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Italy’s Andrea Belotti, (left), scores during the friendly match between Italy and San Marino, at the Sardegna aren in Cagliari, Italy. Italy won 7-0. (AP) Sports Latest sports scores at — http://sports.arabtimesonline.com Japan book place in the third ‘round’ , Japan, May 29, (AP): Yuya Osako scored five goals as Japan rout- ed Myanmar 10-0 to become the first team in Asia to secure a place in the third round of World Cup qualifying. China, which play Guam on Sun- day, still have much work to do. ’s brace for Japan, and a goal each from Hide- masa Morita, Daichi Kamada and Ko Itakura, gave a weakened Myanmar their heaviest-ever defeat. Myanmar, which were missing several stars who had refused to play in protest at February’s military coup, hadn’t played an international match in 18 months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result was beyond doubt quick- ly. Osako scored three goals in the first half hour and another two in the second half at Fukuda Denshi Arena, which was closed to fans because of restrictions in place because of the coronavirus.

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“We’ve shown that aggressive at- titude, to go for another goal even after the result was beyond doubt, and also not slacking off to keep a clean sheet,” head coach said, according to the Ky- odo news agency. “They were focused on playing at a high standard.” Japan has the best re- cord of all teams in the second round of Asian qualification, with 37 goals and none conceded in its six wins in Group F. It moves to the next stage, scheduled to start in September, with two matches to spare. In contrast, China have collected just seven points in Group A after four games and sits in second place, eight points behind leaders Syria though Japan’s Yuya Osako, (right), and Myanmar’s Ye Min Thu vie for the ball during their Asian qualification soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba, east they have a match in hand. of Tokyo. (AP) Brentford earn promotion to EPL

Toney stays perfect from the spot Clippers spoil Mavs party to get back in series LONDON, May 29, (AP): passing left to Mads Roerslev Rasmus- sen, who squared the ball for Emiliano Brentford reached the Pre- Marcondes’ one-timer past Woodman mier League for the first into the bottom right corner of the net. Tatum scores 50 points time by beating Swansea Swansea top scorer Andre Ayew threatened just after the break but sent 2-0 in the a header wide from close range. Champion- ship play- SOCCER as Celtics cut Nets lead off final at Wembley The Swans’ fate was all but sealed BOSTON, May 29, (AP): Jayson Tatum scored a playoff The Clippers bounced back from two losses at home by Stadium on in the 65th when midfi elder Jay Felton career-high 50 points to carry the Boston Celtics back into withstanding a huge early surge by the Mavericks in front of Saturday. was sent off on a straight red card for a their series against the Brooklyn Nets with a 125-119 victory their biggest - and loudest - crowd by far this season. clumsy challenge. Friday night in Game 3. Dallas takes a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 on Sunday night. The west Brentford lost to Fulham in last In an emotionally charged atmosphere with the fans boo- Doncic fed the frenzy of 17,705 fans, more than three London club year’s playoff fi nal last August. Swan- ing and chanting at former Celtics star Kyrie Irving every times the size of any crowd in a season that started with an scored two Toney sea last played in the Premier League time he was involved in something, Tatum displayed an ar- empty arena, by making his fi rst four shots, three of them early goals and in the 2017-18 season. ray of drives, step-back jumpers and 3-pointers to cut the 3-pointers, on his way to a playoff career-high 44 points as Champions Norwich and runners-up Atlanta Hawks’ Bogdan Bogda- Nets’ lead to 2-1. Dallas took a 30-11 lead. held on against 10-man Swansea to novic (13) shoots against New York join Norwich and Watford in pro- Watford automatically booked their After scoring 50 points in Boston’s play-in tournament places in the top fl ight. Knicks’ Derrick Rose (4) during the victory, Tatum struggled in the two games in Brooklyn but motion to the Premier League next second half in Game 3 of an NBA BASKETBALL season. Brentford haven’t played Also basketball first-round playoff series steadied the Celtics in Game 3 after the Nets shot out to a in Atlanta. (AP) quick 15-point lead. in the top flight since 1947. LIVERPOOL, England: Liverpool bol- It was Irving’s fi rst game in front of Boston’s fans since he Leonard made his fi rst eight shots - three of them on the Championship record-scorer Ivan stered their defensive corps Friday by Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip be- left via free agency in 2019. 14-0 run that quieted the crowd - and George scored 22 Toney calmly converted a penalty in agreeing to a contract with Ibrahima cause of long-term injuries. James Harden led the Nets with 41 points, Kevin Durant points before halftime on 10-of-13 shooting. Marcus Morris the 10th minute after Swansea goal- Konate from German club Leipzig. “I am confi dent we are signing had 39 and Irving fi nished with 16 on 6-of-17 shooting. hit three corner 3s in front of the Dallas bench in the fourth keeper Freddie Woodman had brought Terms of the deal with the 22-year- a player who can play for us right Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is set for Sunday night quarter to help the Clippers stay comfortably in front. down Bryan Mbeumo in the box. old center back were not disclosed but away,” Liverpool manager v told the in Boston, where the Celtics will be allowed to have a near- Hawks 105, Knicks 94 The former Newcastle striker didn’t British media reported the transfer fee club’s website. “After the problems capacity crowd in TD Garden when Massachusetts lifts the miss from the spot this season - 11-for-11 was about $50 million. The contract we had with injuries in the center half In Atlanta, shaking off a spitting incident at Madison limits Saturday on crowd sizes due to the pandemic. It was Square Garden, Trae Young dazzled in the fi rst home play- - and ended the campaign with 33 goals. starts July 1. position last season, there’s no doubt it limited to 25% on Friday. Mbeumo then led a counterattack 10 Defense was an off-season priority was clear it was an area of the team we off game of his career, scoring 21 points and adding 14 as- minutes later, making a long run and for Liverpool, which lost Virgil van needed to strengthen.” Clippers 118, Mavericks 108 sists to help Atlanta beat New York in Game 3. In Dallas, Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Paul George Spurred on by a raucous crowd of 15,743, by far the larg- added 29 and Los Angeles spoiled Luka Doncic’s home est of the season in Atlanta, the Hawks pulled ahead 2-1 in Caruso wins Stage 20 playoff debut, beating Dallas to get back in the series. the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is Sunday in Atlanta. Bernal takes Giro lead into final day VALLE SPLUGA-ALPE MOTTA, Italy, May 29, (AP): Egan Bernal looks set to add the Giro d’Italia title to his Alaba joins Real from Bayern Tour de France win after maintaining a signifi cant lead at the end of the penul- MADRID, May 29, (AP): Real he was looking for a new challenge timate stage, which was won by Italian Madrid strengthened their defense after contract renewal talks with rider Damiano Caruso on Saturday. by signing David Alaba on Friday Bayern broke down in November It was a fi rst-ever victory in a Grand after the defender ended his highly over his wage demands. Tour for Caruso, who also all but se- successful stint at Bayern Munich. Alaba was a versatile player cured second place overall, and it came Madrid said the 28-year-old Al- who usually played in defense on one of the most diffi cult stages. aba agreed to a fi ve-year contact. for Bayern and as a midfi elder Stage 20 had been given the maximum His offi cial presentation will be for Austria. Alaba has played 79 diffi culty rating of fi ve stars. after the European Championship games for Austria. where he will play for Austria, the ❑ ❑ ❑ CYCLING club said. Massimiliano Allegri returned Alaba’s arrival coincided with to Juventus, taking over as coach contract negotiations stalled be- The 164-kilometer (102-mile) route only hours after Andrea Pirlo left tween the club and veteran defend- the job. from Verbania to Valle Spluga-Alpe er Sergio Ramos. Ramos’ contract Motta featured more than 4,200 meters Allegri won fi ve straight Serie of vertical gain and three top-category runs out at the end of June. A titles with Juventus, includ- climbs, including the fi nal ascent to Alaba is leaving Bayern after 431 ing four league and cup doubles, another summit fi nish, where Caruso games in 13 years at the club, where and also reached two Champions soloed to victory. he won 10 German titles and the League fi nals. He was fi red by the The Bahrain Victorious rider shook Champions League twice. He said club two years ago. his head in disbelief as he rounded the fi nal corner before zipping up his top 59 seconds over Caruso heading into winner, was helped heavily throughout and raising his hands across his head the fi nal day’s time trial in Milan on the stage by Ineos Grenadiers team- as he crossed the line. Sunday. Bernal is 3:23 ahead of third- mate Daniel Martinez, who fi nished Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets’ Blake Griffin, (right)‚ as Nets Bernal fi nished 24 seconds behind place Simon Yates. the stage in third, 35 seconds behind guard Kyrie Irving (11) and Celtics center Tristan Thompson (13) watch during the third quarter of Game 3 in an and has an overall lead of 1 minute, Bernal, the 2019 Tour de France Caruso. NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston. (AP)

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