After the 4-0 suffered for Coritiba, the week promises to be long for the cruise to the next team game, next Sunday against rival Atlético-MG classic that will end the first round of the Brasileirão. Experienced, midfielder Souza acknowledges that the performance of the Fox was very bad, especially in the second half.
segunda-feira, 20 de agosto de 2012
Cruzeiro
After the 4-0 suffered for Coritiba, the week promises to be long for the cruise to the next team game, next Sunday against rival Atlético-MG classic that will end the first round of the Brasileirão. Experienced, midfielder Souza acknowledges that the performance of the Fox was very bad, especially in the second half.
After the 4-0 suffered for Coritiba, the week promises to be long for the cruise to the next team game, next Sunday against rival Atlético-MG classic that will end the first round of the Brasileirão. Experienced, midfielder Souza acknowledges that the performance of the Fox was very bad, especially in the second half.
Barcos (Palmeiras)
The striker Hernán Barcos did the last seven goals of the season in Palmeiras, arrived at 21 in the year and is closer to the mark set upon his arrival at the club in February. The goal is to overcome the Argentine scored 27 goals last year for the LDU of Ecuador. The problem is that the team has fluctuated and is close to the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship. After the 2-1 defeat to Atletico-GO, Sunday in Goiânia, the Pirate warned that the artillery is not his main goal.
The striker Hernán Barcos did the last seven goals of the season in Palmeiras, arrived at 21 in the year and is closer to the mark set upon his arrival at the club in February. The goal is to overcome the Argentine scored 27 goals last year for the LDU of Ecuador. The problem is that the team has fluctuated and is close to the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship. After the 2-1 defeat to Atletico-GO, Sunday in Goiânia, the Pirate warned that the artillery is not his main goal.
Atlético Mineiro
Atletico-MG makes a spectacular campaign in the Campeonato Brasileiro 2012. So far, the Rooster has been flawless. The mining team has won 42 points in 17 games played. An almost unbelievable recovery of 82.4%. Keeping consistency until the end of the competition, hopelessly, Brazilian champion will be the second time in history. The first was in 1971 in triangular final with Sao Paulo and Botafogo.
Since the system was implemented consecutive points in Brazilian football, the Rooster has the best utilization.
Atletico-MG makes a spectacular campaign in the Campeonato Brasileiro 2012. So far, the Rooster has been flawless. The mining team has won 42 points in 17 games played. An almost unbelievable recovery of 82.4%. Keeping consistency until the end of the competition, hopelessly, Brazilian champion will be the second time in history. The first was in 1971 in triangular final with Sao Paulo and Botafogo.
Since the system was implemented consecutive points in Brazilian football, the Rooster has the best utilization.
Atletico Mineiro (Ronaldinho)
Ronaldinho was instrumental in the victory over Botafogo, which gave the Roosters the symbolic title of turn, and winning the duel against particular Seedorf, friend from Milan. Who regretted not having seen a goal of 49 shirt at least left the Independence satisfied with the performance of the star in a 3-2 win - goals from Escudero, Jô e Neto Berola.
Important collectively, Ronaldinho also shone individually, as the move that put him among the "abused" the round. Atletico-MG won by 2-1, when junior Cesar charged side, seeking the player. The midfielder Jadson tried to get ahead, trying to pull away, but the talent Ronaldinho wore a hat to give the opponent and then even gave the pass to Bernard to follow up attack.
Ronaldinho was instrumental in the victory over Botafogo, which gave the Roosters the symbolic title of turn, and winning the duel against particular Seedorf, friend from Milan. Who regretted not having seen a goal of 49 shirt at least left the Independence satisfied with the performance of the star in a 3-2 win - goals from Escudero, Jô e Neto Berola.
Important collectively, Ronaldinho also shone individually, as the move that put him among the "abused" the round. Atletico-MG won by 2-1, when junior Cesar charged side, seeking the player. The midfielder Jadson tried to get ahead, trying to pull away, but the talent Ronaldinho wore a hat to give the opponent and then even gave the pass to Bernard to follow up attack.
Vasco da Gama
With the defeat to Flamengo, Vasco got the first time in Brazil, the third game without victory and parked in third position in the table, now seven points behind Atlético-MG. However, with a full turn ahead, the captain Juninho Pernambucano sees nothing lost the fight and says that the team is cross-maltino the national title.
With the defeat to Flamengo, Vasco got the first time in Brazil, the third game without victory and parked in third position in the table, now seven points behind Atlético-MG. However, with a full turn ahead, the captain Juninho Pernambucano sees nothing lost the fight and says that the team is cross-maltino the national title.
terça-feira, 14 de agosto de 2012
France wrote themselves into the history books after becoming the first country to retain the Olympic Games title inmen's Handball following a nervy 22-21 victory in the final against Sweden.
France, who won gold at Beijing 2008 four years ago and are also reigning world champions, survived a late Scandinavian comeback to cement their place as the greatest team of all time via a narrow victory.
France, who won gold at Beijing 2008 four years ago and are also reigning world champions, survived a late Scandinavian comeback to cement their place as the greatest team of all time via a narrow victory.
Olympic Games 'happy and glorious' as the spectacular Closing Ceremony brought the curtain down on the Games.
The President of the International Olympic Committee , declared the Games of the 30th Olympiad closed just before midnight: 'We will never forget the smiles, the kindness and the support of the wonderful volunteers, the much-needed heroes of these Games.
The President of the International Olympic Committee , declared the Games of the 30th Olympiad closed just before midnight: 'We will never forget the smiles, the kindness and the support of the wonderful volunteers, the much-needed heroes of these Games.
quinta-feira, 9 de agosto de 2012
Defending champions Brazil kept up their defence of the women's Volleyball title on Day 11, but they will face a stern challenge in the last four after the semi-final line-up was decided.
The 28-26, 23-25, 25-23, 23-25, 18-16 battle lasted two hours and 15 minutes and when it eventually ended, the outpouring of emotion from both sides could not have been more contrasting.
The 28-26, 23-25, 25-23, 23-25, 18-16 battle lasted two hours and 15 minutes and when it eventually ended, the outpouring of emotion from both sides could not have been more contrasting.
Brazil overcame Argentina 3-0 to book their place in the men's Volleyball semi-finals today.
The two-time champions had yet to reach top form before today but, with legions of their fans packed into Earls Court, they turned on the style to beat their rivals (25-19, 25-17, 25-20).The victory was also underpinned by some typically brilliant defence from libero Sergio and achieved without captain Giba.
China and the USA dominated the Artistic Gymnastics events at the Olympic Games after strong performances throughout the competition.
China's men successfully defended their Team title from the Beijing 2008 Games, while Zou Kai retained his still Rings crown and Feng Zhe won his first Individual gold on the Parallel Bars.
China's men successfully defended their Team title from the Beijing 2008 Games, while Zou Kai retained his still Rings crown and Feng Zhe won his first Individual gold on the Parallel Bars.
In the women's event, China's Deng Linlin won gold on the Beam ahead of team-mate Sui Lu who won silver - the only one-two finish in Gymnastics at the Games.The USA women's squad were crowned champions in the Team event for the first time since 1996, while Gabrielle Douglas won Individual All-Around gold andAlexandra Raisman claimed the Floor title.
China completed a second successive clean sweep of Olympic Table Tennis gold medals as Ma Long, Zhang Jike and Wang Hao eased past Republic of Korea in the men's Team final.
Profiting from being on home soil in Beijing four years ago, the Asian nation won every top prize on offer.That has proved to not just be a one off, following more domination at the London 2012 Games.Indeed, China has achieved a maximum haul of four golds and two silvers following the efforts of their men today.
Profiting from being on home soil in Beijing four years ago, the Asian nation won every top prize on offer.That has proved to not just be a one off, following more domination at the London 2012 Games.Indeed, China has achieved a maximum haul of four golds and two silvers following the efforts of their men today.
Argentina held off a late rally to beat South American rivals Brazil 82-77 and make it to the semi-finals of an Olympic Games for the third straight time.
In a re-match of the FIBA Americas Championship final won by Argentina last year, they looked comfortable when Manu Ginobili's three-pointer gave them an 70-59 lead with seven minutes left to play.
But Brazil had other ideas. The outstanding Marcelinho Huertas added two points from the free-throw line to start a 9-0 charge that got it to 70-68 on Alex Garcia's lay-up.
Leandro Barbosa took advantage to slice the lead back to 74-71 with less than two minutes to go.
In a re-match of the FIBA Americas Championship final won by Argentina last year, they looked comfortable when Manu Ginobili's three-pointer gave them an 70-59 lead with seven minutes left to play.
But Brazil had other ideas. The outstanding Marcelinho Huertas added two points from the free-throw line to start a 9-0 charge that got it to 70-68 on Alex Garcia's lay-up.
Leandro Barbosa took advantage to slice the lead back to 74-71 with less than two minutes to go.
Kobe Bryant showed his class as the USA overcame Australia to set up a semi-final clash with Argentina in the men's Basketball competition.
Australia fought hard to keep the USA in check, but had no answer once Bryant found his stride and he inspired his team to a 119-86 success.
Australia fought hard to keep the USA in check, but had no answer once Bryant found his stride and he inspired his team to a 119-86 success.
Bryant finished with 20 points, Deron Williams had 18 and Carmelo Anthony 17. Kevin Durant added 14, LeBron James 11 and Kevin Love 10.Patty Mills led Australia with 26 and Joe Ingles had 19.
The London 2012 Organising Committee has announced that more than two million spectators have now spectator passed through the Olympic Park since doors opened.
Olympic fever also continues to rise around the country, with venues and big screens across the UK drawing in huge crowds as people cheer on the athletes.
Olympic fever also continues to rise around the country, with venues and big screens across the UK drawing in huge crowds as people cheer on the athletes.
Heidi Loke scored eight goals and Norway stayed on course for a second successive Olympic Games gold medal in women's Handball as they reached Saturday's final with a 31-25 victory over the Republic of Korea.
The Scandinavians, who topped the podium in Beijing four years ago, have not been at their best at London 2012, but they are finding form at the right time and are guaranteed at least a silver medal when they meet Spain or Montenegro in two days' time.
The Scandinavians, who topped the podium in Beijing four years ago, have not been at their best at London 2012, but they are finding form at the right time and are guaranteed at least a silver medal when they meet Spain or Montenegro in two days' time.
Russia's Natalia Vorobieva stunned Stanka Zlateva Hristova to take gold in thrilling style in the women's 72kg Freestyle Wrestling division.
Hristova is a five-time world champion and also claimed silver at Beijing 2008, but she was denied Olympic gold again thanks to an impressive performance from three-time junior world champion Vorobieva.
The 21-year-old lost the first period after being pushed off the mat but came back to pin her opponent - a rarity in Wrestling - in the second to seal a shock victory.
Hristova is a five-time world champion and also claimed silver at Beijing 2008, but she was denied Olympic gold again thanks to an impressive performance from three-time junior world champion Vorobieva.
The 21-year-old lost the first period after being pushed off the mat but came back to pin her opponent - a rarity in Wrestling - in the second to seal a shock victory.
Jade Jones won Great Britain's first-ever Taekwondo gold tonight when she beat Hou Yuzhuo of China in the women's -57kg final at the ExceL.
Jones, 19, had produced a late rally to land her trademark head-kick and stun world number one Tseng Li-Cheng of Chinese Taipei 10-6 in the semi-final.However, the opening against Hou - who had beaten Jones in last year's World Championships final - was tense, as each fighter tested their range during a scoreless first two minutes.
France will play in the final of the Olympic women's Basketball tournament for the first time after pulling away late on for a comfortable 81-64 victory over Russia.
France continued an impressive Games by knocking out a Russian team ranked joint-second in the world alongside Australia, who lost today's earlier semi-final to the USA.
France continued an impressive Games by knocking out a Russian team ranked joint-second in the world alongside Australia, who lost today's earlier semi-final to the USA.
Spotakova retains Javelin title
czech Barbora Spotakova won the final gold medal of the evening at the Olympic Stadium, successfully defending her Javelin Throw title with a best effort of 69.55m.
Each of the 31-year-old's first four throws were over 66m and would have been good enough for victory, with Germany's Christina Obergfoll taking silver with 65.16m.
beigning Olympic Games champions Russia made a strong start to the Team competition at the Aquatics Centre today as they put themselves on course to defend their title.
The Russians, who started the competition as favourites, performed their Technical routine to Russian Dance by Denis Garnizov, and came away with the top score of the day, 98.100.
The Russians, who started the competition as favourites, performed their Technical routine to Russian Dance by Denis Garnizov, and came away with the top score of the day, 98.100.
With just three weeks to go to the London 2012 Paralympic Games more tickets have been sold for the competition than ever before in the event’s history.
The record 2.1 million surpasses the previous record of 1.8 million tickets sold for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Over 600,000 tickets have been purchased in the last month alone, with more tickets still available.
Seb Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted with how the British public has responded so far to tickets for the Paralympic Games.’
The record 2.1 million surpasses the previous record of 1.8 million tickets sold for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Over 600,000 tickets have been purchased in the last month alone, with more tickets still available.
Seb Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted with how the British public has responded so far to tickets for the Paralympic Games.’
Kenya's David Rudisha tonight lit up the Olympic Stadium with a sensational victory in the 800m, breaking his own world record in the process.
As Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and former Olympic 800m silver medallist Sebastian Coe looked on, Rudisha made the most of ideal conditions, storming through the first lap in 49.28 and powering to the gold medal in 1:40.91.
As Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and former Olympic 800m silver medallist Sebastian Coe looked on, Rudisha made the most of ideal conditions, storming through the first lap in 49.28 and powering to the gold medal in 1:40.91.
Carli Lloyd was the USA's Olympic hero again as they avenged their World Cup final defeat by Japan and took gold with a 2-1 win at Wembley.
Lloyd's brilliant double in the final were enough for the USA to complete a hat-trick of Olympic titles, as the midfielder added to her winner in the Beijing 2008 showpiece.
Lloyd's brilliant double in the final were enough for the USA to complete a hat-trick of Olympic titles, as the midfielder added to her winner in the Beijing 2008 showpiece.
Germany stunned world champions Brazil to take gold in the men's Beach Volleyball as they became the first European team to win the Olympic Games title.
Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann won by two sets to one, 23-21 16-21 16-14, but it took them five match points to settle the contest.
It meant there was no fairytale for Brazil's Emanuel Rego - the 39-year-old who won gold at Athens 2004 and bronze at Beijing 2008 and was competing in his fifth Olympic Games - and Alison Cerutti.
Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann won by two sets to one, 23-21 16-21 16-14, but it took them five match points to settle the contest.
It meant there was no fairytale for Brazil's Emanuel Rego - the 39-year-old who won gold at Athens 2004 and bronze at Beijing 2008 and was competing in his fifth Olympic Games - and Alison Cerutti.
Usain Bolt tonight secured the legendary status he craved by becoming the first man ever to win the Olympic Games sprint double twice in succession.
Bolt's winning time of 19.32 was outside his own world record of 19.19 which he felt might be a possibility, but the 80,000 crowd had already witnessed one such feat as Kenya's David Rudisha stormed to 800m gold in 1:40.91, taking 0.10 off his own record.
Bolt had lost to Blake over 100 and 200m at the Jamaican trials - and later underwent treatment on a stiff back which was causing hamstring problems - but gained sweet revenge over both distances in London.
Bolt's winning time of 19.32 was outside his own world record of 19.19 which he felt might be a possibility, but the 80,000 crowd had already witnessed one such feat as Kenya's David Rudisha stormed to 800m gold in 1:40.91, taking 0.10 off his own record.
Bolt had lost to Blake over 100 and 200m at the Jamaican trials - and later underwent treatment on a stiff back which was causing hamstring problems - but gained sweet revenge over both distances in London.
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