Embattled Joachim Loew to stay on as Germany coach for Euros TUESday, DECEMBER 1, 2020 page 14 Yoon double puts Ulsan Hyundai in last 16, Beijing FC stay perfect

AFP iting from an assist by Won fied with two matches to spare, Du-jae and slamming the ball but didn’t take their foot off past goalkeeper Go Ha- the pedal on Monday as goals Yoon Bit-garam struck once tano for his fourth goal of the from Jonathan Viera and Re- in each half to send Ulsan tournament this year. nato Augusto gave them a 2-0 Hyundai through to the round “I’d like to congratulate advantage at half-time. of 16 in the Asian Champions our players for qualifying for Yun Ju-tae pulled one back League with a 2-1 win over FC the next round. I am so hap- for in the 89th minute Tokyo on Monday. py,” said Ulsan Hyundai coach but Zhang Yuning put the is- The 30-year-old’s efforts Kim Do-hoon. sue beyond doubt for Bruno ensured top position in Group Genesio’s men with a stop- F for Ulsan with 13 points page-time effort. from five matches, while To- “Today’s match, before kyo are level on seven points the game, I asked the players with Shanghai Shenhua, who to play with a serious attitude drew 3-3 with Perth Glory. and respect the opponents,” Ulsan though were in for a said Genesio. massive shock immediately af- “We played well and we ter kick-off when Tokyo’s Ken- knew we had to fight hard and suke Nagai scored in the first score goals. Even after we con- minute from a seemingly rou- ceded (late in the second half), tine move on the right flank. we responded by scoring again.” poked the ball “We conceded an early Seoul coach Lee Won-jun into the path of the advancing goal and tried to recover it as was despondent after his team Nagai, who capitalised on un- quickly as possible, which was fell nine points behind Beijing, certain Ulsan defending with a good point for us. We fought although they are still in sec- a measured low drive that as one team.” ond place. beat goalkeeper Jo Su-huk via Perth Glory blew their “After the defeat to Beijing the upright. chance for a first win in five in the first match I told the Although Tokyo held the Group F matches as Shanghai players to play without pres- lead, it was Ulsan who largely Shenhua overcame a two-goal sure, which they did today,” dominated the match, keep- deficit before conceding a late said Lee. ing the Tokyo defence on edge equaliser. “But they also committed constantly. But after several Uruguayan Bruno Forn- some mistakes and we were attempts at goal, the equaliser aroli scored in first-half stop- punished by three goals.” came only in the 44th minute page time to put Perth ahead Results as Yoon curled in a free-kick and Carlo Armiento increased Tokyo’s midfielder (left) vies for the ball with Ulsan’s midfielders Lee Sang-Heon (centre) and Yun Bit-Garam (No. 10) during Ulsan Hyundai 2 (Yoon Bit- from 25 yards following a foul their advantage nine minutes their AFC Champions League Group F match at the Education City Stadium on Monday. (AFP) garam 44’, 85’) bt FC Tokyo 1 on him by . after the break. ( 1’) Ulsan never lost their grip But Shanghai had other brace and Yu Hanchao also on scored from the penalty spot Beijing march on competition with their fifth Beijing Guoan 3 (Jonathan Viera on the match after the re- ideas as they fought back with target as Perth fell a goal be- with seven minutes remaining Meanwhile form team Bei- consecutive win in Group E, 23’, Renata Augusto 43’, Zhang sumption and sealed the win three goals in 12 minutes with hind for the first time. to give the already eliminated jing Guoan maintained their easing past FC Seoul 3-1. Yuning 90+3’) bt FC Seoul 1 in the 85th minute, Yoon prof- Giovanni Moreno scoring a However, Neil Kilkenny Australians their first point. unbeaten run at this year’s Beijing had already quali- (Yun Ju-tae 89’). FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers Jimenez suffers fractured skull in horror collision, Ederson calls for concussion subs AFP

Wolverhampton Wan- derers (Wolves) striker Raul Jimenez fractured his skull in a clash of heads with Arsenal’s David Luiz in Sunday’s match his club said on Monday. The 29-year-old Mexican in- ternational received treatment for 10 minutes on the pitch be- fore being taken to hospital. Wolves – who won the game 2-1 for their first win at Arsenal in 40 years – said he would remain under observa- tion for a few days. “Raul is comfortable fol- lowing an operation last night, which he underwent in a Lon- Qatar’s Nedim Muslic goes for the basket during the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers against Saudi Arabia at the don hospital,” read the club Al Gharafa Sports Club on Monday. Qatar went down 73-67 in Overtime after the scores were locked 67-all. statement. “He has since seen his partner Daniela and is now Arsenal’s Brazilian defender David Luiz (left) and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Mexican striker Raul Jimenez resting. He will remain under lay injured during their English Premier League match in London on Sunday. (AFP) Qatar edged in Overtime observation for a few days while he begins his recovery. substitutes to be used as they is a part of the body that needs Tribune News Network field goal shooting. coffin. Abdel Gabar finished “The club would like to are in rugby union whilst the special attention. Doha Despite their turnover the game with 15 points in the thank the medical staff at Arse- player is given a thorough ex- “When there is a blow to woes, Saudi Arabia facilitated 73-67 win for Saudi Arabia. nal, the NHS paramedics, hos- amination. the head there should be a sub- The action in Group E of the their inside advantage and With the results of these pital staff and surgeons who, “Too often in football we stitution, whether the player FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Quali- dominated the paint. Big men two games, all four teams of through their skill and early re- see players returning to the can continue or not. You could fiers on Monday confirmed Mohamed Alsuwailem and Group E will leave the Qatar sponse, were of such help. pitch having undergone a con- be feeling OK but after you how competitive the teams Mohammed Almarwani com- bubble with one win and one “The club ask that Raul and cussion assessment only to be could feel the consequences.” are as hosts Qatar were edged bined for 27 points on 12-15 loss each. his family are now afforded a withdrawn a few minutes later Ederson has personal ex- in Overtime 73-67 after the shooting, constantly causing Iran are still sitting at the period of space and privacy, when it is clear that they are perience of nasty head knocks scored were locked 67-67 in a trouble for Qatar. top of the standings with a 3-1 before any further updates are not fit to continue,” said Luke David Luiz is bandaged after as he needed eight stitches to clash which had its own dra- Still, the edge wasn’t record. Syria are at second- provided in due course.” Griggs, chief executive of brain clashing heads with Raul Jimenez. repair facial wounds after be- matic twists and turns at the enough for Saudi Arabia to place with a 2-2 record and the Luiz stayed on the pitch injury charity Headway. ing caught the boot of Liver- Al Gharafa Sports Club. seal the deal in regulation as tiebreaker over third-placed with blood seeping into a white “That is the very reason Man City’s Ederson joins pool’s Sadio Mane in 2017. The two teams went toe- the game was played for an ex- Saudi Arabia who are also 2-2. bandage wrapped around his why we urgently need tempo- call for concussion subs And in June he knocked to-toe through the entire tra five minutes of overtime to Qatar remain at the bottom head until half-time. rary concussion substitutes Meanwhile, out teammate Eric Garcia in a game with neither side build- decide the winner. with a 1-3 record, though the Arsenal manager Mikel in football. City goalkeeper Ederson has match against Arsenal, that saw ing up a lead up to double- From there, it was the gap is close enough for quick Arteta defended the decision “You simply cannot take a called for the introduction of the Spanish defender wear a digits. Qatar were able to capi- Khalid Abdel Gabar show. His changes in the standings at the to keep the Brazilian on say- risk with head injuries.” concussion substitutes to foot- scrum cap on his return to field. talise on Saudi Arabia’s failure midrange jumper with less next window. ing he had shown no signs of Football’s lawmakers IFAB ball. “I was very worried, I was Pep Guardiola called for to control the ball, turning than one minute to go drew Qatar-Saudi Arabia Scoreline: concussion and was only with- have opened the door for con- watching the game. I played clearer guidelines on whether their opponent’s 19 turnovers comparison to another famous Saudi Arabia 73 Qatar 67 (Q1: drawn as the Brazilian was cussion substitutes to be used with Raul Jimenez at Benfica,” any head knock should result in into 25 points. However, they clutch shot. He doubled-down Qatar 21-17; Q2: Saudi 20-16; concerned about the cut. on a trial basis with the English Ederson said on Monday. a player being substituted, even weren’t able to score efficient- with a three-pointer a few sec- Q3: Saudi 13-10; Q4: Qatar 13- However, there have been Football Association hoping to “I think all the concern if they pass the on-field concus- ly enough at only 31.9 percent onds later to put the nail in the 10; OT1: Saudi 13-7). renewed calls for temporary do so in this season’s FA Cup. and care is very important. It sion check by club doctors. Sports Tuesday, December 1, 2020 13 Ulsan Hyundai’s former QSL midfielder Koh Myong-jin says he’s pleased to be back in Qatar Tribune News Network Also, this time I was coming man-of-the-match winning Doha I have played here for four years and hence I was back as a member of a South performance against Shanghai comfortable while playing. That is why I wanted to show my Korean team – so I wanted to Shenhua on 21 November, it South Korean midfielder do well. I am glad I did and looks like coach Kim Do-hoon Koh Myong-jin, familiar to quality. Also, this time I was coming back as a member of a once again I am so pleased to will be banking on his midfield football lovers of Qatar as the South Korean team – so I wanted to do well. I am glad I did be back in Qatar.” duo to derive motivation from hard-working, tough-tackling and once again I am so pleased to be back in Qatar. The two-time their exploits of the past in the professional of Al Rayyan winner and 2013 AFC Cham- 2022 FIFA WC host nation as SC’s romp to the Qatar Stars Koh Myong-jin, two-time K League winner and 2013 AFC pions League runner-up with his team looks to cement its League title in 2015-16, has Champions League runner-up with FC Seoul, was part of FC Seoul was part of Jorge Fos- place in the knock-out stages. displayed another dimension Jorge Fossati’s Al Rayyan squad during the 2015-16 QSL. sati’s Al Rayyan squad which, As a member of the South of his skill sets upon his return endowed with the attacking Korean national team, Yoon to the 2022 FIFA World Cup umphed 2-0 to emerge as the Rayyan between 2015 and riches of Qatari internationals had scored the extra-time win- host nation with K League club group leaders. 2019, has had no hesitation Rodrigo Tabata and Sebastian ner against a strong Iranian Ulsan Hyundai in the 2020 Though he was not on the in attributing his masterclass Soria and Spanish forward Ser- side in the 2011 AFC Asian AFC Champions League. scoresheet, Koh was a constant to the comfort level he had in gio Garcia, had bagged the title Cup held in Qatar. Deployed as an attacking source of threat for the Aus- once adopted home Qatar. with a 14-point gap over the “I scored a good goal here midfielder by coach Kim Do- sies throughout the 90 min- “I feel really pleased to be second placed side in 2015-16. (against Iran) and have good hoon in the Group F game utes with his darting runs and back in Qatar,” Koh told media With Koh’s Ulsan midfield memories of Qatar. It was not against Australia’s Perth Glo- piercing passes and his efforts after the match. compatriot Yoon Bit-garam, only me – my teammates also ry at Education City Stadium, led to the Korean side’s total “I have played here for four who started along with Koh showed a strong will,” he had Koh produced a standout dominance in the midfield. years and hence I was comfort- against Perth Glory, having told media after his brace in man-of-the-match winning The 32-year-old, who able while playing. That is why spoken about his share of glo- the 3-1 win against Shanghai performance as his side tri- made 82 appearances for Al I wanted to show my quality. rious Qatar memories after his Shenhua. Shenhua, Perth Glory share points in thriller

AFC ing a stop from returning Perth Perth Glory poked home the equaliser sev- Doha goalkeeper , before midfielder Dane en minutes, with his 190-cen- Daniel Stynes asked the ques- Ingham (right) vies timetre frame too much for Shanghai Shenhua missed a tion of Shenhua custodian Li for the ball with 16-year-old Perth defender chance to boost their 2020 AFC Shuai at the other end. Shanghai Shenhua Josh Rawlins to handle. Champions League knockout Dane Ingham was also de- defender Yue Zhu Shenhua were now in full stage prospects as they were nied twice by Li, although he during their AFC flight, and they went ahead just held to a gripping 3-3 draw by should have done better with Champions League a minute later when Yu contin- already-eliminated Perth Glory his tame effort after some terrif- Group F match at ued his terrific form by curling on Monday. ic build-up in the 34th minute, the Education City in his third of the tournament A pair of superb free-kicks while Shenhua’s Liu Ruofan Stadium on from 20 yards. from and Car- had one effort blocked on the Monday. (AFP) That looked to be the win- lo Armiento had the Austral- goal line by Jonathan Aspro- ning goal, but Perth – who had ians in sight of their first ever potamitis and another impres- fallen victim to late collapses win the competition, but Shen- sively saved by Reddy. in their two previous match- hua came roaring back with a Fornaroli showed them all es against Ulsan Hyundai – brace from Givoanni Moreno, how it was done in the second wouldn’t leave empty handed and Yu Hanchao then had minute of injury time, pick- this time, with Kilkenny calmly them ahead in the 73rd minute, ing out the top corner with a slotting home an 86th minute before Neil Kilkenny salvaged scorching 25-yard free kick to ther behind to another direct come easily was quickly dis- spot-kick after Stephane M’Bia Perth’s maiden point from the put Perth ahead at half-time, free-kick in the 58th minute. missed when Moreno pulled had clumsily fouled Armiento. penalty spot. giving the Uruguayan his first This latest piece of set piece a goal back for Shenhua four A stop from Reddy denied The result means Choi career goal in Asian competi- wizardry was executed by Carlo minutes later, with the Colom- a last-gasp from Yu while Cao Kang-hee’s side are level with tion. Armiento, who scored with his bian star climbing the highest Yunding was sent off after the second-placed FC Tokyo on Perth were very nearly very first kick of the ball, and to head home Cao Yunding’s final whistle of the thrilling tie. seven points, with Thursday’s caught cold at the beginning of less than a minute after replac- floated cross. Shanghai Shenhua’s fate finalround of Group F matches the second half, with another ing Daniel Stynes, with Li fail- Fornaroli squandered a now rests on the group’s final to determine who advances. important Reddy stop denying ing to keep the 20-yard effort gilt-edged chance to restore Matchday. The Chinese side Koh Myong-jin of Ulsan Hyundai (No. 22) ahead of the AFC Champions In a thrill-a-minute contest Bi Jinhao, and Shenhua were out despite getting a hand to it. Perth’s two-goal buffer in the will face group winners Ulsan League Group F match against Australia’s Perth Glory at the the chances flowed from the on top for the much of the fol- Any expectation that 65th minute, and he was made Hyundai, while FC Tokyo will Education City Stadium on Friday. (AFP) early stages, with Moreno forc- lowing stages, but they fell fur- Perth’s first ACL win would to rue his miss when Moreno meet Perth. Melbourne hopes , Suwon to lock suffer blow with horns in do-or-die battle draw vs Chiangrai AFC AFC Doha Marinos Doha

Guangzhou Evergrande look to seal Melbourne Victory’s hopes face their ultimate test in of advancing to the 2020 AFC pursuit of a place in the 2020 knockout Champions League Round of 16 AFC Champions League (East) suffered a blow after they were Round of 16 when they take on held 2-2 by Chiangrai United in Suwon Bluewings at berth against Group E action on Monday. Khalifa International Stadium With FC Seoul falling to a on Tuesday. Jeonbuk 3-1 defeat at Beijing FC, both With having sides went into the game know- secured their place in the next okohama F. Marinos will ing triumph at Jassim bin round a week earlier, the two Yhave two chances to book Hamad Stadium would put the sides know their second head- their ticket to the 2020 AFC winners within three points of to-head clash will be vital for Champions League Round of reaching the knock-out stages. their chances of staying in 16, but head coach Ange Poste- Melbourne Victory got off Doha beyond the group stage. coglou is eager to ensure that to a flying start and within And while Suwon Samsung only one is required when they eight minutes Jake Brimmer Bluewings still have a game face had found his way into the op- Melbourne’s forward Ben Folami against Group G leaders Vissel on Tuesday. position box and was brought (left) celebrates his goal against Kobe three days later, mean- Guangzhou Evergrande face their ultimate test for a place in the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) Joint group leaders along- down by goalkeeper Apirak Thailand’s Chiangrai United at ing a draw on Tuesday still Round of 16 when they take on at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. side Shanghai SIPG on nine Worawong. Brimmer stepped the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium keeps their hopes alive and in points, the 2019 up to take the penalty himself on Monday. (AFP) their own hands, Guangzhou champions hold a handsome and duly converted, putting Evergrande know any result Standings Group G Today’s Matches five-point advantage on third- his team in front. With just nine minutes to other than the three points Club P W D L GF GA GD Pts At Khalifa International placed Jeonbuk, meaning their The Australian side doubled go, Melbourne Victory thought leaves their fate at the mercy Vissel Kobe (JPN) 3 2 0 1 4 3 1 6 Stadium progression will be secure even their lead in the 27th minute they had scored against the of the Korean side. Guangzhou Evergrande FC (CHN) 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4 1pm: Guangzhou Evergrande with a draw at the Al Janoub when Ben Folami latched onto run of play when Luis Lawrie- FC (CHN) v Suwon Samsung The two teams settled for Suwon Samsung Bluewings (KOR) 2 0 1 1 0 1 -1 1 Stadium. But head coach An- a long pass from Jacob Butter- Lattanzio sent youngster Bir- a stalemate when they met in Bluewings (KOR) gle Postecoglou has never been field, lobbing the goalkeeper kan Kirdar through on goal their first fixture in the Qatar At Al Janoub Stadium known to approach games with a quality first-touch finish with a sublime through pass, capital nine days earlier, and ficult situation, so we will aim ings, meanwhile, have reached 1pm: Yokohama F. Marinos looking for any other than three from inside the box. but goalkeeper Worawong was since then head coach Fabio for victory tomorrow. the semi-finals on two occa- (JPN) v Jeonbuk Hyundai points, and the former Austral- Chiangrai United started quick off his line and smoth- Cannavaro’s men exchanged “We don’t have any par- sions; most recently in their Motors FC (KOR) ia boss declared he was excited the second half on the front ered the substitute’s shot. 4pm: Shanghai SIPG FC (CHN) wins with Vissel Kobe while ticular issues. Before arriving last appearance in 2018 when v Sydney FC (AUS) about the 90 minutes ahead. foot and within two minutes Instead it was Chiangrai Suwon Samsung Bluewings here we had a lot of problems they lost to of “It’s another good challenge they had halved the deficit. United who immediately picked enjoyed plenty of rest with with our attackers. In the Japan. for us. They’re a very good team Playmaker Siwakorn Tiatrakul up the counter attack and deliv- their double-tie against Johor first matches we created a lot “If we want to go forward, not get tired. The good news with a very good coach and whipped a cross from the right ered at the other end. Tiatrakul Darul Ta’zim cancelled as the of chances but we could not we should win this match. is that Fernandinho was back they’ve been successful again in flank that evaded everyone in- showed his creativity to sup- Malaysian side withdrew from score. Now that we have a full We will do our best. We know in training yesterday, the bad the K League. They have great side the box and goalkeeper ply Chotipat Poomkeaw down the competition. squad, we are more confident them, we played against them news - Park Ji-soo wasn’t in pedigree in this tournament. Matthew Acton misjudged the the right and the number 13 “In the first match, there that we can find the goals that nine days ago. Of course, if we good condition this morning. They have a few injuries and flight of the ball, watching it whipped in a low cross for fellow was a look of misfortune that will help us win tomorrow.” want to go to the next stage, we “I know I don’t have all my players missing, but it is a great nestle in the back of his net. substitute Gionata Verzura who prevented us from winning Two-time AFC Champions must win. They have a game players here but I will give the challenge for us. The Thai side continued swept home the equaliser. but since then we trained well League winners Guangzhou more, but for us it is the last opportunity to everyone even “We’re trying to establish to dominate, taking the game The result officially con- and that should help us win Evergrande have made the game. I want to try to win this if they are young, but this is ourselves in this competi- to their opponents’ half with signs Chiangrai United to a tomorrow,” said Suwon head knockout stage in all but one game because we don’t want to the only way. In football, you tion for years to come and Tiatrakul heading high at the group stage exit on their conti- coach Park Kun-ha. of their eight appearances in wait,” said Cannavaro. can do amazing things, but games like tomorrow are a near post and Brazilian forward nental debut, while Melbourne “It is true that a draw still the competition, crashing out “It is not easy, I tried in the if you don’t win, it means lit- good chance to test ourselves Bill testing the goalkeeper from Victory now need a win against keeps our chances alive, but if at the group stage in 2016. last three games to change the tle,” added FIFA World Cup against one of Asia’s best,” distance before the midway FC Seoul in their last game to we draw it will be a very dif- Suwon Samsung Bluew- line-up every time so we do winner Cannavaro. said Postecoglou. (AFC) point of the second half. advance to the Round of 16. 14 Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Sports Grosjean says he’s okay after fiery crash, F1 into deep analysis

AFP Grosjean escaped alive Steiner said he would leave it “That is the reason why I Sakhir (Bahrain) thanks to the integrity of his to the driver. This weekend’s want to give him a little bit of car’s survival cell, his ‘halo’ Sakhir Grand Prix is the sec- time to think about it, to give French driver Romain device, which deflected the Hello everyone, I just ond of three events in the us feedback on what he wants Grosjean will sit out next ruptured Armco metal bar- wanted to say I’m okay, well, sport’s end of season triple- to do and we go from there. weekend’s Formula One race riers away from his head, his sort of okay. Thank you very header in the Middle East, “For sure, we have always after escaping a fiery high- own presence of mind in re- much for all the messages which is likely to mark the got a plan in place, but at the speed crash in the Bahrain maining calm as he extricated end of Grosjean’s F1 career. moment my plan would be, if Grand Prix with just burns to himself and the rapid skilled He and Haas team-mate he is ok, to get him back in there his hands, his team Haas said assistance of F1’s medical “Pietro is familiar with us Kevin Magnussen are being in the race in Bahrain next on Monday. staff and track marshals. and it’s the right thing to do.” released by the team at the end weekend, but we have to wait.” Grosjean walked away “Hello everyone, I just The 24-year-old tested of the year. As Grosjean continued from the wreckage after he wanted to say I’m okay, well, with Haas in 2018 and 2019. “It is his decision and his recovery from a near- collided with Daniil Kyvat’s sort of okay,” the Frenchman “Most importantly, I’m his alone,” said Steiner who miraculous escape, F1 chiefs Alpha Tauri on the first lap said in an Instagram post. happy Romain is safe and visited his driver in hospital said a deep analysis and in- of Sunday’s race, causing “Thank you very much for all healthy,” said Fittipaldi. Monday. vestigation into his crash had the Haas car to split in half the messages. “We are all happy his inju- “I will not interfere with begun overnight with race and burst into flames as it “I wasn’t for the ‘halo’ Haas F1’s French driver Romain Grosjean tweeted this picture of his on ries are relatively minor after that one. He needs to make director and safety delegate smashed through the safety some years ago, but I think it’s Monday from the hospital after he survived a hi-speed crash and fireball such a huge accident. Obvi- that one up for himself. I fol- Michael Masi and F1’s motor barriers at 225kph. the greatest thing we brought blaze during the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. ously it’s not an ideal set of low his guidance there. sport managing director Ross Haas said treatment for to Formula One and, without circumstances to get my first “I don’t know how he is Brawn confirming the sport’s the burns that 34-year-old it, I wouldn’t be able to speak tipaldi – will make his Formu- the best thing for Romain opportunity.” tomorrow when the bruises intentions. Grosjean suffered was “going to you today.” la One debut in place of Gros- was to skip at least one race come through and maybe he “As part of every incident well” and he was expected to Brazilian driver Pietro Fit- jean in the Sakhir Grand Prix, the choice was pretty easy,” ‘Full investigation’ thinks a little bit more about it. that occurs, the FIA under- be discharged from hospital tipaldi – grandson of two-time also in Bahrain, next Sunday. said team principal Guenther As to Grosjean’s future and I don’t know what someone is takes a full investigation,” on Tuesday. world champion Emerson Fit- “After it was decided that Steiner. the final race in Abu Dhabi, thinking after a thing like this. said Masi.

Embattled Loew Injured Warner a doubt for India to stay on as Tests, Short called up for T20s Germany coach AFP “Certainly, if I got asked to for Euros Sydney open the batting, absolutely it’s an opportunity that I would Star opening batsman David enjoy doing,” Labuschagne Warner faces a battle to be fit told reporters Monday. for the India Test series after “But we’ll have to wait and Cricket Australia said on Mon- see how our team shapes up day he will miss the last One- and the balance of our side.” Day International (on Wednes- No replacement has been day) and the three-match announced for Cummins, with While Loew is under Twenty20 series next month. Australia to rely on Josh Ha- contract until the 2022 World Warner limped out of zelwood, Starc and allrounder Sunday’s one-day interna- Marcus Stoinis to provide the Cup in Qatar, his position tional against India after main seam bowling options. could again come under straining his groin while Starc has struggled for scrutiny at the Euros. fielding as Australia secured form in the first two ODIs, and the series 2-0 in Sydney. was Australia’s most expen- Germany have been drawn in After a typically swash- sive bowler in the 51-run vic- a tough group at the finals buckling innings of 83 on tory against India on Sunday, with defending champions Sunday, Warner fell awk- taking no wickets for 82 runs Portugal, World Cup holders wardly and had to be helped off nine overs. from the field. Australia will play four France and Hungary. Warner will miss Wednes- Tests against India, with the day’s finalOD I and all three other matches in Melbourne Twenty20 internationals begin- beginning on Boxing Day, AFP dential committee and of ning Friday in Canberra to un- Sydney (January 7-11) and Berlin national teams and academy dergo rehab in an effort to ready Brisbane (January 15-19). director Oliver Bierhoff”, for the Test series which begins Labuschagne said the Joachim Loew will remain the DFB added. on December 17 in Adelaide. Australia’s David Warner (centre) is assisted by teammate Glenn Maxwell, and a trainer as he leaves the strong form of Warner and in charge of Germany for “The DFB presidential Opening batsman D’Arcy field after suffering an injury during the One-Day International against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Steve Smith – who scored next year’s delayed Europe- board was in agreement Short has been called up to the Australia on Sunday. (AFP) back-to-back centuries in the an Championship despite a that key sporting goals have Twenty20 international squad first two ODIs – was a promis- series of poor recent results, already been achieved in as a replacement. “Davie will work through cially with World Test Cham- and 2018-19. ing sign for the Test series. the German football fed- the run-up to the European Cricket Australia also an- his injury rehab and in Pat’s pionship points up for grabs.” Rising star Will Pucovski “100 percent. Cricket’s a eration (DFB) announced Championship in 2021,” the nounced that leading pace case it is important all of our is also waiting in the wings, massive confidence game and on Monday. statement read. bowler Pat Cummins will be players are managed well to ‘Massive confidence’ with Test greats such as Mi- even though it’s a different “In a conference call, “These include qualify- rested for the remainder of keep them mentally and phys- While Warner played an chael Clarke, Ian Chappell and format it still gives you con- the DFB presidential board ing for the tournament, re- the white-ball matches against ically fit throughout what is a important role in Australia’s Mark Waugh all backing the fidence when you score runs unanimously agreed to maining in League A of the India, putting pressure on an challenging summer. ODI series win, the hosts have 22-year-old’s cause. consistently,” he said. unequivocally back the di- Nations League, and being out-of-form Mitchell Starc. “The priority for both is no shortage of talented batters Marnus Labuschagne, who “The way Steve and Davie rection of Germany coach placed in the first pot for “Pat and Davie are criti- being fully prepared for one of who could replace him. scored 70 in Sunday’s ODI, have been batting I’ve got no Joachim Loew in his efforts World Cup qualification. cal to our plans for the Test the biggest and most impor- Left-hander Short was the said he was ready to move up doubt they’ll be able to trans- to rebuild the national team, “As a result of this, Series,” head coach Justin tant home Test Series we have Twenty20 Big Bash League’s the order into Warner’s open- fer that into the Test summer,” which have been ongoing Joachim Loew will continue Langer said. played in recent years, espe- leading run-scorer in 2017-18 ing spot. he said. since March 2019,” the DFB to receive the backing of the said in a statement, follow- DFB presidential board.” ing a meeting with Loew and Loew held crisis talks the federation’s top officials. with DFB president Fritz Loew, 60, has been in Keller in Munich earlier this charge of the Germany team month following Germany’s Tyson wants more over-50 fights and he’s tough: Jones since taking over from Ju- worst loss since a 6-0 friend- rgen Klinsmann following ly defeat by Austria in 1931. AFP the 2006 World Cup. In a survey commis- Los Angeles He led the nation to a sioned by AFP subsidiary fourth world title, and first SID after the Seville humili- Mike Tyson plans on fighting since reunification, in Brazil ation, 84 percent of 1,100 more exhibitions after a draw in 2014 when the Germans German fans asked wanted with Roy Jones Jr. on Satur- defeated Lionel Messi’s Ar- Loew and Bierhoff to step day in his comeback at age 54 gentina in the final. aside. and Jones says he’ll be tough However, Germany are Liverpool coach Jurgen to beat. in crisis following a 6-0 de- Klopp and Bayern Munich “I’m happy I’m not feat to Spain on November boss Hansi Flick, Loew’s knocked out or anything. I’ll 17 and recent draws with assistant coach at the 2014 be better the next one,” Tyson Switzerland, twice, and World Cup, were the can- said after the eight-round ex- Turkey. didates German fans most hibition at Staples Center in The recent hammering wanted to see take over. Los Angeles. by Spain, Germany’s heavi- However, the DFB’s “I could have done every- est loss in 89 years, capped a chief decision-makers were thing better. God willing I’ll be poor three-year spell, which reassured by Loew’s pitch better the next exhibition.” Roy Jones Jr. (left) throws a punch in the second round against Mike included an embarrassing that he was still the right The showdown of former Tyson during their bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, group-stage exit at the 2018 man to lead the team. heavyweight champions saw United States, on Saturday. (Getty Images North America/AFP) World Cup in Russia after “In the meeting, Loew Jones, 51, thinking he won which the DFB gave Loew informed the members pre- the fight but impressed at the fighting, having the endur- said. “Everything hurt when their backing. sent about his assessments, stamina and strength showed Mike Tyson exits the ring after receiving a split draw against Roy ance,” Tyson said. “You’re not he made contact and it makes Loew has made some ideas, and plans for the fu- by Tyson. Jones Jr. at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) going to knock everybody out. you so fatigued. I think I felt controversial decisions since ture,” the DFB statement “It surprised me he could I used to go for the quick kill. the uppercut the most. My jaw the debacle in Russia, none continued. go eight rounds,” Jones said. Tyson hopes to stage more himself into fighting shape. I’m training for distance now.” still feels it.” more so than the one to end While Loew is under “He could go with anybody. bouts, as many as one every “I don’t think it’s a mid-life “I don’t expect to win. I Tyson says he has modest the international careers of contract until the 2022 If he connects, you’ll have a other month to stay in fight- crisis with me,” Tyson said. “I expect to go eight rounds and goals and simple needs these World Cup winners Thomas World Cup in Qatar, his problem. He can do anything ing shape, mentioning such think it’s my ego and my ego entertain the crowd.” days, having long ago set aside Mueller, Jerome Boateng position could again come he wants to do.” possible venues as Monaco tells me to do things I’m afraid Even with rounds cut the need for mansions, boats, and Mats Hummels. under scrutiny at the Euros, A three-judge panel scored or France. of doing. I’m very happy I did to two minutes and bigger cars, drugs and a wild lifestyle The DFB’s 14-member which were postponed by a the bout a draw, with no details “Anything is possible. The this. I will do it again.” than usual gloves in safety and now favoring his ability to presidential committee had year due to the coronavirus announced, but Jones didn’t sky is the limit,” Tyson said. Far from the “Iron Mike” moves ordered by state box- raise funds for charities such initially been due to meet pandemic. mind that result so much. “I’m capable of helping a lot of of his dominating heavyweight ing officials, Tyson was able as supporting needy youth. Friday to determine Loew’s Germany have been “I thought I won the fight, people all over the world.” champion days of the late to produce more than enough “The old Mike Tyson no fate. drawn in a tough group at jabbed better and controled Tyson, who hadn’t climbed 1980s, Tyson revels more in punching power for Jones, longer exists,” he said. “This is However, the group the finals with defending the fight, butI ’m cool with a into the ring for a bout in 15 going the distance rather than who grabbed Tyson for much a better cause for me. I’m here brought its decision for- champions Portugal, World draw,” Jones said. “We both years, said he doesn’t see his aiming for knockouts. of the fight. for a purpose. ward, following the “rec- Cup holders France and made it out cool and every- return as an ego effort, hav- “I was just happy to go the “I’m happy to scratch this “I never liked who I was. I ommendation of the presi- Hungary. body got entertained.” ing dropped 100 pounds to get distance with him. That’s real off my bucket list,” Jones like who I am now.”