marți, 19 aprilie 2016

Hawk writes farewell letter and regrets output of Sport

Paulo Roberto Falcao was not silent before his departure from the Sport command, decided together with the board on Monday. Motivated by the elimination in the Northeast Cup, the fall from office was mourned as Hawk leaves without fulfilling all their goals.

With endearments to the board and Pernambuco fans, Hawk thanked the incoming opportunity in the Northeast, where he returned to the technician profession since September 2015.

The loss to the modest Campinense-PB in the Northeast Cup after penalty shootout, claimed the post of Falcao, who fired the Lion with 17 wins, six draws and eleven defeats.

"I leave without having achieved all my goals, including the titles that the sport and its fans deserve. But I gained most valuable things: friendship, affection and respect of Pernambuco, "the coach pointed out in the letter of dismissal.

Check below the note Hawk in full:

Thanks, Pernambuco

By decision of the direction of the club, I'm leaving the coach of Sport Recife after nearly seven months of working and living with the people of Pernambuco. It was an unforgettable period of my life and my career. I am grateful, first, to the fans of Sport, who received me warmly and made me feel at home. Extend this sense of gratitude to all the people of Pernambuco, who always treated me with attention and courtesy. Also I counted with the full support of my coaching staff mates, the club officials and especially the athletes who had the honor to command. All gave example of professionalism and dedication. I leave without having achieved all my goals, including the titles that the sport and its fans deserve. But I gained most valuable things: friendship, affection and respect for Pernambuco

Vinicius wants to shine before the Fluminense seeking exclusive title

The day of the grand finale of the First League is approaching and, after a classic on the weekend before the Paraná Clube, by the State, the Paranaense Atlético back all their attention on the possibility of winning an unprecedented title and end the fasting trophies It began in 2009. Before the Fluminense, Vinicius again find his former team and who abe, will again be decisive in Juiz de Fora, as well as the first meeting between the teams in the competition debut in January.

"It is all that I want. I dreamed of playing matches like that. I go there with the thought of being champion and make history. I'm focused on this goal. We know that the stadium will be packed and all favor for a great game, "said the player, who expects a very different game from the first duel. "Their team fit and ours too. We played a good game against Parana, the semifinal Paranaense, "he said.

The midfielder also highlights the work of Paulo Autuori technical team at the moment, particularly in its evolution over this first half of the season. "I changed a lot. Since the arrival of Paul, I changed a few things tactically, in addition to playing dynamics. Every practice, every game, I tried to improve it in order to always match the pitch, "he said.

declared supporter Hurricane, Vinicius still do not know whether it will be in the starting lineup, but guarantees to be ready to make history with the Rossoneri shirt. "My goal, since I came here was to make history by Atletico, winning titles. Certainly, this is also the thought of the whole group. With respect to Fluminense, we want to make history, "he added.

Real Madrid can help Newcastle to win the City? Benítez believes so

Newcastle coach, Rafa Benitez believes Manchester City can not give as much attention on the marked confrontation on Tuesday (19), the Premier League. The Spanish coach has this opinion based on the fact that the Citizens are already focused on the match against Real Madrid, the semifinal of the Champions League.

"Right behind you, you're thinking about a semifinal or final, and if you will get injured," Benitez said. "They are professionals and will try to win but deep down they will not want to miss a game because of injury. I think they are with the eye in the Champions League and hopefully we can take advantage. "

As Manuel Pellegrini, City manager Benítez is a former coach of Real Madrid. The first game of the semifinal of the Champions League is scheduled for the 26th, Tuesday, in England. This is the first time the blue team of Manchester goes far enough in the main European club competition.

With set semifinal, Lucas Lima faces provocations naturally

After the Saints eliminate the São Bento at stake in Vila Belmiro, Lucas Lima said, on Monday, the definition of Palmeiras as an opponent in the semifinal stage of the state. The midfielder also faced with the normal banter made the network with rival time.

At the end of last week, more precisely on Friday, Lucas Lima published a tweet that leaves open a challenge to rival the elimination in the Libertadores, which happened due to lack of match-fixing on Thursday.

Despite desconversar on the target of the post, the midfielder admitted in an interview with SporTV on Monday that nothing goes a joke, other high levels due to the recent rivalry between the clubs.

"We created a rivalry in recent months by the games. It's nice to play against big clubs like that. Who wants to be champion can not choose opponents. As to the provocations, it is normal, sometimes I play. Play with me on Twitter and sometimes I play well, "he said.

Subject in recent days because of market speculation, Lucas Lima had guaranteed the following by President Santos Modesto Roma Jr., who entrusts performance of the contract until the end in 2017. According to Santos agent, Wagner Ribeiro businessman also know the intention.

Fidelity to the sequence in Santos two days of the closing of the window to the outside, Lucas Lima reiterated that the option to stay did not have the influence of anyone but his father.

"It was a particular option my and my family. I chose to stay and try to return to the national team, then you think about leaving. I lived a very good time in Santos and had the insecurity of things do not happen so fast in Europe, "said the midfielder, who enumerates at 0% the proposals received so far for possible negotiation in the middle of the year.

Third decision between the teams in a year - the keen rivalry that you referred Lucas Lima has reason. Within one year, Santos and Palmeiras run for the third decisive game after making the finals of the Campeonato Paulista and Copa do Brazil.

After the fish take the best in the state, Palmeiras won the title of the Brazil Cup also in the penalty shootout. And now, again at the state level, is the Verdão who will be on the path of Santos in an attempt to reach the final eighth followed by state.

Palmeiras 2 x 0 São Bernardo: Verdão is safe game and qualify for semifinal Paulistão

Palmeiras is qualified for the semifinal of the Championship. On Monday, the team led by coach Cuca beat the St. Bernard by 2-0 in Allianz Park. Now the Verdão will duel with Santos for a place in the decision.

The game


Packed for victories and good views of the last matches, the team led by Cuca came motivated on the field. However, it found an organized opponent throughout the first stage was balancing the match after the home team get better. Over the first 45 minutes, the two teams just managed to scare opponents goalkeepers.

At the end of the first half, the palm trees did little took advantage of an opportunity in the dead ball to open the scoring and put fire in the game. Egidio took a free kick from short left end, in the first post, and Alecsandro anticipated to divert head, throwing the ball in the left corner to make Daniel the first.

The two teams returned to the same training for the second stage, but have changed the way to play. With the score in favor, the home team was trying to dictate the rhythm game with the ball at his feet, as the visitors pressed in marking and were in a hurry to tie the match.

With a more offensive team, the St. Bernard just leaving gaps in defense. At the end of the game, Roger Guedes received great pass from Dudu on the right edge of the area and first played at the far post for the arrival of Gabriel Jesus. The young striker came knocking and right sacramented the alviverde victory in his arena.

Palmeiras now faces Santos in Vila Belmiro on Sunday. In the other semifinal, Corinthians receives the Audax on the same day.

Bauru opens advantage against Pinheiros; Flamengo win the Rio Claro

Bauru visited The Pines in Gym Poliesportivo Henrique Villaboim, and dropped in front in the first game of the quarterfinals of the NBB playoffs, winning by a score 95-85.

After come out ahead in the first quarter, the Bauru down production and went into the break at a disadvantage. However, the visitors did a good second half, recovered and managed to turn to win an important away win.

The highlight in the victory of Bauru was the American wing Robert Day, which was the top scorer of the match with 24 points and also had an excellent use, converting 24 of 27 points tempted.

On the side of the Pinheiros, especially the wing / guard Cordero Bennett, who was the team's leading scorer with 19 points, and grab eight rebounds.

The second game in the series of quarterfinals of the NBB, with command of Bauru, takes place next Friday, at 19h (GMT), the Gymnasium Pressure Cooker.

Flamengo wins Rio Claro


Another win away from home was Flamengo. The Rio team visited the Rio Claro, the Gymnasium Felipe Karam, and got the victory in the first game of the quarterfinals of the NBB by 88-79.

After a first very superior room, winning 27-13, Flamengo saw Rio Claro grow during the match, finishing second and third bedroom at the front. However, I know how to manage a good lead and took the victory home.

The highlights of the Rossoneri's victory were the wing Marquinhos , who left the court with 20 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals, and the owner Rafa Luz, which had a use of 16 of the 18 tempted points (88.9 %).

On the side of the Rio Claro, the wing / pivot Teichmann, who made a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, and guard Eric Tatu, the match scorer with 23 points, were the main names.

The coach of Flamengo, José Neto, commented on the importance of victory. "Every win is important playoff. If you have the chance to win means that you are alive in the series, whether you are behind or in front. Open winning series in the opponent's home is very important, but we know that the next game is even more important. Why not do any good to win here and then lose at home. Let's focus on the next game to try to close in Game 3, "said the coach.

The second game of the series takes place next Thursday (21/04) at 19h (GMT), with command of Flamengo, the Tijuca Tennis Club.