Rob Smyth's Blog, page 41
December 1, 2023
Everton appeal against 10-point deduction, Ten Hag backs Onana: football news – as it happened
Gary O’Neil continued his stance against VAR as the Euro 2024 finalists headed to Hamburg for the finals draw
On this day in 1994… the Intercontinental Cup stays in South America.
FA Cup second round
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November 29, 2023
Arsenal 6-0 Lens: Champions League – as it happened
Kai Havertz opened the scoring as Arsenal scored five times in the first half to romp into the last 16
That PSV result does put a bit of pressure on Arsenal, though it puts far more on Lens. If they lose tonight, they’re out. Arsenal have two chances.
This is how Group B looks after that mighty victory for PSV Eindhoven, who were 2-0 down when Sevilla’s Lucas Ocampos was sent off in the 66th minute.
Arsenal P4 Pts9
PSV P5 Pts8
Lens P4 Pts5
Sevilla P5 Pts 2
Continue reading...November 21, 2023
Palestine 0-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened
Harry Souttar scored his 10th goal in only 21 international appearances to give the Socceroos victory in a scrappy game in Kuwait
5 min Ataa Jaber is fouled clumsily by Duke, just outside the area on the right. Seyam is over the ball…
2 min The match is underway, though I missed the first 90 seconds due to technical problems. Australia, in their away kit, are on the attack as I type.
Continue reading...November 20, 2023
Ukraine 0-0 Italy: Euro 2024 qualifying – as it happened
The holders clinched their place in Germany next summer with a thrilling if fraught goalless draw in Leverkusen
8 min The young centre-back Buongiorno is booked for pulling back Dovbyk, who was galloping away from him down the right.
7 min: Great chance for Barella! Italy should be ahead. They took a short corner on the left, with the ball eventually crossed beyond the far post. Zaniolo headed it back across goal and Barella, eight yards out, miskicked a half-volley over the bar.
Continue reading...November 19, 2023
Australia win Cricket World Cup after beating India by six wickets in final – as it happened
Travis Head’s brilliant 137 shattered the dreams of a billion home fans and made Australia world champions for a sixth time
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (capt), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Continue reading...India v Australia: Cricket World Cup final 2023 – live
Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (capt), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Continue reading...November 16, 2023
Australia beat South Africa by three wickets: Cricket World Cup semi-final – as it happened
Australia edged home in Kolkata to set up a final against India, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc seeing out the win
Ricky Ponting says Adam Zampa is Australia’s most important player. The stats back him up. In ODI victories he has taken 121 wickets at 20.83; in defeats his record is 41 at 48.97.
Pitch report Matthew Hayden, once again wearing his magnificent pink fedora, thinks there will be plenty of turn as the match progresses. He also says South Africa need a minimum score of 300.
Continue reading...South Africa v Australia: Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final – live
Ricky Ponting says Adam Zampa is Australia’s most important player. The stats back him up. In ODI victories he has taken 121 wickets at 20.83; in defeats his record is 41 at 48.97.
Pitch report Matthew Hayden, once again wearing his magnificent pink fedora, thinks there will be plenty of turn as the match progresses. He also says South Africa need a minimum score of 300.
Continue reading...November 15, 2023
India beat New Zealand to reach Cricket World Cup final – as it happened
Virat Kohli made a record 50th one-day international century and Mohammed Shami grabbed seven wickets as New Zealand went down to a gallant defeat
The pundits on Sky Sports – Dinesh Karthik, Eoin Morgan and Nasser Hussain – think the change of pitch may increase New Zealand’s chances, because batting could be more awkward against the spinners this afternoon. We’ll soon find out.
I’m off to grab a coffee, after which the pitching will stop and the contest will begin. In the meantime, read this cracking piece from Ali Martin on one of the players of the tournament.
Continue reading...India v New Zealand: Cricket World Cup semi-final – live
The pundits on Sky Sports – Dinesh Karthik, Eoin Morgan and Nasser Hussain – think the change of pitch may increase New Zealand’s chances, because batting could be more awkward against the spinners this afternoon. We’ll soon find out.
I’m off to grab a coffee, after which the pitching will stop and the contest will begin. In the meantime, read this cracking piece from Ali Martin on one of the players of the tournament.
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