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Newcastle United’s FA Cup third round exit at Arsenal exposed Steve Bruce for shamefully wasting Andy Carroll in the absence of Callum Wilson on Saturday.

Bruce took the precautionary decision to omit Wilson and Jonjo Shelvey from his matchday squad in order to prevent either sustaining an injury at the Emirates Stadium, but he expects both to be involved in Tuesday night’s Premier League trip to Sheffield United.

Carroll was given only his fourth start of the season as he was picked to lead the line in north London, and he came close to sending the Toon through to the next round too, but he squandered two glorious chances in closing stages as the tie went to extra time.

Arsenal would have had little time to recover had Carroll sent Newcastle into the lead inside the final minute of the second-half, yet the former England international saw Bernd Leno react quickly to smother his shot.

The forward had already been made to rue his wasteful shooting moments earlier, with Carroll timing his run to perfection to stay onside only to side-foot wide an effort that Alan Shearer would later claim “can only be defined as an absolute sitter”.

Despite his shooting proving costly for Newcastle, who failed to match last season’s FA Cup campaign that saw the Magpies reach the quarter-final, Bruce was pleased with Carroll’s overall performance at Arsenal.

“I thought Andy did fantastically well. If he had topped it off by scoring a goal, it would have been good for him. There were a lot of pleasing things,” Bruce said, via quotes by The Shields Gazette.

In truth, however, Bruce wasted Carroll at Arsenal and the Newcastle United boss’ defensive tactics proved costly against a Mikel Arteta side that is often unable to present any forward threat.

Too often throughout the north London affair, Carroll was forced to drop deeper and deeper in search of possession or to help United defend, capped off by a first-half charge that saw the 32-year-old target man aid Emil Krafth at right-back.

Bruce and Newcastle eventually saw the best of what Carroll can bring to the table in the closing stages of the second period when he was presented with chances to seal a rare win over Arsenal, who have now beaten the Toon in 15 of their last 16 meetings.

If United are to retain Carroll against interest from West Bromwich Albion in the January transfer window, Bruce must act now and deliver a drastic change to his system by pairing the £75,000-per-week gem, who Kevin Phillips feels “can be unplayable”, with another striker.

Bruce often favours a one-striker system but he will struggle to see the best of Carroll over a full 90 minutes if he continues to focus on defensive stability over an attacking threat, and he must pair the 6 ft 4 target man with Wilson to lay claim to a better forward balance that may finally see Newcastle snap their seven-game winless streak across all competitions.

Bruce is setting the Magpies up defensively, but the fact is, they aren’t winning games in this set-up, so a change is needed.

AND in other news, a Newcastle gem embarrassed his teammates as Steve Bruce’s only positive at Arsenal.

Anthony Gordon betrayed Carlo Ancelotti with a horror show performance as Everton beat Championship strugglers Rotherham United in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

Goals from Cenk Tosun and Abdoulaye Doucoure ensured the Toffees’ name enters the hat for the next round, despite the Blues often being at sixes and sevens with no clear cohesion between the heavily changed line-up.

Gordon started well with a promising presence on the left-wing to play Tosun through with a perfectly weighted pass for the Turkey international’s first goal of the season, turning Rotherham’s Michael Ihiekwe inside out on the half-way line to create space for himself.

The talented Toffees product had almost struck his first goal in senior football not long before feeding Tosun after an excellent driven run through the centre, and later baffled the visiting backline with a cleverly disguised pass down the line.

Unfortunately, though, Gordon’s day took on a downward spiral thereafter, with the Liverpool Echo’s Phil Kirkbride noting on Twitter how the 19-year-old displayed poor body language after the break.

Ancelotti did not wait long before hauling Gordon off as the first of his second-half changes to introduce Bernard, and cap off what turned out to be a miserable afternoon for the £4.5m-rated youngster despite the early promise.

Gordon departed the field in the 61st-minute having lost four of his seven ground duels and possession six times, while failing to attempt a single cross or long ball despite recording 22 touches, per SofaScore.

The Liverpool-born talent often registered his touches on the cusp of the half-way line and almost shared as much time spent in the Rotherham penalty area as he did on the edge of Robin Olsen’s box.

Yet despite that, he attempted two shots on goal with one blocked and sending the other off-target, while emerging successful with just one of his two dribbles and playing one key pass from a mere nine successful attempts.

No Everton player attempted fewer passes in total than Gordon (11) during the opening hour of the match, with Olsen even registering 22 efforts in goal for the third-lowest tally ahead of Tosun (12), per WhoScored.

It was a display that will see Ancelotti look fondly on other players should he need replacements for Richarlison anytime soon in the Premier League, even with Andre Gomes often proving an easy target for Rotherham to circumnavigate in the engine room in a disappointing display from the Portuguese.

AND in other news, Marcel Brands must sign “quick” Everton target who “makes football look easy”…

West Ham United can secure David Moyes an “unbelievable” leader in AFC Bournemouth defender Steve Cook as the Irons look to revive their failed summer interest.

What’s the word?

According to Football Insider, West Ham and West Bromwich Albion have set their sights on sealing a January transfer for Cook as the Premier League duo target signing a centre-half who is proven in the top-flight.

Cook is also thought to be a target of other Premier League outfits ahead of the winter market as his Bournemouth contract continues to near its expiration, with it suggested that the 29-year-old is intentionally running down his £45,000-per-week terms which expire next summer.

Former and current Hammers managers Slaven Bilic and Moyes both covet the prospect of signing Cook in January as they feel he can bring experience and pedigree to their respective sides, which are in need of defensive reinforcements.

Moyes believes the London Stadium natives are still short of options at the back despite signing Craig Dawson on loan from Watford with an option to buy, while Bilic is now without Ahmed Hegazi following the 29-year-old’s move to Al-Ittihad that left the Croatian “very, very disappointed”.

West Ham had considered a move to sign Cook this summer before acquiring Dawson, while Burnley were also keen in the Bournemouth rock whom the Cherries valued at £8million.

It remains to be seen how highly the Vitality Stadium natives value Cook in January with his contract – the third-most lucrative at the club – expiring at the end of the season, and how much West Ham or West Brom are willing to offer for the Hasting-born centre-half.

An “unbelievable” leader

Cook has continued to be a pivotal aspect of the Bournemouth backline since the Cherries’ relegation from the Premier League, with the 29-year-old starting and captaining the side in all eight of their Championship fixtures to date.

Bournemouth have enjoyed an unbeaten run over those matches and would sorely miss their leader if Cook were to leave in January, having so far recorded the south coast outfit’s highest number of aerial duels won (41) and clearances (37) plus the second-most interceptions (18) and accurate passes (301) by any player, per SofaScore.

The 6-foot enforcer is also a player Eddie Howe backed to one day earn an England call-up in 2019 after a commanding display against Manchester United while marking his 150th Premier League appearance.

“I would never say that’s beyond him,” Howe said, via quotes by the Bournemouth Echo. “I think there was a spell maybe two years ago where I felt he was playing very well and would be a definite option for England. That never quite happened for him.

“But if he continues to perform like that then I think he will have every chance, I’m sure.”

Howe was frequently full of praise for Cook before leaving Dean Court this summer, noting last year how his captain’s return from injury was a huge boost after the 29-year-old missed months of action and spent six days in the hospital recovering from an abscess discovered on his groin.

“His leadership, mentality and experience was just what the group needed,” Howe told the Bournemouth Echo. “It was a really nasty infection. Speaking to him at the time and afterwards, it was a really low point for him.

“From being a professional footballer one minute to not being able to walk and climb your stairs the next, can be quite destabilising. But I think he’s an unbelievable character when the chips are down.

“He hadn’t done a lot of training for Saturday’s game but is someone you can always rely on to give his best and inspire other people.”

If Cook running his contract down leads Bournemouth to accept offers in January, West Ham could do far worse than signing the Cherries’ inspiring leader for Moyes.

AND in other news, West Ham can sign the new Nemanja Vidic in a £43.3k-p/w “powerhouse” David Moyes courted this summer.

West Ham United endured a calamity in the transfer market this summer by failing to sign Duje Caleta-Car after being offered the defender in an easy deal by Olympique de Marseille.

What’s the word?

According to L’Equipe, via Sport Witness, Marseille’s Director of Football Pablo Longoria had sought to offload Caleta-Car late in the market after being ordered to sell a string of the Ligue 1 side’s players.

West Ham are believed to have been contacted to sound out interest in the 24-year-old centre-half but were unable to put together a convincing offer in time, as Caleta-Car favoured continuing at the Stade Velodrome to live out his dream of competing in the Champions League.

That dream has quickly turned into a nightmare with Andre Villas-Boas’ Marseille side winless after three Group Stage ties, featuring a 1-0 loss at Olympiacos, a 3-0 drubbing at home to Manchester City and a 3-0 thrashing away to FC Porto.

Marseille have only begun to turn around their league form in recent weeks, too, with OM sitting fifth in the Ligue 1 table having allowed the fourth-most shots a game in the French top-flight at 14.6.

Caleta-Car could have signed a vastly lucrative deal had he agreed to join West Ham this summer, with The Sun reporting in October that the Irons were willing to pay Marseille £25million and award the Croatia international a £150,000-per-week contract.

The 8-cap enforcer later confirmed he had received a well-paid offer this summer, noting via quotes by TransferMarkt: “Yes, I had offers from Premier League clubs. It was a good offer for the club and me.

“I decided to stay in the Champions League because it was always the biggest dream of my life.”

Worth a second attempt?

With Marseille’s Champions League campaign quickly crumbling into pieces, and a Europa League berth reliant on Villas-Boas bettering Olympiacos’ points haul over their next three fixtures, Caleta-Car could reconsider his future at the Stade Velodrome in the New Year.

Reports by Buzz Sport have suggested the OM hierarchy remain open to cashing-in on the Croatian, too, with Longoria already considering Nikola Maksimovic as a potential replacement with his SSC Napoli contract expiring in the summer.

But Caleta-Car could take some convincing of a move to east London with David Moyes’ Hammers far from challenging for the Champions League places this season, so may need to rely on a lucrative contract once more after presenting a deal that would have made the 23-year-old the best-paid player in claret and blue by some margin.

Caleta-Car’s performances in Ligue 1 this term as Marseille’s left-sided centre-half offer enough promise for West Ham that he can make a success of himself in the Premier League, having averaged 2.5 aerial duels won a game with a 74% success rate, per SofaScore, plus 4.4 clearances, 1.1 interceptions, 0.8 tackles and 34.3 accurate passes (82%).

AND in other news, David Moyes has been backed to bring the “perfect” £10m bonus to West Ham in January.

تحدث طارق مصطفى مدرب منتخب مصر السابق، عن مباراة الأهلي والزمالك المقرر إقامتها في قمة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

الأهلي يلتقي مع الزمالك في المباراة التي ستقام على استاد القاهرة الدولي في الجولة الثالثة من المسابقة المحلية، غدا الجمعة.

وقال طارق مصطفى في تصريحات فضائية لقناة “أبو ظبي”: “الأفضل منذ فترة كبيرة، ومستواه ثابت هو الزمالك، التشكيل ثابت ويوجد استقرار فني، التغيير يكون في عنصر أو عنصرين وفي خط الهجوم وليس الوسط أو الدفاع”.

تابع: “كارتيرون من المدربين القادرين على تجهيز اللاعبين بدنيًا”.

واضاف: “رتم الزمالك من أول دقيقة في المباراة حتى النهاية لا يتغير، عكس الأهلي، موسيماني في اعتقادي الشخصي الضغوط عليه أكثر”.

وأكمل: “الأهلي في الفترة الأخيرة لم يسير بشكل جيد وتغيير طريقة اللعب لأكثر من مرة سواء أمام الإسماعيلي أو البنك الأهلي، لدرجة المباراة الأخيرة مانت الأمور صعبة وهذا جعل جماهير الأهلي تشعر أنه قد يحدث تغييرًا، وهذا لم يكن يحدث في القلعة الحمراء”.

طالع أيضًا.. سيد معوض: مباراة الزمالك ستؤثر على مستقبل موسيماني.. ومستوى الأهلي متذبذب

واردف: “إنما في نادي الزمالك لو قلت لأي أحد ما تشكيل الفريق، سيقوله بنسبة 90% والتغيير يكون في لاعب واحد فقط”.

وزاد “من وجهة نظري الشخصية هي مباراة صعبة في كل الأحوال، ومباريات القمة الذي يكون موفقًا وخاصة في البداية ويستطيع أن يحرز هدفًا، ينال الثقة”.

وعن غياب شيكابالا عن القمة: “هو لاعب كبير ومؤثر وبالفترة الأخيرة كان مميزا جدًا في مباريات الأهلي تحديدًا، ولكن شيكابالا في اعتقادي الشخصي إيقافه أخذ فترة طويلة جدًا، والجماهير كانت تحب تواجده، واللاعبين المتواجدين سيكون لهم تأثير قوي جدًا، لأن معظمهم يعتمد على المهارة”.

من الأفضل في خط الهجوم الجزيري أم السعيد؟: “السعيد يختلف عن الجزيري، الأخير يعتمد دائمًا على الاختراق في المساحات خلف خط الدفاع والسرعات، لكن السعيد يمتاز بضربات الرأس وقادر على الوقوف على الكرة”.

وواصل: “كارتيرون يضع نظاما يسير به دائمًا، لم يشرك الجزيري في المباراة الماضية في اعتقادي سيبدأ بسيف أمام الأهلي والسعيد سيكون متواجدًا على دكة البدلاء، حيث يريد لاعب متحرك بين الخطوط”.

وأختتم: “الزمالك سيفوز على الأهلي بهدفين مقابل هدف”.

With the international break coming to an end, it means the return of Premier League football is just around the corner – and with that comes the return of Fantasy Premier League football too.

Gameweek 4 turned out to be one of the most surprising and unpredictable we have seen for some time, with players such as Ollie Watkins and Jack Grealish topping the points tallies after Aston Villa’s  7-2 romping of Liverpool.

A new gameweek means new transfers in an attempt to strengthen your squads ahead of the deadline for the first game of the weekend – Everton vs Liverpool.

There are plenty of big games this weekend, with plenty of great opportunities for points, so let’s take a look at five players you should consider transfering into your fantasy team (if you haven’t already)…

James Rodriguez – £7.8m

The Colombian has been a revelation for Everton’s midfield since signing from Real Madrid during the summer transfer window – and has picked up points aplenty throughout the past few game weeks.

Against Brighton, Rodriguez picked up 18 points for his 2 goals and assist, and this week the Toffees face Liverpool in his first Merseyside derby for the club. Despite the level of opposition, Everton have had a great start to the season and look the strongest they have ever been – so they will be optimistic going into the game against a Reds side that lost 7-2 to Aston Villa during GW4.

The clubs following two fixtures against Southampton and Newcastle will also be great chances for the 29-year-old to continue his run of form and points scoring and for just £7.8m, that’s something worth thinking about.

More than 591,000 FPL users have transferred him in ahead of GW5, so maybe you should too!

Patrick Bamford – £5.8m

The Leeds United forward has proven plenty of doubters wrong since gaining promotion back to the Premier League with the Whites. Bamford’s Premier League career prior to this season involved bouncing between a handful of clubs on loan from then-parent club Chelsea but failed to make an impression due to minimal substitute appearances.

This season, the 27-year-old has led the line for Leeds after helping them win the Championship last season and faces a string of fixtures that could prove lucrative for Leeds. GW5 sees them face Wolves at home, and Bamford could be a great option to lead the line of your FPL team for the next few weeks, with following fixtures against Aston Villa, Leicester, and Crystal Palace.

The Englishman has 30 points in FPL so far this season and has been brought in by more than 165,000 other users.

Ben Chilwell – £5.6m

The 23-year-old finally made his debut for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea during game week 4, in a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace, where the defender scored, assisted, and kept a clean sheet, earning himself 18 points in the process. This week, the Blues face Southampton at home, and with the new signings finally starting to settle and their defensive capabilities also starting to merge – it may be a great choice to bring Chilwell into the mix.

The Blues’ following two fixtures involve a game against a Manchester United side that has had a poor start to their season, and Burnley who are yet to record a win in the league. More than 475,000 other FPL users have transferred in Chilwell ahead of GW5, the most of any defender – so maybe you should follow the trend too…

Ollie Watkins – £5.9m

The Aston Villa striker had a great game against Liverpool during gameweek 4, scoring his first goals for the club with a hattrick over the Premier League champions.

This week sees the Villans face Leicester City away at the King Power Stadium, with the Foxes coming off the back of a 3-0 defeat to West Ham, meaning Watkins could be in with the chance of adding to his account in the league this weekend.

Villa’s following two fixtures against Leeds and Southampton could be another lucrative opportunity for Watkins, and with their form so far this season looking impressive, there is no telling how most games will go at the moment. The 24-year-old will only cost you £5.9m out of your budget, and along with the 157,000+ FPL users, you should get him in your squad!

Kurt Zouma – £5.0m

The Frenchman has been a commanding figure at the back for Chelsea this season and has certainly earned his place among Frank Lampard’s side. Last game week, the defender scored a great header against Crystal Palace, as well as keeping a clean sheet, earning himself 13 points. GW5 will see Chelsea face Southampton, and just like Chilwell, Zouma would be a great option in defence given Chelsea’s defensive form starting to improve.

Not only their game against the Saints, but following matches against a poor Manchester United side and a Burnley team that are yet to record a win this season could be great opportunities for the 25-year-old, who has become one of the first names on Lampard’s team sheet. Zouma will cost you just £5.0m, and has been transferred in by more than 101,000 other FPL users – clearly, they see the same as what I do.

Football is by far one of the most loved sports with over 4 billion fans worldwide. Its impact is felt in various fields like the arts, business, and gaming world. Moreover, it has found its way to slot games. Slot online gaming uses a theme-based method to provide a unique gaming experience. It is no surprise that football-based slots are successful in online betting sites.

Microgaming and NetEnt have used real-life players like Johann Cruyff, Pele, and Maradona from their glory days. You can feel the eccentric excitement associated with the game through the casino slots. Another impressive aspect of football-themed slots is their compatibility with mobile gadgets. You can play any game that you prefer from your smartphone, PC, and tablets. Play these slots yourself at the best online casino of your choice anytime you wish.

Here are some of the best football-themed slots to try out.

Champions Cup

Who does not wish for their home team to win the championships? The champions cup is a creation of NetEnt and released for the 2016 European Championships. It contains five reels and three rows. This slot game features 20 ways to win and free spins. Besides, an RTP of 96.82% and overlay wild substitution increases your chances of winning.  If you prefer a slow and steady approach, then you will love this game.

When it comes to the graphics, wild cheering crowds and teams add authenticity to the slot game. You will also enjoy two bonus features and a penalty shootout bonus. Getting through the four rounds of the tournament can earn you 500 times your stake.

Football Star Slot

The Football Star is among the most popular slots in online casinos. It is popular due to its relating concepts with the real-world football experience. As a fan, you can relate to the game as the symbols used relates to football in the best possible way. The slot activities range from striker heading the ball to goalkeepers making a save.

With 243 paylines, this creation from Microgaming presents various chances to win. Football star features an RTP of 96.42%, five reels, and three rows. You will love the world cup songs, 3D animated visuals and the opportunity to win real money. This slot further features stacked wilds, striking wilds, and rolling reels.

Foxin’Wins Football Fever

This creation is by NextGen Gaming, one of the top casino software developers. The game centers on Mr. Fox around the 2018 World Cup. With this slot, you get five reels and up to 25 ways to win.  The vibrant colours combined with football-related symbols create an exciting football atmosphere.

Not only can you win 50 times your bid by catching leprechaun but also when your spin activates the random bonus. If you want to access wilds and massive wins, turn on the SuperBets options. Watch out for Mr. Fox as he might throw huge cash your way. Because this is a high-risk game, you can opt to change your bankroll needs. The least you can stake per spin is 0.25, with an RDP of over 95%.

Subbuteo

Do you remember those childhood evenings you used to spend playing Subbuteo football? This NextGen game is filled with nostalgia to bring back those old memories to reality. Quick-paced game lovers are bound to find this slot highly entertaining. Furthermore, it features a universal appeal thanks to its colourful interface and immersive feeling.

The slot contains football-related items such as football boots, referees’ whistles, Subbuteo players, and even trophies. It is interesting to know that on getting eleven players, you activate the free spins feature. This bonus includes penalties, free kicks, and action replay. The Manager of the Month feature is responsible for gaining extra players.

Universal Cup

This football slot from Leander Games captivates with its defiance of gravity. It features possibly the best team in the universe. This alien tournament has a galaxy backdrop and various amazing ways to win big. Besides, with the 20 fixed pay lines, players can bet from 0.20 to 100.

What is more, is the wide selection of bonuses and amazing graphics. Not only does the fun and upbeat atmosphere favor football fans, but it also appeals to gamblers.

Final Thoughts

Generally, sports continue to influence casino games. With various championships around the corner, you can expect more football-themed slots in the future. The provided list is some of the best football slots that you can play in most online casinos. However, you can check out reviews for various features and offer bonuses.

Former Glasgow Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha is set to return to football as the manager of Mexican outfit Tigres.

The Portuguese boss is a record-breaker at Ibrox, becoming the club’s shortest-serving permanent manager when he was sacked after just 229 days in the hot-seat, and has been out of a job for just under a year after being relieved of his duties by fellow Mexican outfit Cruz Azul. Now, though, it is being reported by Tele Diario that Tigres, one of the biggest and most well-supported clubs in the country, could well give him the top job.

This is likely to shock plenty of the Gers supporters given his poor record north of the border where he won just 14 of the 27 games he managed. Indeed, BBC Sport’s Tom English described his reign as “a desperate mess from start to finish.”

But he does have good pedigree in the North American country. As manager of Santos Laguna, he won both the domestic league and cup, whilst he also finished top of the table with Cruz Azul.

It seems the move to Scotland was not right for Caixinha, despite him spending a fair amount of money on the likes of Carlos Pena and Eduardo Herrera. Still, he appears to have found the right place for himself on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Let us know what you think below!

MatériaMais Notícias

Com uma grande atuação no primeiro tempo, o Grêmio venceu a LDU por 3 a 2 e garantiu seu lugar nas oitavas de final da Libertadores. Os gols de Walace, Bobô e Douglas deram à vitória ao Tricolor, que sofreu no fim do jogo no Estádio Casa Blanca – localizado a 2.8 mil metros acima do nível do mar -, em Quito, no Equador.

A equipe de Roger Machado alcançou os oito pontos e não pode ser mais alcançada na segunda posição do Grupo 6 do torneio continental. Com 13 pontos, o mexicano Toluca é o líder da chave, que ainda tem San Lorenzo, da Argentina, e LDU – ambos já eliminados com três pontos.

O Grêmio fecha a fase de grupos em casa. Na próxima terça-feira, dia 19, o Tricolor recebe o Toluca na Arena, em Porto Alegre, às 21h45. Apenas para cumprir tabela, LDU e San Lorenzo jogam no mesmo horário, em Buenos Aires.

O JOGO
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​O início foi preocupante para o Grêmio. Ocupando o campo de ataque, a LDU balançou a rede logo aos dois minutos. Alemán cobrou falta na área, Romero desviou de cabeça, mas o impedimento já havia sido bem marcado.

A estratégia de Roger Machado – de sair jogando com passes curtos – foi atrapalhada pela má condição do gramado, e Marcelo Grohe teve trabalho.

Apesar das dificuldades, a organização levou o Grêmio ao gol. Aos 12, Luan recebeu na entrada da área, em vacilo da zaga adversária. Em vez de bater, o camisa 7 tocou para Douglas, que cortou a marcação e fez um golaço: 1 a 0.

A vantagem fez bem ao time de Roger Machado. Mais à vontade, o Imortal saiu tocando da defesa e voltou a castigar a LDU. Giuliano deu assistência perfeita para Bobô, que finalizou rasteiro e ampliou o marcador. A Liga mostrou poucos recursos, forçando apenas as jogadas pela direita, mas não voltou a ameaçar.

O susto, porém, veio logo 30 segundos após a volta do intervalo. Quinteros recebeu na direita e finalizou forte, sem chances para Marcelo Grohe. Na sequência, o goleiro do Grêmio impediu o empate em finalização de Morales.

O Imortal não se desesperou e Walace, dono do meio-campo, coroou a atuação com um golaço. Domínguez saiu mal do gol e a bola se ofereceu ao volante gremista, que,da entrada área, acertou um chutaço no ângulo direito: 3 a 1.

A LDU buscou o ataque, mas voltou a repetir os erros da primeira etapa. Insistindo na bola aérea, os equatorianos levaram pouco perigo à meta de Grohe. Foi no chute de fora da área que a Liga conseguiu diminuir o placar. Cevallos arriscou de longe, a bola desviou e enganou o goleiro gremista.

Coube então ao Grêmio resistir à pressão da desorganizada Liga de Quito. Roger Machado colocou Bressan e Lincoln no lugar de Luan e Bobô, mas foi Geromel, Fred e Marcelo Grohe que fizeram os desarmes precisos e garantiram o Grêmio nas oitavas de final da Copa Libertadores.

FICHA TÉCNICA
LDU 2 X 3 GRÊMIO

Data-Hora: 13/4/2016, às 21h40
Local: Estádio Casa Blanca, em Quito (EQU)
Árbitro: Roberto Tobar (Fifa/CHI)
Assistentes: Christian Schiemann (CHI) Raul Orellana (Fifa/CHI)
Renda/Público: ND.

Cartões amarelos:Alemán e Tenório (LDU); Bobô, Marcelo Grohe e Wallace Oliveira (GRE).
Cartão vermelho: Não houve.

Gols:Douglas (0-1, 12’/1ºT), Bobô (0-2, 25’/2ºT), Quinteros (1-2, 30″/2ºT) e Walace (1-3, 7’/2ºT) e Cevallos (2-3, 31’/2ºT).

LDU: Domínguez; Quinteros (Padilla, 26’/2ºT), Romero, Ayoví e Estupiñan (Cevallos, 17’/2ºT); Benavidez, Vega, Morales, Alemán e Puch (Villalva, 34’/2ºT); Tenório – Técnico: Álvaro Gutiérrez.

GRÊMIO: Marcelo Grohe; Wallace Oliveira, Pedro Geromel, Fred e Marcelo Hermes; Walace, Edinho, Giuliano, Douglas (Pedro Rocha, 32’/2ºT) e Luan (Bressan, 38’/2ºT); Bobô (Lincoln, 37’/2ºT)- Técnico: Roger Machado.

The world misses the Premier League

With the Premier League season still under suspension, one of the biggest questions that have remained on every football lover’s lips is when the restart is likely to be.

Although in the face of the ongoing pandemic, such questions might be considered to be rather sensitive and selfish, considering that people are testing positive for the virus every minute, while several others are dying every day.

But can we really blame these fans for missing their beloved league so much?

No, we cannot.

The bromance between the EPL and its global community is just too strong to be broken by any pandemic.

No disrespect COVID-19, but that’s just the truth.

As the most-watched league in the world, the premier league has been a hotspot for football lovers for many years now. And that’s thanks in no small parts to its nonstop delivery of mouthwatering fixtures, exciting matchups, and several other intriguing actions.

But football lovers aren’t the only ones who miss the glamour and glitz of the Premier League.

Talk of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) fans, Monday Night Football (MNF) lovers, and even those bettors betting with Agen Bola Terpercaya like Spbobet all miss the excitements, money-making potential, and entertainment of their beloved league.

What we know about the suspension of the Premier League

In the wake of Mikel Arteta testing positive for the COVID-19 virus back in March, the football bodies in England decided to halt all footballing activities, including weekend matchups, FA Cup games, and even lower league fixtures.

But with most clubs still having at least 9 matches to play before the season wraps, there’s a growing sense that the few remaining games might just be played behind closed doors.

How long has the Premier League been suspended for?

Back in March, the match between Manchester City and Arsenal had to be called off because some of the members of the Arsenal team were feared to have been in direct contact with the disease, having met the president of the Greek club Olympiakos a while before. The rescheduling of that match marked the beginning of a process that would soon eventually result in the indefinite suspension of the whole league.

From the time of suspending the Manchester City vs. Arsenal game, a match earlier scheduled to hold on March 11, the Premier League has been made to sit in the stands and watch as the world continues to fight its unseen enemy for exactly 34 days and still counting.

When is the Premier League likely to resume?

After a meeting between all 20 clubs on Friday, April 3, it was announced that the Premier League would not resume in early May as previously planned.

The situation is clearly evolving day-by-day, and it remains to be seen when the league will be able to get back underway. The Premier League remains determined to complete the current season and avoid it being written off completely.

A league statement read: “The Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

“The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops, and we work together through this very challenging time.

“The Premier League is working closely with the whole of professional football in this country, as well as with the Government, public agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the game achieves a collaborative solution.

“With this, there is a combined objective for all remaining domestic league and cup matches to be played, enabling us to maintain the integrity of each competition.

“However, any return to play will only be with the full support of Government and when medical guidance allows.”

Will the Premier League season be voided?

One very popular opinion amongst football lovers is the idea of voiding the current premier league season and declaring it as null and nonexistent and then waiting until the whole Coronavirus drama passes before starting a new season.

But guess what? There’s not a chance in heaven of that happening.

Not only will a cancellation send a wrong impression about the league’s management to the public, but it could also result in the league incurring losses up to £1billion, according to chief executive Richard Masters.

Sky, BT, and overseas rights holders have already paid the Premier League for their full season’s broadcast rights, despite a quarter of the campaign left to play.

So scrapping the campaign will mean broadcasters will look to recoup millions.

What else has the Premier League said?

As well as supporting the NHS and promoting public health messages, the Premier League detailed its discussions regarding its players and clubs in lower leagues.

The April 3 statement continued: “In the face of substantial and continuing losses for the 2019/20 season since the suspension of matches began, and to protect employees throughout the professional game, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 percent of total annual remuneration.

“This guidance will be kept under constant review as circumstances change.

It added: “Discussions also took place regarding financial relief for clubs in the short term, and while there is no single solution, measures are to be put in place to immediately deal with the impact of falling cash flow.

“Critically, the league unanimously voted to advance funds of £125 million to the EFL and National League as it is aware of the severe difficulties clubs throughout the football pyramid are suffering at this time.”