Australia to light up landmarks, open live sites for Socceroos' historic World Cup match

02 Dec, 2022

Sydney, Dec 2 (IANS) As a 1-0 triumph over Denmark sent the Socceroos into the last 16 of the Qatar FIFA World Cup, great joy has burst out across Australia, with more measures rolled out to fuel cheer for the team on its home soil.

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Germany boss Flick bemoans inefficiency after World Cup exit (02 Dec, 2022)

Al Khor (Qatar), Dec 2 (IANS) Germany head coach Hansi Flick has blamed a late lapse against Japan in their opening match for his team's early World Cup elimination. Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their last group match on Thursday, but Japan's 2-1 win over Spain meant Hansi Flick's side finished third in Group E, behind Spain on goal difference.

It could be better, but we're into last 16: Spain coach Luis Enrique (02 Dec, 2022)

Doha, Dec 2 (IANS) Spain were on the ropes in the World Cup for three dramatic second-half minutes of their 2-1 defeat to Japan as Costa Rica led Germany for a few heart-stopping minutes before Kai Havertz netted a goal that saved Spain's World Cup adventure.

Fundamental changes needed for Germany after World Cup group exit (Analysis) (02 Dec, 2022)

Berlin, Dec 2 (IANS) Two group exits at a FIFA World Cup within four years leave Germany in a shock-like state.

Japan shock Spain 2-1 to top group, qualify for knockouts; Germany eliminated (02 Dec, 2022)

Doha (Qatar), Dec 2 (IANS) Japan rallied from a goal down to shock European giants Spain 2-1 in the concluding match of Group E to emerge as group winners while booking a place in the knockouts of the FIFA World Cup.

French referee Frappart enters record books as first woman to take charge of FIFA World Cup match (02 Dec, 2022)

Al Khor (Qatar), Dec 2 (IANS) On Thursday night at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, fans attending the crunch match between Costa Rica and Germany were in witness to a new chapter of football history being written on the football turf.

FIFA World Cup: Pain and agony as Belgium make early exit, Croatia advance to knockout stage (01 Dec, 2022)

Doha (Qatar), Dec 1 (IANS) The 2018 runners-up Croatia survived some anxious moments in their Group F goalless draw against Belgium but made it to the Knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup: Historic moment for Morocco, qualify for knockout stage after 36 years (01 Dec, 2022)

Doha (Qatar), Dec 1 (IANS) Morocco became the second African country to make it to the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after their 2-1 win over Canada in the Group F encounter on Thursday evening at Al Thumama Stadium.

IPL 2023: 991 players register for auction on December 23 in Kochi (01 Dec, 2022)

Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) A total of 991 players including 714 Indian and 277 overseas have registered to be part of the IPL 2023 Player Auction, which is set to take place on December 23 in Kochi, the BCCI announced on Thursday.

One among Rohit, Dhawan has to play selfless cricket to post strong runs in power-play: Saba Karim (01 Dec, 2022)

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) In ODI cricket, the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have amassed 5125 runs in 114 matches at an average of 45.75, including 18 hundred-plus and 15 fifty-plus partnerships.

PKL 9: Our defenders are doing well, we shouldn't get over-confident, says Jaipur coach Sanjeev Baliyan (01 Dec, 2022)

Hyderabad, Dec 1 (IANS) The Jaipur Pink Panthers have been in fine form in Season 9 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), riding on their impregnable defence to overcome their opponents.