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Americans On The Continent: Rough Week
It was a week to forget for many Americans, as a large percentage of the players plying their trade in continental Europe experienced the bitter drink that is defeat.
Sep 28, 2009 10:07:09 PM
By Aaron West
Following their midweek defeat of a Sochaux side bereft of American striker Charlie Davies in the Coupe de la Ligue, Carlos Bocanegra and Rennes couldn't overcome undefeated Bordeaux in their weekend Ligue 1 matchup.
Carlos Bocanegra was not in the squad for the 2-1 win over Sochaux as Rennes progressed to the next stage of the French Couple de la Ligue.
Over the weekend, despite a strong performance from the visitors, they were unable to snatch an equalizer after Wendel’s 23rd minute goal put Bordeaux ahead. Although Rennes pressed last year’s champions to the death, the Bordelais stood strong and held on to the one-goal lead. Carlos Bocanegra did well in his customary left back slot for 90 minutes, but was unable to prevent Wendel’s opener and eventual game-winner.
Carlos Bocanegra, Rennes (France)
vs. Sochaux, 2-1, Did not play; Away to Bordeaux, 1-2, 90 minutes
See above.
Next up: vs. Auxerre, Saturday, October 3
Charlie Davies, Sochaux (France)
Away to Rennes, 1-2, Did not play; Away to AS Nancy Lorraine, 1-2, 90 minutes
Charlie Davies did not play against Rennes in their cup matchup, giving his explanation via Twitter: “Good luck to my teammates tonight vs Rennes in the cup. I will have to wait until Dec 23rd to play against Los & Rennes in the league.”
Although he went the full 90 against Nancy in Ligue 1 action, he was unable to help his side to victory, as they fell 2-1, dropping into the relegation zone in 18th place.
Next up: vs. Le Mans, Saturday, October 3
Steve Cherundolo, Hannover 96 (Germany)
Away to VfL Wolfsburg, 2-4, 90 minutes
Steve Cherundolo was handed the captain’s armband again in the absence of goalkeeper Robert Enke, but was unable to prevent Hannover from falling 4-2 to last year’s Bundesliga champions. After Cherundolo’s 8th minute foul on Brazilian goal-poacher Grafite, Zvjezdan Misimovic stepped up to strike his free kick past Florian Fromlowitz from just outside the area. Despite the 28th minute equalizer from Hanno Balitsch, Wolfsburg surged back into the lead just before halftime through a Christian Gentner goal.
Just after the break, in the 48th minute, the home side extended their lead through Edin Dzeko. Despite the gift of an own goal from Alexander Madlung just two minutes later, Wolfsburg ended all doubt with Dzeko’s second goal of the match on 62 minutes.
Next up: vs. SC Freiburg, Saturday, October 3
Michael Bradley, Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)
Away to SC Freiburg, 0-3, 45 minutes
Michael Bradley finally returned to action from M’Gladbach after making amends with manager Michael Frontzeck but, despite his second-half appearance, Die Fohlen conceded three goals to fall 3-0 away from home.
Next up: vs. Borussia Dortmund, Saturday, October 3
Square Passes
Oguchi Onyewu was on the substitute’s bench for AC Milan as they struggled to a 0-0 draw with Bari.
Freddy Adu and Belenenses had the weekend off.
Schalke’s Jermaine Jones is in the last few weeks of recovery as he works to return from a broken leg.
Kenny Cooper played 90 minutes for 1860 Munich, but was unable to get on the scoresheet in their 0-0 draw with SC Paderborn.
David Yelldell played the full 90 in goal as TuS Koblenz drew 1-1 with FC Augsburg.
Matt Taylor was a second-half substitute in Frankfurt’s 0-3 loss to Energie Cottbus.
Benny Feilhaber did not play for Aarhus as they fell 4-2 to FC Midtjylland. Jeremiah White made a 67th minute substitute appearance, but Danny Califf did not feature.
Michael Parkhurst did not play as Nordsjaelland was beaten 2-0 by Odense BK.
Marcus Tracy did not play for Aalborg as they fell 2-1 to FC Copenhagen.
Troy Perkins went the full 90 in goal as his Valerenga side defeated Bodo/Glimt 2-0.
Alejandro Bedoya played the full 90 for Orebro SK as they drew 0-0 with IFK.
Aaron West's feature "Americans On The Continent" appears every Monday on Goal.com.
For more on Americans abroad, visit Goal.com's dedicated page
Following their midweek defeat of a Sochaux side bereft of American striker Charlie Davies in the Coupe de la Ligue, Carlos Bocanegra and Rennes couldn't overcome undefeated Bordeaux in their weekend Ligue 1 matchup.
Carlos Bocanegra was not in the squad for the 2-1 win over Sochaux as Rennes progressed to the next stage of the French Couple de la Ligue.
Over the weekend, despite a strong performance from the visitors, they were unable to snatch an equalizer after Wendel’s 23rd minute goal put Bordeaux ahead. Although Rennes pressed last year’s champions to the death, the Bordelais stood strong and held on to the one-goal lead. Carlos Bocanegra did well in his customary left back slot for 90 minutes, but was unable to prevent Wendel’s opener and eventual game-winner.
Carlos Bocanegra, Rennes (France)
vs. Sochaux, 2-1, Did not play; Away to Bordeaux, 1-2, 90 minutes
See above.
Next up: vs. Auxerre, Saturday, October 3
Charlie Davies, Sochaux (France)
Away to Rennes, 1-2, Did not play; Away to AS Nancy Lorraine, 1-2, 90 minutes
Charlie Davies did not play against Rennes in their cup matchup, giving his explanation via Twitter: “Good luck to my teammates tonight vs Rennes in the cup. I will have to wait until Dec 23rd to play against Los & Rennes in the league.”
Although he went the full 90 against Nancy in Ligue 1 action, he was unable to help his side to victory, as they fell 2-1, dropping into the relegation zone in 18th place.
Next up: vs. Le Mans, Saturday, October 3
Steve Cherundolo, Hannover 96 (Germany)
Away to VfL Wolfsburg, 2-4, 90 minutes
Steve Cherundolo was handed the captain’s armband again in the absence of goalkeeper Robert Enke, but was unable to prevent Hannover from falling 4-2 to last year’s Bundesliga champions. After Cherundolo’s 8th minute foul on Brazilian goal-poacher Grafite, Zvjezdan Misimovic stepped up to strike his free kick past Florian Fromlowitz from just outside the area. Despite the 28th minute equalizer from Hanno Balitsch, Wolfsburg surged back into the lead just before halftime through a Christian Gentner goal.
Just after the break, in the 48th minute, the home side extended their lead through Edin Dzeko. Despite the gift of an own goal from Alexander Madlung just two minutes later, Wolfsburg ended all doubt with Dzeko’s second goal of the match on 62 minutes.
Next up: vs. SC Freiburg, Saturday, October 3
Michael Bradley, Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)
Away to SC Freiburg, 0-3, 45 minutes
Michael Bradley finally returned to action from M’Gladbach after making amends with manager Michael Frontzeck but, despite his second-half appearance, Die Fohlen conceded three goals to fall 3-0 away from home.
Next up: vs. Borussia Dortmund, Saturday, October 3
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Square Passes
Oguchi Onyewu was on the substitute’s bench for AC Milan as they struggled to a 0-0 draw with Bari.
Freddy Adu and Belenenses had the weekend off.
Schalke’s Jermaine Jones is in the last few weeks of recovery as he works to return from a broken leg.
Kenny Cooper played 90 minutes for 1860 Munich, but was unable to get on the scoresheet in their 0-0 draw with SC Paderborn.
David Yelldell played the full 90 in goal as TuS Koblenz drew 1-1 with FC Augsburg.
Matt Taylor was a second-half substitute in Frankfurt’s 0-3 loss to Energie Cottbus.
Benny Feilhaber did not play for Aarhus as they fell 4-2 to FC Midtjylland. Jeremiah White made a 67th minute substitute appearance, but Danny Califf did not feature.
Michael Parkhurst did not play as Nordsjaelland was beaten 2-0 by Odense BK.
Marcus Tracy did not play for Aalborg as they fell 2-1 to FC Copenhagen.
Troy Perkins went the full 90 in goal as his Valerenga side defeated Bodo/Glimt 2-0.
Alejandro Bedoya played the full 90 for Orebro SK as they drew 0-0 with IFK.
Aaron West's feature "Americans On The Continent" appears every Monday on Goal.com.
For more on Americans abroad, visit Goal.com's dedicated page
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