Posts Tagged ‘Juan Mata’

Report: Mata at the double as Chelsea down Danes

“COPENHAGEN — Juan Mata scored twice as Chelsea belied an off-key performance to win 4-0 at competition debutants FC Nordsjaelland on Tuesday and record the first victory of their Champions League title defence.”

My AFP match report on Chelsea’s slightly flattering 4-0 win over a spirited Nordsjaelland side can be read here.

Report: Spain crush Italy to win historic Euro 2012 crown

“KIEV — Spain confirmed their status as one of the greatest national teams in football history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 in Sunday’s Euro 2012 final in Kiev to retain their European crown.”

My AFP match report on the Euro 2012 final can be read here. I also wrote a tournament review, which can be found here.

  • Rain really teeming down at Wembley now, as Dortmund's players wind down their training session. http://t.co/WeI7UbpDsa 8 minutes ago
  • Klopp: "If this is the only final I play in my career, it's the perfect stadium and the perfect opponents." 1 hour ago
  • Klopp worried about traffic before the final tomorrow and says bus may need police escort. "If someone knows a policeman, please ask him." 1 hour ago
  • Now awaiting Jurgen Klopp, a man capable of making Jose Mourinho look as quotable as Avram Grant. 1 hour ago
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