Football: Stankovic stunner not enough for Inter

Dejan Stankovic's midfield volley lands in the net during the Champions League first leg...
Dejan Stankovic's midfield volley lands in the net during the Champions League first leg quarterfinal match between Inter and Schalke 04 in Milan. Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Inter Milan's Dejan Stankovic provided the match highlight but it was in vain as his side slumped to a loss against Schalke 04 in their Champions League first leg quarterfinal clash today.

Stankovic blasted an outstanding half-field volley,  connecting with a clearing header by Schalke goalie Manuel Neuer with a shot that travelled almost 50m back over Neuer, who was caught outside his box.

Schalke had the final say, however, coming back to shock the defending Champions League champions with a 5-2 away win.

In the other game, Real Madrid thrashed Tottenham 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium courtesy of a double from Emmanuel Adebayor and late goals by Angel Di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

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