08-06-2010, 08:15 AM
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NOT breaking news
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The Official 2010/2011 Champions League Thread
Figured now would be a good time to start the European Thread.
The draw for the playoff round was today. These two-legged ties will be played on August 17/18 and August 24/25.
Champions Route
Red Bull Salzberg (AUT) vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv (ISR)
Rosenborg (NOR) vs Copenhagen (DEN)
Basel (SWI) vs Sheriff Tiraspol (MOL)
Sparta Prague (CZE) vs. Zilina (SVK)
Partizan Belgrade (SER) vs Anderlecht (BEL)
Non-Champions Route
Young Boys (SWI) vs. Tottenham Hotspur (ENG)
Braga (POR) vs Sevilla (ESP)
Werder Breman (GER) vs Sampdoria (ITA)
Zenit St. Pete (RUS) vs Auxerre (FRA)
Dynamo Kiev (UKR) vs Ajax (NED)
The 10 winners will then join the 22 automatic teams in the main tournament of 32.
The 22 teams are:
Inter Milan (ITA) (holders)
Chelsea (ENG)
Manchester United (ENG)
Arsenal (ENG)
Barcelona (ESP)
Real Madrid (ESP)
Valencia (ESP)
Roma (ITA)
AC Milan (ITA)
Bayern Munich (GER)
Schalke 04 (GER)
Marseille (FRA)
Lyon (FRA)
Rubin Kazan (RUS)
Spartak Moscow (RUS)
Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)
Twente (NED)
CFR Cluj (ROM)
Benfica (POR)
Bursaspor (TUR)
Panathinaikos (GRE)
Ranger (SCO)
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08-06-2010, 09:01 AM
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Not sure if this was discussed elsewhere, but UEFA will be using an additonal official behind each goal to help with goalline calls, penalties, and infringements in the area. Seems that at least some attempt to actually get calls right is being made, which is rather stunning considering that FIFA still had final say over this.
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08-06-2010, 09:18 AM
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The Young Boys? That must strike fear in the hearts of opponents.
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08-06-2010, 09:21 AM
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You never heard of Young Boys playing at the Wankdorf Stadium?
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08-06-2010, 09:26 AM
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I guess I'll be following Bayern Munich in the CL this year.
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08-06-2010, 10:02 AM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlySports
You never heard of Young Boys playing at the Wankdorf Stadium?
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Consider also, Boca Juniors, Newell's Old Boys (both from ARG) and The Strongest (Bolivia).
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08-06-2010, 10:07 AM
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Not a great draw for Dinamo, but should be able to beat Ajax (I hope).
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08-06-2010, 11:14 AM
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Great draw for Spurs.
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08-06-2010, 11:19 AM
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YOUNG BOYS!!!!
absolutely perfect
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08-06-2010, 11:21 AM
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I hope the Young Boys demolish those filthy Spurs.
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08-06-2010, 11:23 AM
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I'll laugh forever if they beat Tottenham. All that work to get to the CL, favourable draw, gone....
I can see it now...
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The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
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The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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08-06-2010, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
I'll laugh forever if they beat Tottenham. All that work to get to the CL, favourable draw, gone....
I can see it now...
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So we CAN agree on something? Odd.
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08-06-2010, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Pagal4321
So we CAN agree on something? Odd.
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Very. Other than: Why is Kipper pitching for the Blue Jays in your sig?
You never answer that question.
Go Young Boys! Kick some ass!!
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The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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08-17-2010, 12:57 PM
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Speaking of which:
Young Boys 1 - Spurs 0
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The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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08-17-2010, 12:58 PM
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Make that 2-0, shocking!
Looks like Spurs thought this was going to be easy and underestimated the Young Boys of Bern
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08-17-2010, 12:59 PM
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Wow. Spurs just being dismantled at the back.
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This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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08-17-2010, 01:02 PM
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Not shocked that it is 2-0 so early, insanely shocked that Young Boys are the team that have the lead.
Still plenty of time for Spurs to come back (especially against this team) but not exactly the best way to start out the Champions League when handed a gift of a draw.
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08-17-2010, 01:14 PM
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And that's 3!!!
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08-17-2010, 01:14 PM
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3-0 now.
Full marks to Young Boys they have taken advantage of every bounce they have received and finished the 3 chances they have got.
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08-17-2010, 01:15 PM
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Well, I guess the joke that Spurs dont like Young Boys is going to have a long and fruitful life.
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The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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