R.I.P
Antonio Puerta
(1984-2007)
Friday, September 7, 2007
Super Cup go ahead despite Puerta tragedy
The European Super Cup is designed to be a celebration of a new season of continental football, but the showcase event in Monaco has been overshadowed by the tragic death of 22-year-old Sevilla player Antonio Puerta.Sevilla have been stunned by the loss of the versatile left-sided midfielder/defender who collapsed during his team's first league match of the season against Getafe.
Sevilla aim to turn the European Super Cup against AC Milan into a tribute to midfielder Antonio Puerta, who died on 28 August 2007, three days after collapsing in a league match against Getafe.
Super Cup to go ahead despite Puerta tragedy.However, Puerta's death has cast a pall over the club from which it will not be easy to recover.Super Cup opponents AC Milan were one of the first clubs to express their grief at Puerta's death.Sevilla will play the Super Cup in memory of Antonio Puerta and they dedicate it to him.
On 31 August 2007,Sevilla, still grieving from the sudden death of their brilliant young midfielder Antonio Puerta, found themselves on the losing end of an incisive performance by European champions Milan in the UEFA Super Cup in Monaco.
Puerta's tragic death made this a poignant occasion in the Stade Louis II in Monaco, despite the best intentions of the Sevilla fans to remember their hero in rousing fashion while Milan supporters too chanted his name.
The kick-off was proceeded by a period of silence for the 22-year-old. The Sevilla players wore shirts bearing Puerta's name underneath their number, while those on the bench had shirts with the midfielder's squad number 16 on the back.
Despite the poignancy of the occasion, both Sevilla and Milan displayed a determination to win, though the Spaniards' desire was the greater in the first half.
In the 14th minute Renato opened the scoring after more poor defending by Milan. Duda took a corner from the right and the Brazilian midfielder found himself unmarked at the far post to head down past Dida in the Milan goal.
Milan were considerably more up for it in the second half as Sevilla's heads dropped.With Seedorf going on some useful forays, Milan started to dominate and the equaliser came in the 56th minute, converted expertly by Inzaghi after some outstanding work by Rino Gattuso who produced a mouthwatering cross for Inzaghi to bullet home a header.Within six minutes, while Gattuso was off the field getting treatment for a head injury, .
From deep in his own half Andrea Pirlo flighted a long searching pass into space on the left and the Czech full-back, at full pelt, met the ball on the half-volley and sent it swerving beyond Andres Palop's grasp.
Kaka ended the contest three minutes from time after having his heels clipped by Ivica Dragutinovic. Palop parried the Brazilian's spot-kick but the ball rebounded nicely for Kaka who nodded home for Milan's third.
Sevilla aim to turn the European Super Cup against AC Milan into a tribute to midfielder Antonio Puerta, who died on 28 August 2007, three days after collapsing in a league match against Getafe.
Super Cup to go ahead despite Puerta tragedy.However, Puerta's death has cast a pall over the club from which it will not be easy to recover.Super Cup opponents AC Milan were one of the first clubs to express their grief at Puerta's death.Sevilla will play the Super Cup in memory of Antonio Puerta and they dedicate it to him.
On 31 August 2007,Sevilla, still grieving from the sudden death of their brilliant young midfielder Antonio Puerta, found themselves on the losing end of an incisive performance by European champions Milan in the UEFA Super Cup in Monaco.
Puerta's tragic death made this a poignant occasion in the Stade Louis II in Monaco, despite the best intentions of the Sevilla fans to remember their hero in rousing fashion while Milan supporters too chanted his name.
The kick-off was proceeded by a period of silence for the 22-year-old. The Sevilla players wore shirts bearing Puerta's name underneath their number, while those on the bench had shirts with the midfielder's squad number 16 on the back.
Despite the poignancy of the occasion, both Sevilla and Milan displayed a determination to win, though the Spaniards' desire was the greater in the first half.
In the 14th minute Renato opened the scoring after more poor defending by Milan. Duda took a corner from the right and the Brazilian midfielder found himself unmarked at the far post to head down past Dida in the Milan goal.
Milan were considerably more up for it in the second half as Sevilla's heads dropped.With Seedorf going on some useful forays, Milan started to dominate and the equaliser came in the 56th minute, converted expertly by Inzaghi after some outstanding work by Rino Gattuso who produced a mouthwatering cross for Inzaghi to bullet home a header.Within six minutes, while Gattuso was off the field getting treatment for a head injury, .
From deep in his own half Andrea Pirlo flighted a long searching pass into space on the left and the Czech full-back, at full pelt, met the ball on the half-volley and sent it swerving beyond Andres Palop's grasp.
Kaka ended the contest three minutes from time after having his heels clipped by Ivica Dragutinovic. Palop parried the Brazilian's spot-kick but the ball rebounded nicely for Kaka who nodded home for Milan's third.
The memory of ANTONIO PUERTA(1984-2007)....The living legend in spain
Today,i feel so upset because 1 of my favourite player had just passed away a week ago,Antonio Puerta.He was great player.He was a product of Sevilla's impressive youth system breaking into the side in the 2004-5 season, before becoming a regular the following year as a versatile left sided player who could play as a wing back or midfielder. He was one of the most promising young players in Spainish football.He help sevilla won 5 cup in 15 month.He was due to become a father for the first time in around a month and a half but sadly he die before he had a chance to become a father.
Antonio Puerta collapse and appearing to lose consciousness momentarily on the field during his side's league match against Getafe on Saturday(25 August 2007).
The 23-year-old wing back fell to the ground as he jogged back towards his own goal 35 minutes into the game.
His team mates and medical staff rushed to his side to prevent him from swallowing his tongue and he was able to walk from the pitch.However,he collapsed again in the changing rooms and was then rush to hospital.
On 28 August 2007, Antonio Puerta,died on Tuesday three days after collapsing during a match.The 22-year-old Spanish international had been in a critical condition.
He died at 1430 (1230 GMT) on Tuesday. The death was caused by a multiple failure of his organs caused by the prolonged cardiac arrest that provoked his admission to hospital.
He was fondly remembered by Sevilla fans for the spectacular goal he scored against Schalke 04 that put them in the UEFA Cup final for the first time in April 2006.
He was part of the team that went on to retain the UEFA Cup last season and win the King's Cup. He had earned one cap for Spain.
(R.I.P Antonio Puerta)
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