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August 23, 2008

Arg/Nigeria gold medal game

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Why not? I was late to my computer, but no one has scored yet.


Ambruse Vanzekin (G)
2 Chibuzor Okonkwo (D)
4 Onyekachi Apam (D)
5 Dele Adeleye (D)
13 Adefemi Olubayo (D)
8 Sani Kaita (M)
12 Ajilore Oluwafemi (M)
10 Isaac Promise (F)
9 Victor Nsofor Obinna (F)
11 Solomon Okoronkwo (F)
14 Peter Osaze Odemwingie

Argentina

18 Sergio Romero (G)
2 Ezequiel Garay (D)
3 Luciano Fabian Monzon (D)
4 Pablo Zabaleta (D)
12 Nicolas Pareja (D)
5 Fernando Gago (M)
10 Juan Riquelme (M)
14 Javier Mascherano (M)
11 Angel Di Maria (F)
15 Lionel Messi (F)
16 Sergio Leonel Aguero (F)

15 - Nigeria isn't backing down. Click to continue reading...

August 13, 2008

Beijing Olympics: The US is elbowed out of contention

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Michael Orozco's elbow to Solomon Okoronkwo's chest as the two grappled was picked up by the German referee who gave Orozco marching orders. The US were reduced to ten men in the 4th minute.

It was an ill advised foul which happened right in front of the referee and he was forced into taking the more harsh option.

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USA men tumble out of Olympic Tournament

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Photo by ISIphotos.com

The task was already going to be tough, but when U.S. Olympic defender Michael Orozco drew a red card just four minutes into the U.S. team's crucial Olympic match against Nigeria, the job turned into trying to swim in a shark tank with your foot cut off.

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Videos:Why USA is out of the Olympic Football

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Isaac Promise and Obinna Nsofor gave Nigeria a 2 - 0 lead over a 10 man USA (Michael Orozco was sent off for elbowing Hertha Berlin's Solomon Okoronkwo in the second minute) Kljestan pulled one back for the US when he scored off a penalty.

Nigeria vs USA (1-0 Promise) Olympic Football - The most amazing videos are a click away


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October 11, 2007

Rising Stars: 3 Coasting Under the Radar

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Tulio de Melo Club: Le Mans (Ligue 1 [FRA]) Birthdate: January 31, 1985 This 22-year old Brazilian has been shipped around from Atletico Mineiro in Brazil to AaB in Denmark and now Le Mans in France over the past couple years. His production has doubled since arriving in Ligue One striking for 6 goals in 9 total appearances, putting him [...] Click to continue reading...