It has always been a dream for a newcomer to start his professional career in a league like championship league and if he could also manage to score his first goal in it, it is like dream comes true for him and this is what seems to be happening with Borussia Dortmund’s 21-year-old midfielder Julian Weigl who scored his first professional goal for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday. It was actually a long-range shot that happened two minutes before half-time and doubled Dortmund's lead at Sporting Lisbon which proved to be decisive by the end. Since, it was the much awaited debut goal for the player, it means a lot for him hence he is taking it as the life changer for him and he still could not realize how it could happen! Playing his second championship league season and scoring the first goal is something that everyone would like to remember for his hard work and dedication that could make his career brighter than earlier. Talking about the game and his first … [Read more...]
Sporting Lisbon’s impressive show against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu
Every time a big side is up against rather a small side, it is assumed they will win the game comfortably but when it does not happen or when they had to work hard to sustain the win or refrain a defeat, it is often taken as the victory of underdog side who somehow managed to restrict their high profile opponents. Last Champions League faceoff between Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid was one such game that saw how difficult it can be challenging rather a small side even at the home turf. Match was thoroughly balanced until the last moments of the game but thankfully it was rather Real’s luck to somehow transform the fate of the game in their favor. Actually, hosts were trailing by one goal most of the time and it was the last minute efforts from Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata that gave them a decisive lead at the end and looking at their fighting spirit under pressure everyone is pleased to see how their side is performing despite having been trailing on the scorecard. Coach … [Read more...]