jlhgol Soccer Blog - I am just a Soccer Fan that loves to talk and watch Soccer. @ OleOle

La Liga so far this season

Tuesday, 23 December 08, 05:52 PM

A couple of weeks ago, I watch the super classic between Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. It was a very tight game until Barcelona poured it on in the final moments. That has been their theme. Either blowing out teams the first half our blow them out in the final moments. They are going to be tough to beat.
I am very happy to see Sevilla FC back in second. Love to see them in first but that will be tough againts Barcelona. Sevilla hung tough but fell apart in the final moments. Barcelona attack was just too much in the final moments. Kept knocking on the door with Messi and company.

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)

How sweet-Barcelona vs. Real Madrid

Friday, 12 December 08, 10:04 PM

How sweet it is. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. Barcelona is having a great season The La Liga Champs, Real Madrid is struggling. So much so, the let their coach go. Former Sevilla Coach has taken over for Real Madrid. Despite Barcelona's success this season and Real Madrid's struggles, it will be a great game. Real Madrid will play hard for this one and Barcelona will not take Real Madrid lightly. It should be a great match. I think Barcelona will win but it will not be easy.

I love Spanish La Liga!

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)

Spanish La Liga (Saturday's Matches)

Saturday, 29 November 08, 05:05 PM

FC Barcelona vs. Sevilla FC: Well, my favorite team Sevilla could not pull it off against a stronger Barcelona. Barcelona out controlled the position againts Sevilla very well. Sevilla had a tough time against Messi and Eto. Except for the three goals, Sevilla's goal keeper did have some nice saves. Two goals of the goal keeper was in a bad position so Messi was able to score.Messi's speed and quickness was too much for Sevilla. Towards the end of the game, there was a bad call on a off side call against Sevilla. Fabiano protested (I agree he was not offsides) which resulted him getting a red card.

Real Madrid vs. Getafe: I will see the replay tonight. I miss this suprising result. Real Madrid losses this match. Their defense so far this season has not been good. Real Madrid has injuries. It's going to be pretty tough for Real Madrid to defend their title if they continue play like they have been this season. Barcelona is a much better team this season. Real Madrid will need to get their act together quickly. Real Madrid will play Barcelona on December 14.

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)

Spanish La Liga (Saturday's Matches)

Saturday, 29 November 08, 05:05 PM

FC Barcelona vs. Sevilla FC: Well, my favorite team Sevilla could not pull it off against a stronger Barcelona. Barcelona out controlled the position againts Sevilla very well. Sevilla had a tough time against Messi and Eto. Except for the three goals, Sevilla's goal keeper did have some nice saves. Two goals of the goal keeper was in a bad position so Messi was able to score.Messi's speed and quickness was too much for Sevilla. Towards the end of the game, there was a bad call on a off side call against Sevilla. Fabiano protested (I agree he was not offsides) which resulted him getting a red card.

Real Madrid vs. Getafe: I will see the replay tonight. I miss this suprising result. Real Madrid losses this match. Their defense so far this season has not been good. Real Madrid has injuries. It's going to be pretty tough for Real Madrid to defend their title if they continue play like they have been this season. Barcelona is a much better team this season. Real Madrid will need to get their act together quickly. Real Madrid will play Barcelona on December 14.

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)

Wow, Barcelona poors it on again

Saturday, 08 November 08, 08:18 PM

Barcelona is on a roll once again. Blowing out Valladolid. Valladolid is a weak team though.
Real Madrid edged Promoted Malaga. I will have to keep an eye on Malaga.

We will see how Sunday's La Liga Matches fair out.

I most likely will not get to see the matches as I am working a Free Futsal Clinic hosted by Albuquerque Super F League.

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (1)

What a relief-Things are looking up for Puntarenas FC

Saturday, 08 November 08, 08:08 PM

It appears there was an agreement between PFC and CCSS. Tomorrow Puntarenas FC will play a historic game against Ramonense in Jaco. First ever in Jaco.
If everything falls into plan it appears PFC could return to their home stadium.
What a relief. It would be great for the fans in Puntarenas to have the team they love return home. That was according to http://pfc.co.cr and http://puntarenasfc.net.
Not that Jaco does not deserve a team of their own but this is Puntarenas's team.
Hopefully they can put the nightmare behind them and build a championship team.
I love Puntarenas FC. Goool Sharks.

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)

What a relief. Puntarenas FC draws dispites off the field challenges

Sunday, 02 November 08, 08:57 PM

I have been holding off for a week to Blog this but it is time. I was relieved today, Puntarenas FC had a draw against Host Carmelita. Recently Puntarenas FC has been through some real off the field challenges. I am not going to go through the details of Puntarenas FC's recent challenges as I am grasping the situation down there myself. Basically, Puntarenas FC has been homeless for the past week. It appears PFC is going through some tough economic challenges. See article at Click Here for the article in Spanish .
Click article translated in English via google
I will let PFC official statement state the news. Due to an action taken by the Mayor, PFC has been left searching for a place to train and play their home games.
It appears a city Jaco, south of Puntarenas FC could possibly be the new home. I am just shocked that Mayor of Puntarenas would take strong actions a day before a huge game and when the season is ending in a couple of weeks. As I am not judging who is right or who is wrong, I think think any kind of action should have taken place at the end of the season. A community that loves Soccer and their beloved PFC, the community has lost their team. Now they will have to travel to Puntarenas FC's new home to see their beloved team. The fans are the ones who loses out the most.
Their official website (Spanish) is http://pfc.co.cr or another site http://puntarenasfcnet.blogspot.com/
I pray Puntarenas FC will come out of this very strong and build a strong Futbol team for years to come. I also pray for the community of Puntarenas as they now have to traval to see their Puntarenas FC which I am sure many will be unable to. It's not fair.

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)

Barcelona smoked this week

Saturday, 25 October 08, 08:40 PM

Barcelona really put the goals on the first half agains Almeria. Lean, mean goal shooting machine in the early going. Almeria was promoted in the 2007-08 and had a decent showing.
In the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona smoked Basel.
Way to goool. I mean go.

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (1)

La Liga so far

Sunday, 19 October 08, 06:32 PM

Going through the Spanish La Liga so far.
Promoted CD Numancia after shocking Barcelona in season opener has only managed one draw since and is dead last. CD Numanica has been promoted to La Liga first division before but only managed to stay up for one season. Time will tell. I would like to see CD Numancia make it in the first division, it will be tough.
I knew Valencia would be much better but holy cow, first place. Valencia really tumbled last season, almost in danger of being regulated but survived. Now they must be feeling pretty good.
Sevilla FC: My team is in second. Sweet. I saw them win today. I believe it was the first opportunity I have been able to see them on TV. Gol TV. Busy with our Futsal League. Hopefully Sevilla can hold on. Go Sevilla FC! I would love to see Sevilla FC win the La Liga Title.
Many said Villareal would not repeat the same success this season as last and is currently sitting in 3rd. Long season to go, but they are starting to roll again.
Barcelona in 4th: Fans only expect the best. They want to be number one in the La Liga and UEFA Champions League. That is the right goal. Now the players need to be hungry as well for the top spot otherwise, the fans will get very restless. By the way, Barcelona wants a MLS Team in Miami. Stay tuned to see if that happens. It would be sweet.
Real Madrid in 5th: I thought this would happened last season with the new coach and some new younger players. They proved me wrong and won the La Liga Title last Season. Time will tell if they can poor it on and win it for the 3rd straight time. They fell behind early two seasons ago and caught right up and won the title.
Almeria in 6th: Some said they would not last in La Liga's 1st division. Some picked them to end up on the bottom and be regulated. They finish pretty decent last season and this season, they are smiling in the 6th spot.
Malaga: Nice start in the 1st Division in La Liga. Sitting in 7th.
Real Betis: Having a pretty bad season so far. Finally out of the cellar. Need to get cracking if they wish to stay in 1st Division.
Athletic Balbao: Not doing nearly as well as last season. They had a decent finish last season. 11th which is good for them. Currently they are sitting in 17th place. One spot away in the regulation zone.

Anyway. Season is young. Many changes can take place. I love La Liga!

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)

spoke too soon. Hamburg back on top in Bundesliga

Sunday, 19 October 08, 05:10 PM

Well, Hoffenheim was in first for a day. With the games today Hamburg is back on top.
I would like to see Hoffenheim do something this season. It would be a great story. Read my yesterdays blog for more details. Hoffenheim was in Regionalliga Sud in 2006-07. Bundesliga 2nd Division 2007-08 and was promoted once again to Bundesliga 1st Division. Hoffenheim is putting some money into the club the past few years. Inquiring some good players to build their program up. Like a comment in my blog (oleole.com) said, go Hoffenheim.
http://www.oleole.com/blogs/jlhgol-soccer-blog/posts/whos-in-first-in-bundesliga-tsg-1899-hoffenheim
The story continues

Like this blog? Help spread the word:

Posted by jlhgol | Comments (0)