lose to Davydenko, Djokovic go to semifinal

Novak Djokovic ensure a place in the Masters Cup semifinal round, after the defeat original Russian, Nikolay Davydenko, through three sets of contention.

Competition that was held at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, on Wednesday (November 12, 2008), is running tight on the first set. After a chase each other once in the earnings numbers, Djokovic finally closed the first set with a 7-6 advantage.

However, everything is different in the second set. Davydenko drubbing Djokovic create enough frustration and difficulty so that he finally seize the second set with a 6-0 advantage.

Djokovic immediately rose in the third set. When the match is in the position of 5-5, Davydenko made some mistakes. A wallop his backhand and several broad forehand and then when it experienced a similar fate. Djokovic directly take over the game and close the third set with the score 7-5.

This victory put petenis Serbian origin in the semifinal round. Meanwhile, Davydenko will play a determining fight against Juan Martin del Potro on Thursday.

"I know it will be my last chance. If I win, goes, if not I will go on holiday," said Davydenko, such as This Yahoosports.

Meanwhile, although Djokovic win, admitted the game was not too good. He admitted a little tense, so a few times to make mistakes.

"I several times unsteady and can not be explained why. That is not my actual self. It is very difficult to finally winning again, I'm very tense," he said.

Cruz, win Inter vs Udinese

Argentina Striker Julio Cruz return to determine for Inter Milan. His goal at the end of the fight, make Nerazzurri win 1-0 over Udinese at the San Siro, Sunday (November 9, 2008).

This is a heroic action Cruz in the second week. Middle weekend yesterday, Cruz to save Inter from losing 3-3 to play the equilibrium with the team from Cyprus, Anorthosis Famagusta in Champions League.

The victory, this time directly to bring back troops José Mourinho led the Serie A forum with a value of 24. However, its rival, AC Milan, still can seize back pockmark in the leadership if the fight last week to 11 can win from Lecce. Milan left behind only two points from Inter. Meanwhile, Udinese must be diminished to the position five with a value of 21.

The match was virtually ended its own equilibrium. Up to the minute-to 90, none touchdown that made the second team. Inter, which does not include the attacker Adriano in skuad not afford to do much in this fight. Discipline defense from Udinese difficult to create opportunities created.

Inter have a chance in the 12th minute, but the strong backlash half Patrick Vieira extends from the pole to get away after the bait from Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Meanwhile, Udinese create the opportunity early in the second half. Action for individuals Striker Antonio Floro Flores ended with a hard kick. But unfortunately, still leads the ball right to embrace goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Udinese goalkeeper, Samir Handanovic, also play slick. At least two rescue the original Slovenian goalkeeper with the arrest of business Vieira and Javier Zanetti.

But as the fight entered injury time, Handanovic not. Cruz incursion, the entrance to the field since to-46 minutes, ended with a touchdown for the benefits of the host.

Meanwhile, from San Paulo Stadium, host Napoli rise directly after the defeated Milan last week. Team upbringing Edy Reja this slam Sampdoria 2-0 through goals missorkidea Mannini in the first half and Marcelo Zalayeta in the second half.

This victory makes Napoli remains brisk competition in the top of the board. This southern Italian team Inter sets in the second position with a points difference.

Cooperation between FIAT and Yamaha are continuous

Cooperation with Fiat Yamaha still continues. Fiat has finally sign contracts with the extension of factories from Japan MotoGP team for the next few years.

Fiat seems satisfied with the cooperation that has been done with Yamaha. Relations began in the second season of 2007 and with the new agreement will make cooperation continues until the end of the season 2010.

Decisions can not be successful driver Valentino Rossi Yamaha degree world champion, and the success of Yamaha's success degree constructor certainly make the agreement between them, the more smooth.

"I truly welcomes the extension of the agreement with Fiat for two more years. We will work to continue the exceptional partnership produce a degree of victory in 2008," said Executive Officer Masao Furusawa, such as Yamaha This autosport.

Meanwhile, partner Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo is in four position overalls. Results are also good enough for the drivers of origin Spain because he is a rookie who is in the top position in the classification.