Americans On The Continent: Three’s Company

Upon his return from suspension, US Men’s National Team captain Carlos Bocanegra slotted back into his customary starting role in Rennes’ 3-0 victory over league leaders Montpellier.

Oct 27, 2009 3:12:04 PM

Players

By Aaron West

After being suspended for Rennes’ 0-0 draw with Lille last week, Carlos Bocanegra returned to help his side trounce erstwhile league leaders Montpellier 3-0. Despite being under pressure for much of the first half, the home side made the breakthrough in the 34th minute through winger Sylvain Marveaux. Moussa Sow doubled the hosts’ lead just five minutes after the break, deflecting a strong effort from Jerome Leroy past a helpless Geoffrey Jourdren in the Montpellier goal. Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan rounded out the scoring in stoppage time, capping a joyous night for the Brittany side.

Carlos Bocanegra, Rennes (France)

Vs. Montpellier, 90 minutes See above.

Next up: vs. Valenciennes, Sunday, November 1

Michael Bradley, Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)

Vs. FC Cologne, 90 minutes

Michael Bradley went the full 90 for Borussia M’Gladbach as they snapped a five-game losing streak at home against FC Cologne. Despite taking 18 shots, the struggling Foals were only able to put four of the strikes on target, and limped to a 0-0 draw.

Next up: Away to Hamburg SV, Saturday, October 31

Steve Cherundolo, Hannover 96 (Germany)

Vs. VfB Stuttgart, 90 minutes

In a hard-fought match ridden with fouls and cards, Steve Cherundolo and Hannover battled to a 1-0 win over Stuttgart at home. On the strength of Didier Ya Konan’s 31st minute goal, the home side held onto their lead in the face of incessant fouling and attacking pressure from the visitors.

Next up: Away to FC Cologne, Saturday, October 31

Freddy Adu, Belenenses (Portugal)

Vs. Olhanenses, Did Not Play

Freddy Adu did not make the matchday squad against Olhanenses, but will look to be included in the upcoming match with FC Porto.

Next up: Away to FC Porto, Friday, October 30

Square Passes

Without the injured Charlie Davies, Sochaux managed a 1-0 win over Lorient.

Oguchi Onyewu is sidelined with a patellar tendon injury and will be unavailable for a further 4-6 months.

Schalke’s Jermaine Jones is still struggling with injury and was unavailable for his side as they drew 3-3 with Hamburg.

Kenny Cooper made a 66th minute appearance for 1860 Munich, but was unable to help his side rescue victory as they fell 3-2.

David Yelldell played the full 90 in goal as TuS Koblenz beat SpVgg Greuther Furth 2-1.

Matt Taylor was left off the Frankfurt roster due to the flu.

Troy Perkins and Valerenga ended the season in style as they beat Brann 2-1.

Alejandro Bedoya returned from injury to notch the game-winning assist as Orebro beat Halmstads BK 2-1.

Aaron West's feature "Americans On The Continent" appears every Monday on Goal.com.

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