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Europa League 2010 2011 Stuttgart Benfica on MiamiGunners Match Of The Week

uefa europa league 2010/11round of 32 second leg
24th february 2011:

stuttgart v. benfica

VfB must approach the fixture with some much needed confidence and belief, but remain aware of the danger this strong Benfica side can present to them if they are to stand any hope of over-turning the 2-1 deficit that they carry into the game. Stuttgart can take some solace in the fact that their weekend game is against fellow bottom-half side Eintracht Frankfurt, but will need to use their strength in depth to stand any hope of winning both games.

Facing a struggling Stuttgart side presents them a great opportunity to pick up their first win in Germany. It is not often that a side competing in Europe will hit such emphatically poor form, and O Glorioso must look to exploit the weaknesses in Labbadia's side.

Europa League 2010 2011 Dynamo Kiev Besiktas on MiamiGunners Match Of The Week

uefa europa league 2010/11round of 32 second leg
24th february 2011:

dynamo kyiv v. besiktas

A commanding 4-1 advantage from the first leg in Turkey puts them firmly in the driving seat in the tie, but the freezing temperatures in Kiev this week have made training difficult for Yuri Semin's players, who have not gone through their usual workout on the pitch.

"I don't think there are any problems with the stadium but because of the cold air it was difficult for the players and training has had to be shortened," Semin said.

"I think the pitch at the stadium is in very good condition. The groundstaff have done well, covering it and protecting it through the blizzards. It is quite green and in good condition."

Amical 1974 Yougoslavie England

5 Juin 1974

Crvena Zvezda Stadium, Belgrade

 

 

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Fa Cup 2010 2011 West Ham Burnley

fifth round proper
21st february 2011: 

west ham united v. burnley

Thomas Hitzlsperger is set to finally make his debut for the Hammers after joining on a free transfer from Lazio in June of last year. The midfielder has been out since the summer with a thigh injury he sustained in Germany’s international friendly against Denmark, mere days before the start of the Premier League season.
Burnley are enjoying their football at the moment, having won four out of their last five games, and Howe is confident that his squad will be a match for the Hammers – who are currently helping to prop up the Premier League in 19th place.

P.L. 2010 2011 West Bromwich Wolverhampton

week 18 (rescheduled)
20th february 2011: 

west bromwich albion v. wolverhampton wanderers

Roy Hodgson has been dealt a major blow in his first game as Albion boss after defensive midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu ruled himself out of Sunday's game on social network site Twitter in midweek. Defender Ronald Zubar is a fresh injury doubt for Mick McCarthy's men after the right-back picked up a swollen ankle in last weekend's 2-0 loss to Arsenal. If Zubar does not recover in time, then Kevin Foley would be his obvious replacement.

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Ipswich Town Play-Off Champions 1999 2000

First Division

play-off 2000

As the 1999/2000 Division One season came to a close, long-suffering Ipswich fans prepared themselves for their team's fourth consecutive appearance in the play-offs. Further heartbreak seemed on the cards as their semi-final opponents Bolton raced into a 2-0 lead in the first leg, but the tie was level by the final whistle. High drama followed in the return match with Ipswich snatching a last-minute equaliser to take the tie into extra-time - which they duly won. The Wembley final saw Ipswich's nerves jangling yet again with Barnsley taking an early lead, but class ultimately told as the Suffolk side ran out 4-2 winners. All the action from the three games is captured here.

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