Cristiano Ronaldo capped a stunning 6-1 victory over Real Betis to take Real Madrid second in La Liga and end their winless run. Marcelo softened the blow of Sergio Ramos month-long lay-off by returning to the team with a goal, while Isco scored twice in a confident display from the European champions.Karim Benzema scored just his third goal of the season following Raphael Varanes opener, as Betis could only manage a consolation goal through Alvaro Cajedo. Real Madrid remain behind rivals Atletico on goal difference but moved two points clear of Barcelona, who won 4-0 at home to Deportivo La Coruna. Marcelo returned to the Madrid side after three games out and was made captain in place of the injured Ramos, who has joined Casemiro, Luka Modric and James Rodriguez on the sidelines. Raphael Varane opened the scoring for Real Madrid It took just four minutes for Madrid to go ahead though, as Toni Kroos swung in an inviting free-kick from the left-hand side which Varane nodded into the far corner. Heres a collectors item as Ronaldo misses an open goal Moments later Ronaldo could have made it two though. The Portugal captain somehow put the ball over the bar from just yards out after being found at the back post by Isco.Betis manager Gus Poyet was an animated figure on the touchline, with the former Chelsea and Tottenham midfielder almost receiving a caution after complaining when Real were awarded a throw-in despite cannoning the ball off the referees head and out of play.It didnt knock Madrid though, who continued with a barrage of attacks, with Gareth Bale hurling Betis defenders in his wake to meet a Marcelo cross with a diving header that hit the post before bouncing back off goalkeeper Antonio Adan for a corner.Betis offered little in response and Joaquin, who was their most potent threat, gave the ball away cheaply in his own half to Kroos on 31 minutes, who committed the entire Betis defence before setting up Benzema to finish in the bottom corner.Eight minutes later it was three as Marcelo fortunately had the ball at his feet following a deflected shot from Benzema. Despite looking offside, he placed the ball beyond Adan for their third. Real Madrid scored their fourth against Real Betis with a superb counter attack move On the stroke of half-time Madrid produced a stunning counter-attacking goal, which saw Pepe, Mateo Kovacic and Ronaldo link up before Isco scored from close range.Betis offered a brief glimpse of hope after the break when Joaquins flick found the onrushing substitute Cejudo, who slotted past Keylor Navas in goal.But in the 62nd minute Isco curled a well-placed shot into the top right-hand corner of the Betis goal to make it five after Ronaldos cross eventually ended at his feet. Cristiano Ronaldo responded to being substituted by Zinedine Zidane last time out by scoring in a 6-1 win Despite missing an open goal earlier in the game Ronaldo finally sealed the emphatic win after charging through four Betis defenders 12 minutes from time before firing low into the bottom corner to give Madrid their first win in five games.You can watch Liverpool v Man Utd, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! . But that changed when he committed a five-minute major penalty and helped pave the way for a comeback by the Philadelphia Flyers. Vincent Lecavalier scored at 2:45 of overtime and the Flyers rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 5-4 victory on Sunday. . His head snapped back from the impact and hit the floor. The All-Star power forward was all right afterward, a relief for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
http://www.officialdevilsfanstore.com/a ... -jersey/.Y. -- Cory Schneider has to make the most of his opportunities to guard the New Jersey Devils net to earn more playing time. .6 seconds left to give the Toronto Raptors a 92-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in an exhibition game Wednesday night. .m. on Friday. Granger was acquired from the Indiana Pacers last Thursday for Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen, but never played a minute for Philadelphia. The 76ers also received a 2015 second-round draft pick in the deal.NORTH SYDNEY, N.S. - Matteo Gennaro had two goals and an assist as Pacific defeated Russia 7-3 on Friday to advance to the gold-medal match at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Ty Ronning, Nick Merkley and Giorgio Estephan each had a goal and an assist for Pacific while Noah Juulsen and Jansen Harkins added a goal apiece. Dmitry Zhukenov led Russia with a goal and an assist and Artur Tyanulin and Aleksandr Zhebelev each scored once. Zach Sawchenko earned the win for Pacific as Russias Ilya Samsonov took the loss after giving up all seven goals on 54 shots. Pacific went 2 for 5 on the power play while Russia scored twice on four chances with the man advantage. Pacific will face the United States in the gold medal game on Saturday while Russia plays Quebec for bronze. The gold medal game can be seen live on TSN at 4pm et/1pm pt. --- Colin White had two goals and two assists as the United States qualified for the gold-medal game against Pacific by crushing Quebec 9-1. Nicholas Boka and Matthew Tkachuk had a pair of goals apiece for the U.S. while Auston Matthews and Michael Floodstrand each had a goal and an assist. Jack Roslovic added a single goal to round out his clubs offence and goaltender Michhael Lackey made 19 saves for the victory Pascal Quin scored the lone goal for Quebec.dddddddddddd. Callum Booth stopped 19-of-23 shots in net for Quebec before giving way to Olivier Tremblay, who allowed four goals on 23 shots in 35 minutes of relief. --- Dylan Strome had two goals and an assist to lead Ontario past Sweden 6-3 in the fifth-place game. Lawson Crouse added two goals for the winners while Mitchel Vande Sompel and Brett McKenzie had the others. Lucas Carlsson, Anton Kalte and Rasmus Asplund replied for Sweden. Troy Timpano and Ben Blacker combine to make 21 saves in net for Canada while Swedens Felix Sandstrom turned aside 36-of-43 shots in defeat. --- In the ninth-place game, West edged Germany 4-3 as Ryan Gardiners goal eight minutes into the third period proved to be the winner. Jackson Keane, Jesse Gabrielle and Colt Conrad also scored for West. Julian Napravnik, Dimitri Komnik and Simon Schuetz responded for Germany. Logan Flodell made 23 saves for West as Germanys Cody Brennar gave up four goals on 28 shots. The seventh-place game between Atlantic and the Czech Republic was postponed due to weather. It has been rescheduled for Saturday in Port Hawkesbury, N.S. ' ' '
