Shenzhen, Feb 26 (IANS) Australia delivered a powerful second-half performance to defeat Japan 2-0 in the AFC U20 Asian Cup, China 2025 semi-final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday, securing their place in the final against Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Mahilpur, Feb 26 (IANS) Serbian Nikola Stojanovic curled home a brilliant free-kick in the 77th minute to deliver a crucial 1-0 win for Inter Kashi over a resilient 10-man Delhi FC in the I-League 2024-25 at the Coach Ali Hassan Stadium, here on Wednesday. With this win, the Antonio Lopez Habas-coached side moved to the top of the standings with 31 points from 16 matches.
Shenzhen, Feb 26 (IANS) Saudi Arabia secured their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Korea Republic, following a goalless draw after 120 minutes in their semi-final clash at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Centre Stadium on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Punjab FC will face second-placed FC Goa in their final home game of the season and will hope to finish their home season with a win in the Indian Super League clash which will be on Thursday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Speaking ahead of the match, Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis said that according to him the Manolo Marquez-led side is the best team in the league here on Thursday.
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 25 (IANS) The India U20 women's team ended its campaign in the Pink Ladies Youth Cup with a 0-3 defeat to Russia at the Emirhan Sports Center on Tuesday. Russia scored twice inside the first 17 minutes and added another soon after the restart before India created a handful of opportunities to get on the scoresheet but ultimately came out empty-handed.
Kolkata, Feb 25 (IANS) East Bengal FC will host Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Wednesday. East Bengal FC have won twice in a row coming into this match. However, their prospects of qualifying for the top six are extremely difficult.
Liverpool, Feb 25 (IANS) Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah for his incredible form so far this season. The Dutchman surely backs his prized forward to be in the top nominees for the coveted Ballon d’Or Trophy and hopes his team will help Salah win the award. Salah’s goal against Manchester City on Sunday was his 30th goal of the ongoing season, across all competitions, whilst also providing 21 assists adding to his staggering numbers this season.
Sharjah, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian senior women's team will face the Korea Republic in their third and final friendly match at the Pink Ladies Cup at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium here on Wednesday. On Sunday, the Blue Tigresses went down fighting 0-2 to Russia, conceding mid-way through the first half and deep in injury time. In their first match, India beat Jordan 2-0.
London, Feb 25 (IANS) Arsenal’s loss against West Ham United on Saturday saw Liverpool widen their gap in the points table to 11. With all odds now stacked against the Gunners, head coach Mikel Arteta boldly stated that ‘to win the Premier League you have to do something special’. With a trip to City Ground scheduled for Thursday, Arsenal are in a position where they must win all their remaining games in the league, and that still may not be enough to overcome the massive deficit.
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 24 (IANS) Having won their first two matches at the Pink Ladies U20 Youth Cup, the Indian U20 women's team will take on Russia in the third and final friendly match at the Emirhan Sports Centre here on Tuesday.
