UEFA CL Quarter-Finals - Roma v Man Utd - Apr 4
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UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals - Wednesday, 04 April 2007
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Roma v Manchester Utd - Wed 1st Match of the week 5pts game.
Accurate HT score: 1pt
Accurate FT score: 3pts
Correct W/L/D: 1pt
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Chelsea v Valencia - Wed 2nd Match of the week 5pts game.
Accurate HT score: 1pt
Accurate FT score: 3pts
Correct W/L/D: 1pt
Quarterfinal Matches on Tv:
04 April 2007 (Thur Morning)
Ch: 23
Roma v Manchester Utd - Ch 23 - 2:45 am (Live)
Ch: 24
Chelsea v Valencia - Ch 24 - 2:45 am (Live)
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Roma v Man Utd
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Chelsea v Valencia
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Roma v Man Utd
HT: 1-0
FT: 2-3
Chelsea v Valencia
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Roma v Man Utd
HT: 0-2
FT: 1-2
Chelsea v Valencia
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Roma v Man Utd
HT:0-0
FT:1-2
Chelsea v Valencia
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Originally posted by zocoss:
how come got 2 monkey under the wolf?
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Hmmm... Now that you've mentioned... eerrr... Drinking milk i guess?Originally posted by sand king:how come got 2 monkey under the wolf? 
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Roma is a team with strength and depth in every department...Unlike Man Utd who is going through a striker crisis...As a Man U fan i keep my fingers crossed........
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Roma v Man Utd
HT: 1-0
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Chelsea v Valencia
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Morientes to miss Chelsea ties
Valencia CF striker Fernando Morientes is expected to sit out both legs of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea FC after dislocating his shoulder while playing for Spain on Wednesday night.
Four-week lay-off
According to Spain's medical staff, Morientes faces up to four weeks on the sidelines after falling awkwardly just before half-time during the 1-0 UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying win against Iceland. The centre-forward, who turns 31 the day after the first leg at Stamford Bridge on 4 April, is also doubtful for the return six days later.
Morientes's shoulder was dislocated and he will need to have it immobilised for 15 days so he will be missing for three to four weeks," said Spain team doctor Genaro Borrás. "It's not the first time Morientes has had problems with his shoulder so the area is unstable and he will need that time to recover." The news will come as a major blow to Valencia, for whom the experienced target man has scored 12 league goals and found the net five times in seven UEFA Champions League appearances this term. -
United dealt Vidic injury blow
Manchester United FC have been dealt a blow with the news that defender Nemanja Vidiæ is likely to miss the next month after suffering a dislocated shoulder during the Premiership leaders' 4-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers FC on Saturday afternoon.
Ruled out
The 25-year-old Serbian international centre-back, who has made 24 appearances in the Premiership this season, was forced off midway through the first half at Old Trafford after falling awkwardly and will now miss both legs of United's UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against AS Roma. "We think he will be out for four weeks so it is a blow," said manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Injury problems
Vidiæ joins club captain Gary Neville and Mikaël Silvestre on the injury list for the Roma games, the first of which takes place in the Italian capital on Wednesday. Neville has been ruled out with an ankle ligament injury while Silvestre is out for the season after surgery on his own dislocated shoulder. -
u mean is a wolf? i tot it was a cow..Originally posted by sand king:how come got 2 monkey under the wolf? -
Originally posted by zocoss:
How cum pic show got someone pai kar one? Dive too much, leg kena taken off ah?
Now support on walking stick, so sad! -
Roma v Man Utd
HT:0-0
FT:1-1
Chelsea v Valencia
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The real diving picture is this one... Divers FC, see the similarity to one club...Originally posted by superstrongnlong:How cum pic show got someone pai kar one? Dive too much, leg kena taken off ah?
Now support on walking stick, so sad! 
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Hopefully Man Utd and Valencia will together thrash their opponents .
Roma's Totti = Who the fug are you? I can easily count with 10 fingers the players that are better than you. You were good but now? You have past your time. -
Morientes and strike partner Villa
Villa: My final wish is Man Utd
DAVID VILLA has taunted Chelsea — saying they are not up to Manchester United’s standard. And the Valencia hitman insists he is targeting a dream Champions League final against the Premiership’s top side.
He said: “I would sign right now for a final against Manchester United. They’re the team playing the best football in Europe. “We know that Chelsea aren’t playing well and we hope they carry on badly.”
VillaÂ’s strike partner Fernando Morientes misses tomorrowÂ’s Champions League quarter-final first leg with a dislocated shoulder.
But Mori still managed a swipe at Blues superstars Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko. Morientes said: “It’s difficult to watch players like Ballack and Shevchenko doing so badly as they are now.” -
Originally posted by innosaint:Roma v Man Utd
HT:0-0
FT:5-1
Chelsea v Valencia
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Tuesday April 3, 1:11 PM
Totti determined to etch his name in Ferguson's memory
Roma captain Francesco Totti is determined to leave his mark on Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final, first leg here against Manchester United to ensure Sir Alex Ferguson never forgets his name.
Ferguson caused outrage among Romans after he failed to mention Totti when listing the Roma players he most admires.
The United coach cited midfielders Daniele De Rossi and Mancini as their key men and completely overlooked the exalted number 10.
Totti, a born-and-bred Roman who enjoys god-like status in the Eternal City, responded by giving Ferguson a stark warning ahead of the Olympic stadium clash.
"I accept Ferguson's opinion of me, but he will see who Totti is and I hope to make him remember me for a long time," said the 30-year-old Italian World Cup winner.
Ferguson feels getting to grips with Roma's strange formation will be the key to success over the two legs.
The Italian side play with a five-man midfield with Totti, an unorthodox striker, playing as a lone forward. However, the Roma skipper tends to do his own thing, often dropping into midfield to allow De Rossi, Mancini and Rodrigo Taddei to get forward.
"Roma's system is a key factor for us because they play without a central striker," Ferguson said.
"We have the players who can adapt tactically, but we have to get it right."
Totti believes Roma, who are almost certain to finish second in Serie A this season, could not have picked a better time to face the English Premiership leaders.
"Physically and mentally we are in good shape, and this tie has come at the right moment for us," he said.
"There's no doubt that these two games will be difficult, but we have everything we need to match them."
Roma have lacked self-belief is recent European campaigns, but the current side are bristling with confidence after knocking Lyon out in the previous round.
Lyon were tipped by many to win the competition, but after a 0-0 draw in Italy, Roma won 2-0 at the Stade de Gerland to end the French champions' 18-match unbeaten home record in the Champions League.
It was the first time Lyon had been beaten at home in European competition since 2002 and took Roma through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time.
Roma did, however, go all the way to the final of the old European Cup in 1984 - effectively a home match as it was held at the Olympic stadium - but they lost to Liverpool on penalties.
Despite their reputation as one of the most dangerous sides on the Continent, United have struggled in the Champions League in recent seasons, with this their first appearance in the last eight since the 2002-03 season.
The Red Devis also have a poor record in Italy having won just twice in 11 previous visits to the peninsula.
Roma are weakened by the loss of suspended Chilean playmaker David Pizarro, while four of his team-mates are a booking away from missing the second leg at Old Trafford.
Walking the disciplinary tightrope are Totti, midfielders De Rossi and Simone Perrotta and defender Philippe Mexes.
Full-back Max Tonetto, who recently earned his first call-up for Italy, is also on a booking but has almost certainly been ruled out after suffering his left thigh.
Ferguson has problems in defence after Nemanja Vidic broke his collarbone in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers.
The 25-year-old Serbian centre-back joins captain Gary Neville and Frenchman Mikael Silvestre on the list of injured defenders.
The likeliest solution for Ferguson is to move Wes Brown into the centre and put John O'Shea at right-back.
Looks like Roma players will make ManU "remember" them one way or the other! PLS CARRY OUT WHAT THE BELGIUMs SAID, BUT FAIL TO DO. hAHAHA.... -
Ya. Dive too much, one day leg will be taken off one!Originally posted by superstrongnlong:How cum pic show got someone pai kar one? Dive too much, leg kena taken off ah?
Now support on walking stick, so sad! 
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Roma v Man Utd
HT:0-1
FT:6-2
Chelsea v Valencia
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Tuesday April 3, 4:37 PM
AS Roma believe they are ready to upset United
By James Eve
ROME (Reuters) - AS Roma's players are confident they can produce another giant-killing performance and beat Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
After eliminating Olympique Lyon with a 2-0 away win in the last 16, the Serie A side are confident they can upset the odds and beat the Premier League leaders.
United manager Alex Ferguson will be treating Roma with the utmost respect, too, because he rated Lyon as one of the best teams in the competition before their elimination.
"United have shown they are in great form in their league, but we can really push them. Our win over Lyon told us we are capable of beating anyone," said Brazilian winger Mancini, one of several technically-gifted players who could trouble United, especially in the torrid atmosphere of Rome's Olympic Stadium.
Roma captain Francesco Totti warned United not to underestimate him -- or his side.
"Obviously it's a big satisfaction to be among the top eight teams in Europe, but that doesn't mean we want to stop there. We want to go on," said the 30-year-old striker.
Totti, who is revered by many Italians as the country's best footballer, was stung when Ferguson forgot to name him as one of the players his side would need to watch out for.
"Ferguson, you will learn who Totti is. He will see personally. I hope to make him remember my name," Totti told Italian satellite broadcaster SKY.
"Hopefully, they will not try their diving and cheating tricks like in the EPL or like what happened in Lille's match. We will not take it lightly" added Totti.
VIDIC ABSENT
United will travel to Rome without Nemanja Vidic who has broken his collar-bone and is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the season, while they are unlikely to risk striker Louis Saha who has just recovered from a hamstring injury.
Both teams have been in good form in Europe with Roma keeping a clean sheet in their last three Champions League matches and United winning their last three with a clean sheet in the last two.
United and Roma have never met in European competition and the English side will be looking to improve on their poor record in Italy of just two wins in 11 matches.
Probable teams:
AS Roma: 32-Doni; 77-Marco Cassetti, 21-Matteo Ferrari, 5-Philippe Mexes, 2-Christian Panucci; 16-Daniele De Rossi, 13-Cristian Chivu; 11-Rodrigo Taddei, 20-Simone Perrotta, 30-Mancini; 10-Francesco Totti
Manchester United: 1-Edwin Van der Sar; 6-Wes Brown, 5-Rio Ferdinand, 22-John O'Shea, 4-Gabriel Heinze; 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 11-Ryan Giggs, 16-Michael Carrick, 18-Paul Scholes, 8-Wayne Rooney; 13-Ji-Sung Park
Referee: Herbert Fandel (Germany)
Looks like ManUre has reach D end of D line
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Originally posted by superstrongnlong:
Tuesday April 3, 4:37 PM
AS Roma believe they are ready to upset United
By James Eve
ROME (Reuters) - AS Roma's players are confident they can produce another giant-killing performance and beat Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
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Totti, who is revered by many Italians as the country's best footballer, was stung when Ferguson forgot to name him as one of the players his side would need to watch out for.
"Ferguson, you will learn who Totti is. He will see personally. I hope to make him remember my name," Totti told Italian satellite broadcaster SKY.
"Hopefully, they will not try their diving and cheating tricks like in the EPL or like what happened in Lille's match. We will not take it lightly" added Totti.
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[b]Looks like ManUre has reach D end of D line [/b] Looks like Roma gonna tear ManU apart for looking down on them! -
Roma v Man Utd
HT: 0 - 1
FT: 1 - 1
Chelsea v Valencia
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Originally posted by zocoss:The real diving picture is this one... Divers FC, see the similarity to one club...
Only real football fans understand... -
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Roma v Man Utd
Roma : Alexandre Doni, Marco Cassetti, Philippe Mexes, Cristian Chivu, Christian Panucci, Christian Wilhelmsson, Daniele De Rossi, Alessandro Mancini, David Pizarro, Rodrigo Taddei, Francesco Totti, Gianluca Curci, Matteo Ferrari, Ricardo Faty, Simone Perrotta, Aleandro Rosi, Mirko Vucinic, Francesco Tavano.
Manchester United: Van der Sar, Tomasz Kuszczak, Tom Heaton, John O'Shea, Wes Brown, Rio Ferdinand, Gabriel Heinze, Christiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher, Christopher Eagles, Ryan Giggs, Keiran Richardson, Wayne Rooney, Louis Saha, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Alan Smith, Dong Fangzhuo.
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Chelsea v Valencia
Chelsea : Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Geremi, Diarra, Terry, Carvalho, Bridge, A Cole, Ballack, Makelele, Lampard, Essien, Wright-Phillips, Drogba, Kalou, Shevchenko, Mikel, J Cole.
Valencia : Santiago Cañizares, Asier Del Horno, Roberto Ayala, Carlos Marchena, Curro Torres, Emiliano Moretti, JoaquÃn, Raul Albiol, Vicente, David Villa, Miguel Angulo, Ludovic Butelle, Miguel, David Albelda, Hugo Viana, Jorge Lopez, David Silva, Javier Guerra.