Football all-the-way and first up in the UEFA Europa League Semi-final second-leg – Atletico Madrid have made into the finals despite losing 2-1 on the night in extra-time against Liverpool.
With the result tied 2-all on aggregate, Madrid go through on the away goals rule.
Alberto Aqualani’s goal for the Reds just before the stroke of half-time sent the game into extra-time where Liverpool doubled their lead through Yossi Benayoun.
However the Reds were punished for slack marking against Diego Forlan who silenced Anfield with the crucial away goal.
Atletico Madrid will now play Fulham in the finals in Germany come 12th May.
Fulham had to come from behind to defeat Hamburg 2-1 at Cravern Cottage after a goalless first leg.
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Back home in the S-League – Etoile FC have narrowed the gap at the top to just 1-point with a fine 2-nil win at home against the Young Lions.
The match played at the Queenstown Stadium was however marred by two sending offs in the last five minutes for either side.
In another tie – Beijing Guoan came from behind to defeat Woodlands Wellington 2-1 at the Yishun Stadium.
The win pushes the Chinese-outfit up to seventh in the league.
Looking ahead tonight – Home United will want to stay in touch with the leaders with a win at the Jalan Besar Stadium against Albirex Niigata.
The tie will kick-off at 7:30pm.
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