Tottenham 4 - Chelsea 4 (Premier League, March 19, 2008) (Longer highlights here.) Poor defending allowed Drogba to answer his critics by scoring after three minutes. And it could have been worse for Spurs, but Joe Cole’s finish was ruled out for offside. Mirroring events from the Carling Cup final, Woodgate rose powerfully to head his second goal against Chelsea to bring the hosts level. In an incredible opening 20 minutes, the Blues struck back when Joe Cole fed in Essien (Drogba offside?), who chipped the ball past Robinson with the outside of his right foot. The end of the first-half (highlights here) descended into controversy when Ashley Cole’s hospital tackle on Hutton only received a yellow, and Cole had the nerve to argue. After the break, Joe Cole strolled round Chimbonda and found the net via Robinson’s arm. Once again Spurs hit back, Berbatov out-jumping Terry for Tottenham’s second. Cudicini’s wonder save denied Robbie Keane, but Spurs completed the comeback when Huddlestone arrowed a shot into the a far corner. Yet, Chelsea refused to lose, and Cole scored his second after executing amazing control from Drogba’s pass. Robbie Keane had the final word, curling an absolute beauty into the top corner to end a mesmerising London derby. (Second-half highlights here.) Surely one of the greatest Premier League matches ever.

Manchester United 2 - Bolton 0 (Premier League, March 19, 2008) Taylor’s desperate clearance fell to captain Cristiano Ronaldo, and the wunderkid smashed home his 32nd goal of the season. And the fabulous Ronaldo soon found number 33, with a trademark free-kick that gave Al Habsi no chance. Al Habsi redeemed himself, saving from Nani, in a spirited second-half from Bolton.

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AC Milan 1 - Sampdoria 2 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) AC Milan’s shocking recent form continued early-on against Sampdoria, as the visitors raced to a two goal lead after a scrambled goal from Moggia and a fine solo goal from Delvecchio, helped by Kalac’s awful keeping. Paloschi pulled one back for Rossoneri.

Genoa 1 - Inter Milan 1 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) Suazo gave leaders Inter an early lead at Genoa, tapping home from Ibrahimovic’s cross. But the Nerazzurri were reduced to 10-men after Pele picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Juric. Borriello equalised with five minutes to go with an acrobatic volley.

Lazio 3 - Roma 2 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) Second-placed Roma took the lead in the Rome derby against Lazio after a clearance fortunately struck Taddei and flew in the net. A swift Lazio attack ended with Pandev getting the equaliser. Rocchi gave Lazio the lead from the penalty spot on 58.

Empoli 0 - Juventus 0 (Serie A, March 19, 2008)

Cagliari 1 - Atalanta 0 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) Another big result for the home side in their fight against the drop, the inspirational Aquafresca got the only goal from the spot.

Catania 0 - Siena 0 (Serie A, March 19, 2008)

Parma 2 - Palermo 1 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) Budan opened the scoring with a header from close range seven minutes into the second-half. Cavani equalised sixteen minutes later before Budan scored his second and won the game in the 90th minute.

Torino 0 - Udinese 1 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) Simone Pepe’s free-kick was the difference as Udinese escaped from the Stadio Olimpico Grande with a win.

Napoli 2 - Fiorentina 0 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) Ezequiel Lavezzi scored twice in the first-half to hand Napoli a well deserved win at the Stadio San Paolo.

Livorno 1 - Reggina 1 (Serie A, March 19, 2008) Brienza broke the deadlock on 33 minutes to silence the home fans and give the struggling visitors a surprise lead. Bogdani levelled matters on the hour with a header to earn Livorno a point.

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Racing Santander 1 - Getafe 1 (Agg. 2-4) (Copa Del Rey, semi-final second-leg, March 19, 2008) Getafe qualified for their second successive Spanish Cup final. Pedro Munitis put the home side ahead, Francisco Casquero scored the equaliser for Michael Laudrup’s men.

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Bayern Munich 2 - Wolfsburg 0 (DFB Pokal, March 19, 2008) (Longer highlights here.) Ribery and Klose scored two late goals to send Bayern into the German Cup final.

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Carquefou 1 - Marseille 0 (Coupe De France, March 19, 2008) In a magical story, fifth division amateur side Carquefou, stunned French powerhouse Marseille when N’Doye punished an over-confident defense, breaking through and beating the keeper. OM should have levelled but Cisse missed a sitter from two yards. At the final whistle Carquefou celebrated as if they had won the cup.

Bordeaux 2 - Lille 0 (AET) (Coupe De France, March 19, 2008) Second-placed Bordeaux advanced to the quarter-finals of the Cup thanks to two goals in extra-time scored by Fernando and a quality header from David Bellion.

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PSV Eindhoven 0 - Ajax 0 (Eredevisie, March 19, 2008) The top two in the Dutch league cancel each other out, this disappointing match suits PSV who maintain their four point lead at the summit.

Heracles Almelo 2 - Roda JC 2* (Pens. 3-5) (KNVB Beker, March 19, 2008) Roda reached their first Dutch Cup final in seven years where they will play Feyenoord in the final. Gonzalo Garcia-Garcia chipped Heracles into the lead on 17, Marcel Meeuwis equalised a minute later. Ten minutes into the second-half Willem Janssen put Roda ahead with a fine strike and with ten minutes to go sub Ricky van den Bergh equalised with a fine free-kick.

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Anderlecht 1 - Germinal Beerschot 0 (Beker van Belgie, March 19, 2008) A wonderful string of saves by Schollen kept Anderlecht in the game in the first-half, and the got the win thanks to a late Dheedene own-goal.

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Iraklis 2 - Olympiakos 2 (Agg. 2-4) (Greek Cup, March 19, 2008) Olympiakos took a clinical two goal lead through Nunez and Mitroglou. Iraklis’ goals came from Aaron and Ribeiro.

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Genclerbirligi 1 - Galatasaray 0 (Turkiye Kupasi, March 19, 2008) Genclerbirligi booked their place in the Turkish Cup final thanks to Eser’s decisive goal.

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Adelaide United 0 - Changchun Yatai 0 (Asian Champions League, March 19, 2008) United came closest to scoring when Diego hit the crossbar with a 66th-minute effort from well outside the box.

Chonburi 3 - Melbourne Victory 1 (Asian Champions League, March 19, 2008) Thailand’s Chonburi went ahead just before half-time thanks to Fabiano’s header, but the Victory drew level when Danny converted Kemp’s cross. Sub-Baga stole the plaudits, firing home a stunning 30-yard shot before the Cameroonian sealed the win with his second in added-time.

Al-Quadsia 1 - Arbil 1 (Asian Champions League, March 19, 2008) Salah’s penalty gave the visitors the lead, but Salama tied the score in the 81st minute.

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DC United 5 - Harbour View 0 (CONCACAF Champions Cup, March 18, 2008) Fred’s backheel to set up the second was sublime.

Pachuca 1 - CD Motagua 0 (CONCACAF Champions Cup, March 19, 2008)

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Libertad 1 - Fluminense 2 (Copa Libertadores, March 19, 2008) Samudio headed in the opener for Libertad. Washington’s header levelled matters for Fluminense, and Washington bagged the winner from a corner.

Flamengo 2 - Nacional 0 (Copa Libertadores, March 19, 2008) Marcinho scored a goal in each half for Flamengo.

San Jose 2 - Santos 1 (Copa Libertadores, March 19, 2008) The Bolivian minnows came from behind to shock Pele’s former club.

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