Bilbao beat Manchester United in Europa League

Bilbao - Athletic Bilbao back to beat Manchester United with a score of 2-1 in the continuation of the Europa League. These results led the Spanish representative went to the quarterfinals with a 5-2 aggregate advantage.

Compete at San Memes, Friday (03/16/2012) pm dawn, MU comes with an obligation to win after losing 2-3 at Old Trafford earlier in the game. But the mission failed to be completed The Red Devils as they lost 1-2 instead.

Dominant and controlled the match, the host made the opening goal Fernando Llorente on 23 minutes, before Oscar De Marcos doubled on 65 minutes. Wayne Rooney had time to minimize the position with a goal at minute 80.

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These results make Bilbao won 5-3 on aggregate and qualify for the quarterfinals. While Manchester United have to accept the harsh reality out of the Europa League, having previously eliminated in the Champions League.

The game

Bilbao had a golden opportunity to make a goal in the 14th minute when Fernando Llorente bait heel Muniain release from the Guard. Faced with De Gea, Muniain kick hit the post, facing an empty goal effort rebound De Marcos failed as the ball flew high kick.

On 23 minutes goalkeeper David De Gea eventually completely collapse. Receiving a long ball from midfield, Llorente kick off the first time with the outside of his foot. Ball that led to the far post could not be reached De Gea.

After conceding, MU adds pressure to the Bilbao defense. One of the best opportunities are obtained through a Ryan Giggs header from close range, which was floated to the top of the bar due to hit the back of the host.

At the beginning of the second half Manchester United have not been able to get out of the pressure of Bilbao. Performing tactical, the host had a lot of opportunities that failed to be completed to be scored.

One of them came from the individual actions that devastated Iraola defense 'Red Devils on 54 minutes. The Manchester United defender defender deceive some in the penalty box, but his shot was tipped a goal because the ball wide on the left side.

Furthermore Toquero waste the opportunity when he stood free in the penalty box but his shot rose. Akirnya Bilbao pressure paid off in 65 minutes when De Marcos goalkeeper De Gea, by kicking melee MU had hit the defender's body.

In a two-goal lead position Bilbao continued to press. Two other opportunities and Torquero dipunya Susaeta, which again was unable to increase the number of team goals.

Ten minutes before the game completely MU can reduce the lag. Wayne Rooney kick from outside the penalty box lodged in the upper left corner of the goal Bilbao. (detik.com)

Teams

Bilbao: Gorka Iraizoz, Andoni Iraola, Fernando Amorebieta, Jon Aurtenetxe, Javi Martinez, Susaeta, Ander Iturraspe, Ander Herrera ('82 Inigo Perez), Fernando Llorente (Gaizka Toquero '40), Oscar, Muniain ('88 Mikel San Jose)

MU: David De Gea, Rio Ferdinand ('63 Chris Smalling), Patrice Evra, Rafael, Jonathan Evans, Michael Carrick (Paul Pogba '63), Ryan Giggs (Danny Welbeck '68), Park Ji-Sung, Ashley Young, Tom Cleverley, Wayne Rooney

Little Spectators Peeped Sharapova

Hundreds of children, some of them laugh while others cry, become part of the spectators who witnessed the beautiful tennis player Maria Sharapova exercises. Having had suffered an ankle injury last week, Sharapova ready to compete at the Australian Open on Monday (1/16/2012) ago.

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 After canceling her participation in the warm-up tournament in Brisbane, Sharapova chose to practice against Elena Vesnina, last Friday afternoon, Margaret Court in the field. This field is the third big field at Melbourne Park, after Rod Laver and Hisense Arena.

However, unlike in the Rod Laver and Hisense in which spectators are usually not allowed to watch practice, practice session on Margaret Court Melbourne Park allows visitors to peek at the stars tennis practice.

Although not allowed to see from the stands, they can be peeked through the fence wall that circles the field. Inevitably, the laughter and the tears of small children who watched from behind a fence could be heard into the field.

After practice, Sharapova told reporters, an ankle injury will not interfere with his performance. The Russian also said, the injury suffered by its competitors such as defending champion Kim Clijsters, Serena Williams, and Caroline Wozniacki will not affect to it.

"I chose to perform at the first Grand Slam in a healthy condition, instead of thinking must play in many games. For me, health is very important," said 24-year-old, explaining his decision to cancel the show in Melbourne.

Sharapova first appeared at Melbourne Park in 2002 while still a junior. Six years later, then this glamorous tennis player can be the best in women's singles number.

This year, her journey to repeat performance in 2008 will start with a match against Gisela Dulko in the first round. Source: kompas.com

Beckham continues to be hunted PSG

One of the big club in the France Premier League Paris St Germain (PSG) relentless hunting by establishing intensive talks in order to bring the former England captain David Beckham.

Leonardo said PSG opened his hands wide to Beckham, as quoted from page Skysports.

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Beckham will terminate his contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy this year too. 36-year-old attacking midfielder was decided to remain in the United States Major League (Major League Soccer, MLS) or return to Europe.

PSG have insisted that the former Manchester United star. Rumors circulated that Beckham would join one club in the Premiership.

Leonardo who now serves as director of sports PSG said Beckham is expected to be joined together with the French club in January 2012.

"I know his history, and he does not need to explain his past. He had been to Milan and that is the case exactly the same time," he said.

"Yes, we have had talks. Still needs time. We still have to look carefully its development. Suitable for him, suitable also for us," said Leonardo who once coached Beckham when he was at AC Milan, as quoted from the pages of The Sun.

"When you talk about Beckham then you talk all that great. Right now, his contract has expired, he will decide his future," said the Brazilian Leonardo.

He claimed that Beckham's presence in the PSG can trigger the enthusiasm of the French public the last time honey received his prestigious title since 1994.

Leonardo stated, "If only Beckham coming here, so many exciting things to happen here. If a player is as good as he wants to join Paris St Germain, is certainly a good start. We continue to open the door talks with him. PSG would welcome his arrival. PSG will stay in the top. There were 45,000 people in stadiums that have fun."

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Tour de Bintan Increase Foreign Tourist Visits

Championship racing bicycle "Tour de Bintan" held annually Government of Bintan Regency, Riau Islands province are expected to increase tourist visits in tourist integrated area, Lagoi.

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Cycling championships Tour de Bintan starting on Saturday (12/11) - Sunday (13/11) followed by 850 racers from different countries in the world, both from Australia, America, Europe and Asia.

The racers will compete in three stages, first stage is carried out today's won Tanjungpinang racer, Heksa Priya Prasetiya with the fastest time 3 hours 56 minutes and 53 seconds.

Heksa Priya Prasetiya entering the finish line accompanied by Singapore's Wang Yip Tang racers with a time of 3 hours 56 minutes 57 seconds.

He is entitled to a "yellow jersey" and continue on the second stage.

Racers will continue the second stage with the distance of 70 km and the third stage as far as 38 km from the Area of Integrated Tourism Lagoi towards Tanjung Uban on Sunday (13/11).

Bintan Regent Ansar Ahmad said the championship "Tour de Bintan" was held aimed at increasing tourist arrivals, especially to the tourist area which is an integrated Lagoi mainstay attractions Bintan regency.

The racers are not only competing for prize won with a total Rp238 million, but will also see the wonderful scenery Bintan regency, such as white sandy Trikora Beach, township residents and other natural panorama.

Bintan Island is one of the largest island in the Riau Islands Province. The island is not only famous for its panoramic views of beaches, but also known for having a blue ocean views with various types of fish that can attract foreign tourists.