions - once this century, in fact - but it remains a formidable record for the high-flyers.
OGC Nice vs Nancy-Lorraine
Two overachievers kick off Sunday's action as Nancy journey to the Cote d'Azur to meet Nice.
Nancy tend not to lose away from home, but don't win much, either: two of each result and six draws comprise their road record.
Indeed, it's their home form that's seen them climb to second place. Nonetheless, they'll hope to bring Nice back down to earth.
Easier said than done: the coastal men have their home form to thank for their own status on the fringe of the EUrozone, having yet to lose at all in Nice.
Furthermore, the low-scoring affairs between the sides down south haven't resulted in an away win for Nancy since the early 1980s.
Racing Club Lens vs Olympique Lyonnais
Finally, league leaders Lyon visit Lens for a game that they really should win.
A result is vital not only to regain that psycholigical advatange at the top of the table, but also to dispel the spectres of that poor performance in Le Mans midweek.
Lens, meanwhile, got back to winning ways against Nancy, but are still floundering in the league. Two points off the safety zone, they'll keep in mind the fact that they've lost just once at home all season.
Fred may make a cameo for Lyon as his will-he-won't-he transfer saga drags on. Regardless, it'll be a tough game for both sides, regardless of what the table says.
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