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Two minutes

BLOG_TH — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:34:14 GMT

In what was to be a routine match against Malawi, the Elephants left their biggest names on the bench and found themselves down 1-0 in the 63rd minute.

Enter Didier Drogba.

Two minutes on the pitch and the Ivorian superstar equalized, sending his homeland into the finals for the second successive time.

Two minutes.

Make the Difference.

Keep believing

BLOG_TH — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:56:35 GMT

You’re deep into injury time and you’re drawing. Not a bad result. Your legs are heavy and you’ve given it everything. Do you settle for what you’ve got?

Not if you’re Wesley Sneijder.

The Dutch star fired in the winning goal deep into injury time to give Inter a vital three points in the dying seconds of their game.

Because that’s what champions do.

In total control

BLOG_TH — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:07:10 GMT

The CTR360 is the ultimate control boot. Developed for players who pull the midfield strings. Players who specialise in killer through-balls. Players like Cesc.

On Saturday, Cesc wore the CTR360 for the first time, getting a chance to see how the boot would improve his game.

Over 90 minutes Cesc gave a stunning masterclass in the art of midfield play – setting up four of Arsenal’s six goals and netting one himself. No arguments who made the difference.

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Speed kills

BLOG_TH — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:34:31 GMT

Strikers are judged on goals.

But on Sunday, Drogba demonstrated the importance of every area of a centre forward’s game.

His electric pace and storming power laid on the two goals that gave his team all three points and left them standing at the top of the league.

The bigger they are...

BLOG_TH — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:02:55 GMT

When a team arrives steeped in legends of masterful victories in Europe’s elite club competition, you can look on in awe, or find inspiration in plotting their downfall.

Stevan Jovetic struck twice to gun down the red half of Merseyside, proving it’s not your opponents’ ability that makes the difference - it’s yours.

Aguero vs. Alves

BLOG_TH — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:44:59 GMT

At one end stands one of the world’s fastest rising strikers. At the other, a tough-tackling defender, determined to shut him out.

Tonight’s European showdown sees Sergio Aguero desperate to avenge his teams’ elimination from last year’s competition. While Bruno Alves is eyeing a repeat performance.

See who goes home happy.

Defenders: read it and weep

BLOG_TH — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:18:59 GMT

Four league hat-tricks in three seasons.

Five goals in his last two league games.

Fernando’s got his eye on the 2009-2010 golden boot.

Be warned.

Control is everything

BLOG_TH — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:41 GMT

You don’t need to score to change games. It’s all about pulling the strings.

On Saturday, Cesc showed the impact of his game-winning control as his inch-perfect through-ball laid on the goal that won the three points.

Be the player, behind the player.

'Bombardero' is not a nickname, it's a gift...

BLOG_TH — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:47:06 GMT

Many players take their time to come back after an injury. Others need many games to reach their level. That's not Carlos Vela's case.

An injured ankle kept him away from the pitch, but yesterday, Arsenal's Mexican striker proved that he's back. In just a few minutes on the field, he showed that he's still capable of making the difference. His goal against West Bromwich confirms it.

Fans shouldn't worry anymore, Arsenal has recovered one of its best gunners.

Business as usual

BLOG_TH — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:03:09 GMT

When all eyes are on you, what do you do?

If you’re Cristiano Ronaldo, you do what you’ve always done.

Just 27 minutes into his European debut, he fired in a trademark free kick. Then added another in the second half.

Same again next time?

Take your chance

BLOG_TH — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:10:38 GMT

Sometimes football’s about waiting. Patiently waiting for your chance so you can Make the Difference. When it comes, you better grab it.

After four years out of the national team, Nilmar stepped up in his comeback. Replacing Robinho in the starting XI, he bagged his first international hat-trick against Chile, and played a part in Brazil’s fourth.

The wait is over.

Arshavin At The Wheel

BLOG_TH — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:49:23 GMT

Sometimes the difference maker in a game doesn’t show up on the score sheet, but he always appears in the memories of those who bear witness to his artistry. In Russia’s 3-1 victory against Wales on Wednesday, Andrei Arshavin did both, displaying his footballing brilliance in the offensive half of the field the entire match and collecting the decisive assist for the first goal. Riding the Arsenal midfielder’s relentless attack, his nation is well positioned for an invitation to South Africa.

There is no part of a match Arshavin cannot dominate. The road for any team to South Africa is strewn with obstacles, but for Russia, as long as their biggest star is driving, there always appears to be a path to victory.

Turan on target

BLOG_TH — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:24:24 GMT

Playing quick is thinking quick. Pass? Dribble? Shoot? Make the call before the onrushing defender crunches into you.

Arda Turan got it spot on with a stunning goal and crucial role in Turkey’s 4-2 win over Estonia this weekend.

Watch Arda Turan stay ahead of the game.

Gio's night

BLOG_TH — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:19:09 GMT

Great players shine in the most difficult situations. Players who play better away from home, when the crowd is pushing hard. Players who don't want to leave a point behind.

There was no doubt that in San Jose Costa Rica last night, the one that Made the Difference was number 17 - Giovanni Dos Santos.

Giovanni not only open the scoreboard with an amazing goal, but he also assisted the following 2 goals. With his performance against Costa Rica, Gio made clear his intentions on the international stage.

Dos Santos will cherish this moment. The world's greatest football tournament now feels that much closer. Until then, last nights 3-0 will be imprinted in his memories. Forever.

Derby Demolition

BLOG_TH — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:19:11 GMT

The best teams learn from experience and build upon the past. Inter Milan did just that in only the second week of the season, and against their crosstown rivals, with whom they share a stadium. How’s 4-0 for a derby thrashing? If week one had Italian football fans questioning the defending champions, week two provided all the answers.

Inter’s new signings made the difference on Saturday, having a hand in nearly every goal. Wesley Sneijder, only signed by the team on Friday, was a surprise starter and tested the goal early. From their it was engineered destruction. Inter never let up. All that preparation showed from tactics to the intangibles. From building the squad, to preparing them properly, Inter were kings for the day, an unstoppable machine every team in Italy will now be fearing.