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Australian winger Mathew Leckie scored on a quick counter attack in the 60th minute to send the Socceroos to the knockout stage in Qatar. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Australia reach last 16 in 2022 FIFA World Cup
DOHA — Australia on Wednesday qualified for the Round of 16 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is their first since 2006. Australian winger Mathew Leckie scored on a quick counter attack in the 60th minute to send the Socceroos to the knockout stage in Qatar. Leckie had the ball near the center circle and tricked Danish defense with his foot skills. He rushed into Denmark's penalty area, then shot to the bottom right corner to score the winning goal for his team. Australia finished Group D in the second spot with six points in three matches to join France in the Round of 16. Defending champions France also have six points but won the group on goal difference. Meanwhile, Tunisia stunned already-qualified France 1-0 in another Group D match to have fourpoints. Denmark have one to...
November 30, 2022

Australia reach last 16 in 2022 FIFA World Cup

Two British teams played each other for the first time in World Cup history. (@FIFAWorldCup)
England tops Wales 3-0 in Group B to reach Round of 16 in World Cup
DOHA — England beat Wales 3-0 in Group B on Tuesday and will next take on Senegal in the Round of 16 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Two British teams played each other for the first time in World Cup history. Wales’ goalkeeper Danny Ward made a clinical save against Marcus Rashford in a one-on-one shot in the 10th minute. Wales’ winger Daniel James was shown a yellow card in the 29th minute. Wales’ back Neco Williams had to go off due to an injury and was substituted with Connor Roberts in the 36th minute. Phil Foden's shot attempt came close to Wales’ goal in the 38th minute. Rashford's bicycle kick attempt was way off target in the 39th minute. John Stones' header was saved on the goal line by Wales goalie Ward in the 48th minute. Wales’ midfielder Joe...
November 30, 2022

England tops Wales 3-0 in Group B to reach Round of 16 in World Cup

Pulisic scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute, finishing in the six-yard box. (@FIFAWorldCup)
US barely beat Iran to make last 16 in World Cup
DOHA — Christian Pulisic scored the winning goal as the US beat Iran 1-0 in a critical World Cup match Tuesday to qualify for the last 16 in Qatar 2022. Pulisic scored the only goal of the match in the 38th minute, finishing in the six-yard box. In stoppage time of the first half, US forward Timothy Weah had a through ball to score but it was disallowed because of an offside call. In the second half, the US focused on defense as Iran were looking for an equalizer. Iran defender Morteza Pouraliganji had an attempt late in the second half but his header went missed the target on a wasted chance. Nine minutes of injury time was added in the second half. The US finished Group B in second place with five points to march to the last 16. The Stars and Stripes will next face the...
November 30, 2022

US barely beat Iran to make last 16 in World Cup

The Lions of Teranga led the first half at the Khalifa International Stadium, Ar-Rayyan. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Senegal bag last 16 ticket in World Cup 2022
DOHA — Senegal qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after beating Ecuador 2-1 in a Group A match on Tuesday.In the 44th minute, Ismaila Sarr scored from penalty spot for Senegal, 1-0.The Lions of Teranga led the first half at the Khalifa International Stadium, Ar-Rayyan.Ecuadoran player Moises Caicedo finished in the far post to level the game in the 67th minute.However, a few minutes later Senegal took the lead once again as their defender and captain Kalidou Koulibaly scored from close range after a freekick whipped from the right flank.Senegal secured the win to finish Group A in the second position, which meant the Lions of Teranga were into the last 16.The Netherlands won Group A with seven points in three matches as the Dutchmen toppled already-eliminated Qatar...
November 29, 2022

Senegal bag last 16 ticket in World Cup 2022

A penalty was awarded to Portugal after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review in the 90th minute, then Fernandes scored the second goal for Portugal in the 93rd minute. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 to qualify for Round of 16 at World Cup
DOHA — Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 in Group H on Monday to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was shown a yellow card in the sixth minute at Lusail Stadium. Uruguayan defender Jose Gimenez flicked a header just over the bar in the 12th minute. Gimenez deflected Joao Felix's shot to the corner in the 16th minute. Bentancur beat several Portuguese defenders, but his effort on goal was saved by goalie Diogo Costa in the 32nd minute. Portugal's Ruben Neves was booked with a yellow card by the referee in the 38th minute. Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes had to be subbed off in the 42nd minute due to an injury and Raphael Guerreiro got into the match. Mathias Olivera of Uruguay was shown a yellow card by the referee in the...
November 29, 2022

Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 to qualify for Round of 16 at World Cup

The final whistle blew right after South Korea won a corner, drawing ire of the players and coaches. (@FIFAWorldCup)
South Korea fall to Ghana 3-2 for first loss in Group H
DOHA — South Korea dropped to Ghana 3-2 in their second Group H match of the FIFA World Cup on Monday, as their furious comeback from an early deficit went for naught. Mohammed Kudus had a brace for Ghana, including the game winner in the 68th minute, while Mohammed Salisu had the other Ghana goal at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Forward Cho Gue-sung, in his first World Cup start, had both of South Korean goals in the losing cause. South Korea, who had a goalless draw against Uruguay to start the tournament last Thursday, temporarily dropped to third place in Group H, Portugal, the 3-2 winners over Ghana last week, and Uruguay were scheduled to square off later Monday in Doha. Portugal and Ghana both have three points each. South Korea will close out the group...
November 28, 2022

South Korea fall to Ghana 3-2 for first loss in Group H

Vincent Aboubakar, a Cameroon substitute, played a vital role in his team's draw, scoring a goal and assisting an equalizer in the second half.
Aboubakar-led Cameroon fight to earn 3-3 draw with Serbia
DOHA — Cameroon fought hard to take a 3-3 draw with Serbia in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Group G match on Monday as both nations took their first point each in Qatar 2022. Vincent Aboubakar, a Cameroon substitute, played a vital role in his team's draw, scoring a goal and assisting an equalizer in the second half. Cameroon defender Jean-Charles Castelletto finished in the far post in the 29th minute as the African team drew the first blood in the match at Al Janoub Stadium. However in the injury time of the first 45 minutes, Serbia came back from 1-0 deficit. Strahinja Pavlovic scored a header after Dusan Tadic had whipped a freekick in the 46th minute to level the match. Two minutes later Serbian star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored a classy goal outside the box to give a 2-1 lead to...
November 28, 2022

Aboubakar-led Cameroon fight to earn 3-3 draw with Serbia

Germany leveled with an 83rd-minute goal from Niclas Fuellkrug and the match ended with a 1-1 draw. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Germany tie with Spain to keep World Cup dreams alive
DOHA — Germany were held to a 1-1 draw with Spain on Sunday, enabling them to keep their World Cup dreams alive in Group E.Neither team was able to break the deadlock at Al Bayt Stadium.Spain opened the scoring when Alvaro Morata made a close-range finish in the 62nd minute.But Germany leveled with an 83rd-minute goal from Niclas Fuellkrug and the match ended with a 1-1 draw.In another Group E match, Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0 at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, with the goal coming from Keysher Fuller.Spain are atop the standings with four points while Germany are at the bottom of the group with one point.Japan and Costa Rica have collected three points each so far.On Dec. 1, Spain will face Japan, while Germany will take on Costa RicaThe 29-day football event kicked off on Nov. 20 and will end...
November 28, 2022

Germany tie with Spain to keep World Cup dreams alive

Kramaric fired a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty box to make the score 3-1 for Croatia in the 70th minute. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Canada knocked out of World Cup after 4-1 loss to Croatia
DOHA — Canada has been knocked out of the World Cup after suffering a crushing 4-1 loss to Croatia in their Group F match on Sunday.Canada's Alphonso Davies broke the deadlock with a header in the second minute, scoring Canada’s first World Cup goal ever.Croatia leveled the Group F game with a close-range finish from Andrej Kramaric in the 36th minute at Khalifa International Stadium.After eight minutes, the Croatians took the lead with a right-footed shot at the edge of the penalty arc from Marko Livaja.Kramaric fired a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty box to make the score 3-1 for Croatia in the 70th minute.Croatia's Lovro Majer scored another goal in the stoppage time as the game ended with a 4-1 score.Canada became the second team to be eliminated from the...
November 28, 2022

Canada knocked out of World Cup after 4-1 loss to Croatia

The Moroccan national team scored at the edge of the first half with a free-kick goal from Hakim Ziyech but it was disallowed for offside. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Morocco stun Belgium in World Cup thriller
DOHA — Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal's goals helped Morocco win against Belgium in the World Cup Group F on Sunday. The Moroccan national team scored at the edge of the first half with a free-kick goal from Hakim Ziyech but it was disallowed for offside. The first half ended in a goalless draw at Doha's Al Thumama stadium. Sabiri scored the opener with a superb precision-guided free-kick from outside the penalty area in the 73rd minute. In stoppage time, Zakaria Aboukhlal made a close-range finish with an assist by Ziyech as the game ended with a 2-0 result in favor of Morocco. Following two group matches, Morocco increased their points to four while Belgium collected three points after two matches. It was Morocco’s first World Cup win in 24 years. Their last...
November 27, 2022

Morocco stun Belgium in World Cup thriller

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