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TheBoss
30/07/2009, 9:44 PM
I never imagined Pats even drawing this game, absolutely amazing result, one of stand out wins from a LOI side in history.
Fantastic result for St Pats. It would be one of the best results in europe for a LOI club if Pats can see their lead through the 2nd leg next week in Russia.
swinfordfc
30/07/2009, 10:13 PM
great result st pats
blue til i die
30/07/2009, 10:26 PM
Just saw the goal on the tv now, cracking finish from fabio! Wel done pats.
baddebt
30/07/2009, 10:43 PM
Yep excellent result tonight for Pats...............................I still hope o'brien gets lost in Russia somewhere :)
Not too bad of a result for Derry either 1-0 defeat in Bulgaria, tie very much in the balance
Dodge
30/07/2009, 10:46 PM
Astounding 2nd half by Pats
For all the ball the Russians had, we had 3/4 good chances
I think Derry have a better chance of going through than us but I'll enjoy this result for a while
Unbeaten at home in Europe this millenium :D
eirebhoy
30/07/2009, 10:47 PM
Great result from Pats. People say the summer football gives the Irish teams an advantage but the Russians couldn't use that excuse.
Dunny
30/07/2009, 10:48 PM
Yep excellent result tonight for Pats...............................I still hope o'brien gets lost in Russia somewhere :)
Not too bad of a result for Derry either 1-0 defeat in Bulgaria, tie very much in the balance
Why...:confused:
PartySaint
30/07/2009, 10:57 PM
Absolutly amazing night, Im still in shock i thought we would get hammered, Fabio is fast becoming a Pats legend,
Good result for Derry aswell, fill out the Brandywell next week get a great atmosphere going and i really think they can go threw, This time next week could be an amazing night for LOI fans
Have been reading a book on Russian Football h
Football Dynamo?
brendy_éire
31/07/2009, 2:22 AM
Speaking honestly, I don't think we'll go through. We can defend against them alright, but our attack this season has so bad. That's what might let us down.
Candystripe
31/07/2009, 4:26 AM
Here is the goal and two links to the CSKA fans. If you look at the first one they seem to be making some kind of protest to Uefa?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vnLvGUfl2s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkyNPd_Ohfc
And the goal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMUKsdOi8t4
ger121
31/07/2009, 7:50 AM
Absolutly amazing night, Im still in shock i thought we would get hammered, Fabio is fast becoming a Pats legend,
Good result for Derry aswell, fill out the Brandywell next week get a great atmosphere going and i really think they can go threw, This time next week could be an amazing night for LOI fans
Football Dynamo?
Yeah, interesting book. Guessing you read it as well.
baddebt
31/07/2009, 7:56 AM
i just dislike the guy, he made no effort at dundalk in any match.
Mayo Red
31/07/2009, 8:09 AM
Well done Pat's, fantastic result! Shame about the Derry game though, hopefully they can turn it around in the Brandywell!
brendy_éire
31/07/2009, 8:42 AM
Stephen Kenny post-match interview http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/8177226.stm
Dalymountrower
31/07/2009, 8:52 AM
Fantastic result for Pats given the number of injured first team players, guarantees Kenna`s job? A clear endorsement of the European Competition benefits of a summer season
From what I saw of the Derry game, it was a very professional performance from the Candystripes ,fair play. Hopefully a packed hostile Brandywell, an aggressive playing performance and the right ref will get you the two goal cushion needed to get through.
pineapple stu
31/07/2009, 9:05 AM
one of stand out wins from a LOI side in history.
Definitely. Given how awful Pat's were against Valletta, and how awful they were for the first half hour of this match - when Krylya passed through their midfield at absolute will - it's quite incredible that Pat's got anything out of this match. Krylya were very poor up front, but you got the feeling that once they ticked, it'd end up 4 or 5. Even then, I lost count of how many last-ditch blocks Pat's put in.
But Pat's seemed to gain confidence around the half hour when it was still 0-0, and amazingly had the four best chances of the game in the second half, even though Krylya were still dominating play. O'Brien and Guy (I think?) both missed one-on-ones. Excellent goal from Fabio too; I thought it hit the side netting (couldn't see from the new stand, and he couldn't possibly have scored from the angle he was at) until everyone went nuts.
If Krylya have Koller back for the second leg, I can still see a 4-0 score, but you never know now. Superb result; well done Pat's.
(And a decent enough result for Derry too, BTW. Though we'll have to teach you how to keep clean sheets in Bulgaria. :) )
Check out this 'match report' from rte.ie for the Derry game..............if I ever saw a match report written on the basis of just seeing a scoreline this is it.
Derry City's Europa League hopes hang in the balance after the Candystripes fell to a 1-0 defeat against CSKA Sofia in the Bulgarian capital.
Kostadin Stoyanov scored the only goal of the game in the 75th minute to round off a long spell of pressure by the home side that gives them a crucial advantage heading into next week's return leg.
But Stephen Kenny's men will be confident of turning the tie back in their favour at the Brandywell after a brave defensive performance prevented CSKA from doubling their advantage.
And the result was all the more welcome given Derry's poor recent run of form which had seen the club manage to win only one of their last six matches - against Skonto Riga in the previous round.
Duggie
31/07/2009, 9:14 AM
great result for pats. looks like guy had a great chance to make it 2-0. totally outpaced the defence. great finish from o'brien. they still have to score 2 to win and if pats could nick an away goal they could see them off.
might be the end of the road for derry but you never know.
A stunning and outstanding result for Pats! Magnificent! It would still be a major shock if they progressed, but at least they have a good chance.
How much money have Dundalk given Pats indirectly through Fabio's goals??? :eek:
Loads, don't forget he missed a penalty against Pats in oriel this year too
Fabio hates russians, maltesers and Dundalk ;)
Ezeikial
31/07/2009, 9:43 AM
Great effort from Derry, as Stephen Kenny says it like it is:
"One-nil down with 90 minutes left...so were definately still in it. We have our work cut out, but the possibilities still exist."
Congratulations to St Pats on a brilliant win.
Both teams can be free of any fear in the 2nd legs - all that could be asked of either team was that they would keep the possibilities alive for the 2nd legs- they have nothing to lose in trying to win.
Will it be all ticket in the Bradywell?
Duggie
31/07/2009, 9:48 AM
pats havent conceded an away goal which is huge. now they can chase that and hopefully get through.
ger121
31/07/2009, 10:09 AM
pats havent conceded an away goal which is huge. now they can chase that and hopefully get through.
You do feel though that Pats will need an away goal out there as I'd expect the Russian side to score a couple goals at home.
Duggie
31/07/2009, 10:26 AM
You do feel though that Pats will need an away goal out there as I'd expect the Russian side to score a couple goals at home.
ya but they will get a few chances no doubt as in every game. if the ruskis have to force the game might help pats.
spongebob
31/07/2009, 10:30 AM
That was Kenny's 2nd defeat in 9 European matches - not bad. (for Derry)
Duggie
31/07/2009, 10:34 AM
any of u derry boys see the game online or whatever? how did city play, had they any chances. hope for the 2nd leg ??
paul_oshea
31/07/2009, 10:52 AM
http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/stoyanov-ends-candystripes-resistance-but-europa-dream-remains-intact-1847613.html
goes along with exactly what i said on the other thread re:cska, when ORA ignorantly pointed out that i wouldn't know the difference between a stuffed or blown up one :rolleyes:
Derry had the only corner of the first half and had the best chance in the first half on 31 mins. Sofia were good for all of 15 mins, in the second half. Apart from that, thats all, Derry contained them very well and did exactly the job required for 99% of the game, cska are nothing special - going on that performance at least and are definitely beatable.
paul_oshea
31/07/2009, 11:01 AM
any of u derry boys see the game online or whatever? how did city play, had they any chances. hope for the 2nd leg ??
I mentioned on the links thread, that they played very well and more than matched CSKA, for pace and speed, their technically not as good as CSKA, but they played very well, limiting cska to long range shots etc, it wasn't edge of your seat stuff and they looked very comfortable compared to bohs away 2 weeks ago. I honestly thought watching as somewhat a neutral observer that they were going to get the draw, even thought they might score after going 1-0 which they should have (was that farren that shot straight at the keeper?) from a corner in the last 8 mins or so. The best thing I noticed and again its ssomeething simple but down to good management is, when they got the ball on the edge of their box, they played hte simple pass, they didn't hoof it up to the lone man and hope for the best, they played the simple ball out to the wing (a short 5 - 10 metre ) pass or to a midfielder, who in turn would turn towards his own goal or turn sideways, to wait for support, buy a bit of time, and lay off another short pass to someone in support. ALthough they didn't create many chances because of this they held possession well and it wasn't wave after wave of attack. I know im going on and on about this but i was seriouslly surprised at how organised and controlled an Irish side could be - awat from home against deemed superior opposition. HOpefully next week they can keep this side of things but also look to create more chances, when they did go at cska they looked to be able open them up.
Duggie
31/07/2009, 11:06 AM
cheers paul sounds like they did well so. hopefully they could nick a goal at home and see what happens. derry have some good footballers in there side so are well suited to european games.
paul_oshea
31/07/2009, 11:12 AM
Is the game being televised by bulgarian tv(i know its doubtful but thought id ask)?!
A N Mouse
31/07/2009, 11:19 AM
If pat's can score then they should be able to hang on and not concede 3.
Derry capable of winning at the brandy, depends on which team show up. But think sitting back and playing on the counter will suit CSKA. Likely Derry will have to score, at least, 3 to win the tie, which is a bit of an ask.
soccerc
31/07/2009, 12:05 PM
Against the odds, St Patrick's Athletic overcame Russian side Krylya Sovetov Samara 1 -0 last night with Declan (Fabio) O'Brien getting the crucial winner - his third goal in European competition in three games.
http://photos4.pix.ie/EB/71/EB71C017430C4BC1B842CE86A97DF19D-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/soccerc/1130372)
boneym
31/07/2009, 12:24 PM
Both clubs done the league proud last night. Well done
CuanaD
31/07/2009, 12:26 PM
That really was an amazing night - I'm still hoarse today
Pat's played some great stuff & the goal was only deserved. Sovetov are a very decent side & I'd still be worried about the away leg, but Pat's definetly deserved the win last night - they looked a perfectly ballenced side after half time when Bobby came on - Him & R.Guy on the 2 wings & Fabio coming through the centre - all with such pace - I think Pats may have stumbled on a formation that could save their League season too.
:ball:
Any links to match highlights yet?
Great to see the place sold out too - fantastic atmosphere!
Dodge
31/07/2009, 12:39 PM
The pats goal was on the RTE 2 late news. That's available on the RTE player
http://www.rte.ie/player
Umberside
31/07/2009, 12:42 PM
The pats goal was on the RTE 2 late news. That's available on the RTE player
http://www.rte.ie/player
What a goal! His positioning, movement and shot were brilliant.
TheBoss
31/07/2009, 12:44 PM
It was an excellent strike, always thought O'Brien was a good striker :D
spongebob
31/07/2009, 1:03 PM
Mmmmm..Rté Player reckons I don't live anywhwere on this island...
I wonder where I can be?
Umberside
31/07/2009, 1:07 PM
Mmmmm..Rté Player reckons I don't live anywhwere on this island...
I wonder where I can be?
I couldn't help noticing when I was in Derry that the Brandywell is about 500 yards away from the border. Presuming you live in the Bogside & have a laptop you could access the Player if you take a short walk...
spongebob
31/07/2009, 1:09 PM
I couldn't help noticing when I was in Derry that the Brandywell is about 500 yards away from the border. Presuming you live in the Bogside & have a laptop you could access the Player if you take a short walk...
Aye but it's supposed to be accessible North and South.
paul_oshea
31/07/2009, 1:12 PM
Against the odds, St Patrick's Athletic overcame Russian side Krylya Sovetov Samara 1 -0 last night with Declan (Fabio) O'Brien getting the crucial winner - his third goal in European competition in three games.
http://photos4.pix.ie/EB/71/EB71C017430C4BC1B842CE86A97DF19D-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/soccerc/1130372)
Theres a fella with an arsenal jersey there in the back left!!! i spose its red though so fits in! :D
Umberside
31/07/2009, 1:13 PM
Theres a fella with an arsenal jersey there in the back left!!! i spose its red though so fits in! :D
Some guy waving around a Celtic jersey near the goalposts as well.
dcfcsteve
31/07/2009, 1:20 PM
Theres a fella with an arsenal jersey there in the back left!!! i spose its red though so fits in! :D
He doesn't look that happy with the goal either.
Nor do the other 'hands on hips' posse around him.... :D
irishultra
31/07/2009, 1:31 PM
he's probably thinking ''you won't see this at arsenals stadium'' :D
*i forget the name of arsenals stadium*
MariborKev
31/07/2009, 1:35 PM
Great effort from Derry, as Stephen Kenny says it like it is:
"One-nil down with 90 minutes left...so were definately still in it. We have our work cut out, but the possibilities still exist."
Still in the lounge in Luton on the way back here.
We have a chance, we gave away a really sloppy goal but this lot are a good side if you let them play.
I'm hoping my voice will be back for next Thursday.....
spongebob
31/07/2009, 1:39 PM
Maribor, are you having any problems accessing derrycitychat?
MariborKev
31/07/2009, 1:47 PM
Aye,
But every webpage on my netbook is in Cyrillic at the minute so I wouldn't have a clue.
Aye,
But every webpage on my netbook is in Cyrillic at the minute so I wouldn't have a clue.
yeah my eyes take a while to recover from european trips too :D
paul_oshea
31/07/2009, 2:24 PM
he's probably thinking ''you won't see this at arsenals stadium'' :D
*i forget the name of arsenals stadium*
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