The Macedonia`s team lost with 1: 2 their household of Belarus in a match of group "C" of the European qualifications. They have rejoiced Skopje with an early hit of Aleksandar Trajkovski in the ninth minute. Goals from Kalachev (44) and Kornilenko (82) mood darkened the stadium "Philip II of Macedonia."
In the ninth minute Daniel Georgievski find Trajkovski, who scored from 20 meters with a clever low shot - 1: 0. The efforts of the guests were rewarded a minute before the end of the half. The veteran Alexander Hleb made a raid between three defenders and assisted to Timofey Kalachev for the recovery of the draw. In the second part Belarusians pressed deep, they had more sharp shots and managed to escape the victory in 82 minutes. Tome Pachovski save the first shot, but could not cope with the addition of Sergei Kornilenko for 1:2.
The Macedonians retreated to fifth position and have virtually no chance to fight for euro ticket in the competition of Slovakia, Spain and Ukraine.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Friday, March 20, 2015
Andy Murray reached the semi-finals easily
The fourth placed Andy Murray secured a game with the world number one Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the tournament category "Masters 1000" in Indian Wells.
He acquitted himself quite easily with the Spanish lefty Feliciano Lopez with 6: 3, 6: 4.
The Scot dominated in the match, helped by the problems with the initial shock of the opponent. Murray reached 13 break points in the game and scored three - one in the first set and two in the second. In his turn the No12 in the scheme Lopez made only one break - in 2: 5 in the second half when Andy served for the victory.
This was a victory No497 in tournaments ATP for the Olympic champion. So he has become the British player with the most won matches in the Open era, which started in 1968, overtaking Tim Henman, who has 496. More in Miami tennis the player from Dublin may extend to his 500th victory, which would make him the 46th with such achievement.
The next rival of Murray is the defending champion Novak Djokovic, who qualified without a game because of the refusal of Bernard Tomic due to injury. Both of them will meet for the 25th time. Until now the Serbian leads with 16-8 wins. Nole won the last five meetings (all in hard) as the most fresh are the memories of the final of the Australian Open in January, when he beat with 7:6, 6:7, 6:3, 6:0.
Andy beat the world number one for the last time in the final of "Wimbledon" in 2013 - 6:4, 7:5, 6:4.
"Since last year our matches are very equal, - commented Murray. - Last season was difficult for me, especially the first 6-7 months. But he (Djokovic) is a top player, especially on this surface. He played great well here in the past. He will be also fresh for the semi-final, so it will be difficult for me. I feel that I play well this week and if I keep that level for a long period on Saturday I`ll have a chance. "
Tonight are the other two quarterfinals at Indian Wells Gardens. In the games are Roger Federer - Tomas Berdych and Rafael Nadal - Milos Raonic.
He acquitted himself quite easily with the Spanish lefty Feliciano Lopez with 6: 3, 6: 4.
The Scot dominated in the match, helped by the problems with the initial shock of the opponent. Murray reached 13 break points in the game and scored three - one in the first set and two in the second. In his turn the No12 in the scheme Lopez made only one break - in 2: 5 in the second half when Andy served for the victory.
This was a victory No497 in tournaments ATP for the Olympic champion. So he has become the British player with the most won matches in the Open era, which started in 1968, overtaking Tim Henman, who has 496. More in Miami tennis the player from Dublin may extend to his 500th victory, which would make him the 46th with such achievement.
The next rival of Murray is the defending champion Novak Djokovic, who qualified without a game because of the refusal of Bernard Tomic due to injury. Both of them will meet for the 25th time. Until now the Serbian leads with 16-8 wins. Nole won the last five meetings (all in hard) as the most fresh are the memories of the final of the Australian Open in January, when he beat with 7:6, 6:7, 6:3, 6:0.
Andy beat the world number one for the last time in the final of "Wimbledon" in 2013 - 6:4, 7:5, 6:4.
"Since last year our matches are very equal, - commented Murray. - Last season was difficult for me, especially the first 6-7 months. But he (Djokovic) is a top player, especially on this surface. He played great well here in the past. He will be also fresh for the semi-final, so it will be difficult for me. I feel that I play well this week and if I keep that level for a long period on Saturday I`ll have a chance. "
Tonight are the other two quarterfinals at Indian Wells Gardens. In the games are Roger Federer - Tomas Berdych and Rafael Nadal - Milos Raonic.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Sharapova will play in the semi-finals of "Fed Cup"
The world number two Maria Sharapova changed his mind and announced that she would play for Russia in the semi-finals of the World Group "Fed Cup". The match against Germany will be on the 18-th and 19-th of April in Sochi on clay.
After the victory over Poland in Krakow in the first round, Maria Sharapova said that the next game of "sbornaya" is not on her itinerary. Today came the change of decision.
Tennis World commented that if Sharapova plays in the game against Germany, it certainly will ensure her participation in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year. This was the basis of the consent of Masha.
According to Russian media, however the reason was rather sentimental. The match would be in Sochi, where Sharapova has lived as a child and where she first has caught the tennis racket.
Ekaterina Makarova also has said last month, that she would play for Russia in the semi-finals.
After the victory over Poland in Krakow in the first round, Maria Sharapova said that the next game of "sbornaya" is not on her itinerary. Today came the change of decision.
Tennis World commented that if Sharapova plays in the game against Germany, it certainly will ensure her participation in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year. This was the basis of the consent of Masha.
According to Russian media, however the reason was rather sentimental. The match would be in Sochi, where Sharapova has lived as a child and where she first has caught the tennis racket.
Ekaterina Makarova also has said last month, that she would play for Russia in the semi-finals.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Toulouse - Olympique Marseille (Ligue 1)
The hosts are facing the wall, still are in the relegation zone. Guests in turn missed a lot of points and it looks like they moved away from the coveted title. In autumn Marseille had no problems in his household with Toulouse and won with 2:0. Now, however, hosts are not entitled to violet error otherwise the situation will keep them at the bottom of the standings. The outcome of this curious duel is on Friday night. The odds for the game offered by the leading bookmaker bet365 are as follows: 3.10 for a home win, with a draw at 3.20 and 2.40 for the victory of the guests.
Toulouse woke up late and took four points from the last three matches in Ligue 1. In the last round, the team reached the important 1:1 draw against St Etienne. The boys of Alain Casanova showed character and came to the point at the end of the match. In the camp of violets there are not many injured players. Match with Marseille will miss Etienne Didot, Ali Ahamada and Mihai Roman. The three are sidelined from long time and are not a serious problem for the coaching staff. Trouble for Alain Casanova related to the punishment of the captain Abel Aguilar, who missed Friday`s match. French specialist will rely on more defensive scheme for success against Marseille. Up front will act Wissam Ben Yedder and Aleksandar Pesic will remain on the bench.
Marseille remains 4 matches without victory and 4 points less of the top of the rankings. Last game with Caen was lost with 2:3 at the "Velodrome" after lead by 2 goals and finally gathering a crisis in which had fell the team of Marcelo Bielsa. Marseille is in a series of eight games without a win as guest in Ligue 1. Trouble for Bielsa does not end here. For Friday`s game he is not available to use the punished right backs Rod Fanni and Brice Dja Djedje. On this post will be Mario Lemina, it would not be surprised if he does not perform in the opening minutes of the game and Bielsa to move to the scheme with three defenders. Penalty, which dropped against Caen means a place on the bench for Michy Batshuayi against Toulouse.
The crisis in the composition of visitors after the half of the season is evident. We believe that the situation in Toulouse will make them more motivated on Friday night, which would bring the minimum point of the household of Marseille.
Prediction Toulouse - Olympique Marseille: 1X
Security: 7/10
Odds: 1.57 at bet365
Toulouse woke up late and took four points from the last three matches in Ligue 1. In the last round, the team reached the important 1:1 draw against St Etienne. The boys of Alain Casanova showed character and came to the point at the end of the match. In the camp of violets there are not many injured players. Match with Marseille will miss Etienne Didot, Ali Ahamada and Mihai Roman. The three are sidelined from long time and are not a serious problem for the coaching staff. Trouble for Alain Casanova related to the punishment of the captain Abel Aguilar, who missed Friday`s match. French specialist will rely on more defensive scheme for success against Marseille. Up front will act Wissam Ben Yedder and Aleksandar Pesic will remain on the bench.
Marseille remains 4 matches without victory and 4 points less of the top of the rankings. Last game with Caen was lost with 2:3 at the "Velodrome" after lead by 2 goals and finally gathering a crisis in which had fell the team of Marcelo Bielsa. Marseille is in a series of eight games without a win as guest in Ligue 1. Trouble for Bielsa does not end here. For Friday`s game he is not available to use the punished right backs Rod Fanni and Brice Dja Djedje. On this post will be Mario Lemina, it would not be surprised if he does not perform in the opening minutes of the game and Bielsa to move to the scheme with three defenders. Penalty, which dropped against Caen means a place on the bench for Michy Batshuayi against Toulouse.
The crisis in the composition of visitors after the half of the season is evident. We believe that the situation in Toulouse will make them more motivated on Friday night, which would bring the minimum point of the household of Marseille.
Prediction Toulouse - Olympique Marseille: 1X
Security: 7/10
Odds: 1.57 at bet365
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