There is no doubt, Eto’o has been the most in form striker in the world this first part of the 2005/206 campaign. Pierre Webo started for Osasuna in their very important encounter against Real Madrid and in England, Geremi played the last 15 minutes, as Chelsea dismantled Lauren and Arsenal’s title hopes for 2005.
In Spain, another week and another show by Samuel Eto’o Fils. Over the week end, he scored two goals, on Monday, he was crowned the third best player in the world and on tuesday night, he crucified Celta Vigo with 2 more fantastic goals. Which brings him to 17 goals in 17 league games this season and 22 goals in all competitions. There is no doubt, Eto’o has been the most in form striker in the world this first part of the 2005/206 campaign. At Osasuna Pierre Webo started for Osasuna in their very important encounter against Real Madrid. Despite playing with 10 men for most of the game, Osasuna obtained a 1:1 tie at the Bernabeu. At Espanyol, Kameni had a very solid outing,as Espanyool tied Zaragoza 2:2.
In Portugal, Albert Meyong Zé scores another goal this wednesday against Academica. With a total of 11 goals, Meyong Zé is a top scorer in la Liga, just after Nuno Gomez of Benfica (12 goals).
In England, Geremi played the last 15 minutes, as Chelsea dismantled Lauren and Arsenal’s title hopes for 2005. Arsenal is now 20 points behind league leaders Chelsea. Laurent played the whole game and Geremi saw action in the last 15 minutes of a very intense game. Eric Djemba Djemba did not suit up for this Villa versus Manchester United game. Eric has seen little action since his controversial remarks about his coach back in November. Is Eric on his way out of Villa? The january transfer window is not far …
Vincent Perricard Esselle started again for Pompey. Unfortunately, he had to leave the field 5 minutes into the game with an recurring injury.
In France, strong game by Assou Ekotto, as Lens beats LeMans 2:0. Very average game by Emana, whose team Toulose lost and continues to slide into relegation zone.
Modeste Mbami enters the game after 1/2 time, as PSG can only manage 1 point against lowly Ajaccio. Rien ne va plus au PSG. Herve Tum starts in an important victory of Metz against Bill Tchato‘s Nice. Also, youngster Sebatien Bassong gets the start for Metz.
Sebastien was recently invited to join the young Lions in Niamey. Stephane Mbia Etoundi starts again for Rennes. Joel Perrier remains on the bench for the whole game. Jean Makoun has a great game, as Lille gives Lyon its first defeat of the season.
In Germany, great game by Atouba, against 3rd placed Bremen. With a tie, Hambourg as established itself as the main concurrent to Bayern Munich. Much needed Victory for Mettomo‘s Kaiserlautern, who once more , remains on the bench for the 90 minutes. Iddrissou plays the last 10 minutes, as Hanover ties Leverkusen in a goaless draw.
Let’s note the good game by Joseph Désiré Job at the intercontinental team championship. Job scores the second goal, as Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad looses the battle for 3rd place.
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Les faits marquants de la semaine d’avant
Angleterre:
Arsenal s’effondre à Newcastle. Lauren dispute un bon match comme latéral gauche. Geremi joue les 20 dernières minutes pour Chelsea qui continue a faire cavalier seul en tête du championnat d’Angleterre. A Portsmouth, le coach Harry Redknapp de retour dans l’équipe après congédiement de Alain Perrin, rappelle Vincent Pericard-Esselle (prêté en D2 anglaise) et le fait jouer 90 minutes dans leur match contre Tottenham. Bon match de Pericard.
France:
Très bon match de Jean II Makoun pour Lille et Benoît Assou Ekotto pour Lens dans le duel nordiste. Mais le match nul fait le compte des Lyonnais. Emana joue tout le match et Toulouse l’emporte sur Le Mans. Stéphane Mbia est titulaire pour Rennes qui perd contre un PSG sans Mbami Modeste. À noter la rentrée de Perrier Doumbe à la place de Stéphane Mbia.
Espagne:
Webo et Eto’o continuent leur duel à distance pour la ligue espagnole. Les deux camerounais seront très actifs dans les victoires respectives de leurs équipes. Eto’o et Webo marquent chacun les premiers buts pour leur équipe, dont les victoires respectives maintiennent le statu quo à la tête du championnat.
Allemagne:
Très bon match De Atouba sous les couleurs du Hamburger Sports Verein, qui solidifie sa place de 2eme en Bundesliga. Idrissou joue quelques minutes dans le match contre Borussia Moenchengladbach. Le Kaiserlautern de Mettomo continue à s’enfoncer alors que ce dernier ne quitte pas le banc des réservistes.
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