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EURO 2020: Netherlands 3, North Macedona 0; Austria 1, Ukraine 0 (Group C); Belgium 2, Finland 0; Denmark 4, Russia 1 (Group B) FIFA Arab Cup: Mauritania, Yemen Qualification match between , South set to fight for lone Group B spot Sudan forfeited: FIFA

FAWAD HUSSAIN THE PENINSULA — result, which as per the THE PENINSULA Qatari Ministry of Health, Following the confir- means that these players Mauritania will not take struggling mation of COVID-19 cases were likely incubating the Yemen lightly as the two sides get among the South Sudan virus. Given that another set to clash for the lone Group B delegation, the FIFA seven players had close spot in a qualifying match of the Bureau for Men’s Senior contact with those who first FIFA Arab Cup at the Jassim Tournaments has declared tested positive, a total of Bin Hamad Stadium, today. the match scheduled to 19 players are currently in Mauritania have shown a lot take place last night isolation. There are no of improvement in recent years against Jordan as part of cases presenting severe as the ‘Lions of Chinguetti’ jumped the FIFA Arab Cup quali- symptoms and everyone more than 100 places in the FIFA fiers a forfeit with a 3-0 who tested positive is World Rankings between 2012 win to Jordan, FIFA said being monitored and and 2017. yesterday. receiving the best possible The African side, at 101 in the The decision is based medical care for free FIFA rankings, will start as on article 5.6 of the com- through the national favourites against Yemen, who are petition regulations (“force healthcare system.” seeking a turnaround after their majeure”) and takes into “FIFA and the local hopes of qualifying for the FIFA consideration the need to organisers deeply regret World Cup Qatar 2022 were shat- Mauritania coach Corentin Martins (left) arrives for pre-match press conference, yesterday. RIGHT: Yemen protect the health of the this unfortunate situation tered during the latest round of coach Ahmed Ali Qassem speaks to the media yesterday. players and everyone and wish the delegates of Asian zone World Cup qualifying involved in the tour- South Sudan a speedy in . course, because it is football and does not mean that the match will side and we have to work really nament, FIFA said recovery,” said FIFA. But coach Corentin Martins the chances remain equal,” the be easy. We will have to play good hard in this difficult match,” the yesterday. Following the cancel- said both the teams will enter the Frenchman told a virtual news football to win the match,” he told coach said before adding that his Upon their arrival in lation of this match all pitch with an equal opportunity conference yesterday. reporters yesterday. team stands a chance of winning Qatar and as per the pro- tickets will be refunded. of qualifying. “We have followed the Yemeni The winning team of today’s the match. tocols established by the FIFA also said that “It is a difficult challenge, of team and monitored it well in its match, which will kick off at “I see equal chance for both Qatari Ministry of Health, 'protecting the health and recent matches. I can say that my 8:00pm, will join Tunisia, United the teams. This is an opportunity all delegations were tested safety of everyone team has good chance to qualify, Arab Emirates and in Group for us to make our fans happy. We for COVID-19. involved in the FIFA Arab provided the players give a good B, and Yemen see today’s match hope to meet their FIFA added: “After two Cup remains a top priority The winning team of today’s performance,” Martins added. a great chance to make amends expectations.” rounds of PCR tests, it was with a comprehensive match, which will kick off at Mauritania star Adama Ba to their recent failure. Yemen’s Abdelwesaa El Matari confirmed that seven programme based on the 8pm, will join Tunisia, United agreed only a good show will “We need to improve the said: “The match is one oppor- players and one team World Health Organiza- Arab Emirates and Syria in ensure a place for his side in the image and qualify for the group tunity that we should not waste, member of South Sudan tion’s risk-based approach first FIFA Arab Cup. stage of the Arab Cup,” Yemen we must be careful and avoid were positive, with being implemented in Group B. “We have the potential to coach Ahmed Ali Qassem said. making mistakes until we achieve another five players coordination with the host qualify for the Arab Cup but this “Mauritanian team is a strong what is required.” receiving a reactive test country.' QNB named Official Regional Supporter of the first FIFA Arab Cup

— DOHA THE PENINSULA East in a strong competition in the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 The matches are set to take to more than 31 countries between 30 November and 18 include: Qatar (host nation), place in venues of the FIFA across three continents, pro- QNB, the largest financial insti- December in Qatar. , , Jordan, , World Cup Qatar 2022 sta- viding a comprehensive range tution in the Middle East and This is the first edition of the , Oman, Palestine, diums. The final match is of advanced products and Africa, was announced as the FIFA Arab Cup and QNB, the It is worth mentioning that Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United scheduled for 18 December, services. Official Regional Supporter of patron of major sports events QNB is also the sponsor of Arab Emirates and Yemen, which is also Qatar National The total number of the first FIFA Arab Cup 2021, a in Qatar as well as regional and Qatar’s national football team, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Day. employees is more than 27,000 mega event that will bring global tournaments, is deter- who is representing Qatar at Egypt, Libya, South Sudan, The QNB Group’s presence operating through 1,000 loca- together 23 Arab nations from mined to play a key role in the FIFA Arab Cup. Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, through its subsidiaries and tions, with an ATM network of North Africa and the Middle supporting the event. The nations participating Sudan and Tunisia. associate companies extends more than 4,400 machines. Copa America: Denmark thrash Russia to enter Peru edge Colombia to last 16 as Belgium beat Finland

REUTERS — COPENHAGEN keep hopes alive Denmark’s Mikkel Denmark will play Wales Damsgaard celebrates in Amsterdam on June 26. Denmark last night pulled off Finland must wait to see if AP — SAO PAULO scoring their first goal an emphatic 4-1 win over with team-mates. they qualify for the knockout Russia at the Parken Stadium stages. Peru beat Colombia 2-1 to keep alive its to qualify for the knockout Netherlands complete chances of advancing to the knockout stages of Euro 2020 as Group clean sweep; Austria stage of Copa America. B rivals Finland lost to advance Sergio Peña opened the scoring for the Belgium. Georginio Wijnaldum Peruvians in the 17th minute. Miguel Borja The Belgians swept to scored a second-half double equalised from the spot in the 53rd but an victory in the group, winning as the Netherlands defeated own goal 11 minutes later by Colombian all three games, with North Macedonia 3-0 to keep defender Yerry Mina decided the match Denmark taking second place their perfect record on their at the Olimpico stadium in Goiania. on three points and Finland way to the European Cham- Peru is in third position in Group B pionship knockout stages. with three points after two matches. The Netherlands had Colombia remains with four points in already sealed top spot in second spot, but with only two games Group C after beating Ukraine remaining. Leader Brazil has six points. and Austria, and they will play The top four teams will qualify for the their last-16 game in Budapest quarter-finals. on Sunday against one of the “This gives us a lot of hope in what is best third-placed finishers to come at this Copa America,” Peru from Groups D, E or F. defender Renato Tapia said. Also yesterday, Austria “We are in a good position, but we have advanced to the European to keep rowing to go farther.” Peru lost 4-0 behind them on goal strike from Andreas Chris- by Finland goalkeeper Lukas Championship knockout to Brazil in its first game in the tournament, difference. tensen and a fourth from Hradecky and a strike by stages for the first time after which raised doubts about coach Ricardo Mikkel Damsgaard fired Joakim Maehle completed the Romelu Lukaku secured Bel- they beat Ukraine 1-0 in their Gareca’s team. The 2019 Copa America the Danes in front with a rout. Denmark will meet gium's third successive win. final Group C match and set finalists are also struggling in South American Today's stunning curling shot in the Wales in the last 16 in Hradecky fumbled in a up a last 16 clash with Italy. World Cup qualifiers. 38th minute, and Yussuf Amsterdam on June 26. ball that had hit his left post, Christoph Baumgartner, Earlier on Sunday, Venezuela and Fixtures Poulsen pounced on a poor Belgium blank Finland giving Belgium a 1-0 lead in who looked shaken after a Ecuador drew 2-2. Venezuela is in fourth back pass from Roman to secure third win the 74th minute. Lukaku clash of heads with Illia position in the group with two points after 10pm: Croatia vs Zobnin to score the second in In other Group B match added the second after Zabarnyi minutes earlier, three matches and Ecuador has one point Scotland the 59th. last night, Belgium beat having another effort disal- scored in the 21st minute after two games. The next matches in the 10pm: Czech Republic Artyom Dzyuba pulled Finland to finish top of Euro lowed having been judged from a corner when he beat group will be played tomorrow. Defending one back from the penalty 2020 Group B and leave the offside. Belgium will face one the Ukrainian defender to champion Brazil will play against vs England spot for Russia in the 70th Finns third in the standings. of the third-placed sides in prod home from a teasing Colombia and Peru will face Ecuador. minute but a thunderous A second-half own goal Seville on June 27. David Alaba . TUESDAY 22 JUNE 2021 SPORT 19

Al Shaqab Racing’s Katara claims Handball: Al Duhail clinch Asian title victory at Pontefract Racecourse THE PENINSULA — DOHA Al Shaqab Racing’s Katara storms to win at Pontefract. In the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, the classy 4-year-old filly Katara (FR) (Deep Impact x Asyad) scored a new Listed win in the Pontefract Castle Fillies’ Stakes at Pontefract Racecourse, UK, adding a new Qatari victory at European racecourse less than two hours after the victory of H E Sheikha Reem Bint Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Hoggar De L’ardus in the QREC-sponsored Gr1 P/A Qatar Derby for 4YO Purebred Arabians at Chantilly, France. Ridden by Ryan Moore in rail waiting patiently for the the closing stages, winning the the 2,400-metre race for opening. She came progres- Class 1 contest by a head. 4-year-olds and older fillies sively through to join the The Hughie Morrison- and mares at Pontefract on leaders with 200 metres left to trained and Tom Marquand- Sunday, Katara broke behind run and battled with the Hugo ridden Urban Artist (GB) (City- the field to sit in last place. They Palmer-schooled and James scape x Cill Rialaig) finished Al Duhail’s players and officials pose with the trophy after defeating Al Kuwait SC 27-24 in the final of began racing in the final bend Doyle-helmed Golden Pass (GB) third with a further two and a the Asian Club Handball Championship in yesterday. It is the third Asian trophy for Al Duhail. and Moore kept her in on the (Golden Horn x Lovely Pass) in half-length margin. Organisers cap Tokyo 2020 Katara International Online 2021 kicks fans at 10,000 per venue off with big excitement THE PENINSULA — DOHA REUTERS — TOKYO A general view of the Olympic Rings installed on a floating platform with the Rainbow The 2nd edition of the $12,800 The qualifying stage saw a Olympics organisers yesterday Bridge in the background in preparation for Katara International Chess whopping 5143 entries capped the number of spec- the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Tournament 2021 (Online including some of the world’s tators at 10,000 for each venue Bullet Tournament) got off to a top and rising stars. The list of the 2020 Tokyo Games, days rousing start with the qualifi- includes 110 Grandmasters after experts warned that cation rounds at different time holding the event without fans zones across the globe. and 223 International Masters. was the least risky option The worldwide open event during the COVID-19 pandemic. is being conducted by the Qatar The decision, widely seen Chess Federation (QCF) in new generation stars like Ray as being on the cards following cooperation with the Cultural Robson (2673), statements by organisers and Village Foundation – Katara (2709) and government medical advisers, from June 20 to 23. (2660) – all among America’s highlights Japan’s push to hold The qualifying stage saw a top ten. the multi-billion-dollar sports whopping 5143 entries The qualifiers will see only extravaganza despite public including some of the world’s 15 of these players (by late opposition and deep concern top and rising stars. The list Monday evening) make the about a resurgence in infections includes 110 Grandmasters and grade to join Carlsen in the final https://tmsnrt.rs/2RDKuP7. 223 International Masters. rounds. Japan has largely avoided Besides the seven-time The buzzing start -- in the kind of explosive corona- world champion Magnus accordance with the remote virus outbreaks that have dev- Carlsen of Norway, who is also playing system via the . astated other countries, but its the defending champion and org website with the “Bullet” vaccine roll-out has been slow World No.1 (FIDE Rating 2847), chess system where players are and the medical system pushed The cap followed five-way Minister Yoshihide Suga said he the participation includes free to join and participate in to the brink in some places. talks among Tokyo 2020 organ- would not rule out holding the several of Russian top stars any time zone they prefer – The limit for the Games, isers, the Japanese government The limit for the Games, Summer Olympics without spec- namely: No.2 and World No.7 saw palpable excitement, scheduled to begin on July 23, and that of the capital, Tokyo, scheduled to begin on July 23, tators if the capital was under a (Rating camaraderie and intense con- “will be set at 50% of venue and the international Olympic “will be set at 50% of venue state of emergency for COVID-19. 2776), Russia’s No.4 Dmitry tests with live broadcast. capacity, up to a maximum of and Paralympic panels. capacity, up to a maximum of “In the event a state of Andreikin (2724), Russia’s No.7 The final round will be 10,000 people,” organisers said Before the meeting, IOC 10,000 people,” organisers emergency was declared then Daniil Dubov (2714), Russia’s played on Wednesday (June 23) in a statement. President Thomas Bach said the we can’t rule out not having No. 10 from 6pm Doha Time and is That limit could be further vaccination rate for athletes and said in a statement. spectators,” Suga told reporters (2704) and No.12 Vladimir expected to attract a large reduced after July 12, based on officials residing in the Olympic during a tour of vaccination Fedosaeev (2696). worldwide audience the provisions of any state of village was now “well above sites in Tokyo. ace and World virtually. emergency or other anti- 80%”, exceeding the IOC’s initial “In the interest of putting Japan’s public remains No. 5 The organisation of this infection measures, they added. expectations. Japanese Olympic the public’s mind at ease, we’d opposed to holding the Games ((2770), who just days ago won tournament online had Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Minister Tamayo Marukawa like to continue to ask the IOC this summer, a poll from June the 2021 Superbet Chess emerged following Qatar’s pre- Hashimoto had previously said urged the IOC to keep disclosing to proactively make public the 19 to 20 by the Asahi News Classic, is also participating. cautionary measures to prevent she was eyeing a cap of 10,000 vaccination rates of all Olympic vaccination rate of Olympics Network (ANN) found, with 65% The other top players from the spread of coronavirus people per venue. Spectators visitors from overseas, including officials that will be arriving of respondents saying they Azerbaijan are Nidjat Mamedov (COVID-19) in 2020, but the from overseas have already those staying outside the Olympic from overseas,” Marukawa said. wanted the event postponed (2609) and Eltaj Safarli (2598). event has already become a been banned. village. Earlier yesterday, Prime again or cancelled. From USA, the list includes vouched for world event.

Maharaj hat-trick helps players celebrate their victory yesterday. WTC final: Another washed out day seal series diminishes hopes win over West Indies of a result REUTERS — SOUTHAMPTON REUTERS — SAINT LUCIA hat-trick in the country’s history, after seamer Geoff Rain washed out an entire Keshav Maharaj became only Griffin managed the feat day’s play for the second time the second South African to against England at Lord’s in in the World Test Champi- take a Test hat-trick as he 1960. onship (WTC) final yesterday, ripped through the West Indies “We haven’t won a series diminishing hopes of a result middle order with five on the road for quite some in the India v New Zealand to help his side to an emphatic time,” South Africa contest, underway in South- 158-run victory in the second Dean Elgar said. ampton. Test in Saint Lucia yesterday. “The boys stood up. It was Only 141.1 overs have been South Africa, who claimed great to see guys like KG bowled in the match so far as the series 2-0 after winning the () rock up and Sultans cruise into PSL 6 final the inclement Southampton opening game by an innings do what he does, and great to weather continued to bedevil and 63 runs, bowled out their see Keshav (get the hat-trick).” AGENCIES — ABU DHABI BRIEF SCORES inside three overs – two to the inaugural edition of Test hosts for 165 in pursuit of a West Indies had started the day Sohail, who accounted for ’s pinnacle event. victory target of 324 on the on 15 without loss, but lost Three-fers from Multan Sultans 180-5, 20 overs (Sohaib (zero off one) and New Zealand, who will fourth day at the Daren Sammy captain Kraigg Brathwaite (6) and Blessing Muzarabani and Maqsood 59, 42 , (zero off three). resume on 101-2, would be Cricket Ground. early as he edged Rabada a belligerent half-century Johnson Charles 41; Shadab Khan 2-25, United were reeling at 61 particularly disappointed The home side were in the (3-44) to Elgar at first slip, one from Sohaib Maqsood guided 2-35) for five in the 10th over before having taken the upper hand game at 107 for three when of nine wickets the fast bowler Multan Sultans to their first- 149 all out, 19 overs in-form Usman Khawaja (70) after their all-seam attack left-arm spinner Maharaj (5-36) took in the match. ever final of the HBL (Usman Khawaja 70, Hussain Talat 25; So- was joined by Hussain Talat. bowled out India for a below- claimed the scalp of Kieran Rabada accounted for Shai Super League. hail Tanvir 3-17, Blessing Muzarabani 3-31, The pair contributed 50 off 28 par 217. Powell (51), who tried to launch Hope (2) and had Kyle Mayers Islamabad United were 2-29) for the sixth- before Captain Kane Wil- him to the midwicket boundary (34) plumb lbw off a no-ball, dismissed for 149 in 19 overs Player of the match – Sohail Tanvir (Multan Sohail – who was brought in liamson, on 12, and

but picked out lone fielder but later did pick up the wicket to hand Sultans 31-run win in Sultans) for his final over in the 15th Ross Taylor, who is yet to . of the attacking left-hander the Qualifier, played at the over took prized wicket of score, would have expected The world’s top-ranked with Elgar catching a skier. Sheikh Zayed Stadium Usman. to erase the 116-run deficit Test all-rounder Jason Holder West Indies were left to rue yesterday. mistakes this time around. Earlier, after opting to bat and push for a handy first- was caught by short-leg too many reckless shots and a Sultans, who made their United – 2016 and 2018 first, Sultans scored 180 for innings lead. Keegan Petersen first ball, and lack of patience at the crease. first appearance in the HBL winners – will have another five on the back of Sohaib’s Rain had washed out the Wiaan Mulder took an excellent “As a batting unit, we let PSL play-offs last year but chance of progressing to the fourth HBL PSL 6 half- entire opening day on Friday diving catch at leg-slip off ourselves down,” Brathwaite were knocked out after losing final as they play the winner century. The right-handed and interrupted play over the Joshua Da Silva to complete the said. “We were going good (in to in the Qual- of the Eliminator 1 in the Elim- hard-hitting batsman top- weekend, though a reserve hat-trick and spark wild South the chase), but we didn’t carry ifier and to inator 2 on Tuesday evening. scored for his team with 59 off day is allocated to make up African celebrations. on. That hurt us and, including in the Eliminator, made sure In their pursuit of 181, 41, smashing seven fours and for lost time. It was just the second Test myself, we fell short. they did not make any United lost three wickets three sixes. Sport TUESDAY 22 JUNE 2021 18 Rahm wins US Open as Oosthuizen falls short again REUTERS — SAN DIEGO to avoid a bogey on the inward half, “This is definitely for Seve. I special place for my family,” he and he timed his run perfectly by know he wanted to win this one added. Jon Rahm became the fourth sinking lengthy, sharply-breaking most of all,” said an emotional While Rahm celebrated, Oost- Spanish major champion when he putts at the 17th and 18th holes. Rahm moments after clinching the huizen pondered another major finished with two brilliant birdies He shot 67 for a six-under-par title. near-miss. to capture the US Open. 278, and was confirmed as the “I’m a big believer in karma and Though Oosthuizen birdied the He edged South African Louis champion when Oosthuizen was after what happened a couple of final hole for a 71, it was another Oosthuizen by one stroke in a wild unable to eagle the par-five 18th. weeks ago I stayed really positive bitter pill for the likeable South battle of attrition that finally turned Rahm dedicated his victory to knowing big things were coming,” African, who also finished runner- into a two-man race as several his late countryman Seve Balles- he said. up at last month’s PGA Champi- other contenders came unglued on teros, who died a decade ago of “I didn’t know what it was going onship, and now has six career Jon Rahm celebrates the difficult back nine at Torrey brain cancer. to be but I knew we were coming second-placings in the four tour- with the trophy after Pines. Ballesteros won five majors, but to a special place. I got my break- naments that comprise the grand winning the US Open. Rahm was the only contender never the US Open. through win here and it is a very slam.