In the first half, there was little action as Manchester United edged the play and had a few key decisions turned down. Daniel Sturridge created Chelsea’s first clear cut chance and his close ranged cross was deflected in my Evans as Chelsea took the lead.

In the second half, Chelsea came flying out the blocks, as Fernando Torres’ cross found Mata who smashed in a great volley just 25 seconds in. Chelsea went 3-0 up with a header from David Luiz as they were in dreamland. Manchester United were not out of it yet though, as they brought it back to 3-1 with Rooney scoring a penalty on the 57th minute. Another penalty was given, a soft one too, as Rooney once again scored from the spot, and there was over 20 minutes remaining. United were in the ascendency and dominated the game towards the end. Rooney missed a great chance, but from the save, Ryan Giggs picked the ball up, and crossed the ball for Hernandez to finish and make it 3-3, quite unbelievable. In the final moments, Mata’s great free kick was saved by De Gea, one of the saves of the season.

Young Cristian Tello put Barcelona in the lead with a goal on the 8th minute mark, and many people were expecting them to cruise from there. However, they couldn’t convert any other chances in the first half.

Lionel Messi wrapped things up for Barcelona, with a a goal from a cross supplied by Daniel Alves. Carlos Vela scored almost immediately, but Barcelona held onto the win.

Sergio Ramos got the only goal of the game, as he headed in from a Mesut Ozil corner on the 18th minute mark.

Real Madrid couldn’t see the game out, and even had another goal disallowed as Ronaldo was just offside. Real Madrid held onto another win, and go 10 points clear, with Barcelona playing next.

]]> http://www.soccer24.tv/getafe-0-1-real-madrid-goals/feed 0 http://www.soccer24.tv/malaga-1-4-barcelona-goals http://www.soccer24.tv/malaga-1-4-barcelona-goals#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:16:36 +0000 admin http://www.soccer24.tv/?p=683 Malaga 1-4 Barcelona - Barcelona overcome a slightly difficult game, as Messi scored another hat trick.

Messi opened in the scoring in the 33rd minute with a fantastic header, which arrowed in the top corner. Barcelona went into half time leading, and looking the far better side.

Alexis Sanchez doubled Barcelona’s lead after smashing in a goal, after a series of pressure from the visiting team. Lionel Messi scored his second just three minutes later after a great run, and good finish. With 8 minutes to go, Barcelona went 4-0 up, and this goal completed Messi’s hat trick, and another scintillating goal. Rondon pulled a goal back for the hosts, in a disappointing game for them.

In the first half, the away side were the dominant team but were wasteful in good positions. However, in the stoppage time of the first half, a Ryan Giggs cross found Antonio Valencia who headed in at the back post.

Arsenal played better in the second half, and squandered a few chances, but manage to score a great counter attacking goal, finished by Robin Van Persie who stroke the ball home. However, Manchester United finished the game stronger, and some more great work from Valencia found Danny Wellback in the box to smash United in the lead again, and give the visitors a crucial away win.

The first half had little to no chances for either side, and it was more of a chess match, as 1st place hosted 3rd in a crucial game. Last time out, City had beaten Spurs 5-1.

It was Manchester City who took the lead though in this one, and it was former gunner Samir Nasri, after a fantastic through ball from David Silva. It got even better for Manchester City, has moments later Lescott forced the ball over the line from a corner. Tottenham scored though, at a vital time as Savic made a mistake, letting in Jermaine Defoe to take past Hart and finish into an open goal. Tottenham had completed the comeback only a few minutes later, as the 4th goal in 9 minutes happened, as Gareth Bale scored a fantastic curler from outside the box. Balotelli was fortunate not to have been sent off after appearing to stamp on Scott Parker. In an incredible final minute of the match, a break found Bale squaring Defoe, who missed a tap in from 2 yards, as he couldn’t connect properly enough on the stretch. However, down the other end, a long ball managed to cause havoc and Ledley King brought down Mario Balotelli, and a penalty was rewarded. Mario Balotelli finished the penalty with a calm head, and won this extraordinary game for Manchester City.

Real Madrid started the game brighter, just like in the last Classico, and scored after just 11 minutes with some great solo goal from Ronaldo. As the half progressed, Barcelona were growing stronger.

In the second half, Barcelona’s pressure finally prevailed. Puyol scored from a Xavi corner on the 50th minute mark. Abidal scored the winner of the match, as Messi found him in so much space, as then he calmly finished past the keeper. Barcelona win again at the Bernabeu and most will expect them to progress from here.

It was a great start for Arsenal, as Robin Van Persie was clean through on goal and managed to steady himself to deliver a great finish. Ramsey brought down Dyer for a penalty for Swansea, as Scott Sinclair stepped up to finish.

Nathan Dyer was involved in the next goal of the game, as he found some space outside the box to unleash a great shot past the keeper to put The Swans 2-1 up. Henry was then introduced and then finally Arsenal made it level as Theo Walcott beat the offside trap and finished well. However, it would only take Swansea 16 seconds from the restart to take the lead again, as the some poor marking allowed Danny Graham a free run at goal as he excellently finished past the keeper. Swansea managed to hold on and win a fantastic match.

We thought it was going to be a routine victory when Barcelona put themselves 2-0 up in the first 12 minutes, with goals from Xavi and Messi. However, just 20 minutes later Real Betis half the deficit as Ruben Castro turned in a close range shot.

In the second half, Real Betis had completed the comeback as Roque Santa Cruz scored a stunning finish from outside the box. If Barcelona were to draw, they would be 7 points behind Real Madrid. However, Alexis Sanchez was clean through and his shot managed to creep in to make it 3-2 to Barcelona. Messi confirmed the points with his second goal, as he scored a penalty.

Both goals came in the first half, and it was Tottenham who put their noses in front, as Bale’s cross was turned in by Adebayor in the 7th minute. Chelsea equalised in the 23rd minute, as Ashley Cole crossed it and a unmarked Sturridge steered it into an open net.

There were no goals in the second half, but still plenty of action. Tottenham had a glorious chance in the last minute as Adebayor’s goal bound shot was blocked from John Terry with an heroic goal line clearance.