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Ribery shines as Bayern hammer Bremen
Sat 21 Jul, 09:36 PM
BERLIN (AFP) - French midfielder Franck Ribery struck either side of half-time to book Bayern Munich's place in the German League Cup semi-finals with a 4-1 defeat of Werder Bremen on Saturday.
Although German international midfielder Tim Borowski gave Werder an early lead, Bayern hit back with four unanswered goals - three of them coming in a devastating 11-minute spell - as Ribery shone on his competitive debut.
Having cost Bayern 26 million euros this summer, after he transfered from Marseille, the 24-year-old Ribery was a constant threat and justified his price-tag.
"We didn't have a good start, but after 20 minutes we really stamped our authority," said Bayern's new number seven.
"It was a good match, I am happy with my two goals.
"The coach switched me to playing just behind (Miroslav) Klose after 30 minutes and that worked much better.
"I think we showed we have the makings of a good side, but there is a long way to go."
His Bayern bosses were clearly pleased with their newest star and club manager Uli Hoeness was rich in his praise.
"Franck played an excellent match, but I think he can do even more," he said.
"He still needs time to work out the best positions and forge some partnerships, but it is all very encouraging."
Miroslav Klose, the top scorer at last year's World Cup and a fellow new Bayern recruit, was also making his debut against the club he left for 12 million euros and he was given a tough afternoon by Bremen fans at Dusseldorf's LTU arena.
Hoeness slammed the treatment meted out to Klose who was booed and jeered in the early stages of the game.
"It isn't fair that Miroslav Klose is still attacked by Bremen fans," said Hoeness.
"The club's management should have called their fans to order, it was out of order what happened out there."
Last year, Bremen enjoyed a 2-0 win over Bayern on their way to lifting the League Cup, but the Munich side dominated this year's quarter-final despite a slow start.
Bayern captain and goalkeeper Oliver Kahn was booked for dissent following Leon Andreasen's reckless early tackle on Philipp Lahm, which also earned the Dane a yellow card.
After Borowski's right-footed shot on nine minutes gave Bremen the lead Bayern hit back with goals by midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger, on 24 minutes, and Hamit Altintop, three minutes later, before Ribery struck.
Bayern's new defender Marcell Jansen, brought in from relegated Borussia Moenchengladbach, put in a cross and the Frenchman's perfectly-placed shot beat 'keeper Tim Weise on 34 minutes.
And when Bremen's defender Pierre Wome gave away a penalty for handball, after some good pressure from Klose, Ribery stepped up to make it 4-1 on 54 minutes.
Bayern will travel to face VfB Stuttgart next Wednesday in the semi-finals.
Earlier in the day, Halil Altintop's first-half strike was enough to give Schalke 04 a 1-0 win over Karlsruher to set up a semi-final clash against Nuremberg next Tuesday.
The 24-year-old Turkey international striker's 35th minute goal was enough to see off Karlsruher, who are back in the Bundesliga after winning the second division title last season. |
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Reply #4383 carrie_connie's post
diam-diam dah le carrie, kan haku sokong bremen musim nih |
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L鰓 Pleased With Klose And Metzelder Moves
As Germany look forward to qualification for next summer抯 European Championship, Joachim L鰓 has given his approval to the various transfers involving his squad.
With qualification virtually assured, Germany still face games against Wales, Ireland, the Czech Republic and Cyprus. Germany currently have a six point lead over second place Ireland.
The national team trainer sees the moves of Miroslav Klose, Marcell Jansen, Jan Schlaudraff (all to Bayern) and Christoph Metzelder (Real Madrid) in a positive light.
L鰓 is particularly happy with the transfer of Miroslav Klose to Bayern.
揌e will profit from his move to Bayern because the demands on him will be huge. He really wanted this move and it came at the right stage in his career. It would have been difficult for him to have remained in Bremen if his head and heart were in Munich.
揑 am glad that the whole issue is over as he can now concentrate fully on Bayern and the European Championships.
揟hese games are important. We haven抰 qualified yet and will put out our best possible team. We still have a few friendly games to give other players a chance. |
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Injured Podolski vows to win back Bayern place
Written by: AFP
Bayern Munich's striker Lukas Podolski celebrates scoring during a match between Bayern Munich and Weder Bremen at the Allianz Arena Stadium in Munich, March 2007. Podolski, voted the best young player at last year磗 World Cup, has vowed to win back his place with the German giants.
MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Injured Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski, voted the best young player at last year's World Cup, has vowed on Sunday to win back his place with the German giants.
After Bayern spent a reported 69 million euros this summer to build their own 'dream team' including strikers Italian World Cup winner Luca Toni and German veteran Miroslav Klose, injured Podolski, 22, was in danger of becoming a forgotten man.
But after French midfielder Franck Ribery impressed on his competitive debut with two goals for Bayern in their 4-1 League Cup win over Werder Bremen on Saturday, Podolski is as determined as ever to get back in the starting XI.
"I am not worried about the situation," Podolski told German paper Bild Am Sonntag after a frustrating summer spent recovering from knee surgery.
"I am pretty relaxed about things. I know that I can play football and get my chance. And I know that I will assert myself."
Having joined Bayern after his World Cup success, Podolski had a difficult first season with the German giants - defenders were quick to close him down and he produced a poor return of just four goals in 22 games.
But Podolski is determined to stay at Bayern and realise his potential, even if he is one of four top strikers - German international Jan Schlaudraff also joined in the summer - competing for only two places up front.
Despite interest from other Bundesliga clubs keen to get his signature, Podolski has told his agent he does not want to be at any other club.
"I have told my adviser, I am not prepared to leave and I want to prove myself here, there is no way I want to leave after just one year. I am only 22 and I want to play for Bayern for several years."
Still recovering from knee surgery last April, Podolski is unlikely to be ready for Bayern's first Bundesliga game of the season againsy Hansa Rostock on August 11, but is only a few weeks off resuming full training.
"After the knee operation, I need more time to let the knee settle down, I am in no hurry, I want to look after it now to make sure I can play football on it for years to come."
blah je la poldi woi , gi sunderland tak nak ke |
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Reply #4390 ShadowChaser's post
caya lah diego...  |
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7/24/2007 7:26 AM
Bundesliga Transfer Update: Ins, Outs & Rumours
New transfers are being discussed or concluded every day, so for each Bundesliga club here is an updated summary of who's come, who's gone and who's rumoured to be on the move - as of Monday 23rd July...
BAYERN MUNICH
IN: Miroslav Klose (Werder Bremen, |
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HANNOVER 96
IN: Mike Hanke (Wolfsburg, |
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Reply #4378 epitome's post
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tu la pasal....xsabor nih!!! |
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Reply #4386 irwan's post
baru ilang kasut adidas... leh ler....beli ganti yang ilang tu.... |
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