Posey gets walkoff US reaches Copa single in 10th lifts quarters with win Giants past Dodgers over Paraguay MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 16 17 Workmanlike mentality gives Italy hope against Belgium Page 19 STADE DE NICE: Northern Ireland’s midfielder Oliver Norwood (L) and Northern Ireland’s defender Jonny Evans (foreground R) vie ithw Poland’s midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski (C) during the Euro 2016 group C football match between Poland and Northern Ireland at the Stade de Nice in Nice yesterday. — AFP Poland’s Milik breaks N Ireland hearts NICE: Ajax striker Arkadiusz Milik broke Northern strike early in the second half coming after several misfiring on several occasions, it was a frustrating open- utes into the second period Milik made no mistake Ireland hearts yesterday after rifling home the only goal missed chances in the first. ing period for Poland. Top scorers in qualifying for Euro when firing through the legs of Craig Cathcart after in their Euro 2016 Group C opener in Nice. For Michael O’Neill’s side, it was a disappointing end 2016, they managed just two shots on target in the first Jakub Blaszczykowski found him unmarked on the edge Poland had never won a game before at the to their first ever European Championship match, and period. The first was on the half-hour when a left-footed of the area. Blaszczykowski had his own chance to add European Championship, with three draws and three first major tournament appearance since the 1986 drive by Milik from outside the box was easily parried by to Poland’s tally on 68 minutes but steered wide after losses over two appearances in 2008 and 2012 — the World Cup. They entered the game unbeaten in a Michael McGovern. Milik should also have scored after a Milik had stroked a ball behind the Northern Ireland latter a tournament that they co-hosted with Ukraine. record 12 matches, but although they held their more cut-back by Piszczek put him in space 10 yards out but defence. Krzysztof Maczynski, substitute Kamil Grosicki, Now they can look forward to a spicy tie with neigh- vaunted opponents scoreless until half-time, they ulti- he sliced high and wide. Milik again, and Grzegorz Krychowiak all had chances to bours Germany in the Stade de France on June 16 with mately paid for an over-defensive approach in the Then as a scrappy half drew to a close, Poland almost put Poland 2-0 up in the last 15 minutes but all narrowly eyes on a spot in the last 16. The result dents Northern impressive Stadium Nice. broke the deadlock when a left-foot snapshot by the missed. Ireland’s pre-tournament hopes of qualifying from a From the off Poland dominated possession but lively Bartosz Kapustka from the edge of the area was Northern Ireland rarely looked like scoring tough group as one of the four best third-placed teams, struggled to penetrate close to goal against a back-four superbly tipped over by McGovern. although a speculative off-target scissor kick from with a win now essential against Ukraine in Lyon the stoutly marshalled by West Brom’s Jonny Evans. Northern Ireland, whose striker Kyle Lafferty was Lafferty gave their raucous fans some hope, while same day. Adam Nawalka’s side dominated the game With Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski bot- their only player in the opposing half for much of the captain Steven Davis almost got on the end of a but took time to break down a stubborn defence, Milik’s tled up by a dogged Northern Ireland defence and Milik game, soon paid for their defensive approach. Six min- through ball late on. — AFP Modric stunner sees Sagan wins Swiss Croatia past Turkey Tour second stage PARIS: Luka Modric’s perfect technique lifted into a central area and Modric sent back a LAUSANNE: World champion Peter Having already won Paris-Nice and Croatia to a 1-0 win over Turkey yesterday at bouncing shot. In the first Euro 2016 match Sagan won the second stage of the Tour the Tour of the Algarve this season, the European Championship. after violence Saturday at the match between of Switzerland yesterday as Belgian Thomas is expected to challenge for the The Real Madrid midfielder scored with a Russia and England in Marseille, a fan in a Jurgen Roelandts claimed the leader’s overall victory, alongside American Tejay dipping volley in the 41st minute of a rugged Croatia shirt jumped from the stands to join yellow jersey. Van Garderen, currently 47th at 32sec. and bloodied Group D game at Parc des the players while they were celebrating the Sagan’s victory was his 12th stage suc- Today’s third stage is a 192km trek Princes. Modric strode forward into the path of goal. He was led away by stadium security staff cess in the race, setting a new record. The over rolling terrain from Grosswangen to a high clearance for a 25-meter shot that and UEFA will likely sanction Croatia’s soccer Slovak benefitted from a split in the pelo- Rheinfelden. Turkey goalkeeper Volkan Babacan failed to federation for the security breach. ton 500 metres from the line at the end Meanwhile, Lance Armstrong plans to keep out. Croatia had several good chances to The 1-0 scoreline was the same when the of the 187.6km stage around Baar to win be in Kalamazoo for a “Finishing the Ride” score, but was twice denied by the crossbar in teams made their Euro debuts playing each the sprint. event in honor of the five cyclists killed the second half. Veteran captain Darijo Srna’s other in 1996 in England. But that split cost home hero Fabian when they were hit by a pickup truck. curling free kick glanced off the woodwork on “We never start well in these big tourna- Cancellara-who won Saturday’s opening Armstrong told the Detroit Free Press its way over, and Ivan Perisic’s close-range ments,” said Terim, who coached Turkey 20 prologue-the leader’s jersey as he was (http://on.freep.com/1OjzxKo ) the colli- header rebound- years ago and to the semifinals of Euro 2008. “I caught the wrong side and came home sion on June 7 in Kalamazoo County’s ed out of danger. am upset but, as I said, we will learn our les- three seconds back. Cooper Township, 160 miles from Modric’s goal sons. We shouldn’t lose the ball so easily and Roelandts, who was second to Chicago, is the worst he’s seen and he’s stood out in a we should run and fight more.” Cancellara on Saturday, finished in not sure he’s emotionally ready for the mostly uninspir- Two teams better known for neat ground Sagan’s group and took the yellow jersey ride. Armstrong says a fear of being ing first half. passes mostly preferred lofting crosses into the PARC DES PRINCES: Turkey’s goalkeeper by a single second. Australian Luke struck by a vehicle is shared by all cyclists. Playing in a deep goalmouth. Unfortunately for Croatia, back-to- Volkan Babacan (2nd R) clears his line dur- Durbridge remains third overall, as he Armstrong plans to join Kalamazoo- role, he was per- back headed chances in the 23rd were wasted ing the Euro 2016 group D football match was after the prologue, at 6sec with area cyclists in a 28.5-mile ride Tuesday fectly placed by midfielder Marcelo Brozovic as tall forward between Turkey and Croatia at the Parc des Sagan fourth at 10sec. from Kalamazoo to Plainwell and back. when Turkey’s Mario Mandzukic lurked nearby. Turkey’s best Princes in Paris yesterday. — AFP Argentine Maximiliano Richeze was The driver of the pickup, Charles defense pan- headed chance also fell to a midfielder. Ozan Tosun’s elbow. Tosun was shown a yellow card second to Sagan on the stage with Pickett Jr., appeared in court Friday on icked dealing Tufan miscued in the 29th to force goalkeeper and Corluka wore a large white bandage until Aussie Michael Matthews third. Reigning second-degree murder charges and oth- with a cross into Danijel Subasic into a stumbling save on his he could be stitched up at halftime. Corluka’s champion Simon Spilak of Slovenia is er crimes. He was ordered held without the goalmouth. goal line. Amid so much aerial play, there were wound reopened and he was patched up twice 55th overall at 35sec but Welshman bond, and an attorney will be appointed An aimless collisions and casualties. more, angering Turkish fans whose whistles Geraint Thomas, who will assist Sky team to represent him. Armstrong confessed clearance sent Croatia defender Vedran Corluka was left and jeers when he fell to the ground suggested leader Chris Froome at next month’s Tour in 2013 to doping to win the Tour de the ball looping with a bloodied head and face by forward Cenk they felt it was a time-wasting tactic. — AP de France, is 17th at 16sec. France seven times. — Agencies.