http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 en-US 60 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by BrUtUs:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><br /> wats done is done... we were cheated of epl n oso ucl.. so jz hope the team go kill some manure players next game...</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> agree x 2! no use of broading of getting knocked out.</p> <p>given dat kind of situation, some referee might give penalty over dat kinda doubt decision. we r just unlucky dat the referee given the award to pool. same goes to last week when we were robbed for not getting it.</p> <p>n to use excuse dat we were too tired n drained out, isnt pool players like old player hyypia playing well in replacing Adder. tis old player look like having two lung n he is 34 already.</p> <p>like i said, arsenal players have tis complacent mentality. we could have lead the league n won the title already if we nvr dropped so many points to weak clubs. n during Group stage of UCL, wenger made a mistake by fielding reserve squad n caused the team to get second spot n facing tough opponents. n he is stubborn to buy players to replace injuries squad n sticking wif players like aluminia n eboue when they r off-form.</p> <p>(P.S. do u pple realise last season n tis season we were suffering in late feb to early april?&nbsp;dejuvu?)</p> <p>the ball is round n football can be cruel sometime, hope our players to pick ourselves up n concentrate fully for the remaining of the season.</p> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:05:59 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8002916 798 http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>I dont think arsenal have enough depth in the squad. The squad is also too thin with too many injuries. Also, the squad seem to be not united. Look at adebayor-bendtner saga, gallas saga.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Seriously, even if arsenal goes thro to the semis, they will most likely get knocked out by chelsea. Even the losing quarterfinalists Fenerbache can beat them. (seriously)</p> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:19:22 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8001742 FirePig http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>LOL, u sure its a clear penalty? pls la, its so hard for us to make it a 2-2 then the freaking referee gave a penalty thanks to babel's nice falling. liverpool dont deserve to be in this semi finals</p> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:38:13 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8000677 thongs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>Referee kelong&nbsp;? big mafia pay big money ? <img src= "/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess-Cartoon/teeth.png" alt= "teeth.png" /></p> <p>Don't make it so sour la ....</p> <p>The match was done at Emirates , not Anfield la .</p> <p>Anfield just a formality . <img src= "/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess-Cartoon/teeth.png" alt= "teeth.png" /></p> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:30:12 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8000662 Poolman http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>aiya forget it la, flamini leave la, fabregas leave la, we can build&nbsp;a new arsenal.</p> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:24:43 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8000649 thongs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>u could see wenger's reaction changing when the score was 2-2 to 4-2</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:25:04 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8000136 gunner77 http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by thongs:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>cause the referee kelong wat, some stupid big mafia pay him money</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> wats done is done... we were cheated of epl n oso ucl.. so jz hope the team go kill some manure players next game...</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:24:21 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8000132 BrUtUs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <p><em>Official&nbsp;post match from the boss - arsenal.com</em></p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on losing the game...<br /></span></strong></span>"It's down to a dodgy decision by the referee I believe but also to a lack of concentration straight away when it was 2-2. We found Babel in the box straight from the kick-off and that's where the concentration dropped a little bit. I believe over the two games it's very difficult to swallow because it's a double disappointment. All the big decisions went against us and with three minutes to go we were qualified against a Liverpool team we feel we created more chances than."</p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on coping with poor decisions...<br /></span></strong></span>"I believe that we have to live with that and sometimes you have to swallow it. It is like that but it is very difficult to understand it because it was not a penalty tonight. I watched it clearly again. Last week [the challenge on Hleb] was a real penalty but we have to accept it. As well we have to accept in a game like that where we had so much control, but we were too naive. We lacked a little bit of maturity defensively."</p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on how he felt when Adebayor scored...<br /></span></strong></span>"I didn't think it was over, the game is until the end. I'm long enough in the job to know that anything could happen. I thought as well that we could have scored the third goal and we should have scored one before, we had a clear-cut chance to kill the game off."</p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on his team's mental strength...<br /></span></strong></span>"The mental strength of the team was fantastic tonight. We came from 2-1 to 2-2, we had a chance to score the third. [The defeat] was not down to mental strengths, it was down to big mistakes defensively. We conceded the first goal on a corner, the second goal I feel we gave Torres too much room. But this team has plenty of talent and potential, they are mentally strong. We just lack maturity in some situations."</p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on whether Liverpool's experience made a difference...<br /></span></strong></span>"No, what is happening at the moment is that for several weeks the team is shocked because they feel that everything goes against them at the moment. We lack that little bit of extra confidence because week after week we get disappointment after disappointment."</p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on Arsenal's strong start...<br /></span></strong></span>"I feel we played well in the first half. When you play away from home you know you will be a little bit under pressure but it was never really [heavy pressure]. I felt in the last 20 minutes that there was plenty of room to come back and score. But it didn't work and we go home. We lost the game 4-2 but that does not reflect what we produced tonight."</p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on the injury to Mathieu Flamini...<br /></span></strong></span>"Flamini has an ankle injury. I don't know how important it was but I felt Gilberto played well when he came on."</p> <p><span class=""><strong><span style="color: #dac088;">on picking the players up after this defeat...<br /></span></strong></span>"It is very difficult to pick them up because the whole dressing room is completely down. If you lose against a team which is better than you then OK, but that's not the impression we got over the two games. Now we will try to finish the season strongly. We have a big disappointment tonight and a feeling of injustice, so that makes it doubly difficult."</p> </blockquote> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:22:06 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:8000123 BrUtUs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>cause the referee kelong wat, some stupid big mafia pay him money</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:21:30 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998342 thongs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p><img src="/images/emoticons/classic/icon_surprised.gif" alt= "icon_surprised.gif" /><img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_surprised.gif" alt= "icon_surprised.gif" /><img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_surprised.gif" alt= "icon_surprised.gif" /><img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_surprised.gif" alt= "icon_surprised.gif" />&nbsp;what nonsense is this penalty. how can suka suka give pool.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:19:47 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998338 bryanw http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Poolman:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Well done Gunners .</p> <p>U lost , but with pride .</p> <p>Keep your head high .</p> <p>No disgrace losing this way , cos u did gave Liverpool some exciting moment .</p> <p>That 2-2 good enuf to kill any Liverpool chances getting back .</p> <p>U don't lose to the ref ...</p> <p>U don't lose to Senderos ...</p> <p>U don't lose to Toure ....</p> <p>U did lost to a home team , almost invincible on a European Night @ Anfield .</p> <p>The game was done at Emirates .</p> <p>Special applause to Gunners , to scored 2 goals at Anfield .</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Why u din mention&nbsp;liverpool won cause referee kelong? =)</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:13:16 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998331 thongs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="quote_body"> <p>2-1 Liverpool yeah (notice torres scored without looking at goalpost)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>That is normal, but mistake&nbsp;for defender not marking him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>2-2 Arsenal yeah! we r in advantage wif away goal rule. Walcott simply unstoppable&nbsp;as he dribbled past three players n assist a goal. MOTM! how can wenger not fielded him?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>That's wenger mistake and cos of failure.</p> </div> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:40:27 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998267 T.Ryousuke http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>simply unlucky gunners and lucky lucky pool... again ref decision on penalty&nbsp;greatly affected the team... but all this would've been avoided with a stronger attack and defence so the team do not hv to be depend on these incidents...</p> <p>hope wenger reali spend this summer and stop all the we hv this n that already...</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:04:05 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998250 BrUtUs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>Good job Liverpool.</p> <p>Though I prefer not to meet Chelski again...</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:42:41 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998245 CoolMyth http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by felirox:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Nah,Le boss will buy another "youngster" or a player with brittle pair of legs. He's aiming for the year 2050.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> given tis kinda situation, i rather wenger spend big on signing henry n pires back again.</p> <p>n let's not forget number 23 is vacant for the moment, is wenger has a place for beckham in mind? getting him is good for arsenal in term of marketing value n free kick option.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:06:10 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998241 798 http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Poolman:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Try again next season ....</p> <p>but make sure u make it a bigger squad .</p> <p>U need a Special One , someone bigger tha Henry , Torres or Anelka .</p> <p>What about David Villa ?</p> <p>Pay for him , he will do a job at Arsenal .</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Nah,Le boss will buy another "youngster" or a player with brittle pair of legs. He's aiming for the year 2050.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:50:47 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998231 felirox http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 class="">Gunners shot down by Reds</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Liverpool to face Chelsea in semi-finals after 4-2 win</h3> <p class=""><span class="">Liverpool burst into the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League as Rafa Benitez's side claimed a 4-2 second-leg success over Arsenal in a dramatic encounter at Anfield.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A fascinating fixture - the third of the recent trilogy - ended 5-3 on aggregate after last week's first leg at The Emirates ended in a 1-1 draw.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Abou Diaby handed The Gunners a dream start on 13 minutes when he fired past Jose Reina; but Sami Hyypia's thumping header drew the sides level.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The free-scoring Fernando Torres then struck a classy second for the home side as The Reds appeared to be heading for the final four.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>However, Theo Walcott's sensational solo run saw him assist Emmanuel Adebayor, who tapped home to swing the tie back in Arsenal's favour on away goals.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The drama continued to unfold, and Benitez's men made it 3-2 just two minutes later as Steven Gerrard dispatched from the penalty spot after Kolo Toure felled Ryan Babel, before the Dutchman wrapped up the success in injury-time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Sensational</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Gunners started in sensational style, displaying blistering pace, strength in the tackle and sublime passing skills. Liverpool were stretched every way possible.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Alexander Hleb, in a central role supporting Adebayor, was a constant danger and they were ahead in the 13th minute.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Anfield was stunned into silence as Hleb threaded a ball down the right for Abou Diaby to surge into the box before crashing home a shot between Jose Reina and his near post.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For 30 minutes Arsenal had been impressive and Liverpool struggled against Arsene Wenger's men.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>However, they equalised through veteran Hyypia. The 34-year-old, with a newly-signed contract this week, produced a towering header from Gerrard's corner that crashed into the net on the half-hour off Manuel Almunia's post.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Liverpool were buoyed by their leveller and Gerrard flashed a 30-yard shot wide.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Then Arsenal suffered the blow of Mathieu Flamini being carried off after looking to have fallen awkwardly on an ankle. Gilberto came on after 40 minutes. By now Liverpool looked a changed side; steaming forward, their confidence restored.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Agonisingly</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Fabio Aurelio's shot was deflected agonisingly wide by Crouch, Torres having provided the cross.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It was the Spain striker, quiet up to that point, who forced Liverpool ahead. Crouch's flick-on reached the Liverpool goal machine in the box, he turned Senderos with ease before firing his shot into the top corner.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Wenger responded by replacing Diaby and Emmanuel Eboue with Robin Van Persie and Theo Walcott, knowing another Arsenal goal would put them through.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Adebayor then missed when clean through before Babel came on for Crouch, who left the field to a standing ovation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Liverpool switched back to their preferred system, with Gerrard working behind Torres while two holding players protected the midfield.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>But with Liverpool on the attack, Arsenal caught them cold on the break. Walcott embarked on an amazing run from his own half before pulling the ball back for Adebayor to drill in the equaliser after 83 minutes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>However, The Reds rallied. Straight from the restart, Babel surged into the box and was brought down by Kolo Toure.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Swedish referee Peter Frojdfeldt pointed to the spot, and with the Kop in hushed agony, Gerrard drove the penalty high into the net.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>The end</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>John Arne Riise came on for Torres, Liverpool desperate for the end now. Another Gunners goal would again see them through.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>But with Arsenal up in numbers in Liverpool's box for a free-kick, the ball broke from the mass of players to be belted forward for Babel to outpace Fabregas to gloriously drive home the fourth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Alvaro Arbeloa came on for a shattered Kuyt, and there was nothing left now from Wenger's men as Anfield celebrated.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:49:34 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998230 felirox http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>Try again next season ....</p> <p>but make sure u make it a bigger squad .</p> <p>U need a Special One , someone bigger tha Henry , Torres or Anelka .</p> <p>What about David Villa ?</p> <p>Pay for him , he will do a job at Arsenal .</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:49:17 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998229 Poolman http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>Well done Gunners .</p> <p>U lost , but with pride .</p> <p>Keep your head high .</p> <p>No disgrace losing this way , cos u did gave Liverpool some exciting moment .</p> <p>That 2-2 good enuf to kill any Liverpool chances getting back .</p> <p>U don't lose to the ref ...</p> <p>U don't lose to Senderos ...</p> <p>U don't lose to Toure ....</p> <p>U did lost to a home team , almost invincible on a European Night @ Anfield .</p> <p>The game was done at Emirates .</p> <p>Special applause to Gunners , to scored 2 goals at Anfield .</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:46:41 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998227 Poolman http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>Final would be Barca vs Liverpool.</p> <p>Even though I wanted an Arsenal vs Barca final again. But this is football. Sigh.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:42:57 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998223 felirox http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by felirox:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>I dont want them to win this ucl. They got through this match by luck. I want Barca to win. Let's give Henry his first UCL trophy.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> for me is any team but manure to win the UCL title.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:36:33 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998212 798 http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by felirox:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>I dont want them to win this ucl. They got through this match by luck. I want Barca to win. Let's give Henry his first UCL trophy.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>x2 ... Semi finals would most probably look like this : Manure vs Barcelona and Chelsea vs Liverpool</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:35:09 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998210 Trump_Card http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by 798:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>i am extremely heartbreak n disappointing. <img src= "/images/emoticons/kde-3.5.8/KMess/unlove.png" alt= "unlove.png" />this match is exciting as if like a ping pong feeling:</p> <p>0-1 Arsenal yeah</p> <p>1-1 Sian 1/2</p> <p>2-1 Liverpool yeah (notice torres scored without looking at goalpost)</p> <p>2-2 Arsenal yeah! we r in advantage wif away goal rule. Walcott simply unstoppable&nbsp;as he dribbled past three players n assist a goal. MOTM! how can wenger not fielded him?</p> <p>3-2 Liverpool scored a penalty. wtf! tis is madness! we were robbed of two penalties from the previous two matches n now liverpool get away wif one which is not a penalty? Unluckily Arsenal, damn u Toure n referee! :x</p> <p>i was praying we could come back wif another away goal but our players were too tired. why didnt our boys focus on passing the ball to walcott?</p> <p>4-2 Bye Bye UCL shot! tis will be a last UCL match for Arsenal fans to remember as most of us will give amiss to MIO next season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Congrats to Liverpool! u have beaten us n i hope u can become champion for us.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>I dont want them to win this ucl. They got through this match by luck. I want Barca to win. Let's give Henry his first UCL trophy.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:27:13 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998204 felirox http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>I can bear the shame and pain. Arsenal's kaput.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:26:18 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998203 felirox http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908 <p>I can't sleep sial ... I was wondering how the hack was that considered a penalty and also Adebayor failing to net earlier</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:23:53 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2623:312908:7998199 Trump_Card http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2623/topics/312908