November 1st, 2010
Weekend Results: Goal Faces & Farces
David Villa: Goal celebration or sex face? We’re going with the latter, natch. Getty Images/Daylife
Apologies for our absence on Friday, activities were suspended due to the Kickette staff’s attendance of a team building exercise. The weekend, undertaken with the idea of maximising our ability to provide you with exciting, informative posts, involved hiking, building shelters, crossing rivers and lots of mud, all things we were totally prepared to do in the name of our art.
Unfortunately one of our number refused to get off the bus as she found out there were no shops within a 50 mile radius. We were forced to de-camp to the local five star hotel for manicures and meditation.
Still. We tried. Allow us to make it up to you with the Weekend Results.
EPL
Pretenders to the throne Manchester City stuttered for the second weekend in a row, losing 2-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Reports that manager Roberto Mancini has lost control of his expensive dressing room will make the next few weeks crucial in City’s campaign for Champions League football next season.
Normal service for the other clubs in contention for the top four, Chelsea coming from behind to beat Blackburn 1-2 and Arsenal leaving it late, an eighty-eighth minute Alex Song goal the difference as the Gunners beat West Ham 1-0.
2-0 was the final scoreline between Manchester United and Spurs but to imply it was that simple would be doing a disservice to referees and rule makers everywhere. We haven’t got the room or inclination to go into the details of this farce, simply view Nani’s goal here and then read this. Then lie down. (Getty Images/Zimbio)
Lastly from England, congrats to Newcastle captain and surrogate dad Kevin Nolan, who scored a hat trick for the Magpies in their 5-1 demolition of local rivals Sunderland. Parenthood is suiting him, no?
La Liga
If Real Madrid’s five goal margin last week was a statement of intent, Barcelona certainly got the message. Their response? A 5-0 drubbing of Sevilla, including yet another two from Leo Messi and two from our leading boy Daveeed Villa. Only a point separates the two sides now, Real’s 3-1 victory over Hercules ensuring they keep the initiative for another week. Real Zaragoza currently prop the table up after a 1-1 draw at Valencia.
Serie A
In the big game of the weekend, Juventus visited the San Siro and helped themselves to a vital three points at the expense of AC Milan, the game finishing 2-1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored Milan’s only goal and his response to the loss can be seen on the left. (Getty Images/Daylife)
After an horrendous start to the season, Roma finally scraped their way into the top half of the table with a bad tempered 2-0 victory over Lecce. Lazio’s 1-0 win over Palermo saw them open up a four point lead at the top, despite second place Inter’s 1-0 win away at Genoa.
Ligue 1
Twas status quo at at Arles over the weekend; they lost 2-0 at Lorient and sadly remain rooted to the bottom of the table with two points. The other end of the table looks slightly less familiar, however, promoted Brest’s 2-0 defeat of St Etienne taking them to the top. Elsewhere, Lyon beat Sochaux 2-1 to take ninth and Nice slipped to seventeenth after losing 2-0 at Auxerre.
Bundesliga
Last up, Bayern Munich finally gave their fans something to cheer about, a 4-2 win over SC Freiburg lifting them to seventh place. They’ll need to do more than that to keep Schweini’s bratwurst safe in Germany, though. Borussia Dortmund leapfrogged to the top with an unexpected 2-0 away win over in-form Mainz, while Schalke were dragged into the relegation places, losing 1-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen.
Bit of a mixed bag this week, team! Your thoughts?
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Thrilled! It was ugly, but it was a win for my beloved LFC. And I was there, singing my heart out, "Maxi…Maxi Rodriguez runs down the wing for me! Dada da da da, dada da da da!"
yay for Liverpool! Yay for Barcaa, and David Villa! What a man <3<3
David I see you….;
Dahveed, you're such a hottie!!!
gooooooooo Manchester United. Nani i by far our best palyer this season and well if the whistle hadn’t gone well the goal should have stood
Sorry Spurs xD
my Inter will win the Serie A again thisseason although congratulations to Del Piero (mwahhhh x) for becoming Juve’s top scorer 
Yeahh Forza Inter
Ligue 1…… Toulouse – Paulo Machado,,, check him out Kickettes
and Portuguese League should get a mention… SPORTING OLEEEEEEEE
im just glad that things are looking up for Liverpool, i hope this continues and wish them the best of luck!
I have no doubt that this is David Villa's sex face.
I know yall are gonna be like ' whaaaat ? "
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But .. I actually don't know why you call Villa "daveeeed"… anyone cares to explain
I reckon it's because that's how Spanish (and some English) commentators pronounce his first name.
he's a cutie and exactly what bouncebackabilitrix said
you must be from the southern part of the US because of the word "yall". am i right?
Uuugggghhhhh…..I am always, always, always late to the party on Monday! Anyhow, I am still going to give my two bits about this past weekend's action.
First – Real Madrid??!!!??! Is this seriously real life? I think it is, so I would like to know what kind of Jose Mourihno Kool-Aid los Merengues are drinking? On a serious note – I am really thrilled about how RM is playing even if it is not against the greatest teams. I think it is good for the confidence & will help in the tougher games down the road. Shout-out to Khedira for being Jose's stand-out baller of the game. He and Xabi are starting to work nicely in the center. Not to mention, Xabi is just so boss. He is a great on-pitch leader. I loved Cristiano's jazz hands goal celebration & all the hugging, the Khedergio love, Benz having a good game & finally smiling! Everyday, I just heart them more and more. Very much looking forward to the clash at the San Siro & the derby next weekend!
Arsenal – keep it up! Boca: get your booty back out on the pitch! St Etienne needs you! Last but not least, MLS shout-out: congrats Red Bulls!!!!! Will stop typing now – I know this is kind of long
What about Liverpool? They just had their first back-to-back win this season!!! That was one good flick from our dearest 'Nando.
Nani's goal was the coolest and most LOL thing I've ever seen!
man is it me or dose villa keep looking hotter and hotter
his just so so hot! that pics great i could stair at it all day best sex face mmm villa why r u so hot and dame sexy
his goles r great his so talented and hot
Real Madrid continues to make me proud, week after week. Can't wait for this week's games. And that picture of David almost made me choke on my retainer. What more could I ask for?
U wear retainers? I wear braces
LOL!!!
Loved David's pic over there
. Loved Juve's victory over Milan and especially Ale's goal (love him sooo much). Loved Barca's 5 goals. Loved it was Villa who scored 2 (told ya he could do it!!!). Loved Roma's comeback. Loved Nando's assist (pure class!). Loved Lyon's victory (ok, I admit I support Lyon only because of Yoann). Loved Green's performance against Arsenal (why couldn't he do it at the WC?).
. Hated Mainz's loss (I really want a small team to win the league, though I wouldn't mind if Bayern or Schalke (ha-ha) did that).
Hated watching Inter's 3 players injuries. Hated Man City's loss (they bought a bunch of world class players but still depend on Teves).Hated Totti's red card. Hated to see Sevilla's poor match
Lol'd at Nani's goal against Spurs. Really, I don't like Nani, but what should he do (kick the ball away following the rules of fair play and risk the Rage of Fergie?). The goalie should have been more careful.
I feel the same way you do regarding Roma.
Glad to hear. Hope their comeback is a real one, not like that of the Inter match.
I just hope the injuries stop….
I'm glad Villa scored (and I swear, no double-entendre was intended there! honest!), and all's about as good as can be hoped for in my footy world (Liverpool win=YESSSS! Even if I do think Nando needs a bit of a rest to really get back to his c.2008 form).
But you know what would be better than Daveeed goalface? Daveeed daddyface with Barca kit for his girls (hint, hint, HINT. Or have Zaida and Olaya not been spotted anywhere near the pitch this season?
).
wonderful victory from my boys in white!! they had me worried about the giant slayers in the 1st half, but in the end, they rose to the challenge and played how we all know they can. marcelo love, you have grown leaps and bounds this season and i am so proud of you. also, well done benzema. cron, keep doin what you do, baby! 11 years of wins at the bernabeau shall come to pass this weekend, sorry atleti (well, not really), but the nightmare will continue.
oh, dahved, please score for spain soon so that i can be happy again when you score:( that face is epic!
also, well done to arsenal!! keep it up guys! and YEAH AMERICA WON!!!!!!!!! sorry, but i've had it with all the draws!!! way to go super aguilas!
I don't want to talk about it. Things are going from bad to good to worse for Sevilla, what with Jesus Navas needing surgery and thus out till winter break and Palop's injury, not to mention a whole host of other injured players. I'm not sure how the're going to get through la liga, copa del rey and europa league. The fit players must be exhausted already ( thinking of you, Perotti).
Kickette what about the wonderful MLS playoffs that were this weekend?! Mr. Becks and Hotties over in the LA Galaxy won the first leg!!!
well, liverpool won, barcelona won, panathinaikos won!!!!!!!!!!!!! me, soooo happy!!!!
If my beautiful Diego Forlan doesn`t score soon, I`ll stop eating altogether.
How can he score goals if he is not allowed to play a full game any more?? Although he did look a bit happier yesterday, or at least less frustrated…
i loveeeee daveeeeed's sex faceee
Mmmmm….David Villa – one of the only men on the planet who wears a soul patch well.
O.O That pic of Villa is what (naughty naughty) dreams are made of. I think I'll have another martini and stay in bed staring at it. Oh Kickette, how I love thee
Girls we have to say to me that this can't be a dream…Don't wake up me if this is a dream, because yesterday Liverpool WON for the third time in this season in EPL (Thank you MAXI!!!)….Also last Saturday was a wonderful day because Manchester City LOST (Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
)!!!!!!!!….Bye Bye Roberto Mancini….
Oh God, Liverpool. Those three points made it so much easier to get up this morning. And also Barca, yay!
Yes Daviiiid, that is EXACTLY how I feel when Barca scores!! So happy for him. Finally! His first goal was beautiful. And to see Xavi on the pitch again was a special treat.
A little sad for Sevilla…but Arsenal won, wich is a good thing. All in all a good weekend.
ARSENAL!!!!
In my footy land everything is perfect and in balance:
Manchester WON-checked ( + veeeeryyy entertaining!!! )
Barca WON-checked -great goals
Lyon WON-checked
Arsenal WON-checked
……………and OK I will admit-CR scored!!! again!!! YEEEAAAH!!! Ohh yes , he has ability of making me looking like the craziest fangirl
My guilty pleasure #1
My Real won very good team of Hercules! I was in a huge shock when we received that goal, practically as soon as the match started and it was very difficult to me to watch the first half time! But when we draw and later those CR's two amazing goals- smile on my face came back again! I don't know Criss who is responsible for your good form and who throw spells on you, but please don't stop!!! Just keep doing that!
Barcelona also marked a great victory against hard opponent but who cares for that, it's important that we remained on the top of La Liga!
I'm also glad for Lyon's victory- not because of the club but because of Yo! My French darling had a good game last weekend and also made a few assistances- awesome!
Absolutely delighted with Barca's performance…….
David Villa's (goal scoring) ketchup bottle has finally opened
yay!!!!!
congrats to ADP on becoming Juve's all-time leading scorer. Also, Barca won and United won (thanks Mark Clattenburg) so my weekend was good. I loved the Newcastle-Sunderland match, Shola Ameobi so deserved a hat-trick too. I never realised he has such great bone structure (I sense a new crush developing). I guess we don't get to see his beautiful smile much because he doesn't score that often.
Daveeeeeeeeeeeeed Villa!!!! Goodness I was so happy for him, he's been trying so hard for so long! Lovely feed from Messi as well. Also, Dani was adorable, that goal was excellent. Too bad it had to be against Sevilla. He was funny about it "Pedro, put me down put me down…"
Glorious beautiful wonderful weekend. My poor heart suffered badly during the first half of Real's match but then that comeback – spectacular! And Liverpool! I'd contented myself with a draw towards the end and stopped watching so I could carve pumpkins with my flatmates, and then to find out we'd won in the last few minutes! I'm sad I missed it but I'm still so happy! So happy that I'm not even THAT upset about Barca thumping poor dear Sevilla like that. A bit upset, but not as much as I might usually be.
Oh, and now I can't stop imagining David Villa sex. That lead photo = excellent for fantasizing, terrible for going out and living my life like a normal person.
I totally agree with everything you said! RM amazing win+Liverpool amazing win= awesome weekend
And poor sevilla…
Poor Sevilla indeed. And I don't think Kickette pays enough attention to Sevilla's players. They have a very fine looking team.
Sorry for my deceptive name. I'm born and bred LA but have been trapped in Brooklyn for a while now. My name's wishful thinking. I'm originally from San Pedro. Where are you?
Oops…dumb mistake. Meant to reply directly to Emma.
I was truly excited for the 2-0 Roma win. While I am sad to see il Capitano will miss next Sunday's derby, I was excited overall with the offensive waking up in the second half, the return of DDR and a midfield with my two faves – DDR and Brighi. Just saying on the last point. Keep it going, Roma!
Also, congrats to Juve on their win and also Alessandro Del Piero for setting the club record with 179 career Serie A goals for Juventus.
That was very unfortunate about Totti! I don't think it should have been a red, but man he is exciting to watch when he is angry! DDR's going to make a great captain some day. Just hope it's not too soon!
The Juve-Milan game was very satisfying. It was a win-win for me especially after watching a very depressing college "football" game Thursday night.
Actually, since Totti is doubtful for the CL game against Basel and suspended for the Derby on Sunday, DDR will captain both games. I don't think it should have been a red either. Unfortunately, the next few games are going to be touch and go since there is another injury to the midfield.
I was happy Juve pulled it out but either team was easily capable of winning. Which depressing game was Thursday night?
Oh no, I've forgotten the next match is the derby! So bad Totti's gonna miss that. He's always looking forward to derbies as a real tifoso della Roma.
Yes, I know. There are actually fans on the Roma Offsides blog who are HAPPY that he will miss it.
Really? I can't believe that. Whatever problem there is between him and Ranieri or even if he's slightly out of form he's still our captain and a symbol of Roma, He deserves some respect.
I wish I was lying. They think he should be a "super sub".
Roma can't seem to catch a break! DDR back in and now Taddei out. There have been some bad injuries in Serie A these past couple of weekends.
Some of them are such bandwagon fans. 
I had a feeling some of those Offsides posters would be happy about Totti.
My college team is FSU. The game literally gave me a migraine afterwards so many emotions going on during that game. They lost it during the last minute after carrying a two touchdown lead for most of the game. They share almost the same colors as Roma, though Garnet instead of Red!
Brighi's injury was announced today as well. I agree that they are bandwagoners.
FSU…that's the Seminoles right?
That's right, thought there was someone recent. Taddei was last week.
Yes, Seminoles not doing so hot this decade, but still gotta love them!
Ah ok. Maybe next game!
Very entertaining weekend in the Premier League (if you managed to avoid the ugly borefest that was Aston Villa v Birmingham City.) Excellent win for Manchester United (Vida, you are SO awesome!) and it's always great to get the ABUs and the haters stirred up with a bit of goal controversy. The Northeast Derby was breathless stuff and I enjoyed it even though I felt bad for poor Brucey. Manchester City were good comedy value against Wolves. I especially enjoyed Adebayor and Kompany screaming at each other on the pitch. And in the Championship, Ipswich Town are back to winning ways with a very nice win against Millwall to send their supporters (the ones that weren't in jail that is) home disappointed. Good times all around.
I'm pretty excited that Liverpool got their first successive wins in…seven months….
Anyway. We're not in the relegation zone anymore! I'm so pleased!
Loved loved loved the Barca win (though part of me always feels bad for the other side's goalkeeper in a trouncing like this). But can someone please explain to me why Dani Alves looked so guilty after his goal, holding up his hands and not wanting to be touched? Is it because he used to play for Sevilla?
yep, he was showing respect & not celebrating bc he use to play for Sevilla
Thanks!
wait, are you a Barça fan in LA? Me too! Why are we not friends? lol where in LA are ya?
(OOPS…meant to reply directly to you not to the general stream)…Sorry for my deceptive name. I'm born and bred LA but have been trapped in Brooklyn for a while now. My name's wishful thinking. I'm originally from San Pedro. Where are you?
OMG SHUT UR MOUTH me too [I'm in WIndsor Square now, next to Koreatown]!!! That's crazy talk…
Also I'd love to hear ur thoughts on this: http://amusingconfusing.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/…
I wonder if we know each other…lol
No way, Emma!!! I never meet anyone from Pedro! I haven't lived there in a long long time (sorry to Brooklyn bash– love the art and culture but hate the cold weather and the expensive housing…and you guys have 81 degrees today! Plus, Koreatown is awesome.).
I'm embarrassingly a Barca newbie, since I never followed league games until this year. My fervor was always reserved for the Croatian NT but Spain won me over with their talent and charm (thanks Kickette for doing a major part) and all the players I like are on Barca (now including some non-Spanish ones). It's nice to have a team to cheer on more regularly.
Thanks for the link, too. The new membership rule seems a little strange to me– but then again, I don't fully understand how it works (sorry again for the ignorance). Seems like it's great for a team to have as many members/fans as they can get and from all over the world and all ages. What do you think? Are you a member? And I love what the writer says about Barca and UNICEF (just another reason to love them). In fact, the only thing I feel slightly guilty about is liking a team that's so good, since I've always rooted for underdogs (hence, my childhood love of the Chicago Cubs).
Lol Yeah well I'm kind of a new Madridista. I always liked the club when i was younger but I never followed them as closely as I do now. Like you it was the SpainNT that won me over, except in my case my favorite players (with the exception of David Villa) were on Real Madrid.
Ha so I know we whould be enemies but I am [guiltily] starting to like several barca players (namely BOJAN KRKIC PEREZ and of course david villa) so Im sure we'll get along
Guilty as charged, too. My first Spanish NT love was Iker back in 2006, so I totally feel you there. And, I have much newish affection for the Ramos and Higuin, as well. So no hostility at all (plus, I like your clever alias name).
What? No comments on Liverpool's second victory in a row? Woo!! Which, interestingly, mirrored that of the Gunners in that the winning goal was scored in the 86th-ish minute. Yay for both teams!
It breaks my heart a little bit that Barca beat Sevilla that badly. I love both teams, so I'm hurting a little for Sevilla, but still totally happy that Barca won.
P.S. David Villa's sex face is just perfect! Now I can't stop fantasizing…
Right! My thoughts exactly: Liverpool FTW! Just like Nando's hair, the team is rising like a phoenix from the ashes. And I love it!! Also, I must have raging hormones (you know, more that usual) because I thought Pepe looked so unbelievably hot I could barely contain myself every time the camera got anywhere near him.
When you say Nando's hair, do you mean its happily growing back fast, or is it painful for you to watch for it to grow?
Also upset about Liverpool's victory not being posted! Especially since Nando was involved!!! But so happy Messi and Daveeeed scored, love those 2 men and Pique and Barca <3
I'm with both teams as well and I feel bad for Sevilla. But Barca comes first. If only they could show the same spirit the 28 of November… And yay for Liverpool!
I loved the Utd vs Spurs game. It was fast-paced, skilful and had a little controversy thrown in for good measure. It's a shame though that the Nani "to kick or not to kick" moment defined the game when it should have been Rafael's shut-down of Gareth Bale.
You're right. That key match-up was freaking me out before the game. Rafael did very well to limit Bale's threat.
Where was Gareth Bale? Didn't notice him.
Glad you're back, Kickette. I was in withdrawal on Friday and had to turn to vodka.
Vida's goal made it all better.
Still can't quite believe the second goal.
Yeah, I think that I'll claim that the reason that I drank all weekend was because I was upset that Kickette didn't post on Friday as well.
I did the same. Checked in the afternoon for the last time to see if there was an update and then drowned my sorrows in absolut vanilla.
Brilliant stuff Juve!! I think a pic of Marchisio would've been much appreciated (hint hint hint)
the big game of the serie A week end…and we won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry Milan girls…but…we won!!!!!!
I knew you'd be excited!
i was waiting for you…
Really huh?
So happy for ADP I don't even care!
…are you sure you don't even care?? XD i was thinking to you when i wrote "MIlan girls"…
… well, I care, because a win would've been nice, but such a lovely moment for ADP so I can't be too upset.
… and also, in the English language, you don't think "to" someone but "of" them. First dictionary entry.
you can do a "Funny English Dictionary by littlegirl" !
Sì questo we won con tutti questi punti esclamativi ci sta proprio bene, perché quella vista sabato sera è stata una Juve da punto esclamativo. Abbiamo vinto con una squadra che non ha tantissima qualità come invece è stato per esempio in passato, senza Krasic che era stato davvero importante nelle ultime partite, e contro il Milan che è una grande squadra…Sempre più fiducia per il futuro, tanto, finché si va avanti così con un immortale Del Piero va più che bene!!!!