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Mar302021 by adminNo Comments

World Cup 2022 qualifying: Wales 1-0 Czech Republic – James seals Wales win

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Daniel James' late header gave Wales a precious win over the Czech Republic in a fiery World Cup qualifier in which both teams had a man sent off.The visitors dominated a goalless first half with Jakub Jankto missing several chances, while Gareth Bale wasted the best opportunity of all for Wales.Czech striker Patrik Schick was shown a straight red card early in the second half for raising his hand to the face of Connor Roberts, who was later sent off for a second booking.As both sides searched desperately for a winning goal, Bale delivered an inviting cross from the left wing, which James met with a brilliantly directed header to secure Wales' first win of the campaign.The result moves Wales up to third place in Group E, one point behind the Czech Republic in second and four adrift of lead...

Mar172020 by adminNo Comments

Coronavirus: European Union seals borders to most outsiders

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The European Union will ban travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days in an unprecedented move to seal its borders amid the coronavirus crisis.The measure is expected to apply to 26 EU states as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. UK citizens will be unaffected.The ban came as deaths continued to soar in Italy and Spain, and France began a strict lockdown.Europe has been badly hit by the virus, which has killed 7,500 globally.Meanwhile, the Euro 2020 football competition has been postponed by a year.The virus has infected more than 185,000 people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.What are the EU measures?The travel ban will affect all non-EU nationals from visiting the bloc, except long-...

Nov182018 by adminNo Comments

England 2-1 Croatia: Harry Kane seals Nations League finals spot

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England staged a superb late comeback to beat Croatia at Wembley to reach the finals of the inaugural Uefa Nations League.Croatia, England's World Cup semi-final conquerors in Moscow in July, looked set to win once more and relegate Gareth Southgate's side from the elite group when Andrej Kramaric's twisting finish put them ahead via a deflection off Eric Dier after 57 minutes.England needed two goals to top the group and reach the semi-final and final stages in Portugal next June, and at least inflict a small measure of revenge on Croatia for that World Cup disappointment. And they responded brilliantly to get the win their performance deserved and secure qualification for the next stage of ...

Jul112018 by adminNo Comments

Navy SEALs who rescued Thai soccer team from cave barely made it out, officials say

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Thai Navy SEALs who were clearing the flooded cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach were rescued, barely made it out after the main pump that had been siphoning water out of the cave failed, Thai military sources who were directly involved in the operation told ABC News. The system, which had pumped hundreds of millions of gallons of rainwater out of the cave over the past 18 days, gave out soon after rescuers extracted the coach and the four Thai Navy Seals who had volunteered to stay with them. Thai SEALs and support teams, who were carrying air tanks from the third to the second chamber of the labyrinthine cave, soon noticed the waters rising. The third chamber filled, then the second and then the first, as crews scrambled to avoid the kind of cave flooding that had trapped the so...

Dec82017 by adminNo Comments

Sheffield United 1-2 Bristol City: Jamie Paterson and Aden Flint goals seals win for the Robins

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Aden Flint snatched a stoppage-time winner for Bristol City as they claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory at promotion rivals Sheffield United. The Robins, who closed the gap on second-placed Cardiff to three points, took the lead towards the end of a first half dominated by the home side, with Jamie Paterson letting fly with a stunning strike from distance.Leon Clarke levelled early in the second half with his 14th goal of the season, before the Blades were reduced to 10 men when John Fleck was sent off with just over half an hour remaining.Defender Flint popped up in the box to grab a late winner for the visitors and condemn United to a fourth game without a win.Sheffield United were appealing for a penalty in only the second minute following Josh Brownhill's robust challenge on Mark Duffy...