© 1999-2013 SOCCER-SPAIN, Ltd.en http://www.soccer-spain.com/ News, results and updates from SOCCER-SPAIN http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:26:31 +0200 http://www.soccer-spain.com/http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssimages/sslogo1.gifGirona and newly promoted Alavés kicked off the new campaign on Friday night, the Catalans running out 1-0 winners to start the season as they left off...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1301a.phpSat, 17 Aug 2013 16:26:31 +0200 0-1. 26. Negredo. Flicked ball past Banguera after Cazorla crossed in from left. 0-2. 63. Cazorla. Fired shot wide of keeper after Tello laid back Arbeloa pass. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/international/international01.phpThu, 15 Aug 2013 00:28:57 +0200 The usual lull in the middle of the transfer window, with clubs having built up their provisional squads and now waiting to see how they do in the opening couple of games...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n020.phpWed, 14 Aug 2013 00:17:17 +0200 The long programme of pre-season fixtures is now finally over, and the league kick-off is only a few days away... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n019.phpMon, 12 Aug 2013 15:23:29 +0200 Only six days to go until the new season kicks off, and the make-up of the second division is still unsure! http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n018.phpMon, 12 Aug 2013 15:23:28 +0200 Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has decided to bring in some new blood for next week's friendly international in Ecuador...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n017.phpFri, 09 Aug 2013 21:49:57 +0200 0-1. 10. Vitolo. Got behind defence to turn Rsakitic centre past Vujadinovic. 0-2. 23. Rusescu. Connected with Vitolo pass and steered shot wide of keeper. 0-3. 33. Rabello. Ran on to Jaio pass and turned angled shot under keeper. 0-4. 37. Coke. Picked up ball on right of area and cut in to fire shot inside post. 0-5. 39. Rusescu. Controlled Vitolo through ball and rounded keeper to score. 0-6. 59. Coke. Collected loose ball outside area and struck angled shot in to net. 1-6. 91. Pavicevic. Curled wide free kick over defensive wall past Javi Varas. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/uefa/uefa02.phpFri, 09 Aug 2013 21:49:55 +0200 Another few days closer to the start of the new season, and all the Spanish sports papers have been full of Real Madrid's bid to take Gareth Bale away from Tottenham...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n015.phpFri, 09 Aug 2013 21:49:54 +0200 Deadline day has come and gone, and as usual it was a mad rush to get things sorted out in time. Most clubs did find a solution though, and as we go to press only Alcorcón are still waiting for their fate to be decided... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n014.phpSat, 03 Aug 2013 22:45:10 +0200 1-0. 15. Bacca. Controlled Rakitic centre on chest and fired shot past keeper. 2-0. 81. Perotti (penalty). After defender handled Perotti shot with arm in area. 3-0. 91. Carriço. Steered glancing header past Vujadinovic from Rakitic corner. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/uefa/uefa01.phpFri, 02 Aug 2013 00:15:09 +0200 Less than three weeks to go to the start of the season, and the lower divisions are in complete disarray...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n012.phpTue, 30 Jul 2013 21:02:48 +0200 Spain's under 19 side are out of the European championship after losing 1-2 to France in their semi-final tie...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/u19international/u19int04.phpTue, 30 Jul 2013 01:58:27 +0200 Spain's under 19 side are through to the semi-finals once again, a 3-2 victory over Holland ensuring top spot of their group with maximum points... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/u19international/u19int03.phpSat, 27 Jul 2013 18:35:37 +0200 All twenty La Liga teams have now played their first pre-season games, although there is still a long way to go before the season begins on the weekend of 17/18 August...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n009.phpSat, 27 Jul 2013 18:35:37 +0200 Spain's under 19 side are virtually through to the semi-finals after a 0-2 victory against Lithuania in their second group game...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/u19international/u19int02.phpSat, 27 Jul 2013 18:35:35 +0200 Another busy week on the transfer front, although the biggest news over the last few days was about Tito Vilanova's recurrent illness...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n007.phpSat, 27 Jul 2013 18:35:34 +0200 Spain started the defence of their under 19 European title with a 1-0 victory over Portugal in Lithuania...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/u19international/u19int01.phpSat, 27 Jul 2013 18:35:34 +0200 Day-by-day reports on all the summer transfers in La Liga...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/dailytransfers.phpWed, 17 Jul 2013 20:51:49 +0200 Spain's talented youngsters are in great demand this summer, with even the mighty Real Madrid deciding to bring in young local players rather than sign tried and tested big names...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n005.phpWed, 17 Jul 2013 20:47:27 +0200 As usual there will be an intensive programme of pre-season matches, starting early July and going on beyond the 18th August, when the league season begins again this year...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n004.phpWed, 17 Jul 2013 20:47:26 +0200 Spain are out of the under 20 World Cup! Since winning the competition in 1999 and finishing runners up in 2003, “La Rojita” have been unable to get past the quarter final stage. And once again the long, hard season took its toll...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/u20international/u20int10.phpWed, 17 Jul 2013 20:47:24 +0200 All first division managers are now on board, with Real Sociedad and Almería taking a chance on young B team coaches Arrasate and Francisco as Montannier and Javi Gracia decided to move on...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2013/news/n003.phpTue, 09 Jul 2013 09:05:18 +0200 0-1. 02. González. First time volley past Sotres on far post from Raúl López cross. 1-1. 74. Derik. Turned ball in on far post after Suárez headed across Suso corner. 2-1. 91. Jesé. Cut across area and struck shot which deflected in off Fuentes. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/u20international/u20int09.phpWed, 03 Jul 2013 00:54:38 +0200 Spain were comprehensively beaten by hosts Brazil in the Confederations Cup final, a result which put an end to their record run of 29 competitive games without defeat...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/confederationscup2013/reports/report05.phpMon, 01 Jul 2013 02:40:01 +0200 A close call, but there will be the final that everyone wanted after Spain beat Italy on penalties to set up a summit meeting with Brazil on Sunday...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n193.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:59 +0200 Spain's under 20 side ended the first stage with maximum points after beating France 2-1 in their third and final group game...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n192.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:58 +0200 Spain's under 20 side are already sure of a place in the knock-out stage after beating Ghana 1-0 in their second group game...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n191.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:57 +0200 Spain will meet Italy in next Thursday's second semi-final after beating Nigeria 3-0 in their last group game...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n190.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:56 +0200 Almería will be joining Elche and Villarreal in the first division next season after they beat Girona 3-0 in the second leg of the play-off for the last promotion spot...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n189.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:56 +0200 The season has ended and the transfer window is open again, teams having until the end of August to put together their new squads...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n188.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:55 +0200 And so it goes on, the Spanish under 20 side following in the footsteps of their more senior colleagues as the youth World Cup gets under way in Turkey...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n187.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:54 +0200 Spain clocked up a record 10-0 victory against Oceania champions Tahiti in their second group game, the highest tally ever in the competition and the third time in their history that they have reached double figures...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n186.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:53 +0200 Almería are looking good for a return to the top flight after a 0-1 victory at Girona in the first leg of their play-off final...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n185.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:52 +0200 Another title for Spain's prolific youngsters, Julen Lopetegui's side retaining the under 21 European championship after a 4-2 victory over Italy! http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n184.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:51 +0200 A great start for Spain in the Confederations Cup, a 2-1 victory over South American champions Uruguay already setting them on their way to a place in the semi-finals...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n183.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:50 +0200 Almería and Girona are this year's promotion play-off finalists after both won through their semi-finals tonight..http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n182.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:49 +0200 Spain will be defending their under 21 European title after beating Norway 3-0 in the first semi-final... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n181.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:47 +0200 Spain ensured top spot in their mini-league after a convincing 3-0 victory over Holland in the last group match...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n180.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:46 +0200 The second division play-offs began today, with four teams vying for the one remaining promotion spot...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n179.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:45 +0200 Spain's under 19 side finished top of their Elite round group after beating Poland and Greece and drawing with Croatia, and once again they have qualified for the finals, which this year take place in Lithuania in July. (10.06.13)http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n178.phpSat, 29 Jun 2013 11:49:44 +0200 Spain are already sure of a place in the semi-finals of the European Championship after a 1-0 victory over Germany in their second group game...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/u21international/u21int10.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:29:03 +0200 The second stage of the promotion play-offs begins this weekend, with tiny Caudal keeping their dreams of a second promotion in a row alive after a 1-0 victory over L'Hospitalet on Saturday evening...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1242b.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:19:22 +0200 Villarreal are promoted directly to the first division after beating their closest rivals Almería 1-0 on the last day of the season...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1242a.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:19:21 +0200 A late goal by under 21 debutant Alvaro Morata was enough to give Spain a victory over Russia in their opening game of this year's European finals... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/u21international/u21int09.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:19:18 +0200 The Teixeira Vitienes brothers have wrapped things up this season, elder brother Fernando extending his lead over sibling José Antonio after producing seven yellow cards in the game between Levante and Betis... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/whitestick.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:13:54 +0200 Four red cards on the last day of the league championship, although the only one that had any real influence on the table was for Valencia's Jonas, who caught Sevilla's Alberto Moreno with a loose elbow shortly before half time in their match...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/villains.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:13:52 +0200 The season is finally over, with Courtois confirmed as this year's Zamora award winner, although that ceased to be news several weeks ago...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/zamoras.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:13:50 +0200 The fat lady has sung her heart out, and the show is over! An exciting last day produced no less than 38 goals, and that without our top three, Messi, Ronaldo and Falcao, who were all missing from their respective teams for various reasons!http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/pichichis.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 18:13:49 +0200 Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has named a provisional 26 man squad for next month's Confederations Cup in Brazil...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/news/n171.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:57:49 +0200 An exciting night of football in La Liga, with many issues only decided on the last day. The match with most at stake was at the Riazor stadium in La Coruña, with hosts Deportivo just needing a win to be sure of staying up, but visitors Real Sociedad also needing the three points to have a chance of making it in to the last Champions League spot... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup1d1238a.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 09:03:16 +0200 Tenerife will be joining Alavés in the second division next season after a 3-2 aggregate win over L'Hospitalet in their regional group champions play.off on Sunday...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1241b.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:52:20 +0200 A thrilling penultimate weekend in the second division, with many of the issues settled as ten of the eleven matches kicked off at the same time. As chance would have it, who will go up directly with Elche will boil down to one match next weekend, with Villarreal due to meet Almería in the Madrigal stadium after both won their respective matches on Sunday... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1241a.phpMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:52:19 +0200 1-0. 27. Nolito. Ran on to long ball out of defence and fired shot across Moyà. 2-0. 63. El-Arabi. Got on the end of Nyom cross to turn ball in from close to goal. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report1.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:56:25 +0200 1-0. 19. Franco Vázquez. Got behind defence to head in José Carlos free kick. 1-1. 30. Susaeta. Steered shot in to net after Ibai Gómez slid ball across to him. 1-2. 48. Aurtenetxe. Poked shot past Rubén after Ibai played on De Marcos centre. 2-2. 54. Piti. From close up after Iraizoz dropped Trashorras corner on to his head. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report10.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:56:21 +0200 1-0. 51. Pedro Ríos. Came from behind to head Nico Karabelas cross past Casto. 1-1. 68. Jorge Molina. Picked up Castro pass and struck long shot across Navas. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report9.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:56:20 +0200 0-1. 15. Natxo Insa. Fired shot past Casilla after good run down wing by Aspas.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report6.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:08:48 +0200 0-1. 23. Griezmann. Turned ball in off post after Aranzubia saved from Agirretxe.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report4.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:08:48 +0200 0-1. 12. Banega. Cut past three defenders and fired shot in to top corner of net. 1-1. 40. Negredo. Acrobatic overhead kick on far post from Medel's headed pass. 2-1. 44. Negredo (penalty). After Ricardo Costa bundled over Perotti in the area. 2-2. 56. Soldado. Flung himself forward to turn in Pereira cross on far post. 3-2. 57. Negredo. Got on the end of Alberto Moreno cross to turn shot past Guaita. 4-2. 61. Negredo. Slid ball in to net after Rakitic crossed in from right of goal. 4-3. 88. Soldado. Poked ball in to net after Victor Ruíz played on Feghouli cross. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report2.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:08:47 +0200 1-0. 17. Alfaro. Ran on to Víctor Casadesús pass and fired shot under Jaime. 1-1. 30. Alberto Bueno. Ran rebound in to net after Aouate saved from Omar. 2-1. 42. Martí. Collected ball outside area and struck long shot past keeper. 3-1. 57. Giovani. Ran through from midfield and drove angled shot past Jaime. 4-1. 68. Javi Márquez. Picked up Víctor pass and fired long shot in to net. 4-2. 72. Omar Ramos. Fired shot past Aouate after Bueno laid ball across goal. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report7.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:08:46 +0200 0-1. 84. Arda Turan. Picked up ball on left wing and cut in to shoot past keeper. 1-1. 89. Postiga. Turned ball in to empty net after Courtois saved from Alvaro. 1-2. 90. Diego Costa. First time low volley past Leo Franco from Aquino cross. 1-3. 91. Diego Costa. Turned ball in to net after Koke crossed from right of goal. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report8.phpSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:08:46 +0200 1-0. 04. David Villa. Turned shot past keeper after Pedro laid across Iniesta pass. 2-0. 14. Fàbregas. Picked up Iniesta return pass and cut across to shoot past Willy. 3-0. 16. Montoya. Fired low shot in off far post after corner came back out to him. 4-0. 52. Iniesta. Picked up ball outside area and struck shot in to top coner of net. 4-1. 57. Morales. Got on the end of Jesús Gámez cross to turn shot past Pinto. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report5.phpSat, 01 Jun 2013 20:59:22 +0200 1-0. 35. Higuaín. Fired shot past Riesgo after Di María stepped over Essien pass 2-0. 38. Essien. Steered header inside near post from Özil's outswinging corner. 2-1. 51. Roberto Torres. Picked up ball on left and struck angled shot past Jesús. 2-2. 63. Cejudo. Headed back across keeper after Armenteros headed on cross. 3-2. 69. Benzema. Contrloled Özil through ball and poked shot past Riesgo. 4-2. 86. Callejón. Drilled shot under Ricardo after Benzema laid ball out to him. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day38/report3.phpSat, 01 Jun 2013 20:59:21 +0200 Both Teixeira Vitienes brothers were in action this weekend, with the more senior Fernando overtaking last season's White Stick Award winner José Antonio at the top of our chart after showing ten yellow cards in the match between Atlético Madrid and Mallorca... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/whitestick.phpFri, 31 May 2013 08:30:10 +0200 Three red cards on the penultimate weekend of the season, including one for Athletic's Muniain for a retaliatory foul on Levante's Héctor Rodas, and one for Espanyol's Wakaso, who was shown two yellow cards in succession for protesting near the end of the local derby against Barcelona...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/villains.phpThu, 30 May 2013 00:19:26 +0200 The play-off first legs took place this weekend, with ex-first division sides Tenerife and Alavés both getting the edge in their respective group champions' play-offs... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1240c.phpWed, 29 May 2013 21:50:24 +0200 Villarreal moved back to second spot after a nail-biting 3-2 victory over bottom club Xerez on Monday evening...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1240b.phpWed, 29 May 2013 21:43:01 +0200 Another clean sheet for Atlético's Courtois this weekend against Aouate's Mallorca, and nothing short of an 11-0 defeat at Zaragoza next Saturday will prevent the young Belgian keeper from taking this season's Zamora prize! http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/zamoras.phpWed, 29 May 2013 21:39:01 +0200 With the first three places already secured, this season's league is coming to an end, and Messi and Ronaldo were both given well earned rests by their coaches to nurse their respective injuries...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/pichichis.phpWed, 29 May 2013 21:39:01 +0200 A thrilling penultimate weekend to the season, with all ten first division games scheduled to kick off at the same time on Sunday evening. Hardly any of the issues at stake were resolved though, and next weekend is likely to be even more nerve-wracking than this... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup1d1237a.phpMon, 27 May 2013 03:19:13 +0200 0-1. 28. Cabral. Header in off bar after Augusto headed on Krohn-Dehli free kick. 0-2. 56. Iago Aspas (penalty). After Marc Valiente handled ball inside penalty area. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report7.phpMon, 27 May 2013 02:37:44 +0200 1-0. 01. Rubén Castro. Picked up Molina pass and beat Roberto from wide angle. 2-0. 18. Pabón. Turned ball in to net after Rubén Castro crossed from right of area. 3-0. 50. Jorge Molina. Ran on to Pabón pass and steered shot wide of keeper. 4-0. 70. Pabón. Collected Salva Sevilla centre and struck low shot past Roberto. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report9.phpMon, 27 May 2013 02:37:43 +0200 1-0. 48. Rafa. Got above defence to head Pedro León corner in on near post. 1-1. 53. Chori Domínguez. Picked up through ball and rounded Moyà to score. 1-2. 90. Diego Castro (own goal). Turned Lass centre in to own net trying to clear. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report1.phpMon, 27 May 2013 02:37:42 +0200 0-1. 50. Negredo. Ran on to Navas through ball and rounded Andrés to score. 1-1. 63. Puñal. Picked up De las Cuevas pass and beat Beto from outside area. 2-1. 79. Cejudo. Curled free kick around defensive wall and inside far post. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report3.phpMon, 27 May 2013 02:37:41 +0200 0-1. 90. Juanlu. Connected with Valdo cross to beat Iraizoz on counter-attack. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report10.phpMon, 27 May 2013 02:37:40 +0200 1-0. 45. Saviola. Acrobatic volley past Aranzubia from wide Joaquín free kick. 2-0. 64. Baptista. Picked up Saviola return pass and held off Aythami to score. 2-1. 75. Salomao. Far post volley from Gama cross which bounced over keeper. 3-1. 80. Isco. Picked up Joaquín pass and turned past Aythami to shoot in off bar. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report5.phpMon, 27 May 2013 00:27:34 +0200 Goals: None. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report8.phpMon, 27 May 2013 00:27:07 +0200 0-1. 14. Alexis. Controlled Villa return pass and cut past marker to score. 0-2. 86. Pedro. Picked up Xavi return pass and ran on to beat keeper. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report6.phpMon, 27 May 2013 00:27:07 +0200 0-1. 06. Higuaín. Charged down Mikel clearance and ran on to beat Bravo. 0-2. 57. Callejón. Got behind defence to turn Kaká's cross past keeper. 1-2. 63. Xabi Prieto (penalty). After Khedira handled ball inside penalty area. 2-2. 78. Griezmann. Turned ball in on far post from Carlos Martínez cross. 2-3. 80. Khedira. Ran on to Özil return pass and lifted shot over keeper. 3-3. 93. Xabi Prieto. Forced ball past Diego López after keeper saved header. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report4.phpMon, 27 May 2013 00:27:06 +0200 1-0. 59. Soldado. Steered header past Roberto from Joao Pereira cross.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day37/report2.phpMon, 27 May 2013 00:27:05 +0200 With all ten first division matches kicking off at 20:00 on Sunday, the only games on Saturday were in the second division. And the big winners of the day were Almería, who moved up to second pending Villarreal's game on Monday after beating promotion rivals Alcorcón 0-3...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1240a.phpSun, 26 May 2013 00:42:46 +0200 Hércules took a big step towards salvation with a last gasp 1-0 victory over Mirandés on Sunday evening... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1239c.phpWed, 22 May 2013 01:01:40 +0200 1-0. 21. Hemed. Following up after Adrián pushed out shot from Víctor.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report8.phpMon, 20 May 2013 23:58:30 +0200 A festive atmosphere at Almería on Sunday lunchtime, where almost three thousand Elche fans made the short trip to celebrate their side's return to the top flight after an absence of 24 years...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1239b.phpMon, 20 May 2013 23:58:29 +0200 Two out of four regional group champions to be promoted to second division A. Draw: Real Jaén v Alavés; Tenerife v L´Hospitalet...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/results2012/div2b/div2b.phpMon, 20 May 2013 17:06:58 +0200 Elche's promotion to the first division was confirmed on Saturday after Alcorcón and Girona both failed to win...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1239a.phpMon, 20 May 2013 14:54:09 +0200 1-0. 21. Pedro. Ran on to Xavi through ball and fired angled shot under Jaime. 2-0. 42. Marc Valiente (own goal). Deflected ball in to own net from Xavi corner. 2-1. 89. Víctor Pérez (penalty). After Montoya brought down Manucho in area. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report6.phpMon, 20 May 2013 01:43:14 +0200 1-0. 14. Postiga. Looped header back over Iraizoz from Montañés cross. 1-1. 80. Llorente. Poked ball past Roberto after De Marcos shot blocked. 1-2. 92. Ibai Gómez. Back-heel flick across keeper from De Marcos cross. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report9.phpMon, 20 May 2013 01:43:13 +0200 1-0. 50. Bruno Gama. Beat Cristian Alvarez with angled shot from edge of area. 2-0. 91. Nelson Oliveira. Cut in from right of area to lob shot over head of keeper. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report5.phpSun, 19 May 2013 19:22:36 +0200 0-1. 20. Piti. Following up after Navas pushed out Chori Domínguez free kick 1-1. 52. Acquafresca. Turned ball past Rubén after Figueras failed to clear cross. 1-2. 56. Franco Vázquez. Fired shot past Navas after keeper saved from Piti. 1-3. 72. Piti (penalty). After Rubén brought down Domínguez in penalty area. 2-3. 86. Iborra. Got on the end of Rubén García cross to head past keeper. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report10.phpSun, 19 May 2013 13:47:57 +0200 1-0. 10. Rakitic. Poked shot past Bravo after Kondogbia laid across corner. 1-1. 16. Rakitic (own goal). Header in to own net from Illarramendi free kick. 1-2. 24. Agirretxe. Volleyed shot wide of Beto from Carlos Martínez centre. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report3.phpSun, 19 May 2013 00:41:45 +0200 1-0. 23. El-Arabi. Got on the end of Siqueira cross to turn shot under Andrés. 2-0. 80. Siqueira (penalty). After Nano brought down Brahimi inside the area. 3-0. 93. Buonanotte. Picked up ball outside area and turned shot past keeper. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report2.phpSun, 19 May 2013 00:41:44 +0200 0-1. 44. Mathieu. Fired shot past Moyà from edge of area following free kick.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report1.phpSat, 18 May 2013 20:15:06 +0200 1-0. 14. Ronaldo. Got above defence to head Özil's corner wide of Courtois. 1-1. 35. Diego Costa. Picked up Falcao pass and ran on to fire shot in off post. 1-2. 98. Miranda. Got in front of keeper to head Koke cross in on near post. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/lacopa/lacopa1101.phpSat, 18 May 2013 00:27:46 +0200 Five times Zamora Víctor Valdés has apparently confirmed that he will be leaving Barcelona this summer, in part to try pastures new, but (if rumours are true) in part because he needs the cash after some bad business investments!http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/zamoras2012/zamorasd35.phpTue, 14 May 2013 23:52:49 +0200 No less than twelve goals in the two mid-week matches brought forward from week 36, with Real Madrid thrashing Málaga 6-2, and fellow cup finalists Atlético Madrid beating Celta 1-3...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/pichichis2012/pichichisd35.phpTue, 14 May 2013 23:52:48 +0200 A last friendly match for Spain's under 20 side before their final squad for this summer's youth World Cup is announced, Julen Lopetegui's side running out 3-1 winners over Paraguay in Benidorm's Guillermo Amor stadium...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/u20international/u20int03.phpTue, 14 May 2013 22:47:38 +0200 Villarreal are closing in on the second of the direct promotion spots, and a 1-3 victory at third placed Alcorcón on Sunday lunchtime left their fate in their own hands...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1238c.phpTue, 14 May 2013 22:47:36 +0200 1-0. 09. Agirretxe. Glancing header wide of keeper from Chory free kick. 1-1. 15. El-Arabi. Fired angled shot past Bravo after Torje shot blocked. 2-1. 45. Agirretxe. Turned Carlos Vela cross past Roberto with his chest. 2-2. 93. Recio. Beat Bravo at second attempt after Aranda chested ball back. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report3.phpTue, 14 May 2013 00:12:08 +0200 Elche's draw on Friday took them a step closer to going up, but the other direct promotion spot is now wide open after second placed Girona were surprisingly beaten 2-4 by bottom club Xerez on Saturday evening... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1238b.phpTue, 14 May 2013 00:12:07 +0200 Goals: None. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report4.phpMon, 13 May 2013 00:12:17 +0200 1-0. 51. Falcao. Fired shot past Pinto after Gabi passed to him from ground. 1-1. 72. Alexis. Picked up Fàbregas return pass and poked shot past Courtois. 1-2. 79. Gabi (own goal). Deflected ball in to own net following David Villa shot. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report7.phpMon, 13 May 2013 00:12:16 +0200 1-0. 68. Rubén Castro. First time volley past Varas after Chica crossed from right.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report8.phpMon, 13 May 2013 00:12:15 +0200 0-1. 27. Soldado (penalty). After Dani Parejo pulled back by Trashorras in area. 0-2. 33. Soldado. Turned ball in on far post after Guardado crossed from left wing. 0-3. 62. Guardado. Rounded Rubén to score after keeper saved his first shot. 0-4. 91. Valdez. Picked up Feghouli pass and ran on to score with angled shot. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report1.phpSun, 12 May 2013 17:32:08 +0200 1-0. 22. Stuani. Turned shot past Diego López after Sergio García laid back corner. 1-1. 57. Higuaín. Got above defence to head long Modric free kick on past Casilla. Barcelona are this year's league champions, second placed Real Madrid unable to catch them in the table after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Espanyol!http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report5.phpSun, 12 May 2013 00:11:51 +0200 1-0. 74. Arribas. Got above defence to head Armenteros corner in on far post. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report2.phpSat, 11 May 2013 22:18:08 +0200 1-0. 48. Javi Guerra. Turned ball in with heel after Ebert corner came across area. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report6.phpSat, 11 May 2013 19:47:36 +0200 1-0. 07. Aduríz. Got on the end of Aurtenetxe cross to steer header past Aouate. 2-0. 79. Llorente. Volleyed ball in to empty net after Susaeta crossed over keeper. 2-1. 81. Giovani. Fired free kick over defensive wall in to top corner of the net. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report9.phpSat, 11 May 2013 18:39:55 +0200 Elche's hopes of tying up promotion this weekend took a minor set-back when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona B on Friday night, although they still only need one win from their next four matches to go up... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1238a.phpSat, 11 May 2013 13:52:38 +0200 A 0-0 draw between Levante and Zaragoza to kick off the weekend, a result which virtually ensures another season in the top flight for the locals, but leaves Manolo Jiménez's side just two points above the drop zone...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day35/report10.phpFri, 10 May 2013 22:48:54 +0200 1-0. 02. Albiol. Ran in to steer header inside far top corner from Modric corner. 1-1. 15. Santa Cruz. Turned ball in on far post after Lugano headed across corner. 2-1. 26. Ronaldo. Fired angled shot past Willy following Alonso indirect free kick. 3-1. 33. Özil. Ran on to Ronaldo through ball and rounded Antunes to score. 3-2. 36. Antunes. Picked up Eliseu pass and curled shot in to far top corner. 4-2. 45. Benzema. Steered shot in to empty net after Ronaldo passed ball across. 5-2. 63. Modric. Collected Benzema square pass and fired shot wide of keeper. 6-2. 92. Di María. Picked up Fabinho pass and curled shot wide of Kameni. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report4.phpThu, 09 May 2013 00:00:58 +0200 0-1. 47. Diego Costa. Far post header after Miranda headed on Koke corner. 0-2. 66. Juanfran. Struck shot from edge of area which went in off Roberto Lago. 1-2. 83. Augusto Fernández. Following up after Courtois saved from De Lucas. 1-3. 86. Falcao. Picked up Arda Turan pass and fired shot wide of Javi Varas. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day36/report7.phpWed, 08 May 2013 21:27:31 +0200 So that's it then, Spain are left without a Champions League finalist after Real Madrid and Barcelona fell at the semi-final stage for the second season in a row. Madrid at least put up a bit of a fight, late strikes by Benzema and Ramos leaving them just a goal short of overturning the first leg defeat at Borussia Dortmund, but a Messi-less Barcelona lost 0-3 the following day at home to Bayern Munich to make it a humiliating 0-7 scoreline on aggregate... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/pichichis2012/pichichisd34.phpTue, 07 May 2013 23:30:42 +0200 Elche are just five points away from promotion to the first division after beating Villarreal 2-3 on Sunday lunchtime...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1237c.phpTue, 07 May 2013 23:28:49 +0200 0-1. 05. Carlos Vela. Flung himself forward to head Zurutuza cross past Moyà. 1-1. 18. Pedro León. Ran on to bad Bergara pass and fired shot wide of Bravo. 2-1. 39. Abdel Barrada. Fired ball back in to net after Bravo saved Lafita shot. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report2.phpMon, 06 May 2013 23:55:04 +0200 0-1. 02. Pabón. Ran on to beat Pinto after keeper's long clearance headed back. 1-1. 08. Alexis. Stooped to head ball past Adrián after Iniesta crossed from left. 1-2. 43. Rubén Pérez. Picked up Nosa pass outside area and fired shot past Pinto. 2-2. 56. Villa. Steered far post header past keeper from long Dani Alves cross. 3-2. 59. Messi. Curled free kick over defensive wall in to near top corner of net. 4-2. 70. Messi. Ran ball in on far post after Alexis played back Iniesta's pass. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report7.phpMon, 06 May 2013 01:10:37 +0200 1-0. 11. Capdevila (own goal). Deflected Navas pass over head of own keeper. 2-0. 19. Coke. Latched on to Navas pass on right of area and fired shot in to net. 3-0. 23. Negredo. Got behind Kiko Casilla to slide Rakitic cross back in to net. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report4.phpSun, 05 May 2013 20:52:01 +0200 1-0. 26. Apoño (penalty). After referee ruled that Figueras handled inside area. 2-0. 50. Rodri. Following up after Rubén saved Postiga header from Víctor cross. 3-0. 92. Apoño. Drilled low shot past keeper after Romaric intercepted pass. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report10.phpSun, 05 May 2013 20:07:00 +0200 Girona moved back up to second place after coming from behind to beat Alcorcón 3-2 on Saturday evening...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1237b.phpSun, 05 May 2013 19:13:42 +0200 1-0. 07. Hemed. Picked up Víctor return pass and fired shot past keeper. 1-1. 42. Acquafresca. Far post header past Aouate from Pedro Ríos cross. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report9.phpSun, 05 May 2013 14:32:44 +0200 No goals. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report6.phpSat, 04 May 2013 23:52:01 +0200 0-1. 08. Oscar. Intercepted Di María pass and ran on to shoot past Diego López. 1-1. 26. Valiente (own goal). Deflected Di María shot past keeper trying to clear. 2-1. 32. Ronaldo. Steered glancing header wide of Jaime from Di María cross. 2-2. 35. Javi Guerra. Got on the end of Omar cross to turn ball in from close up. 3-2. 49. Kaká. Picked up Benzema pass and fired angled shot wide of keeper. 4-2. 70. Ronaldo. Angled header down past Jaime from outswinging Özil corner. 4-3. 87. Lluis Sastre. First time volley past keeper after corner came out to him. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report5.phpSat, 04 May 2013 22:14:35 +0200 1-0. 28. Ighalo.Got ahead of Demichelis to poke Brahimi cross past Caballero.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report3.phpSat, 04 May 2013 19:49:18 +0200 1-0. 39. Soldado. Following up after Andrés failed to hold on to shot from Jonas. 2-0. 44. Ricardo Costa. Got on the end of Tino Costa free kick to head past keeper. 3-0. 60. Banega. Struck free kick over defensive wall and in off André's crossbar. 4-0. 94. Jonas (penalty). After Nano handled the ball inside the penalty area. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report1.phpSat, 04 May 2013 17:54:19 +0200 With five games to go, Xerez are already sure of being relegated to the second division B after a 1-3 defeat at the hands of regional neighbours Córdoba...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1237a.phpSat, 04 May 2013 17:17:39 +0200 0-1. 42. De Marcos. Ran on to Aduríz pass and steered shot wide of Javi Varas. 1-1. 83. Iago Aspas. Controlled Orellana pass and fired angled shot past Iraizoz. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day34/report8.phpSat, 04 May 2013 02:41:38 +0200 There will be an all-German final for the first time ever after Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 0-3 in the Nou Camp to clock up a humiliating 7-0 aggregate scoreline. With Messi not fit enough to start, this was always going to be an uphill battle, but when Robben beat Valdés to open the scoring early on in the second half it was all over. Piqué turned Ribéry's cross in to his own net a few minutes later and Müller headed a third, but by then Barcelona had given up.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/champ/champ44.phpWed, 01 May 2013 23:19:05 +0200 A complete disaster in the Champions League semi-finals mid-week, with Barcelona and Real Madrid both letting in four against Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund respectively. The only saving grace was Ronaldo's goal for Madrid, although both are unlikely to turn things around in next week's second legs... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/pichichis2012/pichichisd33.phpTue, 30 Apr 2013 23:56:34 +0200 Real Madrid were just a goal short of turning around their semi-final tie against Borussia Dortmund, a 2-0 victory in the Bernabeu stadium not quite enough to overturn the 4-1 defeat from the first leg. Mourinho's side failed to convert several chances in the opening quarter of an hour, and although Benzema and Sergio Ramos both scored in the last ten minutes, the goals came too late to change the result. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/champ/champ43.phpTue, 30 Apr 2013 23:15:42 +0200 Almería's promotion challenge is fading though, and they are now six points behind Alcorcón after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Murcia... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1236d.phpTue, 30 Apr 2013 21:08:35 +0200 0-1. 06. Riki. Picked up ball in own half and ran on to score from wide angle. 1-1. 49. Molina. Ran on to long ball from midfield and cut past Kaká to score. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report7.phpTue, 30 Apr 2013 09:33:04 +0200 0-1. 25. Soldado. Steered near post header across Bravo from Cissokho cross. 1-1. 34. Iñigo Martínez. Hooked shot past Alves on far post from Castro's centre. 2-1. 73. Chory Castro. Ran on to Agirretxe return pass to score on counter-attack. 3-1. 86. Agirretxe. Got on the end of Xabi Prieto cross to turn shot under keeper. 3-2. 89. Jonas. Scored on follow up after Claudio Bravo saved shot from Piatti. 4-2. 94. Agirretxe. Ran on from half-way line and lobbed shot over Diego Alves. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report2.phpSun, 28 Apr 2013 23:02:51 +0200 1-0. 41. Javi Guerra. Ran on to Ebert through ball and lifted shot past Palop. 1-1. 62. Negredo (penalty). After Marc Valiente cut out Coke cross with his arm. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report5.phpSun, 28 Apr 2013 21:36:10 +0200 1-0. 39. Santa Cruz. Got above defence to head Sergio Sánchez cross in to net. 2-0. 46. Weligton. Near post header across Codina from Pedro Morales corner. 2-1. 70. Valera. Volleyed shot past Caballero after Rodríguez played ball across. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report3.phpSun, 28 Apr 2013 20:15:11 +0200 On paper the match of the weekend was undoubtedly the one at mid-day on Sunday between last week's top two, Elche and Girona, although in the end it finished in a disappointing 0-0 draw... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1236c.phpSun, 28 Apr 2013 17:09:55 +0200 0-1. 37. Nolito. Struck free kick over defensive wall in off the crossbar.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report4.phpSun, 28 Apr 2013 14:35:40 +0200 Alcorcón moved back up to second place pending Girona's game at leaders Elche on Sunday after beating bottom club Xerez 2-1 on Saturday evening. It was a close run thing though, the Andalusians holding on until the second minute of injury time, when substitute Dani Nieto got the winner with a well struck free kick... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1236b.phpSun, 28 Apr 2013 12:53:00 +0200 0-1. 12. Hemed. Got between markers to head wide Giovani free kick past Roberto. 1-1. 29. Montañés. Ran on to Víctor Rodríguez pass and forced shot under Aouate 2-1. 60. Postiga. Got on the end of Víctor Rodríguez cross to head wide of keeper. 2-2. 82. Arizmendi. Intercepted bad Paredes back pass and fired shot past keeper. 3-2. 88. Rochina. Struck shot past Aouate after Bienvenu tackled Nunes in area. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report10.phpSat, 27 Apr 2013 23:52:34 +0200 1-0. 04. Falcao. Far post header past Diego López after Godín laid ball across. 1-1. 13. Juanfran (own goal). Deflected ball past Courtois from Di María free kick. 1-2. 62. Di María. Ran on to Benzema pass and fired angled shot past keeper. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report6.phpSat, 27 Apr 2013 21:49:17 +0200 1-0. 27. Susaeta. Got on the end of low Aduríz cross to turn shot past Valdés. 1-1. 67. Messi. Picked up short Thiago pass and cut past five defenders to score. 1-2. 69. Alexis. Controlled Messi's headed pass and turned shot under Iraizoz. 2-2. 90. Ander Herrera. First time volley on far post after Adriano headed up cross.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report8.phpSat, 27 Apr 2013 20:12:30 +0200 0-1. 20. Augusto Fernández. Steered header past Navas from Krohn-Dehli cross. Celta out of bottom three pending rest of weekend's games! http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report9.phpSat, 27 Apr 2013 17:58:19 +0200 With no mid-week matches this week, it was a chance at last for players to get a well-earned rest prior to the frantic run-in to the end of the season...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/pichichis2012/pichichisd32.phpSat, 27 Apr 2013 14:54:44 +0200 Two second division matches on Friday evening, with Racing Santander sinking further in to the drop zone after a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Barcelona B...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1236a.phpSat, 27 Apr 2013 14:52:36 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 06. Delibasic. Steered header wide of Andrés after Lass laid ball across. 1-1. 08. Raoul Loe. Got above defence to head Cejudo corner across Rubén. 1-2. 13. Arribas. Far post header back across keeper from long Timor corner. 2-2. 57. Piti. Turned shot in to empty net from Chori Domínguez square pass. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day33/report1.phpSat, 27 Apr 2013 00:43:42 +0200 For the second year in a row it looks as if Spain's big two are going to fall at the final hurdle after Real Madrid lost 4-1 to Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday evening. The hero of the night for the German side was Lewandowski, who scored all four of their goals, the last from the penalty spot. Cristiano Ronaldo momentarily equalized for Madrid before the break, but as with Barcelona the night before, the German team were too good for them. http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/champ/champ42.phpWed, 24 Apr 2013 22:48:10 +0200 Barcelona are virtually out of the Champions League after they were beaten 4-0 by Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening! Müller opened the scoring for the Bundesliga side midway through the first half, and Mario Gómez, Robben and Müller added three more after the restart to hand Barça their biggest defeat in recent history.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/champ/champ41.phpWed, 24 Apr 2013 00:33:11 +0200 Goals: 0-1. 26. Sapunaru. Came from behind to head wide Apoño free kick past Varas. 1-1. 37. Alex López. Header from Augusto cross which came off bar over line. 2-1. 92. Mario Bermejo. Connected with Orellana cross to turn ball in off far post.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report9.phpMon, 22 Apr 2013 23:47:28 +0200 Goals: 0-1. 76. Falcao. Got last touch after Raúl García fired Adrián centre goalwards.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report1.phpMon, 22 Apr 2013 00:24:20 +0200 Goals: None.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report1.phpSun, 21 Apr 2013 20:57:42 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 38. Bruno Gama. Won ball back outside area and curled shot wide of Iraizoz. 1-1. 45. Llorente. Got free of marker to steer header past keeper from Iraiola centre.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report7.phpSun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 0-1. 37. Verdú. Picked up Sergio García headed pass and fired shot past Codina. 0-2. 74. Stuani. Turned ball in from close up after Colotto played back free kick.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report3.phpSun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Girona consolidated second spot with a convincing 4-0 victory over Lugo on Saturday evening, opening up a four point gap over their nearest rivals pending Sunday's games...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1235a.phpSat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 25. Dani Parejo. Collected Banega pass and battled through to beat keeper. 2-0. 28. Soldado. Steered shot past Caballero on far post from Cissokho cross. 3-0. 30. Soldado (penalty). After Demichelis brought down Banega inside area. 4-0. 31. Canales. Turned ball back in to net after Caballero saved Jonas shot. 4-1. 45. Baptista. Curled free kick over defensive wall in to near top corner of net. 5-1. 53. Banega. Picked up ball on left of area and cut in to fire shot across Willy.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report2.phpSat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 84. Fàbregas. Controlled Alexis cross and fired angled shot across Navas.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report8.phpSat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 45.Özil. Picked up Benzema return pass and steered shot wide of Adrián. 2-0. 57. Benzema. Beat keeper after Özil and Ronaldo combined to set him up. 2-1. 73. Molina (penalty). After Nacho bundled over Rubén Castro inside area. 3-1. 90. Özil. Turned ball in close to goal after Callejón fired back Ronaldo cross.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report6.phpSat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 0-1. 59. Ebert. Struck free kick over defensive wall in to top corner of net. 1-1. 72. El-Arabi. Steered header wide of Jaime from Buonanotte cross.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report4.phpSat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 And the Golden Raspberry for worst actor goes to... José Alberto Cañas from Betis for his role in the sending off of Gary Medel! The midfielder could do with a spell at RADA if he wants a career on the stage, but his performance of the Dying Swan on Friday was still enough to convince Del Cerro Grande to show a red card to "The Pitbull", a fourth of the season for our top "Villain" from last year...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/villains.phpSat, 20 Apr 2013 17:59:15 +0200 Goals: 0-1. 07. Piti. Struck first time volley wide of Calatayud from Casado cross. 1-1. 12. Alfaro. Following up after Rubén saved header from Martí corner.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day32/report10.phpFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 The cruellest of defeats for Málaga in Tuesday night's Champions League tie at Borussia Dortmund, Joaquín and Eliseu twice putting the Andalusians ahead, but the German side scoring two in injury time to win the game 3-2...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/stats/pichichis2012/pichichisd31.phpTue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Barcelona and Real Madrid both rested players after their midweek Champions League games, but they still managed to clock up comfortable away wins on Sunday which keeps them in the top two positions in the table... http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup1d1231.phpMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Villarreal started their game at Murcia on Sunday lunchtime knowing that a win would take them up to second spot, but in the end they were grateful for a point after they scraped a 1-1 draw in the last minute of injury time...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/roundups/roundup2d1234.phpSun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 93. Giovani. Following up after Javi Varas saved Hemed header.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day31/report10.phpMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 0-1. 45. Paco Alcácer. Steered back-header past Dani from Borja's lobbed pass. 1-1. 68. Oscar González. Ran in to head Alvaro Rubio cross wide of Codina. 2-1. 72. Javi Guerra. Chested on Oscar centre and turned low shot past keeper.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day31/report4.phpSun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 45. Wakaso. Ran in behind defence to head Sergio García cross past Guaita. 1-1. 53. Canales. Picked up Banega through ball and turned shot under Casilla. 2-1. 82. Verdú. Volleyed shot past keeper after Wakaso headed back Sergio cross. 2-2. 87. Jonas. Fired angled shot across keeper after Soldado headed ball back. 2-3. 91. Soldado. Collected Banega pass and lifted angled shot across Casilla. 3-3. 94. Sergio García. Poked shot in off bar after Stuani headed on clearance.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day31/report3.phpSun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 1-0. 93. Baptista. Swept shot past Andrés after Camacho headed on Duda free kick.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day31/report2.phpSun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Goals: 0-1. 06. Agirretxe. Turned ball past Rubén after De la Bella crossed from left wing. 0-2. 14. Agirretxe. Steered shot past keeper after Prieto passed in from left of area.http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/reports2012/div1/day31/report1.phpSun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Barcelona will be joining Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Friday's semi-final draw after they knocked out Paris Saint Germain on the away goal rule!...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/champ/champ40.phpWed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Cruel luck for Málaga in Tuesday night's Champions League game, the Andalusians losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund after the German side scored twice in injury time..http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/champ/champ38.phpTue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Real Madrid are through to the last four after they beat Galatasaray 5-3 on aggregate in their quarter final tie...http://www.soccer-spain.com/ssdocs/archive2012/champ/champ39.phpTue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200