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Hindu (Free subscription) | yesterday
... the ball over the line off a pass from Fatih Tekke. Denisov had escaped being penalised for a handball early in the second half. This was also for Zenit coach Dick Advocaat's first European title. The Dutchman, who had coached Rangers from 1998-2002, leapt in the air at the final whistle. The Zenit players then put on gold shirts and gave their opponents a guard of honour, applauding as...
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Daily Star (Free subscription) | yesterday
... of the league season at Wigan and came under fire for not awarding the home side a penalty for handball and then opting not to red card Paul Scholes for a second bookable offence when he fouled Wilson Palacios.Grant said: "In England there are very good referees, but there are some - a few that you can influence, like you saw."
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Skysports.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Grant feels that Steve Bennett, the official in charge at the JJB Stadium, helped Ferguson's side to take the crown by missing a deliberate handball by Rio Ferdinand and failing to dismiss Paul Scholes after his clumsy challenge on Wilson Palacios.
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ireland.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bennett was in charge of United's final game of the league season at Wigan and came under fire for not awarding the home side a penalty for handball and then opting not to red card Paul Scholes for a second bookable offence when he fouled Wilson Palacios. Grant said: "In England there are very good referees, but there are some - a few that you can influence, like you saw."
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Fox News (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bennett was in charge of United's final game of the league season at Wigan and came under fire for not awarding the home side a penalty for handball and then opting not to red card Paul Scholes for a second bookable offence when he fouled Wilson Palacios.
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WVHooligan - Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
... last week’s embarrassing loss in Houston. It was a game that they pretty much had until an errant handball on Ugo Ihemelu cost the Rapids points on the road. I doubt this will be the prettiest game we’ve seen this season. Last year when these two faced on in Primetime, the game saw two own-goals in an ugly 1-1 draw. Now, I don't see that kind of thing happening tonight, I do think it will...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
... by UPDF Army commander Gen. Aronda Nyakairima will climax on July 2.Action which will feature handball, netball, boxing and a cross-country event is expected to be held at Namboole stadium, Lugogo and Bombo grounds.
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All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
A ground of sports-happy handball players from Shimba Hills Secondary School on their way to a weekend tournament took a gamble that paid off handsomely when they registered for a football tournament and caused the greatest upset, eliminating champions Waa Girls in the opening round of the Copa Coca-Cola.
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TEAMtalk (Free subscription) | yesterday
... He also claimed that Rangers should have been awarded a penalty when there was a shout for handball against Denisov, and when Barry Ferguson was clipped by the Zenit goalkeeper immediately afterwards. Smith added: "We were disappointed to lose the game. I felt in the first half Zenit were the better side but in the second half we came into a it a little bit but lost the goal at a bad time...
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The Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bennett ignored a blatant handball by Rio Ferdinand in the penalty area, awarded a dubious spot-kick to United for a tackle on Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes should have been sent off for two fouls on Wilson Palacios.
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Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
... club. It possibly might have benefited us."McCoist was also diplomatic over what appeared a strong handball shout for his team in the second half. "I didn't see it," he said. "People were shouting and we might have had a claim."McCoist had little doubt that the Ibrox side would be back on their league game for the trip to Fir Park. "They'll lift themselves," McCoist said. "They've got a...
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Haaretz.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Denisov had escaped being penalized for a handball early in the second half at the City of Manchester Stadium. Zenit coach Dick Advocaat, who led Rangers from 1998-2002, won his first European title with the victory. The well-traveled Dutch coach has transformed Zenit since joining in 2006 - last season he led Zenit to its first Russian league title, meaning the club will play in the Champions...
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Fox News (Free subscription) | yesterday
... successful against our oponent's goal, I knew we would win."Denisov escaped being penalized for a handball early in the second half. Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot also escaped punishment for an alleged handball incident late in the first half.Zenit coach Dick Advocaat, who led Rangers from 1998-2002, won his first European title with the victory. He leapt in the air at the final...
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The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
... might have been had referee Peter Frojdfeldt awarded a penalty for what had appeared a Denisov handball with the game still scoreless. "Obviously we are disappointed to lose the game. I felt in the first half Zenit was the better side but got into the game better in the second half but we conceded a goal at a bad time," said Smith. "I thought it looked like a penalty. Sometimes you get those...
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TEAMtalk (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
UEFA Cup final: Player ratingsTEAMtalk takes a look at how the players rated in the UEFA Cup final.Arshavin: Rues a missed chanceRANGERS NEIL ALEXANDER: Safe hands early on to deal with shots from Anatoliy Tymoschuk and Aleksandr Aniukov. Mistake after half-time gave Andrei Arshavin a big chance but had little chance with Zenit's goals. 6. KIRK BROADFOOT: Got away with a handball in the Rangers...
