In Stoppage Time is a weekly compilation of soccer happenings around the world, the USA, the Great State of Texas, and San Antonio.

The EPL title is now a race. Just when we thought Chelsea’s was on its way towards the Premier League title along comes another twist to this strange season to leave the race wide open again. With 20 seconds left on the clock at the City of Manchester Stadium, Paul Scholes kept a cool head when Man United needed it most to propel themselves within one point of league leaders Chelsea. United’s victory cuppled with Chelsea’s loss to Tottenham places United to within 1 point of the league leader. With each team with three games to go the race to the end will be interesting.

FIFA Says 145,000 World Cup Tickets Sold. FIFA reported on Sunday that over 145,000 tickets had been sold. In this final round of distribution many tickets are still available. So far, only 29 of the 64 matches are sold out. Included in that 29 are the sold out final and semi-final matches.

RedBulls late penalty sinks FC Dallas. When FC Dallas goalkeeper Dario Sala stopped RedBull forward Juan Pablo Angel’s penalty kick in the 65th minute many thought Sala had secured a point for the visiting team. But Dallas was called for second penalty kick in stoppage time on a foul just inside the penalty area. This time Juan Pablo Angel made the most of it. Angel put it away to give New York a 2-1 victory and send FCD to its first defeat of the season after two draws. New York goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul came up big in the game stopping to one on ones from Jeff Cunningham and Eric Avila.

Houston Dynamo wins 10th game over Chivas. Geoff Cameron, Lovel Palmer and Dominic Oduro scored goals, and the Houston Dynamo shut out Chivas USA, 3-0, on Saturday. The Dynamo got two saves from Pat Onstad and extended its 10 game winning streak over Chivas USA. Chivas USA has not beaten the Dynamo since a 3-2 win in California back in August 2006. Palmer, in his first start for the Dynamo, Cracked a screamer from 25 yards out which may turn out to be the goal of the year. Check it out for yourself.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/lovel-palmers-30-yard-goal-puts-houston-2-0

Austin Aztex beat AC St. Louis, Remain Undefeated. The Aztex are on top of the table in the USL Division after beating last week defending USL champion Montreal. The next home game for the Aztex is Sunday, April 25th at House Park in downtown Austin against the Rochester Rhinos. Tickets, as well as season tickets are available now. All season tickets are flex tickets and can be used in any combination for any regular season game. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.austinaztex.com, or call 512-335-8881.

Haitian National Team delights the standing room only crowd. A crowd of over 2500 packed Trinity University on Monday night as the Haitian National team etched out a 2-0 win over Trinity University. The stadium was filled to capacity with fans spilling on to the field and behind the goals. Many watching from outside the fences of the packed stadium. The fans were treated to some great soccer from both the Haitians and the Trinity boys. The atmosphere was rocking. The Crocketteers were out in force and started many chants for the Haitian team. Hats off to my Crocketteer brothers and sisters.

High School Soccer’s Finest. The Expres-News published in Sunday’s paper the area’s best in boys and girls soccer. Check out the list of fine student athletes at: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/Parade_of_Champions_Express-News_honor_teams.html

Soccer on TV April 20-25 Courtesy of Soccer America.com

TUESDAY, April 20

FOX SPORTS NET
UEFA Champions League INTER MILAN-BARCELONA (live) 1:45 pm.
FOX SOCCER CHANNEL
UEFA Champions League INTER MILAN-BARCELONA (delay) 4 pm.

FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL
UEFA Champions League INTER MILAN-BARCELONA (live) 1:30 pm.
Copa Libertadores ESTUDIANTES-ALIANZA LIMA (live) 7 pm.

FOX SOCCER PLUS
Copa Libertadores ESTUDIANTES-ALIANZA LIMA (live) 7 pm.

WEDNESDAY, April 21
FOX SOCCER CHANNEL
UEFA Champions League BAYERN MUNICH-LYON (live) 1:30 pm.
Concacaf Champions League CRUZ AZUL-PACHUCA  (live) 9 pm.

FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL
UEFA Champions League BAYERN MUNICH-LYON (live) 1:30 pm.
Copa Libertadores NACIONAL [URU]-MORELIA (live) 5:30 pm.
Copa Libertadores CLUB NACIONAL [PAR]-MONTERREY (live) 7:30 pm.

FOX SOCCER PLUS
England HULL CITY-ASTON VILLA (live) 1:40 pm.
UEFA Champions League BAYERN MUNICH-LYON (delay) 4 pm.

GOL TV
Italy UDINESE-ROMA (live) 11 am.
TELEFUTURA
Concacaf Champions League CRUZ AZUL-PACHUCA  (live) 9 pm.

THURSDAY, April 22

ESPN2
MLS DALLAS-SEATTLE (live) 7 pm.

ESPN DEPORTES
MLS DALLAS-SEATTLE (live) 7 pm.

FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL
Copa Libertadores CHILE-U CATOLICA (delay) 1 pm.
Copa Libertadores SAO PAULO-ONCE CALDAS (delay) 3:30 pm.
Copa Libertadores INTERNACIONAL-DEPORTIVO QUITO (live) 5:30 pm.
Copa Libertadores CORINTHIANS-INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLIN (live) 7:30 pm.

GOL TV
Europa League HAMBURG-FULHAM (live) 2 pm.
Europa League ATL. MADRID-LIVERPOOL (delay) 7 pm.

FRIDAY, April 23
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SATURDAY, April 24

FOX SOCCER CHANNEL
England HULL CITY-SUNDERLAND (live) 9 am.
Italy INTER MILAN-ATALANTA (live) 11am.
England BOLTON-PORTSMOUTH (delay) 3 pm.

FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL
England WEST HAM-WIGAN (live) 9 am.
England ARSENAL-MANCHESTER CITY (live) 11:30 am.
Italy PALERMO-AC MILAN (delay) 6 pm.

FOX SOCCER PLUS
England HULL CITY-SUNDERLAND (live) 9 am.
Italy INTER MILAN-ATALANTA (live) 11 am.
England BOLTON-PORTSMOUTH (delay) 3 pm.

TELEFUTURA
MLS NEW YORK-PHILADELPHIA (live) 3 pm.

MLS DIRECT KICK
MLS COLUMBUS CREW-REAL SALT LAKE (live) 6:30 pm.
MLS NEW ENGLAND-COLORADO (live) 6:30 pm.
MLS CHICAGO-HOUSTON (live) 7:30 pm.
MLS KANSAS CITY-LOS ANGELES (live) 7:30 pm.

SUNDAY, April 25

FOX SOCCER CHANNEL
England ASTON VILLA-BIRMINGHAM CITY (live) 6 am.
England BURNLEY-LIVERPOOL (live) 9 am.
Argentina BOCA JUNIORS-SAN LORENZO (delay) 11pm

FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL
Italy JUVENTUS-BARI (live) 8 am.
England CHELSEA-STOKE CITY (live) 10 am.
Mexico INDIOS-UNAM (live) 2 pm.
Italy ROMA-SAMPDORIA (delay) 4 pm.

FOX SOCCER PLUS
England ASTON VILLA-BIRMINGHAM CITY (live) 6 am.
England BURNLEY-LIVERPOOL (live) 9 am.
Argentina BOCA JUNIORS-SAN LORENZO (delay) 11pm

MLS DIRECT KICK
MLS TORONTO-SEATTLE (live) 1 pm.