Sport MONDAY 21 JUNE 2021 New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson thrilled with his team's plans We spoke about that, off the back of yesterday (Saturday) and the (rain) disruption. To start the way we did (yesterday) and to keep them (India) to what we did was pleasing. Kyle Jamieson Sport |19 FOOTBALL: BRAZIL SERIE A Atletico Mineiro 1, Sao Paulo 0; Gremio 0, Atletico Paranaense 1; Flamengo 2, America Mineiro 0 FIFA Arab Cup qualifier: Oman QFA and UFA extend beat Somalia in Doha thriller MoU in Tashkent QNA - TASHKENT THE PENINSULA - DOHA Following the successful implementation of the signed Memo- Former Gulf Cup champions randum of Understanding (MoU) between Qatar Football Asso- Oman yesterday produced a ciations (QFA) and Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA), the fighting show to beat Somalia two association presidents signed yesterday an extension and 2-1 to reach the main draw of addendum to the MoU to include matters related to football the FIFA Arab Cup to be held in integrity and event security. Qatar later this year. The MoU was signed today by QFA President Sheikh Hamad After Sudan’s win on Sat- bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, and UFA’s counterpart Abdul- urday, Oman - the 2017 Gulf salom Aziziov. Both Presidents stressed the importance of this Cup champions - have now MoU and how it had been the catalyst for many collaborations become the second team to over the past four years. They also pledged to continue the suc- emerge triumphant from the cessful collaboration in order to continue the development of FIFA Arab Cup 2021 qualifiers football in Qatar and Uzbekistan. after an entertaining encounter QFA President emphasized the long-standing relationship at the Jassim Bin Hamad that connects both QFA and UFA. Stadium. He said: “I am very happy to be here today to sign this Ranked 80th in the world agreement and to extend our strong relationship. For the past Oman player Salaah Al and facing a side 117 places few years, the MoU has been activated many times and both Yahyaei celebrates scoring lower, the Omanis were heavy federations have benefited immensely. However, I would like favourites for this tie - and jus- a goal against Somalia in to invite UFA to collaborate even further and would like to invite tified that status with an Doha yesterday. UFA to use all Qatar football and QFA facilities.” impressive first-half per- For his part, UFA President pointed out the importance of formance. Mohsen Al Ghasani football development especially with regards to player devel- pounced on a rebound to fire header by Abel Gigli. Sudan held Meanwhile FIFA confirmed activities planned for today opment which in turn will benefit national teams. them into an 11th-minute lead, on for victory, however, and yesterday that following the have been postponed. “I appreciate immensely what QFA has been doing in the and that was doubled 25 they will join hosts Qatar, Iraq, standard PCR tests applied Further details will follow past few years with the MoU activation. I look forward to working minutes later when the same Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup in due course. Protecting the with QFA in the near future to try to capitalize on opportunities player earned a penalty that Syria, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, qualification matches, some health and safety of all indi- that this MoU offers both our federations.” Azizov added: “We was coolly converted by Salaah Egypt, Algeria and Sudan - who members of the delegation of viduals involved in the FIFA are delighted to work closely together with QFA on issues related Al Yahyaei. qualified yesterday - in the the South Sudan national team Arab Cup remains a top priority to football integrity and sports security.” Somalia, though, showed tournament’s final phase from have tested positive for with a comprehensive program UFA President also praised Qatar for hosting many interna- real spirit in the second half and 30 November to 18 December. Covid-19. based on the WHO's risk-based tional football events in the build-up to FIFA World Cup Qatar provided a dramatic finale after The remaining qualifiers In line with the medical approach being implemented 2022. Noting that the expertise and experiences Qatar obtained deservedly halving the deficit will determine the other five procedures in place, they have in coordination with the host can be a very good opportunity for future collaborations. through a superb downward participants in the days ahead. been placed in isolation and the country. QNA Italy edge Wales as both teams advance to last 16 REUTERS - ROME take on the midway through the half. Marco runners-up Verratti, making his first Italy finished top of their Euro of Group B appearance at Euro 2020 after 2020 group yesterday as Matteo on the same a lengthy injury lay-off, was Pessina’s first-half goal helped day in influential in midfield and a much-changed Azzurri side Amsterdam. played a key role in the goal beat 10-man Wales 1-0 in With after 39 minutes as he won a Rome, while the visitors held on Italy already free-kick on the right wing and to second place despite the through to swung it in to the near post for defeat. the Pessina to finish. The Italians had already knockout It was Italy’s seventh goal of guaranteed their progress from stages, the tournament, matching their Group A, but they assured Mancini best-ever tally from the 1998 themselves of first place with made eight World Cup after three group victory, while Wales secured a changes to stage matches at a major berth too by finishing ahead of his team, a tournament. Today's Fixtures Switzerland on goal joint record Mancini’s side were inches difference. number for away from a second early in the Group B The Swiss, who could still the Azzurri second half when Bernardeschi 10:00pm advance as one of the four best between cannoned a free-kick off the Finland vs Belgium third-placed teams, yesterday Italy’s Matteo Pessina scores a goal against Wales at Stadio games at a foot of the post, and a few Russia vs Denmark beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku. Olimpico, Rome, Italy, yesterday. major tour- minutes later the Italy winger Italy are now unbeaten in nament. But had his foot stamped on by 30 games, equalling their all- the new- Ampadu, leading to the Group C time best run recorded from impressive display despite kick had struck the post. look Italy side appeared com- defender’s dismissal. 1935 to 1939, and kept a clean coach Roberto Mancini making Italy’s relentless pressure fortable on a hot, muggy Wales’ job got even harder 7:00pm sheet for an 11th consecutive eight changes to his starting continued as they pushed for a evening in Rome. when they were reduced to 10 North Macedonia vs match to underline their cre- line-up. second, but Gareth Bale squan- Andrea Belotti flashed a shot men, and the Italian pressure Netherlands dentials as potential tour- Wales’ task was made dered a rare chance to earn wide from a tight angle, Chris continued as Belotti’s close- Ukraine vs Austria nament winners. harder when defender Ethan Wales a draw when he volleyed Gunter headed narrowly over range shot was blocked by Pessina volleyed the dom- Ampadu was sent off in the 56th over unmarked from 12 yards. from a corner for the Welsh and Danny Ward. Wales had a inant hosts in front at a lively minute for a stamp on Federico Italy will face the runners- Federico Chiesa’s volley was golden chance to snatch a draw Stadio Olimpico after 39 Bernardeschi’s ankle minutes up of Group C next in London deflected off the line during a when a free-kick was headed Bale in the area, but the skipper minutes as they put in an after the Italian winger’s free- on June 26, while Wales will frantic five-minute spell into the path of the unmarked blasted his finish over the bar. Hoggar de l’Ardus dominates Qatar Derby for 4YO Purebred Arabians THE PENINSULA - DOHA Maxime Guyon, the Thomas Fourcy- “We couldn’t have dreamt of trained colt was still full of running as better,” said Thomas Fourcy, trainer The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club the field headed up the home straight. of both Hoggar Dde l’Ardus and Abbes (QREC)-sponsored Gr1 P/A Qatar He easily pulled clear of the field after the race. “I’ve always thought a Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans 300m from the winning post and lot of Abbes, who we’ve had since he was run at Chantilly yesterday and despite swerving across the track was a three-year-old. Hoggar Dde landed by Hoggar Dde l’Ardus (Mister 100m later, he got the better of the l’Ardus, I got him this year and he has Ginoux x Alfa De L’Ardus) (FR) in the favourite Abbes (FR) (TM Fred Texas gone from strength to strength at colours of Her Excellency Sheikha x Raqiyah) by three lengths at the line. home. The two were in perfect con- Reem Bint Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Abbes was always well-positioned dition and they are both very, very Thani. against the rail, but flattened out when good horses. Hoggar has a bit of char- H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, challenged and headed by eventual acter, but a lot of ability.” Ambassador of Qatar to France, and winner Hoggar Dde l’Ardus, who went “Today was my first time sitting Edouard de Rotshchild, President of clear.