Ireland 16-9 New Zealand: Hosts Hold Nerve To Earn First Home Win Over All Blacks

Ireland 16-9 New Zealand: Hosts hold nerve to earn first home win over All Blacks

Ireland have beaten New Zealand on home soil for the first time with a frenzied 16-9 win at the Aviva Stadium.

Jacob Stockdale's superb chip-and-gather try decided an absorbing contest between the top two sides in the world.

Johnny Sexton advanced his claims for the world player of the year award with the rest of Ireland's points.

The Grand Slam champions added to their historic first win over the All Blacks in 2016 as they sent out a warning before next year's Rugby World Cup.

Stockdale's try pushed his side into a 10-point lead in the 49th minute and they produced a heroic defensive display, led by man-of-the-match Peter O'Mahony, to repel the inevitable New Zealand fightback as 'The Fields of Athenry' rang through the Dublin night.

Stockdale swings it
A game of tiny margins was ultimately decided by a moment of brilliance from Stockdale which had Joe Schmidt's imprint all over it.

Off a 10-metre line-out - Ireland's favourite attacking platform - the home side swung the ball towards the right before Bundee Aki dramatically switched direction and fed Stockdale down the narrow side.

Ireland 16-9 New Zealand: Hosts hold nerve to earn first home win over All Blacks
By Cian Murtagh

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 Tadhg Furlong, Rory Best, Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony and Devin Toner show their delight after the final whistle in Dublin
Irish joy was unconfined after the final whistle at the Aviva Stadium
Autumn internationals: Ireland v New Zealand
Ireland: (9) 16
Tries: Stockdale Cons: Sexton Pens: Sexton 3
New Zealand: (6) 9
Pens: Barrett 2 Drop Goal: Barrett
Ireland have beaten New Zealand on home soil for the first time with a frenzied 16-9 win at the Aviva Stadium.

Jacob Stockdale's superb chip-and-gather try decided an absorbing contest between the top two sides in the world.

Johnny Sexton advanced his claims for the world player of the year award with the rest of Ireland's points.

The Grand Slam champions added to their historic first win over the All Blacks in 2016 as they sent out a warning before next year's Rugby World Cup.

Stockdale's try pushed his side into a 10-point lead in the 49th minute and they produced a heroic defensive display, led by man-of-the-match Peter O'Mahony, to repel the inevitable New Zealand fightback as 'The Fields of Athenry' rang through the Dublin night.

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Stockdale swings it
A game of tiny margins was ultimately decided by a moment of brilliance from Stockdale which had Joe Schmidt's imprint all over it.

Off a 10-metre line-out - Ireland's favourite attacking platform - the home side swung the ball towards the right before Bundee Aki dramatically switched direction and fed Stockdale down the narrow side.

It left last season's Six Nations player of the year facing a group of weary All Blacks who were still picking themselves up from the line-out.

The Ulster wing's deft chip took them out of play and he won the sprint with Aaron Smith to gather and score the decisive try.

New Zealand indiscipline
The tone for a frenzied but absorbing contest was set from the off when the Irish team took a half-step towards the New Zealand haka and sent the crowd into overdrive.

The adrenaline coursed from the stands down onto the pitch, where New Zealand set a bewildering tempo, but a wonderful steal by Josh van der Flier and CJ Stander under their own posts helped Ireland to clear the danger.

The All Blacks were living dangerously without the ball and repeatedly were warned for offside by referee Wayne Barnes as a penalty count of 9-2 against the visitors told its own story.

Sexton and Beauden Barrett traded early scores but the home side were unquestionably on top with Stockdale and Garry Ringrose looking menacing with every possession.

Kearney denied
Sexton nudged Ireland back ahead before Barrett landed a wonderful drop-goal to keep his side in touch after Cian Healy had been held up over the line and Rob Kearney had knocked-on in the act of scoring at the other end.

Ireland dominated the second quarter after a superb gather-and-go by Stockdale brought them into the opposition half and they appeared determined not to leave without a try.

A cross kick to Stockdale did not succeed but New Zealand's creaking defence continued to concede penalties and Kieran Read was warned about his team's indiscipline as Sexton eventually settled for a penalty to give his side a 9-6 half-time lead.

O'Mahony and Sexton stand firm
Stockdale's try was the score Ireland deserved for their first-half domination and - crucially - pushed them more than a converted try ahead.

But New Zealand are not the world's number one side for no reason and the black jerseys began to gather momentum in the akhir quarter.

Reiko Ioane cut a dangerous figure with ball in hand and Kearney had to scamper back to gather Ardie Savea's kick through.

Next it was O'Mahony's turn to save the day as the Munster captain somehow managed to pivot and dive on Barrett's grubber, and minutes later he put his body on the line again to produce a brilliant turnover that lifted the siege and simultaneously forced him off the field with an injury.

Sexton conceded a penalty for a high tackle that allowed his opposite number to shrink the gap to seven points but the Ireland fly-half was fired up and he punched the air with a roar minutes later when he combined with Stockdale to bundle Ben Smith out of touch.

Sexton also departed before the end as the big hits continued to rain in but the Irish line held firm to clinch a momentous victory.

What they said:
Ireland's man of the match Peter O'Mahony: "They're not the number one team in the world for nothing. We probably had to play our best game of this term and thankfully we managed to do that.

"It's a big piece of history and one that we wanted to tick off here in Ireland and now we have done it."

Ireland captain Rory Best: "To stop New Zealand scoring a try shows what a fantastic effort it was. The boys are very tired in there but it's amazing what a win like that can do to give you a little bit more energy.

"It's a big result for us no matter what the context is. Yet again, we've raised the standard of what we expect. The problem is Joe and the team and going to expect that and more [from now on]."

Ireland: Kearney; Earls, Ringrose, Aki, Stockdale; Sexton, Marmion; Healy, Best (capt), Furlong; Toner, James Ryan; O'Mahony, Van der Flier, Stander.

Replacements: Cronin for Best (65), J McGrath for Healy (52), Porter for Furlong (65), Henderson for Toner (62), Murphy for O'Mahony (64), L McGrath for Marmion (59), Carbery for Sexton (77), Larmour for Kearney (66).

New Zealand: McKenzie; Smith, Goodhue, Crotty, Ioane; Barrett, Smith; Tu'inukuafe, Taylor, Franks; Whitelock, Retallick: Squire, Savea, Read (capt).

Replacements: Coles for Taylor (47), Tuungafasi for Tu'inukuafe (47), Laulala for Franks (47), S Barrett for Squire (32), Todd for Savea (74), Perenara for Smith (58), Mo'unga for McKenzie (56), Lienert-Brown for Crotty (62).

Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

Top News - Dua Anak Ini Wakili Indonesia Ke Rusia

Top news - Dua Anak Ini Wakili Indonesia ke Rusia

 Dua anak Indonesia terpilih menjadi perwakilan untuk berpartisipasi di 6th Gazprom Football for Friendship International pada 6 Juni 2018.

Dari siaran pers yang diterima BolaSport.com, program ini merupakan program yang mempromosikan pertemanan, kesamarataan, keadilan, kesehatan antara bawah umur dari berbagai negara.

Selama lima tahun terakhir, sudah ada lebih dari 3.700 orang yang berpartisipasi dalam program ini.

Untuk tahun 2018, Indonesia diwakili oleh Mohammad Raffa Rolly Cassilas Yasin (12). Bocah asal Tangerang ini terpilih sebagai salah satu kiper dalam 32 tim internasional yang akan melakoni pertandingan.

Cassilas Yasin akan memperkuat tim Grizzly Bear dan melakoni 3 hari latihan di Moskwa, Rusia, sebelum dimulainya turnamen.

Tiap tim akan dilatih oleh sampaumur berusia 14-16 tahun dari aneka macam negara berbeda.

Terpilihnya Cassilas Yasin bukan tanpa alasan. Mulai bermain sepak bola pada usia 6 tahun, ia sekarang memperkuat Firman Utina Football Academy.

Sesuai namanya, ia mengidolakan kiper legendaris Spanyol, Iker Casillas.

Cassilas Yasin bukan satu-satunya anak Indonesia yang akan berpartisipasi di program ini.

Dia akan ditemani Alfonso Hutabarat yang akan menjadi jurnalis muda dan meliput semua aktivitas sebagai bab dari International Children's Press Center.

Press center merupakan wadah untuk jurnalis cilik mengumpulkan info, menciptakan laporan, menulis beruta, dan menyiapkan bahan.

Alfonso merupakan penggemar sepak bola dan suporter Manchester United.

Cassilas dan Alfonso juga akan ikut dalam Friendship International Children's Forum yang membuka kesempatan bertemu dengan peserta negara lain, mengembangkan pengalaman, dan berdiskusi.

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Some Ex-Players Can't Come To Terms With England Success - Rooney

Wayne Rooney: Ex-England captain says former players struggle with Three Lions' success

Some former England internationals "can't come to terms" with the current team doing well, says Wayne Rooney.

The Three Lions reached the World Cup semi-finals this summer before beating Spain in the Nations League in October.

But Rooney, who earned his 120th and simpulan cap in Thursday's 3-0 win over the United States, suggested some ex-players are jealous.

"That is wrong. I'm not like that," said the 33-year-old ex-captain. "I'm a fan now. I want England to do well."

Speaking to several national newspapers, he added: "I'm happy with what I've contributed to the national team and I look forward now to the next few years and watching this team progress."

DC United striker Rooney - England's record goalscorer - retired from international football in 2017 but returned to Gareth Southgate's set-up for a final farewell at Wembley on Thursday.

During his time as an England international, the team never progressed beyond the quarter-finals of a major tournament - last reaching the last eight at Euro 2012.

"I know some ex-players I've spoken to can't come to terms with England doing well," said Rooney, who played for Manchester United and Everton in the Premier League.

"I wouldn't say I regret never winning a trophy with England.

"I have given everything when playing for England and I've tried to make us successful. Sometimes everything just isn't enough.

"I've had my time and it didn't quite work out in terms of trophies."

England play Croatia in the Nations League at Wembley on Sunday (14:00 GMT kick-off) and a victory will mean they qualify for next summer's finals in Portugal.

And, having been immersed with the squad over the previous week, Rooney says the potential for success is "huge".

"They called the team I played in the 'golden generation' but this team has also got superstars like Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and John Stones," he said.

"This is a great young squad with other players who can come in if there are injuries.

"To win any trophy would be great for England - and hopefully this team can be the ones to bring that home."


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Kalah 2-3 Jangan Sedih,Timnas Indonesia Masih Berpeluang Lolos Piala Dunia! Baca Nih !!

Kalah 2-3 Jangan Sedih,Timnas Indonesia Masih Berpeluang Lolos Piala Dunia! Baca Nih

Tim garuda asia harus mengakui keunggulan Australia 2-3 di Stadion Nasional Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Senin (1/10/2018). Sempat unggul, Indonesia berbalik kalah di simpulan langgar babak delapan besar. Dikutip detik.sport

Dengan hasil ini sudah dipastikan impian timnas U16 lolos ke piala Dunia U17 di Peru tahun depan telah pupus, namun kalian jangan duka alasannya timnas Indonesia masih berpeluang lolos piala Dunia. Bagaimana?

Harapan selanjutnya untuk mewujudkan mimpi Indonesia bermain di piala Asia dibebankan kepada tim nasional U19 yang akan berlaga di piala Asia di negara sendiri.



dikutip Tribunnews.com Timnas U-19 Indonesia sendiri tergabung di Grup A dengan Taiwan, Qatar, dan Uni Emirat Arab

Sesuai jadwal, tim nasional U-19 Indonesia akan menggunakan Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK), Jakarta sebagai tempat bertanding. Piala Asia U-19 sendiri akan dimulai pada 18 Oktober sampai 4 November 2018.



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5 Alasan Ronaldo Harus Tinggalkan Real Madrid

5 Alasan Ronaldo Harus Tinggalkan Real Madrid

 Cristiano Ronaldo sudah mencetak beragam kesuksesan bersama Real Madrid. Bintang Portugal itu gres saja mengantarkan timnya merengkuh gelar Liga Champions lagi sesudah mengalahkan Liverpool.

Namun, kesuksesan Los Blancos tersebut diiringi dengan kabar kepergian Ronaldo. Pemain berusia 33 tahun itu mengeluarkan pernyataan yang mengakibatkan spekulasi bahwa beliau ingin hengkang pada animo panas.

Mayoritas pendukung Madrid tentu berharap sang bintang akan terus bertahan di Santiago Bernabeu. Namun, berikut ini lima alasan Ronaldo harus pindah klub pada ekspresi dominan panas mirip dilansir Sportskeeda.

Usia

Ronaldo merupakan pemain yang fantastis selama berada di Real Madrid. Meski Ronaldo mungkin sudah menyatakan ingin bermain hingga usia 41 tahun, tapi usia bintang Portugal itu memang tidak bisa diabaikan begitu saja.

Ronaldo sekarang berusia 33 tahun dan sudah tidak muda lagi. Efek usianya di tubuhnya sangat terang terlihat pada animo ini. Manajer Zinedine Zidane menentukan untuk mengistirahatkannya pada bulan-bulan terakhir isu terkini ini di liga.

Banyak yang mungkin beropini bahwa gelar liga sudah mampu dipastikan sebelumnya dan instruktur Prancis sengaja menyimpannya untuk pertandingan besar. Namun, apakah dia terus bisa bermain setiap pekan ketika Madrid sedang bersaing di liga dan Liga Champions? Tampaknya itu terlalu beresiko untuk Ronaldo.

Sudah Memenangkan Segalanya di Spanyol

Ronaldo sudah memenangkan segalanya di Real Madrid. Bintang Portugal itu sudah meraih dua gelar La Liga, dua Copa Del Rey, dua Piala Super Spanyol, empat Liga Champions, dua Piala Super Eropa dan tiga Piala Dunia Antar Klub.

Ronaldo mampu dibilang sudah menawarkan efek yang besar di Real Madrid. Selain itu, dia juga bisa menyamai koleksi penghargaan Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi setelah tiba ke Santiago Bernabeu pada tahun 2009.

Prestasi yang diraih Ronaldo bersama Madrid sudah cukup banyak. Dia memenangkan segalanya baik secara langsung maupun tim dengan Real Madrid sehingga tidak ada waktu yang lebih baik dari kini untuk meninggalkan klub.

Sudah Memecahkan Banyak Rekor

Sejak Ronaldo datang ke Real Madrid, beliau telah memecahkan / menciptakan banyak catatan. Begitulah cara ia benar-benar mendominasi setiap legenda Los Blancos untuk melewati pintu di Santiago Bernabeu.

Ronaldo sekarang ialah pencetak gol terbanyak dalam sejarah Real Madrid. Dia juga memegang rekor sebagai pencetak gol terbanyak dan pembuat assist terbanyak Real Madrid di La Liga dan juga Liga Champions.

Dengan banyaknya rekor yang telah ditorehkanbnnya bersama Real Madrid, tidak ada yang perlu dibuktikan lagi oleh Ronaldo. Namun, bergabung dengan klub lain akan membuka kesempatan bagi Ronaldo untuk mencetak rekor lainnya.

Tantangan Baru

Jika Ronaldo kembali ke Manchester United, ini akan menjadi transfer yang fantastis bagi Setan Merah karena dia masih bisa mencetak 40 gol lebuh semusim.

Jika bisa bermain selama empat tahun lagi, Ronaldo dengan gampang bisa melampaui catatan gol Wayne Rooney dengan 253 gol sebagai pencetak gol terbanyak sepanjang era klub. Dia juga mampu memecahkan rekor gol terbanyak dalam satu demam isu di Premier League dan rekor lainnya di Inggris.

Jika bergabung dengan PSG, dia juga bisa memecahkan semua rekor di Prancis. Memenangkan Liga Champions dan Ballon d'Or dengan Les Parisiens akan menjadi rekor baru untuknya.

Selain itu, PSG dan Manchester United dengan mudah bisa menjadikannya pemain dengan bayaran tertinggi di dunia. Itu adalah keinginan Ronaldo yang belum diwujudkan oleh Real Madrid.

Bergabung dengan salah satu klub Tiongkok atau MLS sepertinya sangat mustahil bagi Ronaldo pada tahap sekarang ini alasannya ia masih menunjukkan banyak hal di Eropa.

Apakah Ronaldo Masih Dihargai di Real Madrid?

Ronaldo tampaknya sudah tidak memiliki korelasi yang manis dengan fans Real Madrid. Bintang Portugal itu kerap menerima cemoohan dari publik Santiago Bernabeu. Hal itu tentu saja sangat abnormal mengingat Ronaldo sudah menunjukkan segalanya untuk Los Blancos.

Para penggemar Real Madrid menyukai Ronaldo tapi sang pemain tidak mendapat cinta yang sama seperti yang diterimanya di Manchester United. Situasi itu membuatnya tidak nyaman berada di Spanyol.

Ronaldo layak untuk dicintai dan dipuja, dan sikap para penggemar terhadap sang bintang mungkin menjadi salah satu alasan mengapa ia bisa menetapkan untuk berpisah dengan klub.

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Ada 2 Keputusan Asing Wasit Yang Merugikan Timnas U-16 Saat Kalah 2-3 Lawan Australia

Ada 2 Keputusan Aneh Wasit Yang Merugikan Timnas U-16 Saat Kalah 2-3 Lawan Australia

Timnas Indonesia U-16 harus mengakui kehebatan Australia U-16 dalam babak perempat Final Piala AFC U-16 (01/10) kemudian. Dilansir dari The-AFC.com (01/10/2018), skuad Garuda Nusantara muda kalah tipis (2-3) atas Tim Negeri Kanguru.

Hanya saja, dalam adu tersebut, ada dua keputusan ajaib wasit yang cukup merugikan Timnas u-16. Hal itu tak diberikannya pelanggaran kepada Indonesia ketika dijatuhkan oleh pemain Australia U-16.


Pelanggaran di dalam kotak penalti
Pertama, Tepatnya pada menit (80), Sutan Zico yang coba mengejar bola, malah ditahan dengan kaki terangkat dari pemain Australia. Akibatnya, Zico pun terjatuh dan meringis kesakitan.

Anehnya, wasit tidak meniup pluit dan memberikan hadiah pelanggaran kepada Indonesia. Padahal, bila dinggal foul, maka hadiah penalti bagi tim besutan Fakhri Husaini.

2. Pelanggraan di sisi sayap kiri pertahanan Australia

Waktu memasuki menit perhiasan waktu ialah (90+3). Saat itu, Bagus Kahfi yang menggring bola, malah ditahan lajunya oleh pemain bertahan Australia. Padahal terang terlihat, itu adalah foul.

Seandainya, jikalau kedua keputusan ini diambil dan diberikan hadiah free kick bagi Indonesia, tentu kisah akan berbeda. Bisa saja, Timnas U-16 bisa menang, dan melaju ke babak semi tamat dan berlaga di Piala Dunia U-17 2019 nanti.


Meski begitu, usaha Bagus Kahfi dkk sampai sampai ke babak perempat simpulan, sudah merupakan pencapaian yang patut diapresiasi. Mengingat, perjalanan mereka sejauh ini cukup mengesankan.



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Late Austria Winner Ensures Northens Ireland Finish Whit Zero Points

A Valentino Lazaro goal with the last kick of the game won the Nations League clash for Austria against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.

It was a heartbreaking end after what had been a positive performance from Michael O'Neill's side.

They looked set for their first point of the competition when Corry Evans hit a 57th-minute equaliser after Xaver Schlager's goal eight minutes earlier.

Northern Ireland have lost all four matches in the new Uefa competition.

The hosts knew they were relegated from the Nations League Group B3 before Sunday's kick-off, but they had wanted to try to end 2018 on a high.

And, while the home fans will have recognised their efforts to do so, the high-energy atmosphere for which Windsor Park is renowned was somewhat lacking.

The 17,895- crowd roused themselves after the equaliser and welcomed the second-half introduction of Kyle Lafferty, but it never threatened to become the most memorable of nights at the south Belfast ground.

After a first half in which Niall McGinn came closest to scoring when he curled a free-kick inches wide, Austria took a 49th-minute lead after an impressive left-wing move.

Bayern Munich's David Alaba cleverly left the pass inside and Schlager swept home a low left foot shot into the bottom corner for his first international goal.

Evans' equaliser was his second goal for Northern Ireland and came 45 games after his first in 2010.

George Saville pressed well in midfield and the ball came to Jordan Jones on the left wing, who slipped it inside to Evans whose deflected left-foot shot deceived goalkeeper Heinz Lindner.

Ultimately, though, it counted for little as Lazaro curled a perfectly-directed shot beyond the outstretched Trevor Carson and into the top corner to secure the Austrians' first win in Belfast at the fifth attempt.

Superb Saville already a fans' favourite

He has been earmarked by some Northern Ireland fans as the long-term successor to captain Steven Davis in the Northern Ireland midfield, and that may well prove to be the case for George Saville.

But the Middlesbrough man, who was introduced to the team towards the end of the last World Cup qualifying campaign, has already formed a fine axis with the skipper in a three-man engine room with scorer Corry Evans.

Saville was superb once again in the middle of the park for O'Neill, closing the Austrians down throughout and even more impressive as a driving force when in possession.

His pressing helped lead to Evans' goal and he almost put his side 2-1 up in the 76th minute. He got on the ball 20 yards from goal and hit a searching shot with his cultured left foot that curled just wide of the post.

Oliver Norwood was suspended for this game and may find it difficult to force his way back into the midfield, with Davis once again a huge influence on the team and Evans proving his worth with the goal.

NI manager's change of style
O'Neill's side had a definite style of play for the recent Euro and World Cup qualifying campaigns. The team had a compact shape, was often happy to surrender possession and look to hurt the opposition on the break.

With the utmost attention paid to every detail by the manager, it was a percentage game that may not have been easy on the eye of the neutral, but which proved effective.

The ball moved from back to front quickly, often to target man Kyle Lafferty, and Northern Ireland reaped a lot of joy from well-rehearsed set-pieces.

There has been a noticeable change of style from O'Neill this season, with a much greater focus on possession and building attacks from the back. That element has been successful but they had failed to score in five of their last six competitive matches before Sunday night.

Northern Ireland once again looked comfortable on the ball against Austria, but, unlike in Thursday night's friendly in Dublin, they did not create many clear-cut chances.

O'Neill has four months to think about how his side continues to evolve before they start their Euro qualifier campaign in March.

Food for thought at full-back
One of the most surprising elements of Michael O'Neill's team selection was his deployment of Stuart Dallas at left-back, although the Leeds United winger produced a solid display.

The choice of Michael Smith on the other side of the back four was perhaps less surprising, given how well he performed against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on what was only his second start.

The Hearts defender once again looked assured in a position which has been filled most often in recent years by Millwall's Conor McLaughlin. Bayern Munich's David Alaba was a threat for the Austrians down the left flank but Smith stuck to his task well against the Bundesliga forward.

Smith and Dallas were playing in a defence that welcomed back Gareth McAuley after he missed the last five internationals. The crowd favourite received a warm reception from the home fans and the Rangers centre-half was his reliable self alongside Leicester City's Jonny Evans.

McAuley took the place of Watford regular Craig Cathcart who has been in fine form for club and country of late.

O'Neill has used a back three before but with the way the team is evolving, it looks more like he will have a few decisions to make in his defence come March.

Kicking the losing habit
While Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended in dismay when they went out to a controversial Switzerland goal in a play-off, the results and performances in the group maintained the positive momentum generated at the Euros in 2016.

But now they have gone eight competitive games without a win, losing seven and drawing one.

While the evolution of their style of play has been positive, they are stuck in the habit of losing meaningful matches which they will need to address in 2019.

Manager O'Neill said throughout the Nations League that the Euros was his main focus and all thoughts will now turn to the draw in Dublin on 2 December.

Run without a win goes on - the stats
Northern Ireland are winless in their last eight competitive games (D1 L7), their worst run since going nine without victory between September 2011 and March 2013.

Austria scored with both of their shots on sasaran in this game, courtesy of Xaver Schlager and Valentin Lazaro. Neither player had previously scored for their country.

After keeping a clean sheet in four consecutive competitive home games, Northern Ireland have conceded in each of their last four.

Corry Evans' equaliser was Northern Ireland's first goal in 350 minutes of action since Gavin Whyte netted in the 67th minute against Israel in September.

Evans scored his first goal for Northern Ireland since September 2010 versus Slovenia, 2998 days ago.

Austria's Marko Arnautovic has been directly involved in 26 goals (15 goals and 11 assists) in 37 games for club and country in 2018, compared to 19 involvements in 44 games in 2017 (13 goals and six assists).


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Harry Kane's First-Half Penalty Gave Tottenham A Slender Advantage After The Carabao Cup Semi-Selesai First Leg At Wembley.

Harry Kane's first-half penalty gave Tottenham a slender advantage after the Carabao Cup semi-selesai first leg at Wembley.

Referee Michael Oliver awarded the 26th minute spot-kick after consulting VAR for offside and Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's foul on Kane.

Spurs and Chelsea both had chances in a fiercely fought contest and Blues' manager Maurizio Sarri will feel this tie is still very much alive before the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, 24 January.

Chelsea hit the woodwork twice in the first half through N'Golo Kante's near-post flick, and when Spurs keeper Paulo Gazzaniga athletically turned Callum Hudson-Odoi's deflected cross onto the post.

Andreas Christensen missed a glaring opportunity from six yards after the break while Arrizabalaga also produced a fine save from Kane as this semi-simpulan remains in the balance.

Spurs dig deep for victory
This was not Spurs at their fluent, intense best but they showed character and resilience to dig out what may prove to be a decisive advantage as they seek to reach the akhir for the first time since they were beaten by Chelsea in 2015.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has made no secret of the fact he does not place this competition high on his list of priorities and would not even regard success in it as a compelling measure of his team's progress - he reserves that status for the Premier League and Champions League.

There is still currency in winning a trophy, however, and success here would go some way towards bolstering Pochettino's reputation as he remains without silverware, for all his good work, and also answer questions about a team that has recently stumbled at the crucial moment.

Kane was the match-winner again as Spurs' chances were limited but they held out at the back as Chelsea increased the tempo after the break, although Sarri's side were also left cursing the woodwork on two occasions.

Barkley fails to shine again

It was, however, a disappointing evening for Ross Barkley who has failed to maintain the early-season form which saw him recalled to the England squad.

Barkley endured a lost season last term - sidelined by a serious hamstring injury in his selesai months at Everton, then failing to win the faith of former manager Antonio Conte in his early career at Chelsea.

He has had more opportunities this season but the early promise has faded and it was no surprise when he was replaced by Mateo Kovacic with 15 minutes left and Chelsea seeking an equaliser.

Barkley was too often on the periphery of the action; spraying the occasional pass that was pleasing on the eye but too much was safe from a player who won a reputation as a risk-taker.

He is at his best in dangerous areas in and around the goal - an area he was seldom seen, although he did send one shot wildly off target in the first half.

Barkley may be playing to instructions but too much of his game is looking conservative instead of being able to do what he does best: get into attacking positions to make things happen.

No-one can question Barkley's talent but, at 25, he now needs to take the next step and start exerting influence on the important occasions.

It did not happen here and there is no question a player who has been regarded as having outstanding potential for so long must now start to deliver significantly on a regular basis.



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Timnas Kalah Lagi, Fakhri Husaini Tanpa Basa-Bau Pribadi Ngatain Bima Sakti Begini!

Timnas Kalah Lagi, Fakhri Husaini Tanpa Basa-busuk Langsung "Ngatain" Bima Sakti Begini!

Timnas Indonesia kembali mencicipi hasil negatif ketika berjumpa dengan Timnas Thailand dalam berkelahi lanjutan Grup B Piala AFF 2018, Sabtu kemarin. Timnas Garuda harus takluk dengan skor telak yaitu 4-2. Namun terkait dengan hal tersebut, Pelatih Timnas Indonesia U16 adalah Fakhri Husaini ikut berkomentar terkait kepelatihan Bima Sakti di ajang Piala AFF 2018 ini.


Dilansir dari Bolatimes.com (19/11/2018), Terkait Timnas Indonesia kembali merasakan kekalahan di Piala AFF 2018, Fakhri Husaini mengaku cukup kasihan dengan peran yang dipikul oleh Bima Sakti di ajang Piala AFF Ini.

''Saya sebetulnya kasihan Bima (Sakti), Bima mendapatkan tugas yang cukup berat menjadi instruktur AFF ini, apalagi mereka membanding-bandingkan dengan (Luis) Milla,'' kata Fakhri Husaini.


Dari yang sudah kita ketahui, Bima Sakti kembali menjadi sorotan sebab performa jelek dari permainan Timnas Indonesia di ajang Piala AFF 2018 ini. Timnas Indonesia kini berada di posisi ke-empat klasemen sementara grup B dengan hanya mengoleksi tiga poin saja dari satu kemenangan dan dua kekalahan.

Bagaimana pendapatmu?


sumber : ucnews.com

Cari Bek Kanan Baru, Mu Bajak Arsenal Lagi?

Cari Bek Kanan Baru, MU Bajak Arsenal Lagi?

4 mei 2018

Kelab EPL, Manchester United dilaporkan telah menemui target perpindahan baru pada ekspresi dominan panas. Red Devils dikhabarkan mencari pemindahan hak Arsenal, Hector Bellerin pada trend panas.

Bukan rahsia bila Jose Mourinho tidak memburu hak gres pada demam isu panas. Kerana bek kanan hari ini, Matteo Darmian dikhabarkan akan kembali ke Itali selepas gagal menerima taman permainan biasa.

Mourinho kini bergantung kepada Antonio Valencia di pos kanan. Tetapi prestasi pemain Ecuador mula dimakan sehingga United dikehendaki segera menerima hak gres pada animo panas.



Dilaporkan oleh Sport, Red Devils telah menemukan calon gantian yang ideal. Mereka dilaporkan akan cuba membawa bek kanan Arsenal, Hector Bellerin pada trend panas.

Laporan itu mengatakan bahawa United melihat bahawa pemain berusia 23 tahun itu berpotensi besar. Untuk itu mereka akan cuba menarik hati pemain untuk datang ke Old Trafford pada musim panas.

Bellerin sendiri dilaporkan bersedia untuk dikeluarkan oleh pengurusan Arsenal. Pemain itu akan dibebaskan menjadi dana transfer embel-embel untuk pengganti Wenger demam isu depan, di mana ia akan berharga 44 juta pound.

Tetapi United bukan satu-satunya pasukan yang berminat dengan kecolongan La Masia. Juventus dilaporkan juga secara serius memburu perkhidmatan Bellerin pada musim panas. (spo / dub)


sumber: bola.net

Berhasil Lepas Landas, Pilot Ini Abadikan Gelombang Tsunami Palu Dari Udara

Berhasil Lepas Landas, Pilot Ini Abadikan Gelombang Tsunami Palu dari Udara


 Warga Palu masih berduka atas bencana gempa dan tsunami yang terjadi pada Jumat (28/9/2018). Gempa magnitudo 7,4 membuat bangunan-bangunan roboh dan jalanan rusak parah.

Tak hanya itu, gempa juga menyebabkan munculnya tsunami setinggi 3 meter. Tsunami menerjang pesisir Donggala dan meluluhlantakkan rumah-rumah di sekitarnya. Nyatanya detik-detik mencekam tsunami tersebut terekam melalui udara.

Video tersebut berhasil diabadikan seorang pilot dari maskapai Batik Air dengan rute penerbangan Palu-Makassar. Pilot berjulukan Ricosetta Mafella ini mengunggah video tersebut melalui akun Instagramnya @icoze_ricochet. Dia menceritakan kronologi penerbangannya sesaat sebelum gempa Palu terjadi.

Sang pilot menulis penerbangan dijadwalkan pada pukul 17.55 Wita. Meski begitu, dirinya meminta mempercepat waktu penerbangan. Pesawat Batik Air dengan ID 6231 risikonya berhasil lepas landas pukul 17.52 Wita. Sesaat sehabis take off, dirinya menyatakan telah terputus komunikasi dengan tower bandara yang ternyata telah hancur akhir gempa.

Meski tak mencicipi gempa secara utuh, sang pilot menemukan hal asing di ketinggian 1.500 kaki. Dari dalam kokpit ia melihat pesisir pantai Palu dan menangkap sebuah gelombang air yang asing. Dirinya lalu mengabadikannya dalam sebuah video berdurasi 10 detik. Gelombang gila tersebut kemudian disebut-sebut sebagai gelombang tsunami yang siap menerjang pesisir Palu. Sekitar 832 jiwa menjadi korban atas bencana gempa serta tsunami di Palu-Donggala ini.

Nyatanya di balik penerbangan pesawat ini ada seseorang yang berjasa besar. Dia adalah petugas ATC Anthonius Gunawan Agung yang memastikan pesawat lepas landas dengan aman.

Malangnya, laki-laki 21 tahun ini tewas usai melompat dari menara ketika gempa bumi mengguncang Palu sesudah beliau memastikan pesawat Batik Air yang kendalikan pilot Ricosetta terbang dengan selamat. Anthonius Gunawan balasannya menghembuskan napas terakhir dalam kala perawatan setelah mengalami luka yang cukup berat di beberapa bagian tubuhnya.



sumber : liputan6.com

Terlalu Dini Bandingkan Salah Dengan Ronaldo Dan Messi

Terlalu Dini Bandingkan Salah dengan Ronaldo Dan Messi
4 mei 2018

Legenda Manchester United, Gary Neville kurang oke bila Mohamed Salah mesti disandingkan dengan Cristiano Ronaldo dan Lionel Messi gres-baru ini. Kadar Neville Salah mesti pertanda konsistensi permainan sebelum dia mampu memasuki pangkat pemain terbaik dunia.

Salah adalah sensasi gres di Liverpool. Dia segera muncul bermula semenjak AS Roma animo panas kemudian, di mana dia menjaringkan 43 gol untuk Reds.

Prestasi Moncernya Salah membuatnya mendapat sambutan hangat. Dia juga dipercayai menjadi pesaing Cristiano Ronaldo dan Lionel Messi dalam anugerah Ballon D'Or ini pada tahun 2018.



Neville sendiri percaya dia terlalu awal untuk membandingkan Salah dengan kedua-dua pemain terbaik dunia. "Saya berminat melihat apa yang beliau [Salah] akan lakukan musim depan," kata Neville kepada Sky Sports.

"Adakah dia seorang pemain biasa yang menjaringkan 20 gol satu animo, yang bermakna beliau masih pemain yang sangat baik, atau ia akan berada di peringkat yang sama dengan Messi dan Ronaldo?"

"Jika dia menjaringkan 43 gol trend depan, dan menjaringkan 40 gol pada ekspresi dominan berikutnya, beliau layak diselaraskan dengan Messi dan Ronaldo." tutup bekas kapten syaitan merah. (langit / dub)



sumber: bola.net

Febri Tersingkir! Deretan Timnas Indonesia Di Piala Aff 2018 Yang Bakal Juara

Febri Tersingkir! Formasi Timnas Indonesia di Piala AFF 2018 Yang Bakal Juara

Timnas Indonesia senior kesannya mendapatkan kepastian perihal pelatih yang menanganinya. Luis Milla dipercaya menangani Timnas Indonesia senior dalam ajang Piala AFF 2018.

Keputusan Luis Milla sebagai instruktur disampaikan oleh ketua PSSI, Edy Rahmayadi. Edy menyampaikan para anggota Exco sepakat menunjuk Luis Milla sebagai instruktur Timnas Indonesia senior.

"Hasil rapat Exco kami tadi memutuskan bahwa coach Luis Milla tetap dipercayakan untuk menukangi timnas senior di Piala AFF 2018," ujar Edy Rahmayadi, mirip dilansir dari Bola.com (29/08/2018).

Dengan terpilihnya Luis Milla, publik tanah air sangat mengharapkan Timnas Indonesia menjadi juara dalam ajang Piala AFF 2018. Publik tanah air sangat merindukan gelar juara pada posisi Timnas senior.


Luis Milla mempunyai banyak opsi saat menangani Timnas senior. Di lini serang Milla mampu mengandalkan Beto dan Spasojevic dalam membongkar pertahanan lawan. Di sisi sayap sepertinya Febri bakal tersingkir dengan kehadiran Esteban Viscara dan sayap kanan dan Riko Simajuntak di sisi kiri.

Sementara di pos penjaga gawang sebaiknya Wawan Hendrawan mengisi slot tersebut dan Viktor Igbonefo akan mendampingi Hansamu Yama di jantung pertahanan Indonesia.




sumber : ucnews.com

Jakmania Gemetar! Satu Persatu Pemain Tinggalkan Persija, Giliran Andritany Kirim Instruksi

Jakmania Gemetar! Satu Persatu Pemain Tinggalkan Persija, Giliran Andritany Kirim "Kode"

Saat ini musim Liga 1 di Indonesia sudah berakhir dimana Persija Jakarta keluar sebagai juara sehabis mampu mengalahkan pesaing terkuatnya yaitu PSM Makassar. Untuk itu saat ini sedang periode break menuju demam isu berikutnya. Dan dimasa ini biasanya para klub akan gencar mencari pemain baru untuk mereka rekrut. Namun, transfer kali ini tampaknya menciptakan para pendukung Persija Jakarta adalah Jakmania sedikit gemetar alasannya adalah satu persatu pemain Persija mulai pergi.

Salah satunya yakni pemain timnas Indonesia ialah Andritany Ardhiyasa yang dirumorkan akan meninggalkan Persija Jakarta. Hal tersebut diketahui sehabis dirinya mengunggah sebuah foto berpelukan sekaligus dibarengi dengan caption panjang berbau perpisahan.

"Ini sepak bola ada pergi ada juga yang tiba saat diawal akan berlangsungnya persiapan tim. Yang pergi bukan berarti ia gagal, melainkan mencari sebuah kesempatan.

"Yang ada bukan berarti juara, melainkan diberikan tanggung jawab berat untuk kedepan. Terima kasih sahabat-teman kita pernah berjuang bahu-membahu dengan misi, dan komitmen yang sama. Kemanapun kita pergi, kita ialah satu 'sang juara'," tulis Andritany dalam unggahannya.

Sontak postingan tersebut langsung ramai dikomentari para warganet Indonesia termasuk The Jakmania yang menyampaikan bahwa Andritany akan meninggalkan Persija Jakarta. Selain itu banyak dari mereka yang berharap Andritany bertahan di Persija Jakarta.


Sumber : ucnews

Fix Sudah, Begini Legalisasi Naomi Zaskia Perihal Kabar Ijab Kabul Dengan Sule

Fix Sudah, Begini Pengakuan Naomi Zaskia Tentang Kabar Pernikahan Dengan Sule

Dalam beberapa hari ini kabar kedekatan komedian Sule dengan model bagus bernama Naomi Zaskia menjadi pembicaraan di media. Tak sedikit yang menyebut kalau Sule akan segera menikah dengan model berdarah Jerman itu.

Hal itu bermula dari postingan Sule yang mengunggah foto dirinya tengah menggenggam tangan seorang perempuan. Dari gelang yang dikenakan wanita itu, diyakini jikalau itu yaitu tangan Naomi. Sule pun mengaku dirinya akan menikah tahun ini.


"Insha Allah antara April, Mei, Juni, saya akan menikah secara sah, hehehe," ujar Sule.

Komedian pemilik nama orisinil Entis Sutisna itu bahkan mengungkapkan jika dirinya sudah meminta izin kepada anak-anaknya untuk menikah lagi. "Saya sudah bicara sama anak-anak, termasuk Ikky (Rizky Febian). Justru mereka mendukung aku (segera menikah lagi)," tutur Sule.



Tapi apakah benar sosok perempuan yang akan dinikahi Sule itu adalah Naomi Zaskia? Sule sendiri mengaku sudah mengenal Naomi sejak tahun 2016 silam. Ia juga menyebut Naomi sebagai sosok wanita yang baik dan sholihah.

"Perkenalannya udah usang, kan dari mata turun ke hati. Dari mata-nya udah usang, ke hatinya ya belum lama lah, tidak mengecewakan lah," jelas Sule.



Lalu bagaimana dengan Naomi sendiri? Model anggun itu tak mengiyakan kabar planning pernikahannya dengan Sule. Ia belakangan malah menyebut bila di antara mereka hanya terjalin pertemanan. "Intinya, we are friend."

Lalu saat disinggung soal kemungkinan dirinya untuk menjalin relasi dengan Sule, Naomi tak menampik hal itu. Ia hanya meminta doa terbaik untuk dirinya. "Nggak tahu ya saya, susah komennya sampai situ. Intinya doain saja sih yang terbaik buat aku."


sumber:m.detik.com

Fantastik !!! Jelang Lawan Korsel, Timnas U-23 Santap Dua Menu Latihan Ini !!

Fantastik !!! Jelang Lawan Korsel, Timnas U-23 Santap Dua Menu Latihan ini !!

Timnas Indonesia U-23 kembali menggelar latihan jelang berkelahi uji coba melawan Korea Selatan U-23 di Stadion Pakansari, Sabtu (23/6/2018). Pada latihan hari kedua, Kamis (21/6), tim instruktur menawarkan dua sajian latihan.

Menu latihan pertama tentu saja latihan fisik alasannya adalah Muhamad Hargianto dan mitra-kawan tiba ke Timnas U-23 dalam kondisi pasca libur lebaran. Mereka diberi latihan kecepatan jarak pendek oleh tim instruktur.

"Yang pertama ialah latihan fisik dengan kecepatan pendek, artinya dengan ritme yang tidak terlalu panjang. Yang kedua, instruktur menyiapkan strategi buat lawan Korea Selatan," ujar pelatih fisik timnas U-23, Miguel Gandia.

Sementara itu, terkait kondisi para pemain, Miguel menyatakan bahwa kondisi fisik dari penggawa Garuda Muda menggembirakan. Meskipun, mereka baru saja menjalani libur Hari Raya Idulfitri selama sepekan lebih.

"Anak-anak sangat bagus sekali kondisinya, mereka gampang dilatih saat mereka kembali ke sini alasannya adalah mereka umurnya muda dan masih 23 tahun. Mungkin akan lebih sulit kalau umur mereka 30 tahun untuk dapat fisik yang lebih baik lagi."

"Tapi belum dewasa ini muda dan mereka cepat mengerti," katanya.

Laga uji coba melawan Korea Selatan U-23 sendiri merupakan salah satu persiapan timnas U-23 sebelum tampil di ajang Asian Games 2018. Pada kesempatan ini, instruktur kepala Luis Milla memanggil 23 pemain. Termasuk beberapa pemain yang masuk dalam kategori senior.

Arsitek berkebangsaan Spanyol itu juga turut menyertakan dua gelandang senior. Kedua gelandang tersebut Stefano Lilipaly dan Nelson Alom. Selain itu, ada pula nama Riko Simanjuntak, Beto Gonchalves dan Muhammad Ridho dalam skuat tersebut.


sumber : bola.net

It's Advantage Psg In The Champions League

Manchester United must mount a miraculous recovery operation to keep their Champions League campaign alive after they were overpowered by Paris St-Germain at Old Trafford.

Second half goals from Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe secured victory for the French champions, with Paul Pogba sent off for two yellow cards late on.

United's revival with 10 wins in 11 games under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer raised hopes that this was the night they could reclaim their place in Europe's elite.

Instead, they were outclassed by PSG to suffer their first European home defeat by a margin of more than one goal and will now need to produce something remarkable in Paris on 6 March to stand a chance of advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Solskjaer's hopes were hampered by first-half injuries to Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial but PSG made light of the absence of injured Brazilian superstar Neymar and striker Edinson Cavani.

Former Manchester United misfit Angel Di Maria was their tormentor, his 53rd minute corner allowing Kimpembe, arguably fortunate to still be on the pitch, to escape the attentions of Nemanja Matic and sidefoot past David De Gea.

And it was fitting that the brilliant Mbappe, whose searing pace was a threat all night, enhanced PSG's position of superiority when he turned Di Maria's inviting cross past the exposed De Gea on the hour.

If United's plight was not bad enough already, it was made worse when Pogba was sent off for a second yellow card in the tamat minute of normal time and will miss the second leg.

Reality bites for Solskjaer
Solskjaer has done a remarkable job in transforming the mood and performances since succeeding sacked Jose Mourinho in December - but this was his toughest night since he arrived back at Old Trafford.

It was no reflection on Solskjaer that United lost, they were simply the victims of a better team that still possessed an outstanding attack in the shape of Di Maria and Mbappe, even in the absence of Neymar and Cavani.

Solskjaer and United's cause was not helped by injuries to Lingard and Martial in the opening period, the latter particularly damaging given his brilliant recent form.

United could not be faulted for effort or character but they simply did not have the weapons to trouble Thomas Tuchel's side as they exposed United's defence through the width and delivery of Di Maria and the irresistible speed of Mbappe.

Solskjaer will not give up hope ahead of the second leg in Paris but logic suggests this is the end of the road for Manchester United's Champions League ambitions.

Di Maria answers the jeers
Di Maria's frustrating spell at Manchester United after a then British record £59.7m move from Real Madrid was reflected in the barrage of jeers that accompanied him throughout this Champions League tie.

The Argentine, often poorly utilised by manager Louis van Gaal, lasted only a year before leaving United for Paris in a £44.3m deal having never produced his finest form.

Here, to their pain, Manchester United and their fans witnessed exactly what they could have had.

Di Maria shrugged off the abuse, and a needless barge from Ashley Young that sent him flying painfully downhill and into Old Trafford's cinder track in the first half, to make contributions of real significance in PSG's win.

And how he enjoyed it.

It was his corner that fell to Kimpembe for the opener and he showed what he was really all about when he outpaced United's retreating defence and put the second on the plate for Mbappe as he arrived with perfect timing.

Di Maria was given a standing ovation by PSG's fans when he was replaced late on after finally showing his real worth at "The Theatre Of Dreams."

Man of the Match - Angel Di Maria (PSG)

'Mountains are there to be climbed' - what they said
Manchester United manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer to BT Sport: "They had the momentum after the first goal and controlled the game. You could see that we hadn't played at this level for a while and we will have to learn. It was an experience that can go either way, it's not going to be a season defining one, it's one we have to learn from."

Asked about injuries to Lingard and Martial:"You can't say that's a reason, we had quality players to come on but Lingard and Martial give us something and let's hope they are not too serious. They are muscle injuries, we have to wait a couple of days."

On Pogba's sending off: "Paul Pogba is trying to get his body across and Dani Alves is clever enough to put his foot in there. Paul wants to shield the ball, he's unlucky.

"Mountains are there to be climbed, you can't lay down and say this is over We will go there, play our game and improve from today.

"Today is a reality check for us."

PSG boss Thomas Tuchel: "We lost too many easy balls in the first half but the second half was really excellent.

"We deserved to win, and to do so here at Old Trafford just now, I congratulate my team - but it's only half-time and we still have to play at the Parc des Princes."



source : bbc.com

Keputusan Kontroversial Evan Dimas Bisa Merugikan Dirinya

Keputusan Kontroversial Evan Dimas Bisa Merugikan Dirinya

Gelandang andalan timnas Indonesia Evan Dimas gres saja mengejutkan pecinta sepakbola Indonesia sebab keputusan tak diduga yang telah diambilnya.

Dilansir Bolasport.com adalah kepindahannya ke Barito Putera yang menjadi sebuah kejutan di selesai tahun 2018, mampu dikatakan kejutan alasannya adalah sejatinya dalam beberapa pekan terakhir nama Evan Dimas justru lebih sering dikaitkan dengan beberapa klub Thailanda dan Jepang.

Keputusan Evan tersebut juga bisa disebut sebagai keputusan yang kontroversial alasannya adalah seharusnya ia mampu dengan mulus bermain di liga Thailand alasannya adalah mereka baru saja menciptakan peraturan soal kewajiban setiap klub di Thai League untuk menyediakan kuota khusus pemain Asia Tenggara.

Apalagi dalam rilis beberapa media seperti Goal.com agem Evan menyatakan sudah ada salah satu klub yang serius mendekati Evan Dimas, lantas mengapa pemain orisinil Jawa Timur ini memilih pulang ke tanah air?

Jika dianalisa dari segi positifnya, mungkin saja Evan tengah mempersiapkan rencana besar dalam karirnya sehingga keputusan tersebut dianggap sebagai keputusan terbaik baginya.

Namun bila kita melihat dari kacamata negatifnya, bahwa secara jenjang karir kembalinya dia ke kompetisi Indonesia merupakan bentuk kerugian besar alasannya adalah peluangnya untuk bersinar di liga luar seperti Thailand sangat besar. Selain itu dari segi teknis pastinya juga akan mengalami perkembangan dan peningkatan sebab Thailand sudah terkenal dengan liga yang rapi baik dari segi permainan maupun dari segi profesionalitas setiap tim yang berpartisipasi.

Namun apapun opini yang tengah berkembang dikala ini, kita sebagai penikmat dan suporter harus tetap mendukung dan menghormati keputusan apapun yang diambil Evan selagi hal itu tidak merusak keberlangsungan karirnya.

Semoga kepindahan ini tidak menurunkan daya performa Evan sebagai pemain yang bertalenta bagi timnas Indonesia dan pastinya diperlukan dia bisa lebih berkembang dengan Barito Putera. Bravo!



sumber : ucnews.ucweb.com

Rekor Barcelona Di Liga Spanyol Berada Di Tangan Cristiano Ronaldo

Rekod Barcelona dalam liga Sepanyol berada di tangan Cristiano Ronaldo
5 Mei 2018

BARCELONA kelihatan ahli di Liga Sepanyol 2017-2018. Kelab penjagaan Ernesto Valverde menjadi juara apabila pertandingan itu masih meninggalkan empat perlawanan. Lebih ahli kerana dalam 34 perlawanan yang telah dilakukan, Blaugrana-nama samaran Barcelona-tidak mencicipi kekalahan tunggal.

Daripada 34 perlawanan, Lionel Messi dan kawannya memenangi 26 kemenangan dan lapan seri. Jika empat perlawanan di depan Barcelona tidak mencicipi kekalahan, mereka menjadi kelab pertama dalam sejarah Liga Sepanyol yang mampu mencatatkan rekod tanpa kalah dalam satu musim.

Walau bagaimanapun, dua daripada empat pasukan yang akan menghadapi Barcelona, ​​ialah kelab tradisional dalam Liga Sepanyol. Pada hari Isnin 7 Mei 2018 waktu tempatan pagi, Barcelona akan menjadi tuan rumah Real Madrid. Los Blancos-nama samaran Madrid - jelas menyasarkan kemenangan untuk penamat di kedudukan kedua, dan juga cita-cita untuk menghentikan rekod tanpa kalah Barcelona.

Madrid vs Barcelona

Sementara itu, tiga hari lalu, Barcelona akan menjadi tuan rumah Villrarreal. The Submarines Yellow-dijuluki Villarreal- juga bercita-cita untuk mencapai tiga mata demi kemasan di zon Liga Europa. Walau begitu, perlawanan menentang Madrid jelas yang paling sukar daripada kelab permainan Villarreal dan kelab lain.

Itu kerana Madrid berada dalam trend faktual. Madrid hanya menerima kawasan di parti Liga Juara-Juara selepas menyingkirkan Bayern Munich di separuh final dengan agregat 4-3. Di samping itu, jangan lupa bahawa Madrid mempunyai salah satu yang paling jahat di bumi: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Selepas berehat ketika Madrid mengalahkan Leganes minggu lepas, Ronaldo kemungkinan besar kembali ke Barcelona. Lebih-lebih lagi, pemain bola sepak berusia 33 tahun dikira dengan ketara ketika menghadapi Barcelona.

Sejak mempertahankan Madrid pada 2009, Ronaldo mempunyai 29 kali menentang Barcelona. Ronaldo mencatat matlamat dan membantu banyak kasus luar biasa. Daripada 29 perlawanan, bapa kepada empat anak itu membungkus 17 gol dan 15 assist.

Ronaldo vs Barcelona

Malah, gol terakhir Ronaldo dicipta untuk gol Barcelona menjadikan kemenangan untuk Madrid. Dalam minggu ke-31 Liga Sepanyol 2015-2016, Ronaldo menjaringkan satu gol sehingga karenanya Madrid menang 2-1 di Barcelona di Estadio Camp Nou. Oleh itu, terus atau tidak rekod tanpa kalah Barcelona dalam liga Sepanyol berpotensi berada di tangan Ronaldo.


sumber: ucnews.com

Bahrain, Korea Utara, Dan Uzbekistan Kompak Beri Pujian Untuk Satu Nama Andalan Luis Milla

Bahrain, Korea Utara, dan Uzbekistan Kompak Beri Pujian untuk Satu Nama Andalan Luis Milla
5 Mei 2018

BOLASPORT.COM - Timnas U-23 Indonesia gagal meraih hasil maksimal pada PSSI Anniversary Cup 2018. Tetapi, ada satu pemain yang dipuji tiga lawan skuat muda Garuda pada turnamen itu.

Timnas U-23 Indonesia yang digawangi oleh Evan Dimas Darmono dkk tersebut harus finis pada posisi tiga klasemen.

Anak ajar Luis Milla hanya bisa mengumpulkan dua poin dari tiga pertandingan yang dilakoni.

Skuad muda Garuda menerima dua hasil seri kontra Korea Utara dan Uzbekistan serta satu kekalahan dari Bahrain.

Kendati gagal, akan tetapi ajang tersebut menyisakan kesan impresif bagi setiap pemain iman Luis Milla.

Apalagi teruntuk salah satu pilar yang selalu menjadi andalan Luis Milla untuk mengisi pos sisi kiri.

Ya, pemain itu yakni Febri Hariyadi, winger milik Persib Bandung yang sejauh tiga adu tampil begitu memukau.


Tak pelak, performanya lantas menerima sanjungan dari berbagai kalangan, bahkan jajaran instruktur tim lawan.

Tiga instruktur tim lawan, Bahrain, Korea Utara, dan Uzbekistan, kompak menunjukkan kebanggaan pada Febri.

Bow, sapaan akrabnya, menjadi satu-satunya nama yang selalu diagungkan oleh ketiga pelatih lawan tersebut.

Hal itu tak lepas dari penampilan Bow yang ciamik disertai keterampilan olah bola dan kecepatannya.

Pelatih Bahrain, Samir Chammam memuji ketajaman Febri pasca sabung melawan Uzbekistan.

"Permainan Uzbekistan tidak sebagus Indonesia. Contohnya, Indonesia memiliki pemain cepat di sayap kiri (Febri Hariyadi)," ujar Chammam memuji.

Hal senada dilontarkan arsitek Korea Utara, Ju Song Il, seusai jalani pertemuan kontra anak bimbing Luis Milla.

Ju Song Il membeberkan bahwa beliau telah menginstruksikan para pemainnya untuk menjaga pergerakan Febri.

“Sebelumnya saya sudah tahu Indonesia punya pemain cepat, nomor 13 (Febri), beliau sangat elok,” kata Ju Song Il.

Sementara itu, mirip penuturan dua instruktur sebelumnya, juru racik Uzbekistan pun menyatakan hal serupa.

Pelatih Ravshan Khaydarov mengungkapkan, bahwa permainan sayap Indonesia perlu diwaspadai.

"Indonesia permainannya cepat. Punya pemain dengan skill dan teknik bagus, terutama di sayap kiri," ucap Khaydarov.


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Man City Produced A Stunning Fightback To Reach The Fa Cup Semi-Finals

Sergio Aguero's controversial late winner ensured Manchester City dramatically kept their quadruple bid on track as they came from two goals down to beat Swansea and reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

Substitute Aguero beat Swansea keeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt with a diving header off Bernardo Silva's low cross at the end of a superb move in the 88th minute.

Replays showed the Argentina striker was marginally offside but the video assistant review system was not in use at the Liberty Stadium, despite having been used in City's third and fourth-round ties at their Etihad Stadium home.

City had levelled in contentious circumstances too when Cameron Carter-Vickers was judged to have tripped replacement Raheem Sterling in the area and Aguero's penalty hit the post before rebounding in off Nordfeldt for an own goal.

Defeat was harsh on the impressive hosts, who led 2-0 inside 30 minutes through Matt Grimes' penalty and Bersant Celina's spectacular second.

The former City player, who was mocked for an extraordinary penalty miss against West Brom on Wednesday, curled a sumptuous first-time effort beyond Ederson at the end of a tremendous, flowing move.

City fielded a strong side but needed Sterling and Aguero to come off the bench to shake them out of their fatigue, the latter setting up Bernardo for the visitors' opener, which sparked their thrilling comeback in the last half hour.


Sterling and Sergio finally stir City

Having scored 16 goals in three previous FA Cup games this season and after thrashing Schalke 7-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, City's bright start to this game seemed to indicate that this would be another stroll.

Yet after missing a few chances, with Nordfeldt also making two fine saves, the front three of Gabriel Jesus, Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez started to lose their composure - and so did City's defence.

Fabian Delph, who was sent off in his side's fifth-round defeat by Wigan last year, was caught out by Connor Roberts' deft touch to bring down a long pass and felled the Swansea right-back from behind to concede a clear penalty for the opener.

The visitors then failed to track the runners as Swansea swept forward, leaving Celina unmarked for the second.

The Premier League leaders carried limited threat in the early stages of the second half and looked on course for a tame exit to a side who are 15th in the Championship.

Yet Sterling and Aguero proved to be the difference after they were brought on either side of the hour mark, the latter calmly picking out Bernardo after his own effort was blocked before the excellent Portugal midfielder curved a fine effort into the far corner.

Sterling then feinted past Carter-Vickers before falling under the challenge. Andre Marriner awarded a penalty but replays suggested the centre-back touched the ball before clipping Sterling's ankle, and Swansea's injustice was compounded by Aguero's fortunate conversion.

Pep Guardiola's ruthless side were not prepared to settle for extra time, pushing forward once more and working the ball out to Bernardo on the left of the area to pick out Aguero perfectly, with the lack of VAR working in City's favour.

"I'm sorry it was offside. I don't understand why VAR is not used in this competition at this stage. Hopefully next season this won't happen," Guardiola told BBC Sport.

"The penalty was really lucky but you need it, especially when you're in four competitions."

Unlucky Swans almost pull off a shock

Swansea are having a disappointing season in the Championship, but they took on the Premier League champions with a brave and assured performance.

They rode their luck early on, allowing Sane too much space out wide on several occasions, but took advantage of an increasingly disjointed City to go ahead on 20 minutes when Grimes sent Ederson the wrong way from the spot.

Swansea's second was a goal you would more readily associate with a Guardiola-coached side.

Nordfeldt played out from the back, and two passes later Swansea had released the rapid Daniel James down the left. He cut inside and found the onrushing Nathan Dyer, who picked out Celina to finish.

Even when City surged back, the hosts put in fine blocks to deny them, with Roberts repelling David Silva's close-range shot on the line and Nordfeldt particularly impressive.

The Sweden keeper made a stunning double save at 2-2, pushing Jesus' header onto the post before flicking out his leg to deny Aguero's follow-up.

But ultimately his side could not withstand the onslaught to at least force extra time.

Man of the match - Bernardo Silva (Man City)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC Sport: "The most incredible thing after what we achieved last season is in this stage we are fighting for everything.

"The most important for the club - more than winning one title - is having the mentality to be there until the end and fight for the titles in this stage of the season.

"That's important because for the future, for the new players and managers who are coming, they will learn from this group of players, and this group of people, that we never give up and fight for every single game and title until the end."


Swansea manager Graham Potter, speaking to BBC Sport: "The players are disappointed of course but they can also be proud about how they have conducted themselves in the game.

"They showed courage and quality against a tough team. I have nothing but pride and admiration for my players."

"VAR is not here so that's life and I wouldn't like that to take away from the quality of our performance and from Manchester City."


source : https://www.bbc.com

Bukti Ini Benarkan Timnas Argentina Dan Lionel Messi Tak Saling Cocok

Bukti Ini Benarkan Timnas Argentina dan Lionel Messi Tak Saling Cocok !! 

Pelatih Argentina, Jorge Sampaoli, mengakui bahwa skuat timnas Argentina dan eksistensi Lionel Messi tak saling cocok dalam ajang Piala Dunia 2018.

Bagai sebuah mendung, timnas Argentina dikatakan menutupi sinar permainan seorang Lionel Messi.

Konsekuensinya, kapten timnas Argentina itu tak mampu berbuat banyak pada dua sabung awal di fase penyisihan Grup D.

Pada pertemuan pertama, Lionel Messi gagal membawa timnas Argentina meraih poin penuh ketika melawan timnas Islandia dengan skor tamat 1-1.

Di pertemuan kedua, Messi kembali telan kekecewaan setelah timnas Argentina harus mengakui kemenangan timnas Kroasia dengan skor final 0-3, Jumat (22/6/2018) dini hari WIB.

"Saya pikir, keberadaan skuat Argentina menutupi kebrilianan Messi," ucap Jorge Sampaoli dalam konferensi pers usai sabung melawan timnas Kroasia.

"Leo tampil tidak normal karena tim tidak menyatu dengannya seperti yang seharusnya terjadi," kata sang pelatih menambahkan.

Lantas, bagaimana bukti bahwa timnas Argentina dan seorang Lionel Messi tidaklah cocok?

Dilansir BolaSport.com dari laman BBC, Statistik penampilan Lionel Messi dalam langgar kontra timnas Kroasia cukup pertanda bahwa ketidak cocokan dengan timnas Argentina cukup terasa.

Pertama, Jorge Sampaoli menempatkan Lionel Messi sebagai pusat permainan dalam ajang Piala Dunia 2018.

Hampir setiap umpan dan serangan selalu berlabuh kepada Lionel Messi sebagai eksekutor, pun Messi kerap "dibukakan jalan" supaya mampu mencetak gol.

Dalam langgar kontra Kroasia, Lionel Messi karena di jaga ketat. Sang pemain catatkan 49 sentuhan namun hanya dua sentuhan yang beliau terima di kotak penalti lawan.

Kedua, Lionel Messi bahkan harus menunggu hingga babak kedua untuk mendapatkan peluang pertamanya dalam matchday kedua ini.

Tercatat, gres pada menit ke-64 Lionel Messi melepaskan tembakan ke gawang pertama dalam pertandingan.

Itupun, Messi gagal menjebol gawang Kroasia sesudah menerima bola muntah di depan gawang, hasil kolaborasi antara Gonzalo Higuain dan Maximiliano Meza.

Ketiga, Lionel Messi seakan memang tertutupi magisnya dengan "tak beruntung" untuk bisa cetak gol.

Bagaimana tidak, Messi sudah catatkan 12 tembakan ke gawang dalam dua laga pertama timnas Argentina.

Namun, tak satupun berbuah gol untuk Messi. Bahkan, catatan kegagalan tersebut menjadi yang terbanyak sementara ini di Piala Dunia 2018.


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5 Fakta Yuli Sumpil, Pentolan Aremania Yang Dihentikan Masuk Stadion Seumur Hidup Nomer 4 Bikin Kaget !!

5 Fakta Yuli Sumpil, Pentolan Aremania yang Dilarang Masuk Stadion Seumur Hidup  nomer 4 bikin kaget !

 Dedengkot Aremania, Yuli Sumpil, mendapatkan hukuman berat dari Komisi Disiplin (Komdis) PSSI yang telah resmi dikeluarkan pada Kamis (11/10/18). Bagaimana tidak, Yuli Sumpil tidak boleh hadir dalam pertandingan sepak bola seumur hidupnya.

Sanksi tersebut diberikan alasannya adalah agresi kurang terpujinya yang masuk ke lapangan pada pertandingan panas antara Arema FC vs Persebaya Surabaya. Yuli Sumpil masuk ke dalam lapangan bersama rekannya berjulukan Fandi.

Dirinya bahkan melaksanakan provokasi kepada kiper cadangan Persebaya, Alfonsius Kelvan. Yuli Sumpil mencoba untuk memancing emosi Kelvan dengan menabur uang di atas lapangan.

Yuli Sumpil sendiri memang kerap kali menghiasi pertandingan-pertandingan yang dijalani Arema FC di setiap musimnya. Akan sangat janggal bagi Arema kalau tak melihat sosok Yuli Sumpil di pinggir lapangan.

Kali ini INDOSPORT.com pun mecoba untuk membahas fakta-fakta Yuli Sumpil, suporter yang dihukum seumur hidup tak boleh menyaksikan pertandingan sepak bola.

1. Seorang Dirigen


Selebrasi gol Arema Indonesia, Aremania.
Yuli Sumpil merupakan suporter yang sangat fanatik dengan Arema FC yang juga merupakan seorang dirigen Aremania. Seperti yang sudah disebutkan sebelumnya, Yuli Sumpil tak pernah lelah berteriak di pinggir lapangan untuk Arema FC.

Dipilihnya Yuli Sumpil sebagai dirigen Aremania nyatanya karena dirinya mampu berkomunikasi dengan baik oleh ribuan Aremania dan kemampuannya membangkitkan semangat para suporter. Ia pun punya nilai plus karena mempunyai penampilan yang cukup nyentrik.

2. Menahan Lagu Rasis


Yuli Sumpil, dirijen Aremania menyerahkan pinjaman hasil dari iuran sukarela Aremania dengan nilai Rp 31 juta
Sebagai seorang dirigen, Yuli Sumpil yaitu orang yang akan memilih lagu mana dan gerakan badan apa yang harus dilakukan Aremania di atas tribun. Yuli Sumpil sempat menyampaikan bahwa dirinya berusaha keras biar tidak ada lagu rasis dikala tabrak berlangsung.

"Kita selalu berusaha tidak menyanyikan lagu berirama rasis. Selama suporter lawan tidak memancing lebih dulu, ya kita tidak membalas," ujar laki-laki yang selalu bangun memimpin suporter dari tribun timur Stadion Kanjuruhan itu.

"Kalau kami fokus saja pada nyanyian untuk mendukung Arema. Tapi, jikalau sahabat-sobat ingin bernyanyi yang sedikit provokatif, itu semata-mata untuk menaikkan tensi pertandingan saja," lanjutnya.

3. Ciptakan Lagu untuk Arema


Aremania mendatangi kantor Arema FC.
Yuli Sumpil juga sempat membuat lagu untuk dinyanyikan Aremania di setiap pertandingan yang dijalani Singo Edan. Lagu tersebut diciptakan khusus untuk menjalani ISL 2015 kemudian.

Lagu tersebut diciptakan biar para pemain, pelatih dan administrasi Arema FC tahu perjuangan para suporter. Karena menurutnya jiwa, harta dan nyawa dikhususkan untuk tim yang bermarkas di Stadion Kanjuruhan tersebut

4. Dinilai Mirip dengan Young Lex


Penampilan Yuli Sumpil nyatanya dinilai mirip dengan penyanyi rap Indonesia, Young Lex. Kemiripan itu hadir sebab keduanya mempunyai sikap yang kontroversial dan kerap kali mengeluarkan kata-kata bergairah dalam setiap aksinya.

Namun, sosok Yuli Sumpil tidak dibenci oleh sejumlah Aremania. Hal tersebut berbanding terbalik dengan agresi Young Lex yang kerap kali dibenci oleh netizen Indonesia.

Kesamaan lainnya yaitu Yuli Sumpil dan Young Lex sama-sama memiliki jiwa seni dalam menciptakan sebuah lagu. Namun bedanya, lagu yang diciptakan Yuli Sumpil tidak diniatkan untuk komersial.

5. Dijadikan Penelitian Skripsi

Sosok Yuli Sumpil nyatanya pernah diteliti oleh salah satu mahasiswa Universitas Kristen Petra Surabaya berjulukan Ayub Dahana. Mahasiswa itu mencoba untuk membahas ‘Kompetensi Komunikasi Yuli Sumpil dalam Memimpin Kelompok Suporter Aremania’, begitu judul skripnya.

Dalam penelitiannya itu, hadir dua faktor mengapa Yuli Sumpil sukses memimpin ribuan Aremania. Pertama, faktor internal mengenai kemampuan Yuli Sumpil mengikuti keadaan, melakukan pembicaraan, mengatur pembicaraan, menawarkan empati, berbicara secara efektif dan mendapat kelayakan.

Kedua, faktor penerimaan/janji dari khalayak tersebut. Sehingga, dalam konteks komunikasi publik yang bersifat informal maka kompetensi komunikasi tidak bisa dilepaskan dari faktor penerimaan oleh publiknya.



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Rafael Benitez: Does Newcastle Utd Manager Have St James' Park Future?

After consecutive wins and seven points out of a possible nine, people are finally beginning to believe Rafael Benitez's claims that his Newcastle United side are not going to be relegated.

But even if he does manage to keep them up, will it be enough to ensure he remains at St James' Park?

If he does maintain the momentum and ensures Premier League status, it will be an achievement to rival any of the managerial successes crafted over a long and illustrious career.

Can Benitez's vision be realised at Newcastle?
A victim of his own success by finishing 10th in the Premier League the season after winning promotion, you wonder if it would not have been better, having steered the family saloon to a mid-place finish in football's equivalent of a grand prix, to leave while he was ahead.

Had they beaten a virtually already relegated West Brom at home in their penultimate game of last season they would have finished in an almost unimaginable eighth place. It was a stressful season, and in the summer lots of doubts surfaced about how much the club was going to back the Spaniard's ambitious vision.

The spurious and scurrilous assertions that he only took - and remains in - the job for the money are as outrageous as they are inaccurate. The fact is Benitez was lured to Newcastle with the same dreams and aspirations as just about every single Newcastle fan. He, like they, wanted to wake the "sleeping giant".

For "sleeping", read comatose. Rip van Winkle, who slept for a mere 20 years, is practically an insomniac by comparison. Apart from the Championship and the kind of farce that was the Intertoto Cup, the last piece of silverware to sit in the club's trophy room was the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup from way back in 1969.

He did not come to the club with a plan to merely avoid relegation. He wanted to win, to compete.

And yet in the footballing-mad metropolis that is Tyneside, expectations are high. Unnaturally so, really, with the perception that a top-10 finish ought to be the bare minimum for a club with the facilities and fanbase that they enjoy.

If Benitez had merely been there for the money, he could name his price and leave for China tomorrow. But for the Spanish manager that would mean failure, quitting, and one thing Benitez is not, and never has been, is a quitter.

Ongoing money issues - can Benitez and Ashley find common ground?

It is about money, of course, but not for Benitez himself.

He needs it for the club, and not just on new players but also for much-needed investment in the academy, the lifeblood of the club that in the long term can help to raise it from its slumbers.

Backing on both fronts is conspicuous by its absence and much will depend on whether or not money is spent in the winter transfer window.

If it is not forthcoming then, despite Benitez's claim that Newcastle will survive, there is a very good chance that they will be relegated and that he will be sacked - or even move on.

It would then fall to the owner, Mike Ashley, to explain to the fans just why he had dispensed with the services of a manager who maximised the potential of a side despite having to watch on helplessly as the 'family silver' was sold off around him and replaced, largely, with borrowed or cut-price cutlery.

Relegation to the Championship at the end of 2015-16 led to a flurry of transfer activity and between July and August the club cashed in on quality players, with Moussa Sissoko (Tottenham), Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool), Andros Townsend (Crystal Palace), Daryl Janmaat (Watford), Remy Cabella (Marseille) and Papiss Cisse (Shandong Luneng) all leaving.

Cheick Tiote, who died in June 2017, and Fabricio Coloccini were given away presumably to reduce the wage bill.

About £87m worth of talent was sold, with about £57m re-invested on players including Dwight Gayle (Crystal Palace), Matt Ritchie (Bournemouth), Matz Sels (Gent), Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers), Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa) and Daryl Murphy (Ipswich). Those were quality players for the sasaran that season - to be promoted.
Despite the loss of quality, Newcastle won the Championship and won promotion alongside Brighton and Huddersfield.

Benitez's reward for gaining promotion and Newcastle's idea of preparing for a life in the Premier League was to have a net spend of about a third of what Huddersfield and Brighton spent in summer 2017. In fact, the net spend of about £20m still put them well in credit on transfer dealing during Rafa's rule and streets behind the vast majority of Premier League clubs.

Ashley's claim that he would "spend every penny generated" on improving the club has - to date - translated into a 2018-19 season in which he has made another net profit on the transfer market of about £7.5m.

What happens in the winter window will define the direction Benitez's relationship with Newcastle takes. The impression local observers have is that he would probably not extend his contract unless they spend and Newcastle say they will not spend unless the manager commits to the club.

It is not a western-style stand-off between Ashley and Benitez, though. It is a matter of vision and the possibility of a project - fundamentally nobody is asking the businessman to change how he runs his business, but also not to alter agreed parameters.

Witnesses at St James' Park have seen the owner enjoying his recent visits to the ground, sharing time with the manager and players. It might be a good time to find common ground.

From Valencia to Real Madrid - Benitez has been here before

Ashley's promises to Benitez on spending to strengthen the side will feel all too familiar - and hollow - to the 58-year-old, who more often than not gets the targets agreed at the start of projects but has to suffer the moving of the goal posts by owners and presidents.

In 2004, and having won two La Liga titles in three seasons with Valencia, he left the club after the board signed winger Fabian Canobbio rather than Samuel Eto'o, the player he had asked for.

"I was hoping for a sofa and they've brought me a lamp," he remarked.

But that was nothing compared to the debacle that awaited him at Liverpool, where the American duo Tom Hicks and George Gillett contrived to steer the club into a perilous position, with administration a possibility before they sold it in 2010.

There were more broken promises about rebuilding and so on at Inter Milan, where he signed and improved players like Philippe Coutinho - one of his great enjoyments - but where he did not get the players he chose and who were agreed with the ownership (Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt).

There followed the universal and unwarranted loathing by almost everyone at Chelsea, despite bringing home the Europa League, before becoming yet another victim of the player power that permeates the Real Madrid dressing room when he took charge at the Bernabeu.

In such company, Newcastle and Ashley must have initially felt to Benitez like a philanthropic breath of fresh air.

Perhaps he should have known better.

A new contract on the table - but will he sign it?

A look at Benitez's statistics reveals an interesting story.

Despite having recorded Newcastle's worst 10-game start to a season since the 19th century, back-to-back wins means they are up to 14th in the table. For the time being at least, they can look upwards.

Tottenham are the only side from the top six to have beaten Benitez's Newcastle by more than two goals (August 2017) and in his past eight Premier League games against the top six he has either won (twice) or lost by a single goal.

All of which means one thing: Newcastle are close but clearly not close enough.

Benitez's contract comes to an end next summer. As it stands he has a renewal offer on the table, but to be signed the club have to show enough commitment with a project that should be around improving facilities and results, not just survival.

Should Salomon Rondon - on a year's loan from West Brom - continue to score for his new club then he may will dig them out of a hole, guarantee survival and once again Ashley will believe his approach has been vindicated. With Gayle having gone in the opposite direction to the Baggies, the two clubs should be able to sit down and work out a deal to suit all parties.

But it will probably take considerably more than that to ensure Benitez will be committing his future to the city that has adopted him as one of their own - and that is a real shame.


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Tertahan Di Mestalla, Barca Turun Dari Singgasana !!

Tertahan di Mestalla, Barca Turun dari Singgasana !!


Barcelona hanya mampu bermain imbang 1-1 masa bertamu ke markas Valencia, Estadio Mestalla dalam lanjutan La Liga 2018-19 jornada 8 yang digelar pada Senin (8/10) dini hari WIB.

Barca bahkan sempat tertinggal lebih dulu sesudah tuan rumah mencetak gol lewat Ezequiel Garay di menit-menit awal. Tim tamu baru bisa menciptakan skor kembali seimbang berkat gol Lionel Messi.

Laga berjalan belum genap dua menit, publik Mestalla sudah bergemuruh menyambut gol untuk Valencia yang dicetak Garay meneruskan sebuah sepak pojok Dani Parejo yang sempat mengenai kepala Gerad Pique.

Tak lama berselang, Valencia hampir saja menggandakan keunggulan mereka andai saja tembakan keras Michy Batshuayi tak digagalkan Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Valencia menerima dilema ketika Goncalo Guedes mengalami cedera dan terpaksa ditarik keluar di menit ke-12. Posisinya digantikan Denis Cheryshev.

Barcelona jadinya sukses menyamakan skor di menit ke-23 lewat tembakan khas Messi. Sebelumnya La Pulga melaksanakan kolaborasi satu-dua dengan Luis Suarez.

Valencia memperoleh peluang emas untuk kembali memimpin di menit ke-40. Sayang tembakan Jose Gaya ke tiang jauh masih melebar dari sasaran. Skor 1-1 bertahan hingga turun minum.

Kembali dari kamar ganti, Barcelona masih mendominasi berkelahi dari sisi penguasaan bola. Namun pasukan Ernesto Valverde tetap kesulitan untuk mengacak-acak pertahanan tuan rumah.

Entrenador Valencia, Marcelino Garcia Toral mencoba untuk meningkatkan intensitas serangan timnya dengan memasukkan Rodrigo untuk menggantikan Kevin Gameiro.

Tak ada gol yang berhasil diciptakan kedua tim di sisa langgar. Skor imbang 1-1 pun menjadi hasil simpulan tubruk ini. Hasil ini menciptakan Barcelona terpaksa kehilangan singgasana yang direbut Sevilla. Sementara Valencia masih tertahan di peringkat 13.

Susunan PemainValencia: Neto, Piccini, Garay, Paulista, Gaya, Soler, Parejo, Kondogbia (Coquelin 79'), Guedes (Cheryshev 12'), Gameiro (Rodrigo 67'), Batshuayi.

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Vermaelen, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Rakitic, Arthur (Rafinha 88'); Messi, Luis Suarez, Coutinho (Dembele 84').



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