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Ireland crushed Scotland by a massive 96-run margin in a low-scoring contest at Mannofield Park

Cricinfo staff22-Aug-2009
ScorecardTwo days after rain dashed Ireland’s hopes of a final-day push for victory in the ICC Intercontinental Cup in Aberdeen, the visitors crushed Scotland by a massive 96-run margin in a low-scoring contest at Mannofield Park. William Porterfield, the Ireland captain, continued his excellent form on the tour, anchoring his side’s innings with 50, before Regan West picked up four wickets to help dismiss Scotland for 109.The wet weather in Aberdeen produced good conditions for bowling and so it was no surprise that the hosts put Ireland in. Gordon Goudie struck early, forcing an edge from Gary Wilson to the wicketkeeper, and Paul Stirling fell in similar fashion a few overs later to Dewald Nel. Ireland were 32 for 2 and in need of a solid partnership, and it was provided by Porterfield and Andre Botha.Porterfield had begun his innings with two fours over square leg and midwicket in the first over of the match, and he continued to play confidently despite the fall of early wickets. Botha too drove Goudie and pulled Gordon Drummond to the boundary before launching Goudie over the square leg boundary.The pair added 69 before Porterfield’s fluent innings was cut short by a run out. His dismissal triggered a collapse: Majid Haq got Botha to mistime a drive to cover and then bowled Kevin O’Brien with a well-flighted delivery. Ireland had suddenly slipped from 101 for 2 to 103 for 5. Andrew White and West provided some resistance, scoring 32 and 24, but Ryan Watson and Drummond struck twice each to dismiss Ireland for 205.Chasing a moderate target, Scotland found runs extremely hard to come by; they had scored only 8 in the seventh over. And then they began to lose wickets. Alex Cusack bowled an outstanding spell, conceding only three runs off five overs, but it was Trent Johnston who provided the breakthrough for Ireland when Fraser Watts top-edged a pull that was held by O’Brien.A brace of run outs – Navdeep Poonia and Watson were the batsmen dismissed – left the hosts struggling at 49 for 3. The decisive blow, though, came when Gavin Hamilton, who had scored a patient 36, slapped a full toss from West straight to mid-off. Scotland collapsed thereafter, losing their last five wickets for 27 runs.

Newcastle are looking increasingly likely to sign Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, according to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero (via Sport Witness).

The lowdown

The form of Newcastle’s goalkeepers has been a real problem so far this season, contributing to the Premier League’s joint-worst defensive record.

If you go by the shot-stopping metric of ‘post-shot expected goals minus goals allowed’, Freddie Woodman (-3.7) and Karl Darlow (-3.3) both figure in the league’s bottom five.

Martin Dubravka, who finished last season as the Magpies’ number one, has returned to the substitutes’ bench in recent weeks after recovering from a foot injury.

However, Newcastle may also look to the transfer market for a solution, and crucially Strakosha is out of contract at the end of the season.

The latest

Il Messaggero claimed (via Sport Witness) that Strakosha is on his way out of the Stadio Olimpico.

The report added that he will ‘probably’ end up at Newcastle, although it’s not clear whether he’ll join midway through the season or next summer.

The verdict

All of Strakosha’s minutes this season have come in the Europa League, with Pepe Reina recognised as Maurizio Sarri’s first-choice in Serie A.

The Albanian has kept two clean sheets in his four outings in Europe, redeeming himself for an almighty howler against Galatasaray in September. BT Sport’s official Twitter account called it an ‘absolute nightmare’ and their clip of the incident was viewed 132,000 times as it went viral at the time.

However, it seems that Newcastle will look past that moment to forget. Overall, the 26-year-old has played 181 matches for the Rome-based outfit, recording 53 shutouts, while he was also labelled ‘explosive’ by former goalkeeping team-mate Silvio Proto.

Such praise and statistics would suggest that he could indeed be very shrewd acquisition on a cut-price deal or a free transfer by the Magpies.

In other news, one possible target for Newcastle at the other end of the pitch has emerged

A number of West Ham supporters have hailed Pablo Fornals after an image shared in an official club tweet illustrated his impact against Liverpool on Sunday.

The Hammers are still basking in the glory of their stunning 3-2 win at home to the Reds, as they jumped to third place in the Premier League and overtook Jurgen Klopp’s team in the process.

David Moyes’ side are flying at the moment and this was arguably their most significant victory of the season so far, given the quality of their opponents.

There were outstanding performances all over the pitch on Sunday but one player who stood out for the Irons was Fornals, who played a key role in Alisson’s own goal and then scored his team’s second goal of the evening, also winning five duels and playing two key passes.

On Monday, an official club tweet showing the 25-year-old’s heat map illustrated how incredible his work rate was in that game, as he continues to go from strength to strength in a West Ham shirt.

West Ham fans laud Fornals

These Hammers fans took to Twitter to hail the Spaniard upon seeing his heat map on Sunday.

“His work rate is unmatched”

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“The most underrated player in the Premier League. He’s absolutely class. They all say about Rice, Antonio, Bowen etc and of course they are doing amazing and are quality players but Fornals should be getting a mention too”

Credit: @TomCass5

“I love Pablo more than words can say. He has embraced us with all his heart and soul. He is one in a million”

Credit: @ZaynafamilyMary

“I’m in love with Pablitoooooo”

Credit: @TomGuy93

“He’s like a gazelle”

Credit: @RobbyNe87682100

“I’m glad he’s getting the appreciation he deserves. Top, top player with a great work ethic”

Credit: @DiCanioVolley

In other news, West Ham are reportedly eyeing up a move for a centre-back. Find out who it is here.

يعقد الإيطالي كارلو أنشيلوتي المدير الفني لنادي ريال مدريد، جلسة لإجراء محادثة مع كاسيميرو لاعب وسط النادي الملكي، وذلك بعد وجود اهتمام قوي من مانشستر يونايتد بضمه.

وتزايد اهتمام مانشستر يونايتد بضم كاسيميرو من ريال مدريد في الساعات القليلة الماضية، من أجل تدعيم صفوف الفريق الأول بطلب من المدرب، إريك تين هاج، مع وجود أزمة في مركز الوسط الدفاعي لتراجع مستوى فريد وسكوت ماكتومناي.

اقرأ أيضًا.. نيفيل يطالب رونالدو بإنقاذ مانشستر يونايتد قبل مواجهة ليفربول

وذكر صحفي الانتقالات المُتخصص “فابريزيو رومانو” بشبكة “سكاي سبورتس” أن أنشيلوتي سوف يجتمع مع كاسيميرو في الساعات القليلة المُقبلة لمُناقشة مُستقبله.

وأوضح رومانو أن العرض الذي قدمه مانشستر يونايتد لـ كاسيميرو، يغري البرازيلي بالفعل إذ يفكر في الانتقال إلى الدوري الإنجليزي.

أنشيلوتي لا يرغب في خسارة كاسيميرو، وخاصًة وأن النادي في مركز الديفندر، لا يملك إلا الوافد الجديد، أوريلين تشواميني الذي انضم هذا الصيف من موناكو الفرنسي.

Scorecard
Buoyant after their win yesterday, Bangladesh Under-19 continued strongly to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match encounter. A quick fifty from Saikat Ali coupled with another superb bowling display from Sabbir Rahman saw them assert their supremacy yet again at the Shamsul Huda Stadium.Choosing to bat first, Bangladesh U-19 were lifted by Saikat’s confident strokeplay. His 76-ball innings comprised nine fours and three sixes, and the fourth-wicket stand of 50 with captain Mahmudul Hasan set a solid platform for the hosts. Chathura Peiris took three wickets to keep Bangladesh U-19 in check but Tasamul Haque (42) and Noor Hossain took the hosts past 250.Even as Sri Lanka U-19 lost wickets regularly, captain Dinesh Chandimal led from the front with a well-compiled half-century. Together with Kushal Janith Perera, they added 88 for the fourth wicket as the visitors looked to be well on course. But Sabbir had other plans, dismissing both batsmen, triggering off a panic that resulted the tail surrendering meekly by the 43rd over.

أعلن البرتغالي نونو ألميدا المدير الفني لنادي فاركو تشكيلة فريقه الذي يخوض به مباراة الأهلي اليوم الأربعاء في الدوري المصري الممتاز.

الأهلي يواجه فاركو ضمن مباريات الجولة الثامنة والعشرون والمقرر إقامتها على استاد الأهلي وي السلام في تمام الساعة التاسعة مساء اليوم.

طالع | تشكيل الأهلي أمام فاركو في الدوري.. تغييرات بالجملة بينها عودة أفشة تشكيل فاركو أمام الأهلي اليوم

حراسة المرمى: محمد صبحي.

خط الدفاع: عزمي غوما – عبد الله بكرى – رامي صبري – أحمد عبد العزيز “مودي” – جيفرسون اينكادا.

خط الوسط: أحمد محمد” البحراوي” – محمود حمادة – كينجسلي سوكاري.

خط الهجوم: شكري نجيب – أحمد شريف. بدلاء فاركو أمام الأهلي

محمد سعيد “شيكا” – أحمد صغيري – جابر كامل – بلال جمال – على بهيج – أحمد عوض – مروان مجدي – محمود جهاد – محمود عماد.

طالع.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة الأهلي وفاركو في الدوري المصري.. إعلان التشكيلين

ويحتل الأهلي المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 55 نقطة، حصيلة 26 مباراة، فاز في 16 لقاء، وتعادل في 7 مباريات، وخسر ثلاث مرات.

بينما يتواجد فاركو في المركز الثامن بجدول الترتيب ويمتلك في رصيده 35 نقطة، حصيلة 28 مباراة، فاز في 8 وخسر مثلهم وتعادل 11 مرة.

Manchester City kick off their 2021/22 Carabao Cup campaign with a clash against League One outfit Wycombe on Tuesday night.

Pep Guardiola’s side are looking to defend the crown after beating Tottenham 1-0 in the final last season, when Aymeric Laporte’s goal was enough to secure the trophy for City against a Ryan Mason-led Spurs side.

They now head into this clash with Wycombe off the back of a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League at the weekend.

One player who needs to be thrown into the starting XI is England international and City academy product Phil Foden. He is yet to start a match in any competition this season after a recent injury, but he made his first appearance in the league as a substitute against the Saints.

It could now be time for Guardiola to unleash the attacking midfielder from the start. Playing 70-80 minutes against lower league opposition could help to get him back up to speed after a number of weeks out, whilst his ability on the pitch could help City to victory.

Guardiola once hailed Foden as an ‘incredibly talented’ player, rejecting calls for him to be loaned out at the time. The Spaniard said: “The people say he doesn’t play too much. He is 18 years old and he has played a lot of minutes.

“The people say he should be on loan; Phil Foden will not be on loan. All the time he is here he will be close to me because he is an incredibly talented player.”

The 21-year-old can be a game-changer with his talent and has proven this for City on several occasions. Last season, he managed nine goals and five assists in 17 Premier League starts, with two goals and two assists in four Carabao Cup starts.

This shows that he has the quality to score and set up goals on a regular basis when unleashed from the start, which is why Guardiola must name him in his XI against Wycombe. Foden’s craft and guile could help to pick off the League One outfit and enable to him build up his match fitness ahead of important Premier League and Champions League matches.

AND in other news, 102 touches: Man City gem with two key passes was shining light for Pep vs Southampton…

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O último treino do Santos para o clássico contra o São Paulo, marcado para este domingo, às 19h, na Vila Belmiro, pelo Brasileirão, foi com os portões abertos para a torcida, na Vila Belmiro. E com direito a bateria, musica, rachão e trabalho específico de bola parada.

O técnico Levir Culpi iniciou as atividades com tal atividade. Primeiro treinou falta e depois gastou mais tempo com o escanteio. Lucas Lima foi quem bateu.

Depois do ensaio, o treinador liberou o grupo para o tradicional rachão de véspera de jogos, com time de David Braz contra o time do Victor Ferraz. A vitória foi da equipe do lateral-esquerdo. O goleiro Vanderlei jogou de atacante e Elano participou da brincadeira.

Os torcedores que compareceram fizeram uma bela festa. Além de incentivarem o time, cantarem e soltarem fogos, alguns homenagearam os jogadores na arquibancada.

A única ausência na Vila foi a do atacante Bruno Henrique, que sofreu um pisão no pé no jogo contra o Atlético-PR e não se recuperou a tempo do clássico.

O Alvinegro deve ir a campo com Vanderlei; Victor Ferraz, Lucas Veríssimo, David Braz e Jean Mota; Renato, Thiago Maia e Lucas Lima; Thiago Ribeiro (Arthur Gomes), Copete e Kayke.

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While Leeds United did manage to secure the arrivals of players such as Daniel James, Junior Firpo and Kristoffer Klaesson in the recently closed transfer window, as well as making Jack Harrison’s loan deal a permanent move, there was plenty more outgoing activity than incoming business for the Whites this summer.

Indeed, all six of Barry Douglas, Ezgjan Alioski, Ouasim Bouy, Pablo Hernandez, Jordan Stevens and Robbie Gotts left Elland Road on free transfers, while Victor Orta also sanctioned the temporary departures of five players on loan deals.

One of the latter group was Helder Costa, with the 27-year-old winger being sent to Valencia following the deadline day arrival of Manchester United forward James.

And, with the Portugal international’s current contract with Leeds United set to expire at the end of the season, Costa should well have played his last game for the Premier League side.

Get rid

While it would be slightly harsh to say that Helder Costa did not contribute anything to Marcelo Bielsa’s side during his time at Elland Road, it is nevertheless clear that the winger is simply not of the standard required to be a part of the Argentine’s first-team squad.

While the £9m-rated man did score four goals, provide four assists and create five big chances over his 43 Championship appearances in the Whites’ promotion-winning campaign back in 2019/20, you would be hard-pressed to find a Leeds fan who now believes that the £15.93m fee their club paid to subsequently sign the forward was money well spent.

Indeed, over his 22 Premier League appearances for Bielsa’s side last season, only 13 of which came as starts, Costa earned a quite frankly diabolical seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.46, ranking him as Leeds’ second-worst performer in the top flight of English football – ahead of only young defender Leif Davis.

As such, it would seem highly advisable for United to allow the £36k-per-week forward to move onto pastures upon his return from Valencia at the end of the season, as Costa has very much been stealing a living at Leeds for the past year.

In other news: Marcelo Bielsa dealt major blow as development emerges, Leeds fans will be fuming

An update has emerged on Ederson and Gabriel Jesus, regarding their availability for Manchester City this weekend. 

What’s the talk?

According to Sky Sports, Manchester City are set to be without both Ederson and Gabriel Jesus for their clash with Leicester in the Premier League this weekend.

The report claims that FIFA are poised to hand five-day bans to players whose clubs blocked them from playing for Brazil due to Covid restrictions, at the request of the Brazilian FA.

Pep will be fuming

Pep Guardiola will surely be left fuming by this news as it means that two of his key players will have to miss out on the game against Leicester. The Spanish head coach’s team will be weakened due to issues that are out of his, or the player’s, control and that will be frustrating for everyone involved.

Man City only had two options; block the players from playing or allow them to play and have them miss 10 days through quarantine upon their return. Either way, given the subsequent action, it would have resulted in Ederson and Jesus missing the game against Leicester due to the Brazilian FA’s request.

The report claims that FIFA remains in talks with the UK government over an exemption to the 10-day quarantine coming back from certain countries, but that is with future international breaks in mind rather than with a view to rectifying the current issues.

Guardiola will be livid that two key players are out of Saturday’s clash. Ederson is his number one goalkeeper and has won the Premier League Golden Glove in each of the past two seasons, suggesting that he has been the best player in his position in the division during that period.

Jesus, meanwhile, has one goal and three assists in two Premier League starts for City this season, averaging a superb WhoScored rating of 7.85. This means that Guardiola will be without an in-form forward for the clash with Leicester.

Whilst frustrating, it is something ManCity are seemingly going to have to deal with for this match. They will then need to hope that the problems can be resolved ahead of the October and November international breaks, or else Edersona and Jesus may be in trouble again.

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