Published
10/29/2007 7:31:34 AM
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staff
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Shane Barrow
Freddy Adu made two appearances last week with Portugese giants Benfica and recorded a goal in both matches. He also became the youngest American UEFA Champions League proper. Freddy notched his first league goal on Sunday after he entered the game as an 80th minute substitute. Benfica was playing with only 10 men due to an ejection and the score was tied 1-1. Adu tapped in a cross from the Brazilian defender Leo to give Benfica a 2-1 win over Maritimo and move it into second place.
The young American is getting a reputation as a saviour off the bench as he has recently scored 3 goals that were all game winners for Benfica after entering as a substitute.
Last Wednesday, Adu came on in the 61st minute of Benfica's 1-0 win over Scottish champion Celtic in their Group D match on Wednesday. At 18 years, 4 months, Adu broke the record for the youngest American to play in the Champions League held by Jonathan Spector (18 years, 11 months) set when he came on as a sub for Manchester United against Turkey's Fenerbahce in 2004.
Published
2/1/2012
by
William Montero
from
soccermogul
A massive riot broke out between rival fans at a soccer match in Cairo, Egypt. At least 1,000 people were injured in the clashes, 150 of them critically.
Published
12/18/2011
by
Shane Barrow
from
soccermogul
Barcelona left no doubt in this one as they demolished South American champs Santos 4-0 in the Club World Cup Final.
Published
12/2/2011
by
Shane Barrow
from
soccermogul
The Euro 2012 draw is complete and there are definitely four compelling groups for next summer's tournament being held in Poland and the Ukraine.
Published
11/15/2011
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
The final four places at Euro 2012 have been claimed as the playoff round ended today. Ireland, Portugal, Croatia and the Czech Republic were the victors.
Published
10/12/2011
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
Mexico choked a lead and lost against ten man Brazil on home soil Tuesday night.