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Post by lostinspace on Nov 25, 2022 21:06:37 GMT
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Post by Nobbygas on Nov 25, 2022 21:39:18 GMT
Utter s**te. Subs used too late. Where was Foden? We were carrying Saka and Stirling. Alexander-Arnold has to play. Trippier doesn't bring anything to the party. With six minutes left, Shaw was wasting time taking a free kick! WTF!
It's difficult to criticise Southgate as he is the most successful England manager after Sir Alf, but c'mon. We could all see that the starting line-up wasn't working. He should have made changes at HT.
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 25, 2022 22:53:57 GMT
Utter s**te. Subs used too late. Where was Foden? We were carrying Saka and Stirling. Alexander-Arnold has to play. Trippier doesn't bring anything to the party. With six minutes left, Shaw was wasting time taking a free kick! WTF! It's difficult to criticise Southgate as he is the most successful England manager after Sir Alf, but c'mon. We could all see that the starting line-up wasn't working. He should have made changes at HT. Agree, i was shouting the same, where are the subs, i wanted Foden & Grealish on for Sterling and Mount, we did not look up for it tonight. IMO the 11 to start v Wales has to be, attack is my choice, Wales have to beat us by 4 goals, so change it up abit. 1..Pickford 2..Alexander-Arnold 3..Shaw 4..Stones 5..Maguire 6..Rice 7..Foden 8..Grealish 9..Kane 10..Bellingham 11..Henderson |
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 25, 2022 23:06:22 GMT
Friday 25th November Results..
Group A - Netherlands 1 (Gakpo 6) Ecuador 1 (E Valencia 49)Enner Valencia scored his third goal of the World Cup before being taken off on a stretcher as Ecuador drew with the Netherlands to leave Group A wide open. PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo had given the Netherlands the lead after just five minutes and four seconds - the quickest goal so far in Qatar - when he struck a shot beautifully into the top of the net. But the Dutch struggled to build on their lead, with Ecuador's Pervis Estupinan having a goal disallowed on the stroke of half-time. Ecuador fans were bouncing with excitement throughout the second half at the Khalifa International Stadium as they equalised just after the break and continued to create chances against a rattled Netherlands side. The entire Ecuador squad ran over to the corner flag to celebrate with Valencia after he poked in the rebound from Estupinan's parried shot in the 49th minute - and Gonzalo Plata hit the crossbar with a long-range effort shortly after. Captain Valencia, who scored both goals in Ecuador's victory over hosts Qatar on the opening night of the World Cup, was a constant threat but his evening was cut short due to injury. The former West Ham and Everton striker went down in the final minute of normal time and was taken off on a stretcher, but was seen hobbling to his seat in the dugout. The result means three teams from Group A will be battling it out for a place in the last 16 in the final group match - the Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal - with all three capable of going through as table leaders. With the Netherlands heavy favourites going into their final group game against bottom side Qatar, all eyes will be on a showdown between Ecuador and Senegal, which will dictate the table order. "If you want to become world champion then of course you need to improve a lot as some of the opponents we are yet to face is playing at a much higher level," said Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal. "We simply need to improve our game in terms of ball possession and we are working on that. Whether we'll make it in this tournament I can't guarantee that. But I think so." ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/C010/production/_127786194_gettyimages-1245085999.jpgGroup B - England 0 USA 0England laboured to a drab draw against the United States to miss the chance to seal qualification for the World Cup knockout stage. Gareth Southgate's side were second best for long periods as they failed to match the energy and intensity of the USA, who have their own hopes of making the last 16. England, with Harry Maguire outstanding in defence, were unimpressive and rode their luck when Weston McKennie missed an easy chance and Christian Pulisic struck the bar in the first half. Mason Mount brought a fine save from USA goalkeeper Matt Turner just before the break but this was an undistinguished display that carried none of the attacking verve that saw the Three Lions thrash Iran in their opening game, and leaves them heading into their match against Wales with their fate undecided. England remain firm favourites to qualify for the knockout stage, knowing they only need to avoid a four-goal defeat against Wales to progress. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/A332/production/_127787714_gettyimages-1245092556.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/3C6C/production/_127786451_gettyimages-1444531162.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/17D66/production/_127783679_gettyimages-1444520679.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 25, 2022 23:39:19 GMT
Saturday 26th November Fixtures..
Group C - Poland v Saudi Arabia - Venue: Education City Stadium - 1pm
Group C - Argentina v Mexico - Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium - 7pm
Group D - Tunisia v Australia - Venue: Al Janoub Stadium - 10am
Group D - France v Denmark - Venue: Stadium 974 - 4pm
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Post by alftupper on Nov 26, 2022 7:34:46 GMT
We could all see that the starting line-up wasn't working. He should have made changes at HT. In more important games than last night; in the WC semi final v Croatia in 2018, and the Euro final v Italy last summer, he watched England surrender an early lead, become overrun in midfield, and stood and did nothing to help the situation. He`s either too stubborn to make changes during a match, or not tactically astute enough to do it. |
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 26, 2022 23:19:31 GMT
Saturday 26th November Results..
Group C - Poland 2 (Zielinski 39, Lewandowski 82) Saudi Arabia 0Robert Lewandowski scored his first World Cup goal as Poland earned a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group C wide open. The Barcelona striker capitalised on an error by Saudi Arabia midfielder Abdulelah Al Malki before sending a composed finish past onrushing goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais. Lewandowski, who missed a penalty in Tuesday's goalless draw with Mexico, was visibly emotional after ending a run of four World Cup games without finding the net. Piotr Zielinski had given Poland a first-half lead from Lewandowski's cutback, but Saudi Arabia were awarded a penalty five minutes later for Krystian Bielik's foul on Saleh Al Shehri. Wojciech Szczesny kept out Salem Al Dawsari's effort before producing a sensational one-handed stop to prevent Mohammed Al Burayk from burying the rebound. Saud Abdulhamid was denied by Szczesny and Al Brikan shot over the bar in the second half, while Arkadiusz Milik and Lewandowski were both denied by the woodwork as Poland sought to double their lead on the counter-attack. Lewandowski's late strike ended Saudi Arabia's hopes of building on Tuesday's remarkable victory over Argentina and boosts Poland's chances of reaching the last 16 for the first time since 1986, when they were beaten 4-0 by Brazil in the first knockout round. Czeslaw Michniewicz's team need just one point against Argentina on Wednesday to qualify from Group C, while Saudi Arabia face Mexico for a place in the last 16. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/3853/production/_127791441_microsoftteams-image.pngGroup C - Argentina 2 (Messi 64, Fernandez 87) Mexico 0Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark magic to help keep Argentina's World Cup hopes alive with victory in a tense encounter against Mexico. In a cauldron of noise at Lusail Stadium, Messi and Argentina knew defeat would end their hopes of reaching the last 16 after only two games following the stunning loss to Saudi Arabia in their opener. The tension was mounting as Mexico frustrated Messi in an attritional game, especially in a first half littered with fouls and stoppages that never allowed Argentina to gain any momentum. Messi changed all that after 64 minutes when he took one touch to control a pass with his left foot before drilling an unerring finish past Mexico keeper Guillermo Ochoa into the bottom corner from 20 yards. The masses of Argentina supporters in a crowd of 88,966 went wild in celebration and relief as their World Cup campaign got back on track. Enzo Fernandez added a superb second with a curling shot into the top corner three minutes from time but it was Messi who made the breakthrough and the difference. Victory in a tough final Group C game against Poland will send them into the knockout phase. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/1125F/production/_127793207_gettyimages-1444813428.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/9D2F/production/_127793204_gettyimages-1444800619.jpgGroup D - Tunisia 0 Australia 1 (Duke 23)Australia forward Mitchell Duke dedicated his match-winning goal against Tunisia to his son and said it is "a moment I will hold very dear for the rest of my life". Duke took advantage of a positive start by Australia when he superbly flicked Craig Goodwin's cross into the far corner to put them 1-0 up after 23 minutes. That sparked an outburst of jubilant celebration from the small contingent of Australia fans behind the goal, which momentarily silenced the hostile and unwavering support for Tunisia. Knowing defeat would mean an early exit from the World Cup, Australia held on to the narrow lead that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the last 16. "I spoke to my son when I got selected for the World Cup," said Duke. "You have to have that belief you can score [and] I told my son I would share that moment with him. [The celebration] was a little 'J' for the first letter of his name. "I haven't seen it yet but apparently he did it back to me in the stadium. It is a moment I will hold very dear for the rest of my life." ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/2E7A/production/_127789811_gettyimages-1245104876.jpgGroup D - France (Mbappe 61, 86) Denmark 1 (Christensen 68)Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France as the defending champions laid down a World Cup marker by beating Denmark to become the first team into the knockout stage. The forward stole the show once again with second-half strikes to take his side through. Mbappe had earlier blazed over from 12 yards and forced Kasper Schmeichel into a save with a rising shot. But the Paris St-Germain star broke the deadlock just past the hour mark, exchanging a fine one-two with Theo Hernandez before stroking in. Denmark equalised just seven minutes later with their first effort on target as defender Andreas Christensen headed home at the far post after France failed to clear a corner. Christensen, though, may have counted himself lucky to still be on the pitch at that point after receiving only a yellow card on 20 minutes for dragging back Mbappe, who was looking to run clear. France keeper Hugo Lloris made a sharp stop to keep out Tottenham team-mate Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's first-time shot, while Martin Braithwaite agonisingly fired into the side netting. Four years ago Mbappe became France's youngest scorer in the competition when aged 19. 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Post by bluetornados on Nov 26, 2022 23:24:14 GMT
Sunday 27th November Fixtures..
Group E - Japan v Costa Rica - Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium - 10am
Group E - Spain v Germany - Venue: Al Bayt Stadium - 7pm
Group F - Belgium v Morocco - Venue: Al Thumama Stadium - 1pm
Group F - Croatia v Canada - Venue: Khalifa International Stadium - 4pm
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 27, 2022 18:52:11 GMT
Sunday 27th November Results..
Group E - Japan 0 Costa Rica 1 (Fuller 81)Japan failed to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earned Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory. Following their shock win over Germany, Japan were frustrated by a tight defensive unit, before Fuller struck with Costa Rica's first shot on target at the tournament. The result leaves both teams on three points after two games, with Spain - who still top the group on goal difference - facing Germany later on Sunday (19:00 GMT). ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/A437/production/_127793024_gettyimages-1444930577.jpgGroup F - Belgium 0 Morocco 2 (Saiss 73, Aboukhlal 90+2)Morocco caused the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium thanks to late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was at fault for the first goal, inexplicably allowing Sabiri's inswinging free-kick to beat him at his near post with 17 minutes to go. But the whole Belgium side paid the price for a ponderous performance, with Morocco capping a magnificent second-half display when Aboukhlal fired Hakim Ziyech's cutback into the roof of the net in stoppage time. That sparked wild celebrations in the stands of Al Thumama Stadium from thousands of Morocco fans, who had created a raucous atmosphere from the start. The result means Morocco move above Belgium to the top of Group F on four points, with Croatia and Canada meeting later on Sunday (16:00 GMT kick-off). ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/9717/production/_127797683_1goal.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/92D5/production/_127798573_gettyimages-1245149373.jpgGroup F - Croatia 4 (Kramaric 36, 70, Livaja 44, Majur 90+4) Canada 1 (Davies 2)Alphonso Davies scored Canada's first ever World Cup goal, but it was not enough to stop them being knocked out of the tournament following a defeat by Croatia. Bayern Munich winger Davies' second-minute opener gave Canada hope, but they ended up second best and have suffered back-to-back defeats in their first two group matches. In Group F's earlier game, Morocco shocked world number two side Belgium 2-0 and are second in the standings, behind 2018 finalists Croatia. John Herdman's outsiders scored from the game's first attack after only 67 seconds courtesy of a towering header from Davies, who darted into the box and powerfully converted from Tajon Buchanan's cross. Croatia, though, did not panic after falling behind and created numerous chances, with striker Andrej Kramaric seeing a goal ruled out for offside. But the former Leicester player then equalised with a first-time angled shot from Ivan Perisic's pass, and Marko Livaja put them ahead with a rasping drive from the edge of the box. Kramaric was denied by Milan Borjan's fine save in the second half, and at the other end, Dominik Livakovic acrobatically tipped over Jonathan David's long-range curler. Hoffenheim frontman Kramaric got his second of the game by coolly converting into the far corner, and substitute Lovro Majer wrapped up the match by netting in injury time. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/96BD/production/_127798583_davies.jpgCanada had gone four World Cup games without scoring before Alphonso Davies' goal ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/E4DD/production/_127798585_kramaric.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 27, 2022 18:58:29 GMT
Sunday 27th November Fixture
Group E - Spain v Germany - Venue: Al Bayt Stadium - 7pm
ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/16309/production/_127798809_gettyimages-1444999542.jpgSpain dominate recent meetingsGermany have won just one of their last seven meetings with Spain in all competitions (D2 L4), winning 1-0 in a friendly match in November 2014. This will be the fifth meeting between Spain and Germany at the World Cup, the joint-most that Spain have faced any side at the competition (also 5 vs Brazil). They failed to win any of their first three against Germany (D1 L2) but won the most recent encounter 1-0 in the 2010 semi-final en route to lifting the trophy. Ahead of Germany’s crucial World Cup group match against Spain, Jurgen Klinsmann has told the World Football in Qatar podcast that “Spain is the team we fear the most from all the teams in the world.” A second successive World Cup group stage exit would be “a disaster times 10”, “a catastrophe” and “almost unforgivable”, the former World Cup winner said. ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2022/11/27/a84c663d-5cd7-4fe6-83f0-1211616669ab.png
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 27, 2022 23:56:52 GMT
Sunday 27th November Result
Group E - Spain 1 (Morata 62) Germany 1 (Fullkrug 83)Niclas Fullkrug gave Germany a precious point against Spain as they fight for World Cup survival. Germany's hopes of reaching the knockout phase had been given an unlikely lifeline earlier on Sunday when Costa Rica beat Japan when any other result would have meant defeat by Spain would send them out. Hansi Flick's side still need to defeat Costa Rica in their final Group E game and hope Japan do not spring a shock against Spain but at least they know their hopes of moving into the last 16 are intact after falling behind at Al Bayt Stadium. Spain, who almost went ahead in the first half when keeper Manuel Neuer turned Dani Olmo's shot on to the bar, took the lead after 62 minutes when substitute Alvaro Morata applied a brilliant near-post flick to Jordi Alba's cross. Germany pressed forward and Fullkrug gave them a point seven minutes from the end when he burst through and lashed an unstoppable finish high past Spain keeper Unai Simon. Leroy Sane almost won it for Germany in the dying seconds but ran out of space as he raced through on goal and the ball was scrambled clear. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/57E3/production/_127799422_d4b406b0841c223911a78d0b112d4c42b08c96a5.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/10297/production/_127799166_gettyimages-1245155862.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 27, 2022 23:59:28 GMT
Monday, 28th November Fixtures
Group G: Cameroon v Serbia (10am) - ITV
Group H: South Korea v Ghana (1pm) - BBC
Group G: Brazil v Switzerland (4pm) - ITV
Group H: Portugal v Uruguay (7pm) - ITV
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 28, 2022 15:30:44 GMT
Monday, 28th November Results..
Group G: Cameroon 3 (Castelletto 29, Aboubakar 63, Choupo-Moting 66) Serbia 3 (Pavlovic 45'+1m, S.Milinkovic-Savic 45'+3, Mitrovic 53'minutes)Cameroon kept their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 alive as they battled back from two goals down to draw a six-goal thriller with Serbia in Group G. Cameroon took the lead through Jean-Charles Castelletto but Strahinja Pavlovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic replied to give Serbia a half-time advantage. Aleksandar Mitrovic added a third for Serbia and they looked to be cruising to a win that would have put them in a strong position to progress from the group. However the Indomitable Lions roared back thanks to Vincent Aboubakar's superb lob and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's equaliser three minutes later. Mitrovic had a chance to regain the lead for his side but the Fulham striker curled a shot wide in the closing moments after being teed up by Dusan Tadic. Both sides lost their opening match so this result leaves them two points adrift of Brazil and Switzerland, who meet later on Monday (16:00 GMT). ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/13D44/production/_127802218_gettyimages-1445153492.jpgGroup H: South Korea 2 (Cho 58, 61) Ghana 3 (Salisu 24, Kudas 34, 68)Ghana won an exhilarating match packed with twists and turns against South Korea in front of a vibrant crowd at Education City Stadium in Qatar. A 10-minute spell by the African nation in the first half gave them a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu and Ajax's Mohammed Kudus. However, noisy celebrations by Ghana fans at half time were dampened by a South Korea comeback after the break. Two stunning headers in three minutes from Cho Gue-sung, top-scorer in his domestic league, levelled the game after 61 minutes. But Kudus, who had headed in Jordan Ayew's cross in the first half, added a final twist when he thumped in a third for Ghana to break South Korea's hearts. Chances continued to fall South Korea's way as they searched for another equaliser but, despite 10 minutes of added time, Ghana held on. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1B94/production/_127806070_gettyimages-1245171155.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/9A88/production/_127806593_1game2.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 28, 2022 21:33:11 GMT
Monday, 28th November Results..
Group G: Brazil 1 (Casemiro 83) Switzerland 0Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland to reach the World Cup knockout stage. An otherwise drab encounter was brought to life seven minutes from time as Manchester United midfielder Casemiro fired a first-time effort into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Yann Sommer standing. Brazil backed up their opening victory over Serbia to top the group with maximum points and will guarantee top spot with a point against Cameroon in their final game. Tite's men thought they had broken the deadlock after the hour mark when Vinicius Jr kept his composure to coolly stroke in, but the goal was ruled out for offside by VAR. Switzerland had sat compact for much of the game and did not offer any attacking threat, failing to get a shot on target in the contest. Murat Yakin's side may have thought they were going to escape with a point, but Casemiro's moment of inspiration had Brazilian fans bouncing inside Stadium 974. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/037A/production/_127809800_casemiro.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/100FE/production/_127809756_casemirocelebratesafterscoringforbrazilagainstswitzerland.jpgGroup H: Portugal 2 (Fernandes 54, 90+3) Uruguay 0Portugal secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with victory over Uruguay in a scrappy encounter at Lusail Stadium. A game short on real quality saw the deadlock broken in the 54th minute when a cross from Bruno Fernandes floated beyond Uruguay keeper Sergio Rochet, the goal given to Manchester United's midfield man despite Cristiano Ronaldo claiming it had glanced off his head. Portugal made most of the running until they went ahead but Uruguay, who must now beat Ghana in their final Group H game to have a chance of qualifying, created chances of their own and could have taken a point. Rodrigo Bentancur's brilliant first-half run was halted by Portugal keeper Diogo Costa's save, while substitute Maxi Gomez hit the post as Uruguay went in search of an equaliser. Portugal wrapped up the win in stoppage time when Fernandes got his second from the spot after a video assistant referee intervention which adjudged Jose Gimenez had handled. Fernandes almost got his hat-trick before the final whistle but saw a low shot strike the post. The game was interrupted in the second half by a pitch invader carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words 'Save Ukraine' on the front and 'Respect for Iranian woman' on the back. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/120AD/production/_127810937_gettyimages-1245183519.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/6915/production/_127810962_gettyimages-1445264094.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 28, 2022 21:41:02 GMT
Tuesday 29th November Fixtures..
Group A - Ecuador v Senegal - 3pm - Live on ITV
Group A - Netherlands v Qatar - 3pm Live on ITV
Group B - Wales v England - 7pm - Live on BBC
Group B - Iran v USA - 7pm - Live on BBC
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 29, 2022 17:56:32 GMT
Tuesday 29th November Results..
Group A - Ecuador 1 (Caicedo 67) Senegal 2 (Sarr 44 pen, Koulibaly 70)Kalidou Koulibaly's nerveless volley sent Senegal into the World Cup's knockout stages for only the second time in their history as they eliminated Ecuador at a rowdy Khalifa International Stadium. All three goals came from players based in England as Ecuador's Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo cancelled out a penalty by Watford's Ismaila Sarr before Chelsea defender Koulibaly's side-footer won it. Ecuador needed just a point to progress but paid the price for a passive display as Senegal were spurred on by an almost non-stop cacophony of drumming from their supporters in Al Rayyan. Watford winger Sarr coolly stroked home from the spot, after being clumsily upended by Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie, to put the African champions deservedly ahead. Ecuador levelled with their first real chance as Caicedo swept home Felix Torres' flick-on but Koulibaly's composed finish immediately regained the lead for Senegal, who knew only victory would be enough to go through barring an unlikely Qatar upset against the Netherlands. They held out amid a nervy six minutes of stoppage time to finish as runners-up in Group A behind the Dutch, who clinched top spot by handing the tournament hosts a third defeat in three games with a comfortable 2-0 win in Al Khor. Aliou Cisse's side are potential last-16 opponents for England given the Lions of Teranga will next face the winners of Group B - a berth Gareth Southgate's team could seal later on Tuesday. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/13FF8/production/_127821918_gettyimages-1445491398-1.jpgKalidou Koulibaly's winner was his first goal for Senegal in his 67th international cap for his country ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/F200/production/_127825916_gettyimages-1245204910.jpgGroup A - Netherlands 2 (Gakpo 26, De Jong 49) Qatar 0In-form Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands finished top of Group A, ending Qatar's miserable involvement at their home World Cup with a third consecutive defeat. Qatar's dismal showing means they became the first host nation to exit the tournament with three group-stage losses, finishing bottom with no points. The Dutch, who failed to qualify four years ago, progress to the last 16 with an unbeaten record and face the team that finishes second in Group B - those games kick-off at 19:00 GMT. African champions Senegal beat Ecuador to clinch second place and face the team that finishes top of Group B in the knockout stage. PSV Eindhoven winger Gakpo has now scored the opening goal in all three of the Netherlands' group games, driving forward and rasping a finish into the bottom corner on this occasion. Qatar looked to hit back immediately but Ismaeel Mohammad's shot on the stretch from outside the area was straight at Andries Noppert. But Louis van Gaal's men scored at the start of the second half to quash any Qatari hopes of a comeback as Frenkie de Jong poked into a open net after Memphis Depay's shot was saved. The Dutch could have won by more, as Steven Berghuis had a goal ruled out and also hit the crossbar. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/908A/production/_127820073_gakpo-index.jpgFinal Group A Table1..Netherlands..7 pts 2..Senegal........6 pts 3..Ecuador........4 pts 4..Qatar...........0 pts
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 29, 2022 18:06:45 GMT
England v Wales Line-ups
1..Pickford
2..Walker
5..Stones
6..Maguire
3..Shaw
8..Henderson
4..Rice
22..Bellingham
20..Foden
9..Kane
11..Rashford
12..Ward
3..N Williams
5..Mepham
6..Rodon
4..Davies
10..Ramsey
15..Ampadu
7..Allen
11..Bale
13..Moore
20..James
Referee:: Slavko Vincic
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Post by lostinspace on Nov 29, 2022 19:47:49 GMT
England.. comfortable.so far half time,no real threat from the other team
50 minutes .1-0 Rashford 51 minutes 2-0 Foden.70 minutes 3-0 Rashford..Wales exiting the tournament,all the hype comes to nothing 😊 . Senegal will be England's opposition on Sunday
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 29, 2022 22:26:45 GMT
Tuesday 29th November Results..
Group B - Wales 0 England 3 (Rashford 50, 68, Foden 51)Marcus Rashford inspired England to the victory required to top Group B and ensure it was despair for Wales as they went out of the tournament after a bitterly disappointing World Cup campaign. Wales needed to either beat England and hope Iran and USA ended in a draw or pursue the more unlikely outcome of running up a four-goal victory margin at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. England, who now face Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday (19:00 GMT), ensured neither scenario was ever a serious consideration as they dominated throughout and took full control after an uneventful first 45 minutes. Wales manager Rob Page was forced to replace Gareth Bale at half-time because of an injury, although the great talisman had only had seven touches in an anonymous display. And any hope of Wales qualifying for the last 16 was wiped out as England scored twice within six minutes of the restart. Marcus Rashford fired a free-kick past Danny Ward following Ethan Ampadu's foul on Phil Foden after 50 minutes, with the Manchester City midfielder then marking his return to England's team moments later by turning in Harry Kane's cross at the far post. Wales were demoralised and outclassed as they knew they were on the way home from Qatar and Rashford added his second in the 68th minute, with a large slice of help from Wales keeper Ward who allowed a fierce shot to slip through his legs. England top Group B with seven points, two points ahead of the United States who set up a last-16 meeting with the Netherlands by beating Iran 1-0 in their grudge match, while Wales finished bottom of the table with a point. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/18490/production/_127827499_gettyimages-1445546920.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/news/490/cpsprodpb/15934/production/_127827388_gettyimages-1445544537.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/13F6C/production/_127827718_microsoftteams-image-19.pngichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/65E2/production/_127828062_hi080685376.jpgichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/976/cpsprodpb/9B5C/production/_127827793_capture.pngGroup B - Iran 0 USA 1 (Pulicic 38)The United States won their World Cup grudge match against Iran as Christian Pulisic scored the winner to set up a last 16 tie with the Netherlands. The Chelsea forward turned AC Milan defender Sergino Dest's header over the line seven minutes before half-time. But he collided with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand in the process and needed several minutes of treatment - before being replaced at the break. It was a match with lots at stake as both teams had a chance to seal a place in the knockout stages. But Iran, who would have gone through with a draw, mustered just one shot on target as they were knocked out. In the second half, they came close - Brentford's Saman Ghoddos came off the bench to strike inches over the bar when he was unmarked in the box, before Saeid Ezatolahi also curled over. Perhaps their best chance came deep in stoppage time, when Morteza Pouraliganji met a free-kick with a diving header that went just wide. And there was still time for controversy as Mehdi Taremi appealed for a penalty as he went down with Cameron Carter-Vickers trying to stop him, but their penalty appeals were rejected. In the end, Iran exited the World Cup with a sense of disappointment as the USA made the knockout stages for the third time in four tournaments. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/240/cpsprodpb/17108/production/_127827449_gettyimages-1245209948.jpgFinal Group B Table1..England 7 points 2..USA.....5 points 3..Iran....3 points 4..Wales...1 point
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 29, 2022 22:29:48 GMT
Wednesday 30th November Fixtures..
Group C: Poland v Argentina (7pm) & Saudi Arabia v Mexico (7pm) - Both Live on the BBC
Group D: Tunisia v France (3pm) & Australia v Denmark (3pm) - Both Live on the BBC
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