12BET Football Tips: Macclesfield Town vs. Barrow

Venue: Moss Rose Ground (Macclesfield, Cheshire)

Date: December 29, 2012

Time: 23:30 (+8:00 GMT)

FOOTBALL SPORTSBOOK ODDS TIPS – Conference National sides Macclesfield Town and Barrow will meet one another in the second round of the FA Cup. The Silkmen have gone through two wins and one draw in this season’s cup, while the Bluebirds have two wins and two draws.

Best Football Bet Asian Handicap: Macclesfield Town as Favourites, 0.5-1 (0.75)-Handicap for Barrow

Macclesfield Town are currently ninth in the Conference National league table – a favourable standing following their relegation from League Two last season. They hosted Barrow in a 2-0 league win, followed by a 1-1 tie in the cup hosted by the Bluebirds.

Barrow are currently at the bottom of the Conference National league table, putting them in danger of relegation to the Conference North. Among their losses is a 2-0 away defeat to Macclesfield town, so a win against them in the cup’s second round would serve as redemption.

Top Malaysia bookmaker 12BET.com rates Macclesfield Town as favourites to win at 1.940. Bettors for the Silkmen have to hope for at least a one-goal victory against the Bluebirds to win in their bets (1-0 to 1-0.75 for the Silkmen).

Photo credits
http://www.mtfc.co.uk/news/article/macclesfield-2-0-barrow-270812-337419.aspx

Read More

Avoid Danger from Big Bad Wolf Fans: PFA Considers Adding Protective Netting on Pitches

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Following the coin-pelting incident that injured Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand in last Sunday’s Manchester league derby, the Professional Footballers’ Association is now thinking of surrounding pitches with protective nets.

Gordon Taylor, PFA chief executive, said that such move is necessary to protect the players from erring fans seeking to leave a footpr1nt in matches through pitch invasion and throwing random objects on the pitch.

Daily Mail pundit Jamie Redknapp, for his part, called on players to restrain from taunting opposition fans so that they could avoid flying objects from angry fans. He said that players have to be responsible for their actions on the pitch.

Photo credits:

Rio Ferdinand [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 11 December 2012, from <http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/man_utd/149922/rio-ferdinand-bust-open-by-2p-coin-thrown-by-man-city-fan-video.html>

Read More

Rising from 9GAG Ridicule: Torres Brace Help Earn Benitez’ First Chelsea Win

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Fernando Torres’ efforts to improve his disappointing form at Chelsea paid off as he scored a brace on Sunday’s league game against hosts Sunderland 1-3.

The Spanish striker opened scoring on the 11th minute and followed up a 45th-minute penalty to bring visiting Chelsea 0-2 by the end of the first half. Compatriot Juan Mata found the back of the net four minutes into the second half.

Adam Johnson’s strike on the 66th minute proved inadequate to match Chelsea’s dominance at the Stadium of Light. The Blues’ league victory is a first for interim manager Rafael Benitez, who constantly sought to leave a footpr1nt at the club since his takeover from Roberto di Matteo.

Photo credits:

Sunderland - Chelsea [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 10 December 2012, from <http://frrole.com/o/full-time-sunderland-1-3-chelsea-fernan-premierleague-london>

Read More

A Cool Samsung Galaxy Camera with One Lacking Feature: Chelsea Thrash Nordsjaelland But Crash Out of Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Rafael Benitez’ Chelsea delivered an impressive win over Nordsjaelland 6-1 in last Wednesday’s Champions League. Yet, the Blues failed to qualify for the last 16 after Juventus prevailed over Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0.

David Luiz first scored through a penalty on the 39th minute, followed by a finish from Fernando Torres shortly before half time. Joshua John struck for the Danish side a minute into the second half, while Gary Cahill came in to make it three for the hosts.

Torres scored his second moments later. Juan Mata and Oscar added one each inside the net, highlighting Chelsea’s dominance in the game. The Blues failed to leave a footpr1nt despite the win, as they failed to qualify for the next round.

Read More

Suzuki Cup 2012 Upset: Arsenal Fail To Clinch Group First Place with Loss to Olympiakos

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Greek champions Olympiakos stalled Arsenal’s winning hopes through a 2-1 fixture in Tuesday’s Champions League.

  

Tomas Rosicky opened scoring on the 38th minute, as the Czech playmaker sought to leave a footpr1nt in the match following his long stint in the sidelines. Giannis Maniatis recorded an impeccable finish to equalize in the second half.

Kostas Mitroglou threw in the winner on the 73rd minute, effectively preventing Arsenal from climbing the top spot of the group table.

Photo credits:

Olympiakos - Arsenal [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 05 December 2012, from <http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/12/04/video-olympiakos-2-1-arsenal-champions-league-highlights/> 

Read More

Easy As Using WhatsApp: Newcastle Fire Thrice To Beat Ailing Wigan

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – A Demba Ba brace and a winner from Gael Bigirimana placed Newcastle United forward 3-0 against Wigan Athletic in Monday’s Premier League fixture.

The Latics went down to 10 men as early as the 12th minute when defender Maynor Figueroa received a red card for unfairly challenging Papiss Cisse. A minute later, Ba fired the opening goal from the resulting penalty.

Ba managed to leave a footpr1nt in the match when he took over a loose ball from Wigan’s Ali Al-Habsi. Bigirimana sent the Magpies winning through 71st minute header, entailing the Latics to hover near the relegation zone.

Photo credits:

Newcastle United – Wigan Athletic [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 04 December 2012, from <http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/football/237718/football-ba-sparks-newcastle-win-over-wigan>

Read More

Marvellous Twilight Win: Tottenham Win over Liverpool

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Tottenham Hotspur successfully defended White Hart Lane against Liverpool 2-1 in Wednesday’s Premier League clash.

Aaron Lennon was pivotal to the Spurs’ first-half domination, scoring on the seventh minute after firing Gareth Bale’s cross inside the goal. Bale himself found the net less than 20 minutes into the game after a 25-yard effort that went beyond stunned keeper Pepe Reina.

Bale’s luck ran out towards the second half, as the Welshman carelessly let an own goal pass through Liverpool’s woodwork. Attempts from Luis Suarez, Daniel Agger and Jose Enrique failed to lead the visitors to win w1th ease, ending an eight-match unbeaten run in the league.

Photo credits:

Tottenham Hotspur - Liverpool [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 29 November 2012, from <http://au.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2011-2012/bale-stars-as-tottenham-beat-liverpool_sto3506631/story.shtml>

Read More

Mitsubishi Mirage Race to the Top: Man Utd Regain Top of Table with Win over QPR

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United stood on top of the Premier League table once more following a 3-1 victory over hapless Queens Park Rangers, now under new manager Harry Redknapp, on Saturday.

After an empty first half, Jamie Mackie fired from close range to score for QPR on the 52nd, but none from his side successfully followed suit. Jonny Evans scored first for United through a header coming from Danny Welbeck’s headed pass.

United’s Darren Fletcher followed up a goal minutes later after taking Wayne Rooney’s pass. The Red Devils went to win w1th ease through a decisive Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez effort. The Mexican benefited from Anderson’s assist in slotting the ball beyond keeper Julio Cesar.

Photo credits:

Manchester United – Queens Park Rangers [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 26 November 2012, from <http://tribune.com.pk/story/470804/united-back-to-winning-ways/>

Read More

Thrilling Keputusan UPSR 2012: Newcastle Qualify For UEFA Europa League through Maritimo Draw

THE LATEST UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE NEWS – Newcastle United have qualified for the Europa League’s round of 32 through a 1-1 draw against visitors Maritimo in Wednesday’s encounter.

While both sides sought to win w1th ease over the other, Sylvain Marveaux proved that Newcastle has the upper hand as he converted Hatem Ben Arfa’s pass 23 minutes past kick-off.

Ben Arfa and Papiss Cisse’s injuries later in the game severely weakened Newcastle’s attack. The Magpies soon conceded a goal from Fidelis, who struck the ball beyond keeper Tim Krul’s reach 11 minutes before time. 

Photo credits:

Newcastle United - Maritimo [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 23 November 2012, from <http://www.football365.com/match/3553622/report>

Read More

Keputusan UPSR 2012 Gridlock: Liverpool Held By Late Young Boys Equalizer in UEFA Europa League

THE LATEST UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE NEWS – Liverpool and Young Boys ended their UEFA Europa League match on Wednesday with a 2-2 draw that saw a late leveller from the Swiss side’s defender Elsad Zverotic.

Liverpool appeared threatening over Young Boys throughout the match. Jonjo Shelvey cunningly collaborated with Suso and Joe Cole before firing the game’s first goal through a sharp header. Raul Bobadilla later equalized through a robust strike past keeper Pepe Reina.

Luis Suarez intimidated Young Boys’ back line, while Joe Cole scored a second for Liverpool, amending his earlier mistake of shooting wide. The Swiss visitors prevented the Reds to win w1th ease through Zverotic’s successful strike on the 88th minute.

Photo credits:

Liverpool – Young Boys [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 23 November 2012, from <http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/sports/football-stalemates-mean-liverpool-spurs-must-wait/557781>

Read More

Fearless AIM 2012 Success: Messi Brace Push Barcelona Ahead Of Flat Spartak Moscow in UEFA Champions League

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Barcelona bounced back from their defeat against Celtic by grabbing a convincing 0-3 away win over hosts Spartak Moscow in Tuesday’s Champions League.

Minutes after Dani Alves’ 16th-minute effort, Lionel Messi emerged to record his brace. He found the back of the net on the 27th minute, and then recorded his second within 12 minutes after taking over Pedro’s assist. The Argentinian’s effort led the visitors to win w1th ease.

Photo credits:

Spartak Moscow – Barcelona [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 21 November 2012, from <http://www.caughtoffside.com/>

Read More

AIM 2012 Suspense: Chelsea’s Di Matteo Faces Axe, Benitez Eyed as Replacement

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Following Chelsea’s disappointing performances in recent crucial games, manager Roberto Di Matteo has his future on the line as he faces replacement by former Liverpool and Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez.

Di Matteo led Chelsea to win last season’s Champions League, but is currently struggling to lead the club to win w1th ease for titles. Striker Fernando Torres, with his lacklustre form, stands as his main problem

Benitez stands as an alternative to former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola, who is currently spending his sabbatical in the US. Both are highly rated managers, each with their own title-winning stints.

Photo credits:

Rafael Benitez [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 21 November 2012, from <http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rafa-benitez-reveals-top-club-ambitions/236716-5-21.html>

Read More

Hot Like McDonalds: Arsenal Will Not Let Go Of Walcott

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will not leave the club when the transfer window opens once more in January, manager Arsene Wenger said.

Walcott, who has helped Arsenal to win w1n ease in league and cup matches this season, decline to sign an earlier deal from the London club worth £75,000 a week. The winger has until the end of the season for his contract. He is yet to hold talks with the club on an agreement.

Scoring nine goals in all competitions this season, Walcott is the club’s top scorer above new signings Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski.

Photo credits:

Theo Walcott [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 20 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/5s-p_YBdj2D/Arsenal+v+Tottenham+Hotspur+Premier+League/RDHKsSjzt-D/Theo+Walcott>

Read More

Important Like McDonalds: Walcott Is Not For Sale - Wenger

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Theo Walcott, the man who helped Arsenal win w1th ease in some of their thrilling matches this season, will stay in Arsenal past the January transfer window, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

With nine goals in all competitions this season, Walcott is currently Arsenal’s top scorer this season. He seeks to shift from winger to striker, although Wenger said he would still study such a move.

Robin van Persie’s departure last summer left a void on the attacking force of Arsenal, as they continue to seek silverware since winning the 2005 FA Cup.

Photo credits:

Theo Walcott [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 20 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/5s-p_YBdj2D/Arsenal+v+Tottenham+Hotspur+Premier+League/_NiQW5JJrHh/Theo+Walcott>

Read More

Happy Deepavali Victory: Arsenal Trounce 10-Man Tottenham

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Arsenal blazed to win w1th ease against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur through a thrilling 5-2 encounter that saw the Spurs falling down to 10 men at the Emirates stadium.

Emmanuel Adebayor, who exited the pitch after a send-off for tackling Santi Cazorla later in the game, opened scoring for the Spurs through a 10th-minute finish. Per Mertesacker equalized, followed by successive efforts from Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud minutes before half time.

Arsenal continued to lead as Cazorla proceeded to finish an effort 15 minutes towards the second half. Gareth Bale sought to redeem the Spurs by firing on the 71st minute, but Theo Walcott’s bottom-left corner shot on injury time sealed victory for The Gunners.

Read More

Setback at Happy Deepavali: Man Utd Suffer Norwich City Setback

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United’s lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Premier League meant a second victory for hosts Norwich City, which led the game 1-0 at Carrow Road.

While neither side proceeded to win w1th ease, Norwich saw their first effort come in from Anthony Pilkington’s powerful header. The home side’s goalkeeper John Ruddy earned United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s praise as he proved the greatest hindrance to United’s attacks.

United’s failure to play deeper caused them missed opportunities. Ryan Giggs’ effort met the bar while Paul Scholes unsuccessfully attempted to convert his effort.

Read More

Fantastic like Anugerah Skrin 2012: “Video Game” Ibrahimovic Goal Applauded by Hamren

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – Sweden manager Erik Hamren gave praise to striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s glittering performance against England in Wednesday’s friendly, particularly his incredible bicycle kick goal.

Sweden was able to win w1th ease against visitors England, with four goals all produced by Ibrahimovic. The game’s most stunning feature came during injury time, when the 6”5’ striker did an overhead kick from 30 yards to get the ball inside the opponent’s net.

Hamren called Ibrahimovic’s fourth goal as simply fantastic, comparing it to that of a “video game”. 

Photo credits: 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 16 November 2012, from <http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/253425/report>

Read More

Exhilarating Lee Chong Wei Perfection: Ibrahimovic Scores Four to Lead Sweden over England

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – Sweden celebrated its inaugural match at the new Friends Stadium in Stockholm through a stunning 4-2 friendly victory over England on Wednesday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved to be the most dangerous weapon Sweden has, as he rattled all four of his side’s goals. He opened scoring on the 20th minute, with goals from Danny Welbeck and Steven Caulker seizing the lead for England minutes later.

Ibrahimovic turned the game around towards the last minutes of the game. Goals on the 77th and 84th gave Sweden great hope to win w1th ease on the night of England captain Steven Gerrard’s 100th cap.

The defining moment of game came on the last minute, when the Swedish hitman fantastically sealed his side’s victory through a 30-yard propeller kick that left everyone in awe. 

Photo credits:  Zlatan Ibrahimovic [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 15 November 2012, from <http://www.football365.com/>

Read More

Liverpool Talent Raheem Sterling and Crystal Palace Star Wilfried Zaha to Become England Mainstays for 2014 - Hodgson

THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS – England manager Roy Hodgson expressed his optimism that new talents Raheem Sterling and Wilfried Zaha have the potential to lead England to win w1th ease in the 2014 World Cup.

Sterling, from Liverpool, and Zaha, from Crystal Palace, has earned their first national caps against Sweden, to which they lost 4-2 with all opposition goals coming from star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Hodgson said that his England side is getting better, pointing to Danny Welbeck, Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as successful examples of players that have improved within his side.

Photo credits: 

Roy Hodgson [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 15 November 2012, from <http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Roy+Hodgson/England+Training+Press+Conference/Uvrt9wv4Qd->

Read More

A Tight Anugerah Skrin 2012 Contest: Premier League Clubs Target Shakhtar Donetsk’s Luiz Adriano

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League clubs Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are going after Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano, with each preparing January transfer offers for the Brazilian player.

Adriano has played a key role in giving Chelsea a difficult time to win w1th ease during Donetsk’s 3-2 Champions League defeat at Stamford Bridge. He scored 45 goals in his 107 appearances for the Ukrainian outfit.

Photo credits: 

Luiz Adriano [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 14 November 2012, from < http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Luiz+Adriano/Chelsea+FC+v+FC+Shakhtar+Donetsk+UEFA+Champions/9dPrsTiR04Z >

Read More