03/02/2010 | EPL: il Fulham regola il Portsmouth. FA Cup: in una Leeds blindata vincono gli Spurs. Scozia: Rangers in finale di Coppa di Lega.

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In "Premier League" il Fulham si è imposto di misura sul Portsmouth, la cui posizione di classifica è, così, ulteriormente precipitata. Il Tottenham, nella sfida di "Fa Cup" svoltasi tra imponenti misure di sicurezza per evitare scontri tra le tifoserie, ha avuto la meglio sul campo della rivelazione Leeds, formazione di terza serie che aveva ottenuto scalpi importanti. In Scozia, invece, i Rangers ( supporters in foto ) hanno ottenuto l'accesso alla finale della Coppa di Lega prevalendo sul St.Johnstone grazie alle segnature di Davies e Mc Culloch.

Fulham 1-0 Portsmouth

Frederic Piquionne (right) produced a lively first-half performance for Portsmouth

By Mark Ashenden

Jonathan Greening's first goal for Fulham piled more misery on to bottom-placed and cash-strapped Portsmouth.

The visitors will be devastated after missing a number of first-half chances, with striker Frederic Piquionne firing straight at keeper Mark Schwarzer.Fulham's Stefano Okaka nodded an easy chance wide but his side took the lead on 74 minutes as Greening slotted in a Damien Duff cross from the right.Kevin Boateng worked tirelessly for Pompey but Fulham held on for victory.

( BBC Football )

Increased security for cup match

Police patrols will be increased at Elland Road and the city centre

Hundreds of police officers are to be deployed in Leeds for the city's FA Cup replay match against Tottenham Hotspur.

West Yorkshire Police said officers would be patrolling the club's ground at Elland Road and the city centre on Wednesday to ensure all fans stay safe.A spokesman said troublemakers could be given football banning orders.The force said anyone receiving such an order risked being banned from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, as well as from local matches.Ch Supt Mark Milsom, match commander for the FA Cup fourth round game, said: "This is Leeds United's biggest home fixture of the season so far. Our priority is to ensure that everyone involved can enjoy the match safely."By intervening early and dealing with issues in a positive manner we aim to quell any problems before they have the chance to escalate and ensure that the match result is the only talking point afterwards."He added that officers would pursue football banning orders "vigorously" to protect the majority of well-behaved fans.The match between Leeds and Tottenham is being replayed after a 2-2 draw on 23 January.

( BBC News )

Leeds 1-3 Tottenham

Defoe was thwarted on a number of occasions but hit a stunning hat-trick

A Jermain Defoe hat-trick earned Tottenham a fifth-round trip to Bolton as they battled past a defiant Leeds.

Spurs dominated early on and Defoe went close several times before slicing left-footed into the top corner.But as in the first match Leeds hit back and in first-half stoppage time Luciano Becchio forced home a rebound.Defoe had a goal ruled out for offside but flicked in a David Bentley cross and in injury time ghosted in to round the keeper and complete his treble.When Spurs arrived at Elland Road snow was falling heavily and with Leeds having lost only twice in 21 matches at home this season the scent of an upset was evident.But the Londoners quietened the hostile home crowd by applying an admirable work ethic to their superior technical ability and dominated for the vast majority of the contest.

( BBC Football )

Rangers 2 - 0 St Johnstone

by Stevie Miller

Veteran midfielder Lee McCulloch scored Rangers' second goal

Rangers booked their place in the Co-operative Insurance Cup final with a semi-final victory over St Johnstone at a snow-covered Hampden Park.

Steven Davis put the Ibrox side in front with a close-range shot after his initial effort was blocked.Experienced midfielder Lee McCulloch doubled Rangers' advantage through a low drive from the edge of the box.Saints keeper Graeme Smith saved Steven Naismith's penalty as Rangers carved out late opportunities on the break.Both sides took to the field wearing their change strip in front of a disappointing crowd at Hampden Park - perhaps affected by the snow which continued to fall heavily throughout the first half.

Rangers switched goalkeepers with Neil Alexander coming in for Allan McGregor, while Steven Smith replaced Sasa Papac at left-back.St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes changed tactics and personnel for the match, with Kenny Deuchar relegated to the bench and on-loan Cillian Sheridan operating as a lone striker.Nacho Novo, often a thorn in St Johnstone's side, carved out the first opportunity, but shot straight at Smith from the inside-right channel.Dave Mackay spared Smith's blushes after Novo sprang the offside trap and raced past the onrushing keeper, only to see his net-bound shot cleared off the line by the former Livingston man.Murray Davidson passed up a golden chance for St Johnstone when he flashed a header wide from five yards following a Gary Irvine cross.Davis should have put Rangers ahead after working a brilliant one-two with John Fleck before prodding the ball past Smith, but Irvine scrambled the ball off the line.The Northern Ireland international made amends moments later, latching onto Novo's cross and lashing the ball home at the second attempt from close range.David Weir almost put the ball into his own net as Liam Craig's free-kick flew into the Rangers box, however the Ibrox captain looked a relieved man as the ball went just over the bar.However, Rangers were getting a grip of the game in the midfield and McCulloch doubled their advantage following fine build-up play with a low, driven shot from the edge of the box which slipped under the body of Smith.McInnes brought on Steven Milne at half-time, and the move almost paid instant dividends as the ball cannoned off the forward in the Rangers box and fell to Sheridan, but his effort was saved easily by Neil Alexander.The Perth side were showing more in the way of attacking intent, but, despite plenty of possession in the Rangers half, they were finding it hard to create any clear opportunities.Rangers replaced Kyle Lafferty and Novo with Andrew Little and Steven Naismith, and the former Kilmarnock forward almost scored with his first touch, but his close-range shot flew over the bar.Naismith was handed another chance to score when he went down under a challenge from Irvine and referee Dougie McDonald pointed to the spot, however Smith dived low to his left to save the penalty.Rangers looked dangerous and John Fleck should really have put the tie beyond doubt, but left himself too tight an angle after taking it past Smith.Naismith burst through the Saints rearguard once again as Rangers took control, but, after going down in the box again, his low effort was cleared off the line again by Irvine.

( BBC Scotland Football )