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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

All Sports News: at a Glance

Citycell Super Cup

Abahani cruise

Ctg Mohammedan upset Russel

Abahani's national striker Emily (L) joins Emeka Christian (C) in celebration after the Nigerian's first goal against Rahmatganj in yesterday's Citycell Super Cup opener at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

The inaugural Citycell Super Cup got off to an impressive start with B. League champions and title contenders Abahani crushing Rahmatganj 3-0 in the opening match yesterday.

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One of Ponting's highs

Aussies take winning lead against SA

Afp, Durban

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said Tuesday that clinching a series win in South Africa here on Tuesday was one of the highlights of his career.

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Champs Trophy may be held in SA

Afp, New Delhi

South Africa may replace Sri Lanka as the venue of the Champions Trophy one-day tournament later this year, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

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Army clinch Shaheed Smriti title

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Bangladesh Army became champions in the Need for Speed Shaheed Smriti Hockey Tournament when they beat a star-studded Usha Krira Chakra 5-4 in tiebreaker in a keenly contested final at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium yesterday.

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Napoli appoint Donadoni

Afp, Rome

Napoli sacked manager Edy Reja and replaced him with former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni on Tuesday in a move aimed at improving the club's fortunes after defeats in seven of their last nine Serie A games.

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Del Piero surpasses Di Stefano

Afp, Paris

Juventus may have failed to overcome Chelsea in their Champions League last 16 return on Tuesday but evergreen Italian striker Alessandro Del Piero at least had the consolation of netting his 51st goal in the competition to overhaul Alfredo Di Stefano.

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Villarreal advance

Afp, Athens

Argentine midfielder Ariel Ibagaza scored one goal and then turned provider for Joseba Llorente's winner to lift Spanish club Villarreal into the Champions League quarterfinals after a 2-1 victory Tuesday night at Greek side Panathinaikos.

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Local Snippets

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A 31-member cricket committee of Farashganj Sporting Club was formed yesterday with Asadur Rahman Khan Tipu as it's chairman and Babul Kumar Shaha as the member secretary.

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Prince returns as captain

Afp, Durban

The South African selectors dropped opening batsman Neil McKenzie and fast bowler Morne Morkel in announcing three changes for their squad for the third and final Test against Australia, starting in Cape Town on March 19.

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Rumi's death anniversary observed

Bss, Dhaka

The sixth death anniversary of Masud Ahmed Rumi, a valiant freedom fighter and renowned sports journalist, was observed yesterday with befitting manner at the office of Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA).

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Arambagh into semis

Unb, Dhaka

Dhaka Arambagh KS reached the semifinal of the Prime Minister Cup Invitational Football Tournament, as they finished group runners-up in Kathmandu yesterday.

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Sehwag brings India's first series win in NZ

Afp, Hamilton

India sealed their first ever one-day international series in New Zealand on Wednesday after Virender Sehwag smashed a brutal quick-fire century in the rain-shortened fourth match.

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Hassan Gazi's hero

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Young all-rounder Mahmudul Hassan guided Gazi Tank to a comfortable 57-run victory over winless City Club in the Premier Division Cricket League at BKSP on Tuesday.

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WI hold on for draw

England surrender Wisden Trophy

Afp, Port of Spain

England failed in their bid for a series-levelling victory, when West Indies held on stoutly for a hard-fought draw in the fifth and final Test here on Tuesday.

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UEFA Champions League

Liverpool bury Real

Afp, Paris

Liverpool and Chelsea underlined the strength of the English Premiership on Tuesday, booking Champions League quarterfinal berths after sending Real Madrid and Juventus packing.

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UEFA Champions League

Chelsea oust Juventus

Afp, Turin

Goals from African pair Didier Drogba and Michael Essien earned Chelsea a 2-2 draw at Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday to send last year's finalists through to the quarterfinals 3-2 on aggregate.

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Riquelme walks out

Afp, Buenos Aires

Boca Juniors veteran playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has insisted he will not don the colours of Argentina again as long as Diego Maradona is coach.

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UEFA Champions League

Record-breaking Bayern

Afp, Munich

Germany striker Lukas Podolski struck twice on Tuesday as Bayern Munich hammered Sporting Lisbon 7-1 to set a new Champions League record on their way to the quarterfinals.

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UEFA Champions League

Bring on MU: Rafa

Afp, Liverpool

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool's Champions League humiliation of Real Madrid has set the stage perfectly for his side to cut Manchester United down to earth in Saturday's make-or-break Premier League clash.Benitez admits Liverpool must win at Old Trafford or forget about catching their rivals in the domestic title race, and a Fernando Torres-inspired 4-0 demolition of Real could hardly have been better preparation.

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Div I cricket

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Eskaton SS and Baridhara Dazzlers clinched identical two-wicket wins against Lalmatia and Dhaka Wanderers respectively in the First Division Cricket League on Tuesday.

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Real to fire Mijatovic

Afp, Madrid

Real Madrid sports chief Pedja Mijatovic is close to being fired following the Spanish giants humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Liverpool in Tuesday, sports daily Marca reported Wednesday.

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Super League battle heats up Sanath back for MSC

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Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya returned to the Mohammedan camp to give them a much-needed boost ahead of their crucial Premier Cricket League tie against table-toppers Bangladesh Biman today.

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Journalist becomes BFF secretary

Sports Reporter

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Tuesday took a major step towards professionalism when it appointed a career-journalist as its first paid general secretary.

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Bin Hammam due in Dhaka today

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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohammad Bin Hammam will arrive in Dhaka tonight for a brief visit.

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