Stuttgart and Hertha win away

Stuttgart and Hertha Berlin both won away on their Bundesliga openers, beating Borussia Moenchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively.

Magpies frustrate at Old Trafford

Manchester United opened their Premier League campaign in disappointing fashion, being held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United at Old Trafford.

Sandaza stings Celtic at Tannadice

Francisco Sandaza rose from the bench to grab Dundee United a 1-1 draw with Celtic, who now trail their arch-rivals Rangers by two points.

Dundee United’s Craig Conway challenges Celtic’s Barry Robson during their Scottish Premier League s

Dundee United's Craig Conway challenges Celtic's Barry Robson during their Scottish Premier League soccer match at Tannadice Stadium in Dundee, Scotland, August 17, 2008.

Agbonlahor treble stuns City

Gabriel Agbonlahor scored three times within eight second-half minutes to inspire Aston Villa to a 4-2 defeat of Manchester City at Villa Park.

Better late than never for Laudehr

The German midfielder added to her burgeoning reputation as a scorer of late goals with a 115th-minute clincher against Sweden.

Lyon’s Juninho (R) challenges Lorient’s Oscar Ewolo (L) for the ball during their French Ligue 1 soc

Lyon's Juninho (R) challenges Lorient's Oscar Ewolo (L) for the ball during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at the Moustoir stadium in Lorient, western France, August 17, 2008. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe (FRANCE)

Blues delight on Scolari bow

Chelsea sent out a firm statement of intent on Luiz Felipe Scolari's debut, exciting en route to a 4-0 victory over Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge.

Djalo shoots Sporting to glory

Yannick Djalo scored both goals as Sporting beat Porto 2-0 to lift the domestic Super Cup and earn a boost ahead of the Portuguese Liga.

Adelaide take early lead

Adelaide United beat Perth Glory 1-0 to finish Round 1 of the A-League at the summit, after the other three games ended all square.