The Malaysian Insider :: Sports

Van Persie strikes late to send United six clear

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:50 AM PST

Manchester United's Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Manchester City during their English Premier League soccer match at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, December 9, 2012. — Reuters pic

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 9 — Robin van Persie's stoppage-time free kick snatched a 3-2 victory for Manchester United in a pulsating derby at champions Manchester City to send them six points clear at the top of the Premier League today.

Wayne Rooney put the visitors ahead in the 16th minute against the run of play with a softly struck effort into the bottom left corner before doubling his tally just before the half-hour mark.

City pulled one back through Yaya Toure on 60 minutes before levelling in the 86th minute with Pablo Zabaleta's sweetly struck shot but any thoughts of a draw were short-lived when Van Persie launched a free kick into the bottom left corner.

United's celebrations were marred when defender Rio Ferdinand was left bloodied above his left eye after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd.

The result ends City's almost two-year unbeaten home run in the league and puts United in the driving seat in the title race with 39 points from 16 matches, while City are on 33. — Reuters

Malaysia draw 1-1 with Thailand in semi-final first leg of AFF Suzuki Cup

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 06:42 AM PST

Malaysia's Norshahrul Idlan Talaha (right) scores their first goal against Thailand during their AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final soccer match in Kuala Lumpur, December 9, 2012. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Malaysia drew 1-1 against Thailand in the semi-final first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, here, tonight.

Goal scorers:

MALAYSIA: Norshahrul Idlan Talaha (48th minute)

THAILAND: Teerasil Dangda (79th minute)

Players:

MALAYSIA: Mohd Farizal Marlias, Mahalli Jasuli, Mohd Bunyamin Umar (Muhammad Zubir Mohd Azmi), Mohamad Aidil Zafuan Abdul Radzak, Mohamad Fadhli Mohd Shas, Safiq Rahim (captain), Amar Rohidan (Mohd Safee Mohd Sali), Gary Steven Robbat, Baddrol Bakhtiar (S. Kunalan), Azamuddin Mohd Akil, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha.

THAILAND: Kawin Thamsatchanan, Panupong Wongsa (captain), Theerathon Butmathan, Chonlatit Jantakam, Jakkapan Pornsai, Datsakorn Thonglao (Kirati Keawsombut), Anucha Kitpongsri, Adul Lahsoh (Apipoo Suntornpanavej), Phichitphong Choeichiu, Piyaphon Buntao, Teerasil Dangda.

Referee: Torki Mohsen Ramezanali (Iran) — Bernama

Kredit: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com

Ahad, 9 Disember 2012

The Malaysian Insider :: Sports

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