Chennaiyin FC to face Gangtok Himalayan in Sikkim Gold Cup final

IANS | November 21, 2024 2:15 PM

Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC's B-Team will be looking to reach the final of the 2024 Sikkim Gold Cup, also known as the 2024 All India Governor's Gold Cup, when they take on Gangtok Himalayan Sporting Club in the semifinal on Thursday at the Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.

AFC Asian FIFA WC Qualifiers: Japan score hat-trick of headers in 3-1 win over China PR

IANS | November 19, 2024 8:52 PM

Xiamen (China), Nov 19 (IANS) China conceded three headers and lost to Japan 3-1 in the AFC Asian 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Xiamen Egret Stadium here on Tuesday. In the first-leg clash between the two teams in September, the Japanese team thrashed China 7-0. The Chinese side started the match with high-quality defending, until the 39th minute when Koki Ogawa headed home from a corner cross.

WSL 2024-25: Man City confirm forward Lauren Hemp has suffered a knee injury

IANS | November 19, 2024 4:45 PM

Manchester, Nov 19 (IANS) Manchester City have confirmed that they will be missing the services of woman forward Lauren Hemp after the English international had to go through a knee surgery. Hemp made her last appearance in City's Women’s Super League (WSL) win over Tottenham Hotspur, where she grabbed three assists in a 4-0 triumph at the Etihad Stadium.

Santosh Trophy 2024: West Bengal thrash UP 7-0, Maharashtra register first win

IANS | November 18, 2024 7:10 PM

Kalyani (West Bengal), Nov 18 (IANS) Striker Robi Hansda was on song as hosts West Bengal routed Uttar Pradesh 7-0 in Group C qualifiers of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Kalyani Stadium here on Monday. Hansda alone accounted for four goals for the winners, who led 5-0 at halftime. He opened the scoring in the eighth minute and completed his hat-trick with goals in the 33rd and 48th minute.