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.

Wonderfull's Bryant, LA Lakers doesn't to Lose

Los Angeles Lakers still continue its win in this season after the Los Angeles Clippers 106-88. Kobe Bryant Lakers star victory.

In the match held at the Staples Center Thursday (November 6, 2008), Bryant appear satisfactory when supporters of the rival city it. He successfully collect 27 points plus two Rebound and three assists for the Lakers.

Bryant took the action to get the welcome from supporters who show off MVP. Meanwhile, veteran guard Derek Fisher also participate important victory for the Lakers with 13 points plus contributed three assists.

Vladimir Radmanovic also able to make the Lakers winning 72-68 in the final period. Meanwhile, the highest in the points made by the entrenchment Clippers Al Thornton with 22 points but failed to reach his club's victory.

For the Lakers the victory and make them not be able to round four games in this season. Meanwhile, the Clippers this is the result of bad losers after five times in succession.

Meanwhile in Minneapolis, Tony Parker appear bright and the San Antonio Spurs defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 129-125. In the print Parker 55 points and was the highest points throughout his career.

In Cleveland, LeBron James hit also appear to bring the Cleveland Cavaliers overcome the Chicago Bulls, 107-93. James successfully collect highest points in this season is 41 points plus nine rebounds, six assists and four steals.

Final results of Champions Leauge

Up to four elimination series for the Champions League group this week, the team has three to ensure eight phase the final stanza. They are Juventus, Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.

Juventus escape after defeat Real Madrid 2-0 in Group H match at the Bernabeu in progress, Thursday (November 6, 2008). Whereas Barcelona from Group C is determined by the results of equilibrium opponent 1-1 Basel on Wednesday (November 5, 2008). Success followed the group of Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon in the fight yesterday defeat Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0

The four-match series elimination group:
Wednesday (November 5, 2008)
Grup A
AS Roma vs Chelsea 3-1
Goal from Roma:C. Panucci (34), M. Vucinic (48, 58)
Goal from Chelsea: J. Terry (75)
Red Card : Deco (80)

CFR Cluj vs Bordeaux 1-2
Goal from CFR: Dani (9)
Goal from Bordeaux: Y. Gourcuff (6), Wendel (38)


Grup B
Anorthosis vs Inter Milan 3-3
Goal from Anorthosis: C. Bardon (31), G. Panagi (45), Frousos (50)
Goal from Inter: M. Balotelli (13), M. Materazzi (44), J. Cruz (80)

Werder Bremen vs Panathinaikos 0-3
Goal from Panathinaikos : V. Mantzios (58), G. Karagounis (70), A. Tziolis (83)


Grup C
Barcelona vs Basel 1-1
Goal from Barca: L. Messi (62)
Goal from Basel: E. Derdiyok (82)

Sporting Lisbon vs Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0
Goal from Sporting : Derlei (73)


Grup DLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid 1-1
Goal from Liverpool: S. Gerrard (penalty 90)
Goal from Atletico: M. Rodriguez (37)

Marseille vs PSV Eindhoven 3-0
Goal from Marseille: B. Kone (30), M. Niang (63, 71)


Thursday (November 6, 2008)
Grup E
Aalborg vs Villarreal 2-2
Goal from Aalborg: J. Curth (54), A. Due (81)
Goal from Villarreal: G. Rossi (41), G. Franco (75)

Celtic vs Manchester United
Goal from Celtic: S. McDonald (13)
Goal from MU: Ryan Giggs (84)


Grup F
Fiorentina vs Bayern Munich 1-1
Goal from Fiorentina: A. Mutu (11)
Goal from Bayern: T. Borowski (78)

Lyon vs Steaua Bucuresti 2-0
Goal from Lyon: Juninho (44), A. Reveillere (89)


Grup G
Arsenal vs Fenerbahce 0-0

Dynamo Kyiv vs FC Porto 1-2
Goal from Kyiv: A. Milevsky (21)
Goal from Porto: Rolando (69), L. Gonzalez (90)


Grup H
BATE Borisov vs Zenit St. Petersburg 0-2
Goal from Zenit: P. Pogrebnyak (34), Danny (90)

Real Madrid vs Juventus 0-2
Goal from Juventus: A.D. Piero (17, 67)

Bayern attenuate the opportunity fiorentina

Fiorentina opportunity to escape to the knock-out round Champions League progressively thinner after holding Bayern Muenchen 1-1 equilibrium in the Artemio Franchi Stadium on Wednesday (November 5, 2008).

Ties that create value Fiorentina collect three of the four-time play and not depart from the position of the third forum Group F. The Bayern Muenchen is equivalent in value with the top eight.

Fiorentina, which chastens Bayern 3-0 in previous meetings, the number should reach full if still want to escape. Nevertheless fact that Bayern could control the game since the early minutes. However, the host stealing goals in 11th minutes.

Bait half Luciano Zauri cross from the right side through the light touch Alberto Gilardino, so the ball is present in the presence of its partners, Adrian Mutu, who welcomed with a left foot kicking volleyball penetrate hurdle Michael Rensing.

The Bayern game, which appear without the former Fiorentina strikers Luca Toni, in the first half is relatively poor. They often fail before it reaches the host goalkeeper Sébastien frey.

Games team upbringing Juergen Klinsmann was significantly decreased after half time. Two minutes running the second half, the German's Striker Miroslav Klose nearly wiped position when his shoot of the bait Bastian Schweinsteiger failed to reach the target.

Bayern impasse finally broken in 78 minutes. Bayern sporadic attacks pass midfielder of French, Franck Ribéry, completed by Tim Borowski Klinsmann is so gleeful shout.

Masters Cup - Federer one group with two Andy

Shanghai - Lottery group the ATP tournament season, the Masters Cup, has been done. Joined by Andy Murray and Andy Roddick, Roger Federer leading the top will be its first match against Gilles Simon.

The fourth player in the Red Group in the tournament worth 4.45 million U.S. dollars, which was held in Shanghai, China, starting on Sunday (November 9, 2008). Federer go up to become the first leading after Rafael Nadal resign because of injury.

Simon also players who get the blessing from the absence Nadal. Because there are nine in the rankings, and the Masters Cup involve only the top eight players, then France players has a quota place.

The Murray currently is in the order of four ATP, or rank in the top two of Roddick. Federer is the surviving Champions twice in succession, and has won this tournament four times since 2003.

Meanwhile, in the Gold Group, the second leading Novak Djokovic will compete with Nikolay Davydenko, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Juan Martin del Porto. The Champion and runner-up from each advanced to the semifinal has the right, and the winners will appear in the final on November 16, 2008.

Red Group:

1. Roger Federer
2. Andy Murray
3. Andy Roddick
4. Gilles Simon

Gold Group:

1. Novak Djokovic
2. Nikolay Davydenko
3. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
4. Juan Martin del Porto