PARIS - Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova continued sensation in Paris WTA event by appearing as a champion . The Russians won the title after overthrowing seed , Sara Errani .
Diving final duel in Paris , Sunday, February 2 local time , Pavlyuchenkova had to deal with the third seeded Errani . He was actually the underdog because only world ranked 26th , while his opponent , Errani ranks seventh in the world rankings issued by the WTA .
In the first set , the above prediction was proved . Errani 1-3 success menmetik remaining seven points in a row to claim the first set . The Italian is even 2-0 in the second set .
However , entering the third game , Pavlyuchenkova showed a solid performance as the display when faced fellow countryman , Mario Sharapova had better ratings than Errani ( ranked fifth ) .
Revenge in the first set is completed, after the successful Pavlyuchenkova won seven straight points to win the second set and lead 1-0 in the third set , or sets of determination .
Apiknya performance has been sustained and lead 5-3 , before finally being released Pavlyuchenkova forehand fails returned Errani . Pavlychenkova diving resounding comeback with a 3-6 , 6-2 , and 6-3 .
Paris WTA title became prime Pavlyuchenkova trophy in 2014 . In general , it is the sixth title of his career or the first since the last time the title at the Portugal Open in May 2013 .
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Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino said that Lionel Messi is now burdened with the responsibility not to score again , and the situation is favorable for the Blaugrana .
Messi before Barcelona footstool to break the opponent's goal , and has scored 96 goals in the previous two seasons .
But Martino far happy with the performance of the other strikers are shown , such as Neymar , Alexis Sanchez and Pedro were able to replace that role when Messi was sidelined due to injury .
Messi has re-sod . But Martino was pleased to see the goals generated besutannya teams split evenly , so that it can reduce the pressure on Messi .
" The most important thing is no more responsibility for Messi to score goals ," said Martino told FourFourTwo .
" It happens in every team , and there are occasions where a player has more responsibility in front of goal . But now it does not exist anymore , and this is beneficial for the team . They are associated with growing their morals . "
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20 games unbeaten Real Madrid drop out when they come to the headquarters team ranked fourth occupant Spanish La Liga Athletic Bilbao tonight .
Barcelona surprisingly went down to Valencia at Camp Nou Real Madrid until now only a point behind the top standings and had a golden opportunity to lunge into the first order though will depend on the results obtained Atletico Madrid against other strong teams Real Sociedad at the Vicente Calderon .
Los Blancos performance is rising , the last defeat they suffered in all competitions was created in late October of last year at Camp Nou and has since successfully recorded 17 wins from their 20 matches to reach the last four of the Copa del Rey plus 16 of the Champions League .
Impressive performance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema Real Madrid into a team makes the highest caste sharply in Spanish football this season with a record of 60 goals . Meanwhile Wales star Gareth Bale helped with eight goals from 14 league performance but it seems to be absent due to a foot injury against Bilbao .
Throughout 2014, the Los Merengues swept eight games without conceding , but they must be vigilant to remember Athletic had an impressive record at home this season and have never lost a match at San Memes .
Yet the history of favoring the capital team that won eight games last meeting of the two teams even scored at least three goals in each of those victories . A double Isco bring a 3-1 win at the meeting in the first half of the season , a victory that enhanced goal Cristiano Ronaldo .
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Atletico Madrid finally managed to kick Barcelona from the top of the standings after slamming Real Sociedad with the score 4-0 , in the Spanish BBVA League continued jornada 22 , Monday ( 3/2 ) early morning hrs .
Playing at the Vicente Calderon , Diego Costa cs appear so confident . Direct Atletico dominated the match from the first kick is done . Midfield duo , Koke and Jose Sosa , appeared so solid and dominating . Xabi Prieto and David Zurutuza of the Sociedad unable to move.
Although could endanger speed through Carlos Vela and Antoine Girezmann , the visitors still could not get out of the pressure of the host . Diego Costa nearly struck the ball in the 30th minute , Claudio Bravo if not swiftly keeping gawangya .
Finally broke the deadlock when Inigo Martinez poor control can be utilized Koke , before thrusting the ball to the feet of Diego Costa who stood empty . Position was well aware , 25 -year-old striker was immediately release the bait to David Villa arriving at the mouth of the goal .
With ease, the former Barcelona player is smoothly put the ball into the goal in the 38th minute Sociedad . Score 1-0 to Atletico .
Ironic , three minutes later Villa had to end the game due to injury . His position was replaced by Raul Garcia . 1-0 Keduduan unchanged until the first half ended.
In the knockout phase , the tempo of the game is still held by Diego Simeone 's side . They seemed very eager to win the fight , in order to annex the throne standings from Barca . Some chance was generated in the course of the game ten minutes . Among them through Raul Garcia and Diego Costa .
When the game started monotn host , Simeone decided to include recruits ' lawasnya ' , namely Diego Ribas . 28 -year -old midfielder was signed to replace Jose Sosa . The game of life is more manifest .
Atletico were then able to double the advantage after their striker , Diego Costa , capable of scoring in the k- 72 minutes . He was able to pull a bait Raul Garcia completed smoothly . Not long at 74 minutes , a header from Joao Miranda welcomed death corner kick goal Keko profusely pierced Bravo , 3-0 to Atletico !
Not to stop it turns out , the new players who did her comeback , Diego Ribas , show off . He changed the circumstances to 4-0 , after a hard kick one minute before the game ended Sociedad goalkeeper tore !
Atletico finally managed to close the game with a 4-0 victory , while sealing the throne Jornada Liga BBVA Spain to 22 , through a collection of 57 points .
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Barcelona - Valencia achieve brilliant results in a trip to Barcelona cage. El Che won 3-2 while giving first home defeat of the season for Los Cules.
In the match held at the Camp Nou on Saturday (02/01/2014) night, Barca and Valencia played equally strong in the first half. Goal Alexis Sanchez replied to Daniel Parejo.
In the second half Pablo Piatti Valencia ahead before bringing Messi penalty reply. Paco Alcacer Valencia hero through winning goal in minute 58.
Barca lose Jordi Alba who received two yellow cards and must be willing to accept both defeat of the season.
Azulgrana is still at the top spot with 54 points from 22 matches, but the prone position is shifted Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid who play tomorrow.
While Valencia climbed to 8th position with 28 points.
The game
Seven minutes walk game Barca already lead through Alexis . From the right side , the ball leads to Alexis in the penalty box and Diego Alves who has been out of position , was unable to reach a chip shot Alexis .
Victor Valdes in the 11th minute dismissed Sofiane Feghouli shot from distance .
At 22 minutes later to thwart the chances Alves Messi after the Argentine's shot saved by Valencia keeper it .
Valencia had another chance in the 38th minute when Jeremy Mathieu and Ricardo Costa scrambling the ball into the penalty box , but instead target the skin round the wicket .
Two minutes before halftime score 1-1 Valencia equate counterattacks built Parejo and Feghouli , then completed with measurable Parejo kick into the goal Valdes .
Four minutes after the restart Valencia back ahead 2-1 , Antonio Barragan releases crossing into the penalty box , the ball headlong Piatti and lodged in the corner of goalkeeper Valdes .
At 53 minutes to make the score 2-2 Barca after Messi penalty successfully conquered Alves . This penalty is given after a handball when the Costa considered replays the ball on his shoulder .
Alcacer! Valencia attacker brought his team were in front on 58 minutes through a hard shot from 10 yards and could not be reached by Valdes. The score to 3-2 to Valencia in 58 minutes.
Barca must play minus one person in 77 minutes after Jordi Alba referee sent off after receiving a second yellow card, for violating Feghouli.
Messi almost equalized in injury time in the second half. Plays bait 1-2 with Andres Iniesta, Messi snaking through some of the players in the penalty box but his shot the ball deviated slightly on the right side.
Score 3-2 last until the end of the game to win Valencia.
Lineup
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Jordi Alba, Sergio, Xavi (Iniesta 64 '), Cesc (Tello 77'), Pedro, Alexis, Messi.
Valencia: Diego Alves, Barragan, R. Costa, Mathieu, Bernat; Oriol, Javi Fuego, Feghouli, Parejo (Michel 90 '), Piatti (Cartabia 87'), Alcacer (Vargas 72 ')
