Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones move up ICC T20I Rankings

Spinner Ecclestone returns to top-five in bowling ranks as Jones advances 30 batting places to career-best 17th

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Sophie Ecclestone was England’s most prolific bowler throughout the 2019 summer•Getty Images

Sophie Ecclestone and Amy Jones have made good ground on the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings following England’s 3-0 series whitewash of Pakistan in Malaysia.Left-arm spinner Ecclestone claimed six wickets, including a haul of 3 for 21 in the first match, to move up three spots to No. 4 in the bowling rankings and become the first England bowler to tally more than 700 rating points since Anya Shrubsole in 2016. Ecclestone has 727 rating points, topping her previous best of 703 in January this year to sit behind India’s Radha Yadav (769 points) and Shabnim Ismail of South Africa (751 points) on the list. Ecclestone’s career-best ranking of third was achieved in February.Jones rocketed to a career-best 17th position in the batting ranks after she amassed 179 runs – more than double the runs of any other batsman – to be named Player of the Series. She moved up 30 places to better her previous highest ranking of 38th, reached in June.In encouraging news for England’s batsmen ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia, Danni Wyatt moved up two places to a career-best 12th, Tammy Beaumont also advanced two places to 21st and Heather Knight moved up one place to 34th. However, the batting ranks continue to be led by New Zealand’s Suzie Bates, who remained at the top through the year.Among England’s bowlers, Natalie Sciver gained five places to reach 35th position.For Pakistan, batsman Umaima Sohail advanced five places to reach 59th position, while seam bowler Diana Baig gained 16 slots to reach a career-best 47th position in the list led by Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt.England remain in second position in the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings, with Pakistan seventh.

Corberan drops Bartley in predicted West Brom lineup vs Rotherham

da apostaganha: West Bromwich Albion have faltered in their last few league matches as the season begins to draw to a close, but recent disappointing results still haven't culminated in the West Midlands outfit slipping out of the Championship top six.

da brdice: The Baggies will still fancy their chances in the playoffs if they get there – secure in fifth position currently – even with three draws on the trot ridding Carlos Corberan's men of that longed-for winning feeling.

The draws piling up high could see the Spaniard experiment with his starting XI when Rotherham United come to town tomorrow night, knowing that the Millers are already relegated and look certain to finish right at the bottom of the division.

As a result, first-team faces such as Kyle Bartley could find their position filled by someone fresher tomorrow amidst two changes from the side that drew 2-2 to Stoke City last time out…

1 GK – Alex Palmer

West Brom goalkeeper Alex Palmer.

Alex Palmer will find his spot in-between the sticks is still set in stone for tomorrow night's clash, despite the Baggies number one leaking five goals in his last three Championship starts.

Still, without his goalkeeping heroics against Stoke last game – with the 27-year-old making five saves in total – Steven Schumacher's men could have walked away with the win.

2 RB – Pipa

The first change from the side that ended up stumbling to a 2-2 draw on the road versus the Potters could see Darnell Furlong drop out of the side, having underwhelmed throughout.

Pipa looks likely to be the immediate replacement for Furlong if Corberan decides to axe his settled right-back for the test of Rotherham, despite the Spanish defender not featuring for the Baggies since the middle of March.

Furlong's poor showing could demand such an alteration however, with the West Brom number two – who has been praised as being "workmanlike" in the past by football journalist Joseph Chapman – winning zero duels in total and squandering possession 14 times in the action-packed contest.

3 CB – Semi Ajayi

West Brom defender Semi Ajayi.

Another change to the usual back four Corberan picks might well see Kyle Bartley dropped for Semi Ajayi to have a run-out, with the ex-Leeds United defender experiencing an equally torrid afternoon at Stoke.

The West Brom number five would also fail to win a single duel in the back-and-forth affair, alongside registering no tackles at all in the 2-2 draw.

Ajayi could be preferred therefore back at the Hawthorns, with the Nigerian centre-back successfully launching himself into three duels in the Watford draw prior to the underwhelming Stoke away day.

4 CB – Cedric Kipre

There were question marks surrounding the fitness of Cedric Kipre before a ball was kicked at Stoke last time out, Corberan anxious about who to select in the heart of defence consequently.

Kipre managed to start against the Potters without any more bruises being sustained thankfully, putting in a valiant display in the process with six successful duels on top of making six clearances.

The integral Baggies number four will more than likely line up to face off against Rotherham next time out therefore, eager to help his team pick up a clean sheet and win.

5 LB – Conor Townsend

Conor Townsend will also find he's still in his manager's first-team plans for the game tomorrow, having put in a solid if unspectacular shift against Stoke.

The 31-year-old would lackadaisically give up possession 26 times in the entertaining draw, but was still defensively switched on with three clearances and two tackles managed.

Therefore, Corberan could excuse his experienced defender's lacklustre time of things on the ball if he can help shore up the back four against the Millers on the way to three points being clinched.

6 CM – Okay Yokuslu

West Brom midfielder Okay Yokuslu.

Although Corberan could disrupt the back four by making changes here and there, the Spaniard will keep trusted holding midfielder Okay Yokuslu in his XI for the visit of Rotherham.

The Baggies number 35 wasn't at his best in the Stoke draw – amassing just 26 touches of the ball from a forgettable 70 minutes – but his replacement in Yann M'Vila isn't exactly banging down the door to replace him off his own display.

The 33-year-old wouldn't win a single duel from his lacklustre 20-minute showing, compared to Yokuslu's impressive four. Moreover, Yokuslu's steel and grit shone through even more with four successful tackles managed.

7 CM – Alex Mowatt

Alex Mowatt was quiet last match alongside Yokuslu, with the former Leeds man knowing he will have to be more adventurous and creative against Rotherham from the get-go.

Only notching up one key pass in the draw at Stoke, if Mowatt can reach his peak against a Rotherham side who have been known to concede goals for fun, the 29-year-old midfielder could have a field day cutting open the Millers with killer ball after killer ball.

8 RM – Jed Wallace

Jed Wallace will remain down the right-hand flank at the Hawthorns tomorrow night, having netted his side's second goal of the afternoon last game before Stoke mounted a comeback.

Away from just that strike, the cool head of Wallace did fade in and out of the contest. But, his strike alone should be enough for Corberan to play him against Rotherham.

9 CAM – Grady Diangana

Grady Diangana for West Brom

Grady Diangana is excelling playing in the number ten spot for Corberan's promotion-chasers recently, moved there after a season of hit-and-miss performances played out on the wing.

Assisting the opening strike at the Potters, Diangana would also prove to be a nuisance with many a surge forward which resulted in the Baggies number 11 being fouled four times.

Rotherham manager Leam Richardson will fear that the former West Ham United attacker could cause the Millers all sorts of bother if on top form, especially if the South Yorkshire side are feeling charitable at the back having already been relegated.

10 LM – Mikey Johnston

Mikey Johnston

Mikey Johnston would score after being found by Diangana in the 2-2 draw, taking his West Brom goals total to a magnificent seven strikes from just 13 second-tier contests.

Johnston won't just settle for these numbers now, however, looking to score again versus Rotherham tomorrow.

South Africa players demand CSA action before 'the game we love may be irreparably damaged'

Thirty players, including captains de Kock and van Niekerk, are worried this may be the last chance to save SA cricket

Firdose Moonda01-Sep-2020

South Africa’s players, both men and women, have no indication of when they will return to play•Getty Images

South Africa’s players, including national-team captains Quinton de Kock and Dane van Niekerk, have cautioned that the “financial viability of the game is under major threat”, and demanded that Cricket South Africa focus on effecting positive change before “irreparable damage” is caused.A total of 30 cricketers, both men and women, were named in a statement sent out by the South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) on Tuesday. In it, they express the worry that “this may be the last chance we have to change direction and save the game” in the wake of CSA, beset by a plethora of problems, postponing their annual general meeting.Signatories to the SACA statement

Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Anrich Nortje, Ayabonga Khaka, Beuran Hendricks, Chloe Tryon, Dané van Niekerk, David Miller, Dean Elgar, Dwaine Pretorius, Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Lungi Ngidi, Marizanne Kapp, Masabatha Klaas, Mignon du Preez, Nadine de Klerk, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Sune Luus, Tabraiz Shamzi, Temba Bavuma, Trisha Chetty, Tumi Sekhukhune

Not only has cricket come to a standstill in the country because of Covid-19, CSA is without both a permanent CEO and an elected president, has an incomplete board, and is facing financial crisis and allegations of racism. Former CEO Thabang Moroe was fired last week for “acts of serious misconduct” after a suspension of more than nine months, while Chris Nenzani resigned two weeks ago, with his tenure on the brink of expiration. Through all that, CSA is expected to report a profit for the 2020 financial year – during which time England visited – though the three T20Is against India, planned for August and now taken out of CSA’s budget, will mean losses in 2021.At the same time, CSA is attempting to address allegations of exclusion by considering reparations for those who felt discriminated against in the past. The current crop of 30 players have recognised these myriad issues have shaken the game to its core and they fear that not all decisions are being taken with cricket at the core. They have demanded that the administrators concentrate on cleaning house.ALSO READ: CSA will apply affirmative action while hiring consultants”Issues such as suspensions, dismissals, resignations, forensic audits, confidential leaks, litigation and financial mismanagement have dominated the cricket headlines. This is happening at a time when we are having challenging conversations about transformation, and in an environment where the financial viability of the game is under major threat,” the statement read. “Politics and self-interest appear to trump cricket imperatives and good governance. Decisions must be made that are in the best interests of cricket, failing which the game we love may be irreparably damaged in this country.”While the statement does not mention what action, if any, the players will take should their demands not be met, it offers a “sincere plea” to “save the game”, which they believe should start with a close scrutiny of the current structures. “The Proteas teams must be strong, the domestic structure must be strong, and the transformation pipeline must be strong – we demand that this be the focus of the CSA Board and Operational Team.”

Palmeiras vai ter a terceira 'final antecipada' como líder do Brasileirão

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da marjack bet: O Palmeiras é líder do Brasileirão há 14 rodadas seguidas e evidentemente pretende levar essa posição até o término dos seus 38 jogos no campeonato. Porém, o Alviverde vem passando por “provas de fogo” geradas pela tabela, como por exemplo enfrentar dois vice-líderes diferentes nas últimas duas rodadas consecutivas. No entanto, isso não para por aí, já que terá pela frente sua terceira “final antecipada”.

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No último domingo, o Verdão empatou em 1 a 1 com um de seus principais concorrentes diretos pelo título da competição: o Flamengo. Com isso, a distância para o rival carioca ficou em nove pontos. O resultado foi considerado bom para o time de Abel Ferreira, que mesmo sem abrir os 12 pontos que a vitória ofereceria, evitou que esse adversário encurtasse a vantagem para a liderança.

Mas isso não foi novidade, pois antes de pegar o Rubro-Negro (vice-líder na 23ª rodada), o Palmeiras enfrentou o Corinthians na rodada anterior, na qual o rival era o segundo colocado com seis pontos atrás. No confronto direto, melhor para o Alviverde, que venceu por 1 a 0 e aumentou a vantagem para nove pontos naquele dia.

Sendo assim, em duas “finais antecipadas”, o Palmeiras passou por dois adversários diretos (Corinthians e Flamengo) na 22ª e na 23ª rodada, respectivamente, e conquistou resultados importantes em sua caminhada para o sonhado título do Campeonato Brasileiro. Somou quatro pontos e evitou que o adversário pontuasse mais.

Acontece que essa sequência de decisões ainda não cessou para o Verdão. Na 24ª rodada, no próximo sábado, a equipe paulista vai até o Maracanã enfrentar o Fluminense, que é o atual vice-líder do Brasileirão, oito ponto atrás. Atualmente, o Tricolor é o principal concorrente do Alviverde ao título por conta da distância na tabela do campeonato.

Como é possível notar, será o terceiro vice-líder diferente que o Palmeiras enfrenta em três rodadas consecutivas, ou seja, uma sequência de decisões que podem influenciar diretamente nos rumos da competição. Caso passe por mais uma batalha dessa, o time de Abel Ferreira dará mais um grande passo em direção ao título.

Ao mesmo tempo, se sair derrotado, perderá uma boa parte de sua vantagem e deixará o campeonato aberto para outros candidatos, incluindo Flamengo e Corinthians, que podem se aproximar se vencerem seus jogos no fim de semana. Para quem acha que o Verdão “decidiu” sua vida em seus últimos dois jogos, se engana, pois é possível ver que mais uma “prova de fogo” virá pela frente.

Restam ainda 15 rodadas para o término do Campeonato Brasileiro, ou seja, além desses confrontos diretos, o Palmeiras tem praticamente um turno inteiro para se sustentar na ponta da tabela enfrentando paradas duríssimas, mesmo que não estejam entre os primeiros colocados. Tanto dentro do clube como entre a torcida, todos sabem que a competição está muito longe de ser conquistada e serão mais 15 finais daqui para frente em busca do objetivo.

Distância do Palmeiras para o G5:

1) Palmeiras – 49 pontos
2) Fluminense – 8 pontos a menos
3) Flamengo – 9 pontos a menos
4) Corinthians – 10 pontos a menos
5) Internacional – 10 pontos a menos
6) Athletico-PR – 11 pontos a menos
7) Atlético-MG – 14 pontos a menos
8) Santos – 16 pontos a menos

محمد يوسف يطمئن على إمام عاشور في المستشفى بعد إصابته أمام إنتر ميامي

حرص محمد يوسف، المدير الرياضي للنادي الأهلي، على التواجد برفقة إمام عاشور، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم، في المستشفى الذي خضع فيه للفحوصات الطبية، عقب إصابته خلال مواجهة إنتر ميامي الأمريكي في افتتاح بطولة كأس العالم للأندية 2025.

ورافق يوسف، الدكتور أحمد جاب الله، طبيب الفريق، من أجل متابعة الحالة الطبية للاعب والاطمئنان على نتائج الفحوصات، التي كشفت عن تعرضه لكسر في عظمة الترقوة، ما يعني غيابه عن باقي مباريات الفريق في البطولة.

وخلال الزيارة نقل المدير الرياضي دعم مجلس إدارة النادي برئاسة محمود الخطيب، والجهاز الفني بقيادة الإسباني خوسيه ريبيرو، إلى جانب مساندة زملائه اللاعبين، مؤكدًا أن الجميع يقف خلف إمام عاشور في هذه المرحلة الصعبة.

طالع أيضًا | “إحراج ميسي”.. ماذا قالت الصحافة العالمية عن تعادل الأهلي وإنتر ميامي في كأس العالم للأندية؟

وأشاد محمد يوسف بروح إمام عاشور القتالية وتفانيه داخل الملعب، متمنيًا له الشفاء العاجل والعودة السريعة للمشاركة مع الفريق.

وكانت مباراة الأهلي أمام إنتر ميامي قد انتهت بالتعادل السلبي، في الجولة الأولى للمجموعة الأولى، التي تضم أيضًا بالميراس البرازيلي وبورتو البرتغالي.

ويستعد الأهلي لمواجهة بالميراس في الجولة الثانية، والمقرر إقامتها يوم الخميس المقبل.

Weekly wages: Manchester City FC 2025/26 highest-paid players

da fazobetai: Manchester City are known for their ties to the Middle East, with Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG) owning the majority of the club after buying 90 per cent from Thaksin Shinawatra back in 2008.

da imperador bet: As one of the biggest wage spenders in the Premier League, the Citizens currently have a whopping annual payroll of £219,845,000, with the average player earning more than £6.6m per season.

With that being said, we at Football FanCast have ranked every Manchester City player in the first-team squad in order from highest to lowest in terms of wages for the 2025/26 season, with the help of Capology.

Disclaimer – only the club and the players themselves truly know their wages, so take each of these figures as you will.

Rank

Player

Gross pay per week

Gross pay per year

1

Erling Haaland

£525,000

£27,300,000

2

Bernardo Silva

£300,000

£15,600,000

3

Omar Marmoush

£295,000

£15,340,000

=4

John Stones

£250,000

£13,000,000

=4

Gianluigi Donnarumma

£250,000

£13,000,000

=4

Ruben Dias

£250,000

£13,000,000

7

Tijjani Reijnders

£230,000

£11,960,000

8

Phil Foden

£225,000

£11,700,000

9

Rodri

£220,000

£11,440,000

10

Josko Gvardiol

£200,000

£10,440,000

11

Rayan Cherki

£180,000

£9,360,000

12

Nathan Ake

£160,000

£8,320,000

=13

Mateo Kovacic

£150,000

£7,800,000

=13

Kalvin Phillips

£150,000

£7,800,000

15

Matheus Nunes

£130,000

£6,760,000

16

Rayan Ait-Nouri

£120,000

£6,240,000

17

Stefan Ortega

£90,000

£4,680,000

=18

Nico Gonzalez

£75,000

£3,900,000

=18

Jack Grealish

£75,000

£3,900,000

=20

Jeremy Doku

£50,000

£2,600,000

=20

Oscar Bobb

£50,000

£2,600,000

=20

Abdukodir Khusanov

£50,000

£2,600,000

=20

James Trafford

£50,000

£2,600,000

=20

Savinho

£50,000

£2,600,000

25

Marcus Bettinelli

£35,000

£1,820,000

=26

Rico Lewis

£25,000

£1,300,000

=26

Nico O’Reilly

£25,000

£1,300,000

Here's a detailed look at Man City's top 10 earners… 9 Josko Gvardiol £200,000 per week

Josko Gvardiol is one of 10 City stars who collect £200,000 per week or more, with the Croatia international signing from RB Leipzig in 2023.

Gvardiol has proven his versatility by starring at centre-back and left-back and scored some important goals during his first campaign to help City to a fourth Premier League title in a row.

8 Rodri £220,000 per week

You could argue that defensive midfielder Rodri should be higher up on this list as he is one of, if not, the most influential Man City player. The Spaniard has starred in recent seasons and even scored the winning goal in the club’s historic Champions League final win over Inter Milan.

He missed the majority of the 2024/25 season through injury, though.

7 Phil Foden £225,000 per week

Academy graduate and boyhood Blue, Phil Foden signed his most recent City contract back in 2022 where he picks up a reported £225,000 per week.

The England international has quite the trophy haul at the age of 25 and who knows, he could look to stay at the Etihad for his entire career.

6 Tijjani Reijnders £230,000 per week

Tijani Reijnders caught the eye of Man City after starring for AC Milan, and those at the Etihad made their move in the summer of 2025 in a deal worth an initial £46.3m.

The Dutchman took the number four shirt in Manchester, previously worn by another central midfielder, Kalvin Phillips.

5 Gianluigi Donnarumma £250,000 per week

Replacing Ederson over the summer, Gianluigi Donnarumma arrived at the Etihad after helping Paris Saint-Germain to a historic treble.

Named the best goalkeeper in the world in 2025 by winning the Yashin Trophy, Donnarumma signed a five-year deal and is in line to earn £65m in wages as a Man City player.

4 John Stones £250,000 per week

John Stones is under contract until 2026, where he will hit his 10th anniversary after joining from Everton back in 2016.

The centre-back has won it all with City and has made more than 250 appearances in all competitions during that time.

3 Omar Marmoush £295,000 per week

Omar Marmoush Manchester City

Omar Marmoush was Man City’s marquee arrival in January 2025, with the free-scoring forward arriving from Eintract Frankfurt.

Since then, the Egyptian star has filled the void left by Julian Alvarez and has already formed a partnership with Erling Haaland in attack.

2 Bernardo Silva £300,000 per week

Arguably one of Man City’s most underrated players during this golden era under Guardiola is Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese midfielder’s tireless running and quality on the ball has seen him become a mainstay after arriving from Monaco in 2017.

He is out of contract in 2026.

1 Erling Haaland £525,000 per week

Goal machine Erling Haaland has found the back of the net for fun in a Man City shirt since 2022 after leaving Borussia Dortmund.

The Norway superstar could go on and break plenty more records in a Sky Blue shirt, and his new huge nine-and-a-half-year contract signed in 2025 sees him take home £525,000 per week.

جونزالو بعد تعادل ريال مدريد والهلال: شعور حلو ومر.. وفالفيردي لم يخطئ وحده

تحدث لاعب ريال مدريد الإسباني جونزالو جارسيا، عقب مباراة فريقه أمام الهلال السعودي في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية المقامة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

والتقى الهلال مع ريال مدريد مساء يوم الأربعاء، في الجولة الأولى لدور المجموعات بمنافسات كأس العالم للأندية، وسجل جونزالو هدف تقدم ريال مدريد، قبل أن يتعادل الهلال من ضربة جزاء، وحسمت المباراة بهدف لمثله.

وقال جونزالو في تصريحاته إلى “DAZN”: “إنه شعور حلو ومر في آنٍ واحد، لأننا كنا نرغب في الفوز، أردنا أن نبدأ بنتيجةٍ جيدة، لكننا قاتلنا حتى النهاية وحاولنا، لكن الهلال قدم مباراة رائعة”.

وأضاف بشأن التعادل في المباراة الأولى لفريق ريال مدريد في البطولة: “النقطة ستكون إيجابية بالنظر لما تبقّى، أنا واثق من ذلك”.

اقرأ أيضًا | كورتوا ينتقد أداء ريال مدريد أمام الهلال: ارتكبنا غلطة سخيفة

وعن ركلة الجزاء التي أهدرها فالفيردي، أفاد: “لقد كانت مؤسفة، لكننا جميعًا أخطأنا هنا، أنا أولهم، فقد أتيحت لي عدة فرص، لا بأس، فيدي سيسجل ركلات الجزاء القادمة، كانت خسارة، لكننا متحمسون لخوض المباراتين المتبقيتين”.

وعن تجربته في أول مباراة أساسية له، أردف: “اللعب مع ريال مدريد دائمًا شرف كبير، أنا هنا منذ أن كنت صغيرًا، وأن أتمكن من اللعب هنا، وأن أسجل في أول مباراة أبدأها أساسيًا، فهذا شيء لا يُصدق على الإطلاق”.

سيلاقي ريال مدريد خصمه باتشوكا في الجولة الثانية، ثم يواجه سالزبورج في الجولة الثالثة بدور المجموعات.

Santos busca reação no fim e empata com o Fluminense na Vila pelo Brasileirão

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da 888casino: Na Vila Belmiro, o misto de emoções e percepções sobre a partida se alternaram durante todo jogo. Com momentos de domínio, emoção, ânimos agitados, Santos e Fluminense protagonizaram um empate, em 2 a 2, pelo Brasileirão, extremamente alucinante para aqueles que gostam de partidas com todos ingredientes possíveis.

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COMEÇO SOLTO DO FLU

Logo no começo da partida, a equipe carioca cadenciou mais a bola do que o Santos. O Peixe teve algumas dificuldades quando quis trabalhar a bola. Em uma ocasião, aos 5′ do primeiro tempo, o goleiro João Paulo quase perde a redonda para o Ganso na entrada da área.

O primeiro arremate da partida também foi feito pelo Fluminense. Jhon Arias gingou com a bola pela esquerda, se livrou do Maicon e chutou rasteiro pelo lado esquerdo do gol.

GOL ‘SORTUDO’ E UM ALÍVIO NA PRESSÃO

A equipe não vinha muito bem. Todavia, após um escanteio conquistado aos 16′, Carlos Sánchez mandou a bola na cabeça do Madson, que conseguiu uma casquinha na bola, e Luiz Felipe mandou para o fundo da rede.

Mesmo com poucas chances criadas, o Alvinegro começou a jogar mais leve. Jogadas em velocidade e recuperações de bola no ataque começaram a ser menos esporádicas.

GANSO TENTA ESTRAGAR O CLIMA NA VILA

Durante alguns minutos de partida, Ganso, que foi vaiado durante a maior parte do jogo, criou duas jogadas de extremo perigo. Na primeira oportunidade, aos 29 minutos do primeiro tempo, o camisa 10 arrematou uma falta na entrada da área e, com um desvio na zaga, a bola acertou o poste direito.

Se não deu finalizando, o meio-campista tentou servir seus companheiros. O toque de primeira, e refinado, depois de um cruzamento rasteiro, resultou numa pancada do Nonato. Entretanto, o estrondoso barulho da torcida deu o recado da magnitude da defesa praticada por João Paulo. O restante da primeira etapa foi bastante disputada, mas sem oportunidades claríssimas de gol.

SEGUNDO ATO ACIRRADO

Com maior domínio da posse, o Fluminense trabalhou boas jogadas. Causava perigo com cruzamentos e lançamentos. Porém, deixava a defesa exposta para o contra-ataque. O jogadores do Santos eram rápidos, mas não foram letais para a meta do Fábio.

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Aos 23′, aconteceu o lance que ocasionou uma grande instabilidade na equipe alvinegra. Sandry vacilou e cometeu pênalti em Arias. Na cobrança, Ganso botou o Flu na igualdade do marcador e, logo após, fez gestos provocativos para a torcida, o ato quase gerou uma intriga e campo.

Um minuto depois, a virada ocorreu depois de ajeitada do Cano e batida forte de Arias no cantinho. A torcida do Peixe desanimou e se enraiveceu com a postura dos atletas no gramado. Os adeptos da equipe carioca conseguiram ecoar seu canto por toda estádio.

QUANDO TUDO PARECIA DEFINIDO…

Com os torcedores do Peixe desesperançosos, Rodrigo Fernández tirou um lançamento mortal, Ângelo ganhou na corrida e, no oportunismo do artilheiro do Santos, Marcos Leonardo trouxe pulso para a Vila Belmiro.

Depois do acontecimento, ambas equipes tiveram uma chance para sair com a vitória, mas não aproveitaram e, em um jogo onde duas equipes lutaram pelo resultado, o empate pareceu justo.

PRÓXIMOS JOGOS

Agora, o Santos vai enfrentar uma sequência de dois jogos fora de casa. Na 21ª rodada do Brasileirão, o Peixe vai até a capital paranaense, no dia 8, para encarar o Coritiba e, após essa partida, o clube alvinegro vai para Belo Horizonte (MG), com a finalidade de enfrentar o América-MG. O Fluminense joga o próximo duelo diante do Cuiabá no domingo(07), em casa, às 16h (de Brasília).

FICHA TÉCNICA
SANTOS 2 x 2 FLUMINENSE

Local: Vila Belmiro, Santos (SP)
Data/Horário: 01/08/2022 (sábado), às 20h (de Brasília)
Árbitro:Braulio da Silva Machado (SC)
Assistentes:Kleber Lucio Gil (SC) eThiaggo Americano Labes (SC)
VAR:Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira (SC)
Público e renda: 11.943 / R$ 372.325,00

Cartões amarelos: Madson, Camacho (Santos) Caio Paulista (Fluminense)
Cartões vermelhos: –
GOLS: Luiz Felipe aos 16′ do 1ºT (1-0), Ganso aos 25′ do 2ºT (1-1) e John Arias aos 26′ do 2ºT (1-2),Marcos Leonardo aos 40′ do 2ºT (2-2)

SANTOS: João Paulo; Madson, Maicon, Luiz Felipe e Felipe Jonatan; Camacho (Rodrigo Fernández 33/2), Carlos Sánchez (Sandry 17/2) e Vinicius Zanocelo (Ângelo 33/2); Lucas Barbosa (Léo Baptistão 21/2), Marcos Leonardo e Lucas Braga. Técnico: Lisca

FLUMINENSE: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Nino, Luccas Claro (Martinelli 00/2) e Caio Paulista; André, Nonato (Willian 48/2) e Paulo Henrique Ganso (David Duarte 35/2); Matheus Martins (Wellington 35/2), Germán Cano e Jhon Arias (Pineida 44/2). Técnico: Fernando Diniz

Leeds now set to sign gem ahead of Man Utd after impressing at Thorp Arch

da realsbet: Setting their sights on the future, Leeds United are now reportedly set to beat rivals Manchester United to the arrival of a young gem who has already impressed at Thorp Arch.

Leeds transfer news

da blaze casino: With the January transfer window right around the corner, those at Elland Road have reason for cautious optimism on the promotion front given that they sit just three points adrift of Championship leaders Sheffield United. That said, Daniel Farke will no doubt hope to see his side get back to winning ways against Oxford United next weekend after being forced to rescue a late point against Preston North End last time out.

It was another game in which Illan Meslier struggled in the spotlight, fumbling Brad Potts’ opening goal into the back of the net in another moment to forget for the Leeds shot-stopper. With every mistake, the question marks continue to grow over whether he is the man for the job at Elland Road – question marks that look destined to end in a damning answer.

The Yorkshire club are seemingly already thinking about the future of their goalkeeping department too. According to The Sun, relayed by MOT Leeds, Leeds are now set to sign Robbie Cook ahead of Manchester United after the young goalkeeper impressed on trial at Thorp Arch.

Whilst the Red Devils failed to move ahead in talks to sign the young goalkeeper, Leeds are reportedly ready to welcome Cook with open arms in the hope that he’s ready to one day become Farke’s undisputed number one.

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Another potential blow…

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Still just 17 years old, the Perth Glory gem is likely to make an impact in Leeds’ youth sides, before eventually breaking into the senior side as a player ready to compete for a place with Meslier.

Cook can eventually end Leeds' Meslier problem

If Leeds achieve promotion in the current campaign, then they must think about replacing Meslier. The 24-year-old was guilty of throwing points away against Sunderland earlier this season and was once again among those at fault for Preston’s opening goal this weekend. It is the type of unreliability that ends in Premier League relegation in what would be a nightmare scenario for the Whites should they go up this season.

If Leeds remain patient, however, then Cook could end their Meslier woes for years to come. At 17 years old, the goalkeeper’s best years are yet to come, which could see Leeds’ reported early swoop become an act of genius when he is ready for a starting role in the coming years.

Cook’s rise could undoubtedly spark plenty of regret at Manchester United, who reportedly failed to push ahead and secure his signature. Those at Elland Road, meanwhile, could reap the ultimate rewards if he reaches an ever-increasing potential whilst swapping Perth for Leeds, making him one to watch over the coming years.

Zimbabwe clinch last-ball thriller in rain-hit game against Ireland

Balbirnie, Tector centuries in vain as Burl, Raza star in chase for Zimbabwe

ESPNcricinfo staff18-Jan-2023

Andy Balbirnie hit 121 off 137 before retiring hurt•AFP/Getty Images

Zimbabwe beat Ireland by three wickets in a thrilling final-ball finish in Harare. Needing four to win off the final ball, Clive Madande swiped Graham Hume for four over midwicket to seal the win at a boisterous Harare Sports Club.Zimbabwe had won the toss with Craig Ervine opting to field first, and Zimbabwe’s bowlers immediately put Ireland under pressure. The visitors struggled in the opening powerplay against Richard Ngarava and Victor Nyauchi, and at that stage, Ireland were 28 for 2.But a 212-run partnership between Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector put Ireland on course for a strong total. Both men got centuries, before Balbirnie was forced to retire hurt on 121 after he top-edged a ball into the grill of his helmet, and was forced off concussed. But cameos at the death from George Dockerell and Lorcan Tucker took Ireland to 288.Ireland kept Zimbabwe reined in during the powerplay as well, and the loss of the openers saw the asking rate rise. But Zimbabwe’s trusted middle order put the home side back on course. Craig Ervine and Gary Balance got runs, before a 76-run partnership between Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl – who scored 59 – brought Zimbabwe back into the game.Rain arrived in the 34th over, at which stage Zimbabwe were two runs behind the DLS target. After more than an hour, the sides got back on the pitch, with Zimbabwe requiring 39 off 22 balls. The loss of Raza immediately after put Ireland in the driving seat, leaving Burl to fight on almost single-handedly.A few lusty blows from the left-hander brought Zimbabwe close, but when he was run out trying to get back on strike, his side still needed 11 off four balls. Brad Evans hit a six off the first ball before being dismissed the next, and in the end, Zimbabwe needed four off the last delivery. An overpitched ball from Hume was smeared to cow corner by Madande as Zimbabwe sealed a scintillating win.

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