Soccer in Radge
Date Submitted: 01/18/2003 09:09:34
ALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) --
Espanyol capped its centenary
celebrations by winning the Spanish
Cup with a 2-1 victory over Atletico
Madrid on Saturday.
One of the cheekiest goals seen in
Spain all season gave the Barcelona
club an ideal start after just two
minutes.
Atletico goalkeeper Toni Jimenez --
who moved to the club from Espanyol
last summer -- saved a shot by Toni
Velamazan and was bouncing the ball
in front of him, ready
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the
Spanish second division for the first time since 1934.
A damaging government investigation into the club finances
also left the club badly demoralized on and off the field.
The cup final is likely to be the last match that many players,
including Hasselbaink, have in an Atletico jersey, with a
massive exodus anticipated.
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One of the cheekiest goals seen in
Spain all season gave the Barcelona
club an ideal start after just two
minutes.
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