Football Betting News: QPR Win for the First Time This Season

FOOTBALL BETTING NEWS – Queens Park Rangers have ended their long wait for a first Premier League win this season, as they saw off Fulham through a brace from Adel Taarabt for a 2-2 home win.

QPR dominated possession throughout the match, as Taarabt started to leave a footpr1nt by scoring from 25 yards on the 52nd minute. The Moroccan midfielder added another one by deflecting the ball past Fulham defender Brede Hangeland.

The result raised QPR’s table ranking to 19 after staying at 20th since November. Manager Harry Redknapp praised Taarabt for his vital performance, saying that he and the rest of the side remain hopeful of tackling the tough test of avoiding relegation.

Upcoming Match

Will QPR succeed in escaping the bottom three of the league table? Bet at online football bookie Malaysia 12BET.com as they face their next league opponent Newcastle United. The Magpies are favourites at 1.780. QPR bettors need at least a draw to win through a 0-0.5 (0.25) handicap! 

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http://www.itv.com/sport/football/article/2012-12-15/premier-league-match-report-qpr-2-1-fulham/

Football Betting News: Chelsea Fail to Win Over Corinthians in Club World Cup

FOOTBALL BETTING NEWS – Rafael Benitez failed to seize the chance to win his first trophy for Chelsea as they lost to CONMEBOL champions Corinthians 1-0 in the Club World Cup Final in Yokohama, Japan.

Chelsea wasted several chances to score. Fernando Torres failed to leave a footpr1nt after he failed to convert Frank Lampard’s pass. The striker then threw a header inside the net on extra time later ruled as offside. Paolo Guerrero led the Brazilian outfit with a 69th-minute winner.

Gary Cahill went out with a red card after clashing with Corinthians’ Emerson. The defender claimed that the Brazilian striker hit him in the face, causing him to respond with a kick in the leg. The result left Chelsea with 10 men during injury time.

Upcoming Match

Chelsea’s next match will be a League Cup Quarter-Final visit to Leeds United on December 20, 2012 at 3:45 (+8:00 GMT).  Bet at top Malaysia bookmaker 12BET.com now! The Blues are favourites at 1.740; The Whites have a 0.5-handicap for Blues punters to beat!

Photo Credits

http://www.sportsdirectnews.com/world-football/10087-half-time-corinthians-0-0-chelsea.php

12BET Betting Preview & Tips: Lazio vs. Internazionale Milan

Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Lazio)

Date: December 16, 2012

Time: 3:45 (+8:00 GMT)

Lazio and Internazionale Milan, two clubs coming from Italy’s two largest cities, will face one another on this Sunday’s Italy Serie A. Lazio has won thrice and drawn twice in their last five league fixtures, while Inter won twice, drawn once and lost twice.

Odds for Asian Handicap: Lazio as Favourites; 0.5-Handicap for Internazionale Milan

Inter sit second on the table below front runners Juventus. Lazio, in fourth place, are just four points away from the blue Milanese outfit. Both sides have not reported any injury problems from any of their key players.

While enjoying a satisfactory start to the season, Inter recently slumped in form due to two losses within their last five league games. Lazio resurged from mixed performances, clinching three wins that enabled them to land in fourth place of the table.

Lazio conceded only three goals in their last five games in the league, while Inter’s six in five league games reflect their slumping form. The capital side stand as favourites in this match at 2.440; their punters only need a one-goal advantage to match Inter’s 0.5 handicap. 

Photo credit

http://www.tribunnews.com/2012/05/13/lazio-vs-inter-milan-berburu-tiket-liga-champions

Frustrating 9GAG Moment: Man City Fall before Man United in Manchester Derby

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Wayne Rooney’s brace and Robin van Persie’s injury-time penalty lifted Manchester United above their staunch rival neighbours Manchester City 2-3 in Sunday’s Premier League action.

Touted for his lacklustre start this season, Rooney came out of the shadows to score twice for United during the first half. The striker’s significant contribution brought his league derby goals record to seven, equal to that of iconic forward Eric Cantona.

Yaya Toure proved pivotal for City’s resurgence in the second half, as the powerful midfielder converted after Carlos Tevez and David Silva failed to find the back of the net. Pablo Zabaleta levelled his side through a firing effort from 12 yards.

Come injury time, United sought to leave a footpr1nt in the derby by sending van Persie to take the free kick after Tevez’ unfair challenge on Rafael Da Silva. Keeper Joe Hart failed to clear the Dutch striker’s bottom-corner shot.

Photo credits:

Manchester City – Manchester United [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 10 December 2012, from <http://mbfootyfan.blogspot.com/2012/12/man-city-2-3-man-utd.html>

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/> 

Speculating WhatsApp: Chelsea Will Not See Return of Avram Grant

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Despite persistent reports, Chelsea have not reached out to former Avram Grant regarding an assistant role to interim manager Rafael Benitez.

Rafa went on without winning his three games for Chelsea after taking over from the reins of Roberto Di Matteo. Fans showed disapproval of the Spaniard’s takeover, noting his days as Liverpool manager in which his side had a bitter rivalry against the Blues.

Grant managed to leave a footpr1nt of positive impression to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. He led the Blues as their interim manager in 2007-08 and brought them to the Champions League final. Under him, the Stamford Bridge side never lost a league home game. 

Photo credits:

Avram Grant [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 04 December 2012, from <http://www.caughtoffside.com/2012/12/03/chelesa-set-to-bring-in-avram-grant-to-advise-under-fire-boss-rafa-benitez/>

Must Be Sturdy Like AFF Suzuki: Ferguson Complains about United’s Defence

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson lamented his side’s apparently weak defence after their 4-3 win against Reading.

The seven-goal thriller saw all of the goals come in during the first half, with United trailing twice before Robin van Persie’s 34th-minute winner.

Ferguson noted that the match featured United’s “worst defending of the season”, as his side have easily conceded three goals, initially compromising their chances to win w1th ease.

Photo credits:

Sir Alex Ferguson [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 03 December 2012, from <http://www.teamtalk.com/premier-league/8303013/Title-no-two-horse-race-SAF>