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Forza Futbol Episode 48

Wednesday, 04 February 09, 04:00 PM

This week on Forza Futbol Mando and Hannah go over the weekends action from La Liga and Serie A. We also talk transfers as the window is now shut. Raul scored his 307th goal for Real Madrid and is now tied with Di Stefano. Messi scored Barcelona's 5000th goal in La Liga and Mutu scored his 100th goal in Serie A. Get the whole episode here, direct download here or subscribe in iTunes.

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Headlines, Juventus Lose Second To Cagliari and Napoli - Udinese

Sunday, 01 February 09, 07:34 AM

Match Day 22: Juventus Lose Second To Cagliari

1/31/09 by: Special K 

Oh dear Juventus is faltering. The Bianconeri squandered all the good results they have achieved during the month of January after closing the gap between themselves and Inter to 3 points. Today's disappointing 2-3 result to Cagliari on home turf is the second loss for Juventus striker Del Piero (pictured/Reuters) and company while front runners Internazionale have righted their ship, winning the last two against Catania and Sampdoria. Tomorrow the Milan club plays lowly Torino who are currently in a tailspin and should have no problem in stretching their lead to 9 points. Torino having not won in the last 4 Serie A outings must look as far back as December 21, and their home defeat of Napoli for any consolation.

Note: Cagliari (away record, 3-2-6) have now won 2 on the road beating Lazio last week at the Stadio Olimpico 4-1, prior to that win the club had only one additional victory away from home at Torino back in October.

Juventus vs Cagliari Highlights

In other news stunned Napoli gave up a 2-0 lead after home sons Antonio Di Natale and Fabio Quagliarella helped to equalize for the visitors giving Udinese the 2-2 draw. (Both players come from the Naple region)

 
1/31/09 by: Gene

The San Paolo hosted a great game on Saturday evening, Napoli was punished by two Neapolitan players who play for Udinese, Antonio Di Natale and Fabio Quagliarella.

Napoli took a 2-0 lead in the first 27 minutes of the game on goals by Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamsik. Hamsik returned after missing two games because of the suspension he received after his red card in Verona.

In the 24th minute , German Denis took the ball at the midfield circle and carried it to kist outside the Udinese penalty area before passing to Lavezzi who whistled a shot past Andonovich 1-0 Napoli.

Just three minutes later Hamsik put a header past  Andonovich  off a free kick from Walter Gargano 2-0 Napoli.

But Udinese would answer when in the 31st minute, Paolo Cannavaro chased a ball in the Napoli area, but in the process tripped Isla, Gervasoni gave the penalty, Di Natale converted, 2-1.

In the 38th minute Lavezzi was tripped in the area by Isla but Gervasoni did not give the penalty, instead giving Napoli a corner kick.

Then in the 45th minute Fabio Quagliarella scored what I consider the prettiest goal of the Serie A season so far. On a pass by Isla he turned and shot from just outside the box, beating Navarro 2-2.

Watch Quagliarella's goal

The second half Napoli attacked consistently, Lavezzi had 2 chances Zalayeta one and Hasek another but nothing.

In the 90th minute Udinese almost stole the game on a shot by Giovanni Pasquale that went just past the post.

 
Before the game, Napoli announced the acquisition of Argentine left winger Jesus Datolo from Boca Juniors. The 24-year old becomes the 4th Argentine on the club this season. He will wear jersey No. 15 and becomes the 8th Argentine to ever play for Napoli.

Napoli now must go to play Juventus in Torino on Wednesday in the Coppa Italia quarter final. Winner will play Lazio in one semifinal, the other semifinal features Inter and Sampdoria.
 
Saturday Headlines

  • Jozy Altidore will spend the rest of the season at Spanish second division side Xerez.
  • Roma have signed defender Souleymane Diamoutene from Lecce. AS Roma
  • Jonathan Soriano joins Albacete on loan from Espanyol. RCD Espanyol
  • Luis Fabiano is going to miss at least three weeks with a strained his left knee.
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Forza Futbol Episode 41

Tuesday, 16 December 08, 08:23 AM



This week on Forza Futbol Mando and Hannah are joined by Gene Gallucci together we review the latest from Serie A and La Liga. We discuss what happened in the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid and we talk about AC Milan's defensive woes.



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Questions of the Week: Ramos and Transfers

Sunday, 14 December 08, 07:02 PM

Questions of the Week: Ramos and Transfers

1. Do you think Juande Ramos will be successful at Real Madrid?

2. Who will be the biggest move in the transfer window this January?

Answers will be read on this coming weeks show!

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Forza Futbol Episode 40

Saturday, 13 December 08, 07:59 AM



This week on Forza Futbol Mando and Hannah review the latest from Serie A and La Liga. We discuss the upcoming game between Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Champions League and much more.




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Poll: Real Madrid - Barcelona, Juventus - AC Milan. VOTE!

Thursday, 11 December 08, 06:41 PM

Who will win? Let us know.

Saturday 12/13:

  1. Real Madrid
  2. Barcelona


Sunday 12/14:

  1. Juventus
  2. AC Milan

Forza Futbol will be recording at 7pm Pacific Time tomorrow 12/11. Write to Forzafutbol@forzafutbol.com or leave a Skype call: forzafutbol 

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Forza Futbol Episode 39

Wednesday, 03 December 08, 08:47 AM



This week on Forza Futbol Mando and Hannah review the latest from Serie A and La Liga. We discuss the upcoming Champions League match between Olympique de Marseille and Atlético de Madrid and the fan threat around the match, as well as a special rant on Milan's latest match by Hannah.

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Forza Futbol Episode 38

Thursday, 20 November 08, 09:26 PM




This week on Forza Futbol Mando, Elisa and Hannah review the latest from Serie A and La Liga. We discuss Real Madrid and Roberto Mancini as well as predictions.

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Forza Futbol 37

Tuesday, 11 November 08, 06:33 AM






This week on Forza Futbol Mando, Elisa and Hannah review the latest from Serie A and La Liga. We also Talk predictions and go over last weeks Champions League and UEFA Cup games.




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Forza Futbol Episode 36

Tuesday, 04 November 08, 06:16 PM

Napoli - Juventus


This week on Forza Futbol Elisa and Hannah review the latest rounds in Serie A and La Liga. We also Talk predictions and go over the Young Player of the Year award.

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