The Battle of the Blue Eagles and the Green Archers has come to an End.. For the Second year in a row, the Blue Eagles has emerged victorious to the Great Green Archers. The Blue Eagles Boasts thier triumph over the Green Archers as if they won the NBA Finals and like there is no tomorrow. The Great Green Archers, Like the Champions that they Are, with humility Walks away.. Wounded, Defeated.. But still with their heads up high. What a Way to End A Great War.. Though Emerald City will not be Rejoycing this Year.. ANIMO LA SALLE!

Fight Club!


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2-0:Real's First La Liga Loss



Real Madrid wasted the opportunity to lead the standings after their visit to Valencia. The Whites were defeated by the two targets that Valencia hit during this beautiful and sporting game. The locals had a great warming atmosphere in their favour together with an early 1-0 score thanks to Mista’s goal. The visitors did not had many gaps to break through the organised local defence. Besides, Oliveira (scorer of the second target) came up with some quick counterattacks that jeopardized Casillas’ goal. It is the first Liga loss this year for Real. Now it is time to focus on the next visit to Porto.

Queiroz made some changes to his tactics after the break. Figo moved over to the left flank and Beckham to the right one. Cambiasso and Zidane took care of the midfield. Nine minutes later, the coach put more emphasis on the attack by sending out Portillo. These changes meant a better control of the ball but without many scoring opportunities. Valencia did not change its tactics though, they prefered to take advantage of any slip and leave it to the speed of their forwards.

The whole thing went worse as the game went on. Madrid still did not find any gap and Valencia was coming up with more and more dangerous actions. One of them led to the second local goal. Valencia consolidated the win without giving up on their fight. Nobody could possibly felt disappointed after tonight’s show on the field. It was the thrill of football on stage. By the way, the smoke in the air came from the burning of nearby rice fields.

THE MATCH:
2 - VALENCIA: Canizares; Curro Torres, Navarro, Marchena, Carboni; Albelda (Sissoko, min. 90), Baraja, Vicente, Jorge Lopez; Aimar (Oliveira, min. 29) and Rufete (Mista, min. 69).
0 - REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Pavon, Ruben Bravo, Roberto Carlos; Cambiasso (Solari, min. 72), Beckham, Figo, Zidane; Guti (Portillo, min. 54) and Ronaldo.
REFEREE: Moreno Delgado, Catalonia Referees Association. Yellow cards to Vicente, Jorge Pérez and Salgado.
GOALS:
Min. 5: Mista beats Casillas with a close-range shot.
Min. 70: Oliveira, following several saves. OTHER FACTS: Mestalla Stadium, full. Liga Matchday 5.

#65 (Intoxicated and Dreaming..)

I hope this hit last's forever..
So forever will i not be in pain,
Forever will i forget memories..
that keeps my life in vain.

I hope this hit last's forever,
So that i don't know you no more,
and i won't think of you,
maybe, forever more..

This hit won't last forever,
tomorrow ill remember again,
be back to my old self,
and contemplate once again.

#64 (Live and Dreaming)
My Lounge version of #36

And I see over there,
I see You Dancing in the Corners,
In the Shadows, By yourself
and i say Hey..
How Come someone so fine,
So divine, Dancing all alone?
Hell, I won't Leave you too long..
I got's these thoughts coming through my head,
Now..
Honey Honey.. Would You Dance With Me?!
Honey Honey.. Come and Dance With Me..

you made heaven turn to dirt
and dirt turn to dance on
heaven come my way
baby surely do
maybe some moonlight
maybe some, baby surely do
maybe some moonlight
say this say this...
Honey Honey, Would You Dance With me?!
underneath the moonlight
Honey Honey, come and dance with me..

#63 (intoxicated)
its 3 am im drunk again,
its heavy on my mind,
Will i ever love again?!
So much as i love you?
There is no beginning,
There is no end,
On where i'm going through..

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Too much drama, this life i lead. Everything i need is all around me, but what i need is not here and shit its what i'm seeking. There's no poetry in this entry for the first time. just my random thoughts. I'm kinda drunk so please bear with me. My life is like a soundtrack i write to my beat. You know what i mean?! I've been trying to search for this certain rhyme that can jive to my beat. You know what i mean?! its like.. im searchin' but no luck.. so i'd have to collect and select. But that shit is tiring you know?! I know i'm young and all that shit to be searching and all that but, who gives a shit! i don't! Anyways.. I found rhymes that can jive perfectly to my pleasing.. but it's just that im sure.. I'm kinda scared for, the last rhyme i tried to mix in, That was some scary shit! if you know what i mean! What i'm trying to look for is someone who i can share this life with.. the last one.. the perfect one.. even if its offbeat.. you know?! someone who can crush me and not take advantage of my Indecisive niceness.. I know she's out there somewhere!.. but where!?.. God knows...

Words from a mind of a Lost Soul...

Today's News...

Kris Aquino and Joey Marquez had a fight...
He pointed a gun at her and then..
Booyah!!
putang ina!
talo pa nila F4 sa news!!!
Oh yeah., Kris Also mentioned that She got her STD from Joey..
Would you say that on television?!..
Anyways she did..
hehehe Nice one Kris!..
On other news..
La Salle Beat Ateneo..
Emerald City(DLSU) is Partying..
Whats New?!..
Anyways..
In CSB News..
Friendster is Spreading Like Wild Fire.
Why?
What's So Special About it?
I don't Know..
Do you Have Friendster?!
Ako Rin!
Add Me!!
yeah! ako din, Add Me!!
Sige na nga...
Anyways..

This has been a boring day, Nothing Exciting to write about.. No poems and shit.. No chick to write about, Reason;she ain't here in Manila and i didn't see her today and yesterday isn't that just sad?!.. The Traffic in the Highway Awhile Ago was Bullshit. My prof. in WORPROC is Gay.. Shit I'm Going to bed.
Peace Out!

3-1:“Pavons” beat at tango rhythm



A top level encounter on a superb occasion. It was a tribute to Alfredo di Stéfano, the best player that has ever worn the shirt of the best team in football history. And the Trophy at stake named after the best president of this sport. Unbeatable fixture. Then two top-class rivals on the field: historic Real against River Plate, also known as “the American Real”. To round it all up the best player of the game happened to be an Argentinean one: Solari. He paved the way to the win with a great goal and ended up leading his team (with nine reserves tonight). The host kept the title. Future is looking great for this host.

Madrid changed its lineup, but not its attitude. The Whites kept up their ambitions and got hold of the ball right from kickoff and retained it all the way through. It was not a truly overwhelming control becaus River did a good defence and make some dangerous moves near César’s goal. The “golden triangle” Beckham-Zidane-Guti worked pretty well on this occasions as they took over the whole midfield. The attacks were made on the flanks with Núñez and Solari in a very motivated mood. The Argentinean player, who had played in River during his early years, tried really hard to beat his former team’s goal. His best chance was a shot that hit the bar in the 15th minute. Then he tried again with another shot that went off-target.

THE MATCH:
REAL MADRID: César; Salgado (Pavón, min. 45), Rubén, Helguera (Cambiasso, min. 75), Roberto Carlos (Raúl Bravo, min. 45); Beckham (Borja, min. 37), Zidane (Jurado, min. 45), Núñez (Olalla, min. 80), Solari; Guti (Jordi, min. 75) and Portillo (Riki, min. 80).
RIVER PLATE: Contanzo; Virviescas (Vivas, min. 63), Crosa, Amelli, Tuzzio; Mascherano (Barrado, min. 83), Pereyra, Coudet (González, min. 45), Ludueña (Husain, min. 59); Domínguez (Montenegro, min. 45) and Cavenaghi (López, min. 73).
REFEREE: Iturralde González (Basque Referee Association).
GOALS:
1-0: Min. 54: Great goal by Solari, who dribbles past two defenders in the area and sends the ball into the net.
2-0: Min. 57: Portillo, header, from a free kick by Jurado.
3-0: Min. 70: Portillo again, following Raúl Bravo’s centre shot
3-1: Min. 79: González beats César with a high shot.
OTHER FACTS: XXV Santiago Bernabéu Trophy. Santiago Bernabéu was honoured before the game to conmemorate the 50th anniversary of his arrival at Real Madrid. The players lifted a banner with a picture of the former President. The grandaughters of the current Real Madrid Honorary President gave him a plaque with all the titles he achieved as player.

#62

in the midst of it all,
im still standing..
from the hurricane of sadness,
to the pain that was never relieved,
Im still up and going..
In the midst of all this,
i was never conquered by defeat..
in the midst of it all,
i still have my head up,
from the rage if my confusion,
to the unbalance thoughts of my desire.
what the friends say is good is right.
I say..
When you were again
And you were my friend
Before the lie..
In the midst of all this..
I kept your name up high..

In the midst off all this..
I'm still here..
Wating for angels to rain upon me..
Always..

3-1:The White Plays Like Champions Again



The game was not as exciting as a Champions league final, but the Whites still showed their champion ship form.Ronaldo and Beckham’s goals (the former following a corner kick and the latter from a free kick) have made clear how important free kicks have become ever since the Englishman joined Real. This win have put the Whites up to the second place just below Deportivo. The worst news is Ra?l’s injury on his hip. Guti had to come on for the injured forward before halftime. Thirteen minutes from time, Edgar’s goal spiced up a game that had always been under the Whites’ control, but Guti came in to finish off a nice counterattack that put the end to the encounter.

Guti Stepping up



The Second Captain Guti Stepped up when Raul aquired his injury. He hasn't played as a starter in along time, but with the way he played last night, No doubt that he really deserved to be the second captain for the whites. He finished the game with a goal from Luis Figo on the 85th min.

The Game:
0 - MALAGA: Arnau; Valcarce, Litos (Diego Alonso 74´), Fernando Sanz, Josemi; Miguel Angel, Leko (Edgar 57´) Gerardo (Manu 43´), Duda, Romero and Salva.
3 - REAL MADRID: Casillas; Michel Salgado, Roberto Carlos, RaUl Bravo, Pavon; Cambiasso, Beckham, Figo (Nunez 91´), Zidane (Solari 73´); Raul (Guti 43´) y Ronaldo.
GOALS:
0-1, min.12: Zidane Catches a Corner Kick from Beckham and passed it to Ronaldo with a nice tap in.
0-2, min.72: Beckham with a Free Kick.
1-2, min.77: Edgar beats Casillas with a Scissors.
1-3, min.85: Guti Catches a pass from Luis Figo and beats Arnau.
Referees: Rodr?guez Santiago (colegio castellano-leones). Amoneste a Leko (5´), Roberto Carlos (41´), Salva (55´) y Solari (84´)

"True Reflections"

when you look into a mirror
do you like what's looking at you
now that you've seen your true reflections
what on earth are you gonna do

find some inspiration
it's down deep inside of you
amend your situation
your whole life is ahead of you

remember the time you hung out with the boys now
remember the things you used to say
i thought by now you'd be the president
but after all that was yesterday
you've had time to go out in the world now
but you chose to run away
people ask you what your doin' now
you don't even know what to say

you think life is like a movie
where it all works out in the end
i think life is like a dessert
where does it go where does it begin
when you look into a mirror
do you like what's looking at you
now that you've seen your true reflections
what on earth are you gonna do

find some inspiration
it's down deep inside of you

Someone Fucked with my blog again..
i can't believe this shit!WHO EVER YOU ARE!!!! GOT TO MOTHERFUCKIN HELL!!
SAY HI TO SATAN FOR ME BITCH!! PUTANG INA BAGAY KAYO MAGPA KASAL NA KAYO PUNYETA KAYO PAREHO!!! TANGINA!!!BURAT!!! BURRRRRRAAAAATTTT!!!

Was it something i said?!
to make you turn around,
and make you say "No"
to the thing i said?!

"Heaven ain't Hard to Find"
"All you got to do is look.."

Simply because you nervous, let me start off with my conversation
Hoping my information, eleviates the hesitiation
I can see it clearly now
catch you smiling through your frown
I'm askin' Baby Boo are you down ?
Although I know you've heard about my reputation
across the nation
"Mr. I get around"
My temptaion got me dripping wet
perspiration
I'm activated by the moves your making
Baby why you faking? strip naked get the love making
See its all in your mind, so every time I sip a glass of wine
I fantasize till that ass is mine
Never gettin' but wanting, never touching but wishing
A straight thug on a mission until I get what I'm missing
Stop with the beeper, baby Listen,
I know you're grown, but pay attention
Let me hypnotize with my tounge kissen'
This is a message to bomb bodies and all dimes..
Heaven ain't hard to Find..

Infact you can have it just have faith
Just like a little kid, still believing in magic
It takes a lot of sacrifice
with all the lonely nights on tour
I need somebody I can trust in my life
Let me apply the brakes
baby you're moving to fast
My conversations are getting deeper, but first let me ask
Are you afraid of a thug?
and have you ever made love
with candles and bubbles sipping in your tub
Touch me and let me activate your bloodpressure
This Thug Passion
help the average man love better
Picture me waiting and glistening beneath the moonlight mist
Take a shot of that alazhay
come give me a kiss
And maybe we can be better friends
perhaps we'll be closer
I'll be the thug in your life
baby and you'll be my soulja
And I know it takes some time
And you got a lot of questions on your mind
But relax, in due time
Heaven Ain't Hard to Find..

You think we all dogs, thats why you cautious when I approached you
Been talking since you arrived, but not a word is spoken
Through my eye contact, I wink and you respond back
Look at me
whats all that? Huh
its like the closer you get, Baby the quicker I'm speaking
I got a flight out Chicago, lets kick it this weekend
I'm sipping Heneesee and coke
tho' addicted to weed smoke
I'm fiendin' for your body even mo'
Oh god help me identify me truest thoughts
your hidden motives full of passion who would of thought
Come hollar at me baby, love me for my thug nature
Far from a playa hater, label me a money maker
Straight heart breaker
Baby we can be friends
I can soup you in a Benz
we'll ride
I'll let you floss it for your friends
Once we begin
until the end, it gets better with time
I'm makin' love to your mind baby
Heaven ain't hard to find..

4-2:What a Way to Open the Champions League!



What more can i say? this game proves that the Whites ain't just for show. As you can see from the score, only one team was playing quality football on the pitch. In the first half, Olympique Marselle may have scored the opening goal but after that, the Whites showed that they could not be outplayed by Marselle. Thanks to Ronaldo who scored 2 goals, Roberto Carlos who scored one along with Luis Figo which was a penalty, the Whites have their first win of their Champions League Season. Their next game will be against Porto on October 1 at Das Antas.



"No Mercy!!"
The feeling of superiority had been clear during the first half, so the second helped the audience enjoy their team’s play. The ball was played beautifully by the white feet. The rival could do not much to cut off all sorts of moves, passes and actions. The third of the night arrived in the middle of this show. Zidane dribbled past all the opponents in his way and reached for Ronaldo. ‘9’ shot Zizou’s pass to consolidate this year’s first Champions League win (55’). If there was any doubt left about this win, Figo took care of converting a penalty kick into the fourth of the night (59’).Olympique had no choice but let the white show go on. Vachousek and N’Diaye came on, though they brought no change to their team’s play. Guti’s appearance made Real’s actions faster. Bernabeu was staging one of its best games recently. Van Buyten cut the lead down in the late part of the game (83’) when there was no much time left for any reaction. Real got the first three points this Champions League season.

THE MATCH:
4 - REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Roberto Carlos, Raul Bravo, Pavon; Cambiasso (Guti 66´), Beckham, Figo, Zidane (Solari 85´); Raul and Ronaldo (Portillo 85´).

2 - OLYMPIQUE MARSELLA: Runje; Ecker, Meite, Van Buyten, Beye; Hemdani (Vachousek 60´), Celestini, Marlet (Johansen 40´), Meriem; Drogba (N´Diaye 64´) and Mido.
GOALS:
0-1, min. 25: Drogba makes the most of a save at the edge of the area and beats Casillas.
1-1, min. 29: Spotless centre by Beckham which, Roberto Carlos sends into the net at the first shot.
2-1, min. 34: Wonderful charge by Salgado on the flank, he links with Ronaldo who scores from right in front of the goal line.
3-1, min. 55: Ronaldo with a classy shot from the edge of the area.
4-1, min. 59: Figo takes a kick for penalty on Roberto Carlos.
4-2, min. 83:Van Buyten, heads the ball into the net from a corner kick.
REFEREE: Wolfang Stark (Germany). He cautioned Runje and Raul Bravo.
OTHER FACTS: Champions League Matchday 1, Group F. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, almost full.

She moved like silence swathed in light,
Like mist in moonshine clear;
A music that enamoured sight
Yet did elude the ear.
A rapture and a spirit clad
In motion soft as sleep;
The epitome of all things glad,
The sum of all that weep.

Her form was like a poet's mind,
By all sensations sought.
She seemed the substance of the wind,
One shape of lyric thought;
A being 'mid terrestrial things
Transcendently forlorn;
Through time bound far on gleaming wings
For some diviner born.

The rhythms of the swooning heart
Swayed to her sweet control;
Life in her keeping all was art,
And all of body soul.
Faint-shimmering in the air
She seemed to ebb and flow
Like memories perilously fair,
And pale from long ago.

She stooped to grief's remembered tears,
Yearned to undawned delight.
beauty, passionate from the years..
body, wise and white
She vanished like an evening cloud,
A sunset's radiant gleam.
She vanished. Life awhile endowed
The darkness with a dream..

7-2: The White's Crush Valladolid



Raul Scored 3,Ronaldo 2, Zidane and Figo with a penalty. The withes put their all offensive drive to really beat the living hell out of Valladolid. The Whites produced all their weapons in a memorable game, one of their best performances in the past few years. The home side’s play, with some of Beckham’s most amazing touches, crushed the tactical approach of the visiting side, who could only bow to its rival’s display. The only bad piece of news was Cambiasso’s injury, which put him out of the game in the second half. Following this show, Real will have to prepare for its Champions League debut next Tuesday with Olympique Marseille.


The return of Raul


It only took Ronaldo 20 minutes to score his first goal with number ‘9’ on his back. The Brazilian managed to beat the visiting goalie on the second chance he had. The performance of Raul at the beginning of the championship had been questioned, but, last Wednesday with the national team, number ‘7’ already proved he is in perfect shape. Tonight the first thing he did was to convert a wonderful centre shot from Figo (31’). But his best move was to come a few minutes later when Roberto Carlos spotted him unmarked and the forward controlled the ball with his chest to slot the ball into the net. He did so with some mathematical precision (33’) just as the goalie was out to tackle him. Real had solved the encounter in just thirty minutes with some of its best play ever.
Right after the break, he audience had the chance to see one of the best goals of the season when Beckham sent a remote-controlled missile to Zidane. The Frenchman did not let the ball touch down and came up with a volley that Bizarri could not possibly clear (53’). The hankies emerged all over the stands to greet such a display of good football.

THE MATCH:
7 - REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Pavon, Ruben Bravo, Roberto Carlos; Cambiasso (Borja 71´), Beckham, Figo (Nunez 63´), Zidane (Guti 63´); Raul and Ronaldo.
2 - VALLADOLID: Bizzarri; Torres Gomez, Caminero, Julio Cesar, Marcos; Jesus, Ricchetti, Zapata (Oscar 56´), F. Sales, Sousa (Chema 40´); Jonathan (Losada 33´).
GOALS:
1-0, min.20: Ronaldo, with Julio Cesar’s help, beats Bizzarri from the edge of the area.
2-0, min.31: Centre shot by Luis Figo; Raul finishes it off with his ankle.
3-0, min.33: Roberto Carlos spots Raul umarked. The forward beats Bizzarri over his head.
4-0, min.53: Zidane, without letting the ball touch down, comes up with a volley from a centre shot by Beckham.
4-1, min.56:Losada converts a penalty for Beckham’s hand.
5-1, min.58: Penalty on Luis Figo, who takes the kick it himself .
5-2, min.59: Oscar sends a centre shot to Chema, who scores from one metre to the goal line.
6-2, min.69: Beckham sends Ronaldo a long-range shot that the Brazilian slots into the net fantastically.
7-2, min 75: Salgado shots from the edge of the area,Bizzarri clears, but Raul controls to shoot back at goal.
REFEREE: Iturralde Gonzalez. Basque Referees Association.
OTHER FACTS:Liga Matchday 3. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, 64.721 spectators. Before the game kicked off, the white captains (Raul, Guti and Roberto Carlos) received the trophy for last year’s Liga championship.

our days are running thin
our hops will start to fall
i can feel the world collapse around me from within
and the letters keep coming by to let us know when time will die
and please God will you forgive us and give us one more try
if you will then we'll go as fast as we go far
maybe well be forgotten when the world is torn apart
i've been up all night long
counting days that all went wrong
i opened my bedroom window
i wish this pain was gone
there are no useful drugs to escape from feeling numb
i remember an amazing birthday
i remember when i was young
if you will then we'll go as fast as we go far
maybe we'll be forgotten when the world is torn apart
'cause the sun won't be so blinding
and the rains will finally come
the axis will slowly pile up just to prove we're finally done
if you will then we'll go as fast as we go far
maybe we'll be forgotten when the world is torn apart
'cause the sun won't be so blinding
and the rains will finally come
and the axis will slowly pile up just to prove we're finally done

I come to you,
Let my heart be changed, renewed
Flowing from the grace
That i found in You..
Now i've come to know,
The weaknesses I see in Me,
Will be stripped away..
By the Power of your Love..

Hold Me close,
Let you Love surround Me,
Bring Me near,
Draw me to your side,
And as i wait,
I'll rise up like an Eagle,
And I will soar with you,
Your spirit leads me on,
by the power of your love..

Please unveil my eyes,
Let me see you face to face,
The knowledge of your love,
as you live in me.
You renewed my mind,
As your will unfolds in my life,
In living everyday,
In the power of your love..

Live and Dreaming..#61
this is one of my lounge versions...

I remember thinking..
How your path crossed my way..
but i still can't imagine..
how i fell inlove with you that day..
and i know..
your touch is hard to remember..
but like that touch i know no other..
and i know...
your my heaviest weight..
would you like to dance around the world with me?!
and for sure..
you lips burn wild..
like a kiss from a child..
whatever happens..
don't worry..
i'll back you up..

to be continued and edited..

Nine planets round the sun
Only one does the sun embrace
Upon this watered one
So much to we take for granted

So let us sleep outside tonight
Lay down in the mother's arms
For here we can rest safely

If green should slip to grey
Would our hearts still bloody beat
If the mountains crumble away
And the river dry
Would it stop the stepping feet

Take all that we can get
When it's done
Nobody left to bury
Nobody left to dig the holes
And here we will rest safely

One Sweet World...
Around this star is spinning
One Sweet World..
In her breath I'm swimming
And here we will rest in peace.

"Live and Dreaming.. Again?! #60

I've been here it's so familiar,
Close the book I know the end
Want so much a different story,
Want so much a different way,
Just so much well.. its just so much
And I'm up too close and I just can't see
Tryin' to think before I answer
And I'm trying' to walk before I run

What's this space between us?!
I can see you and you can see me..
there's no walls there ain't no chains.
but why can't we dance together
like we used to!?

1-1:White's Draw because of Player Drought



The 1-1 draw does not seem much of a valuable reward from Real Madrid’s visit to Villarreal. Nuñez scored the white goal in a game that was also white for about three quarters of the playing time. Fortune did not stand by Queiroz’ boys and as two of their shots only hit the woodwork before the opposing goal was beaten for the first and only time. Salgado and Beckham’s performance were the best ones tonight. The defender did one of their best nights both in defence and attack. The goal scored by reserve Nuñez makes Real an unbeaten squad on Villarreal’s ground.

"Zidanes and Pavons”
Queiroz had to draw on many reserve players confirming the “Zidanes and Pavons” policy (Roberto Carlos, Cambiasso and Ronaldo were on international duty and Miñambres and Guti were injured). Six reserves stepped on the pitch tonight making up a very young defence that made a huge effort and concentrated on their job which proved very hard in the early minutes of play when the locals attacking drive seemed unstoppable.
The home side remained under the control of the play for fifteen minutes, but after that time Real started to have more possession of the ball approaching the local area more easily. Zidane got injured when his squad was playing the best. Solari came on for him. Madrid was in command of the game by that time and Salgado and Beckham were both close but they missed it just by one inch.

No luck for the Whites
The scene did not change much after the break. Real remained under control with more and more chances. Queiroz’ boys put the home goal under siege and had to clear opportunities to beat it. Pavón first (47’) and Salgado later (52’) kicked the ball into the bar as people were already lifting up to celebrate the targets. It was all hard luck because Madrid deserved to score. Salgado, the best footballer on the pitch tonight, had as many as three chances to score, but just when Madrid was displaying its best football they got the worst result. Experienced local player Anderson managed to beat Casillas with his first shot at goal.

Madrid was seeking the draw and kept charging the opposing goal. The game went a bit crazy with good chances coming up on both areas. Beckham was close but Reina cleared. Salgado, wonderful again, tried once more and almost hit. Beckham put Reina to the test again, but the keeper did a good job tonight. However, he could do nothing to clear Nuñez’ drive. The reserve made the most of the corner kick taken by the white 23. Real went for the win over the five remaining minutes, but luck was not on their side tonight.

THE MATCH
VILLARREAL: Reina; Venta, Ballesteros, Quique Álvarez, Aruabarrena; Martí, Guayre, Riquelme, Roger; Víctor (Calleja, min. 58) and José Mari (Anderson, min. 70).
REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Pavón, Rubén, Raúl Bravo; Beckham, Helguera, Figo, Zidane (Solari, min. 25); Raúl and Portillo (Núñez, min. 76).
GOALS:
1-0: 71’: Anderson, volley.
1-1: 85’: Beckham takes a corner kick and Nuñez heads the ball into the net.
REFEREE: Alfonso Pino Zamorano, Castilla-La Mancha Referees Association. Yellow cards to Ballesteros, Calleja, Salgado and Beckham.
OTHER FACTS: El Madrigal Stadium, almost full, field of play in accep