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AFP SCOREBOARD drawn first Test in Rawalpindi Pakistan’s Shan Masood (right) AFP KARACHI -- his debut. gestures with team-mate Abid WASHINGTON Pakistan 1st innings 191 The Rawalpindi century Ali during the third day of the Abid Ali and Shan Masood Sri Lanka 1st innings 271 made Abid the first batsman second Test in Karachi. NBA Eastern Conference contenders became only the third opening Pakistan 2nd innings ever to score hundreds in both Boston, Toronto, Miami and Indiana pair for Pakistan to hit Shan Masood c Oshada b Kumara ..... 135 Test and one-day debuts. He moved closer to pace-setting centuries in the same innings Abid Ali lbw b Kumara ...... 174 had scored 112 in his first ODI, Milwaukee with triumphs while injury- as Pakistan turned the tables Azhar Ali not out ...... 57 against Australia in Dubai hit Dallas, powered by Kristaps on Sri Lanka in the second and Babar Azam not out ...... 22 earlier this year. Porzingis, routed the Philadelphia final Test in Karachi yesterday. Extras: (lb 5, w2) ...... 7 It was pacer Lahiru 76ers. Abid, nicknamed “legend” Total: (for 2 wkts, 103 overs) ....395 Kumara (2-88) who broke the Latvian forward Porzingis scored in Pakistan’s dressing room, hit Still to bat: Haris Sohail, Asad Shafiq, opening stand when he had 22 points and grabbed a career-high 174 for his second hundred in Mohammad Rizwan, Yasir Shah, Moham- Masood caught hooking just 18 rebounds while Tim Hardaway Jr. as many Tests -- becoming the mad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah five minutes from tea before he added 27 points, 19 in the first quarter, first Pakistani and ninth trapped Abid with the second as a Mavericks squad -- lacking injured Afridi batsmen overall to score two new ball. Slovenian star guard Luka Doncic -- Fall of wickets: 1-278 (Masood), 2-355 centuries in his first two Tests. Abid’s successive hundred ripped host Philadelphia 117-98. When the third day’s play (Abid) has put him in an elite Doncic, sidelined by a sprained ended Pakistan were in a Bowling: Fernando 21-2-84-0, Kumara company. ankle, was also absent when the Mavs strong position with 395-2, 22-5-88-2, Embuldeniya 36-2-136-0 (1w), India’s Mohammad won Monday at Milwaukee. having an overall lead of 315 Perera 17-1-63-0 (1w), De Silva 7-0-19-0 Azharuddin scored three hun- Dallas, coming off a home loss to after conceding an 80-run lead Toss: Pakistan dreds in his first three Test after Boston on Wednesday, improved to in the first innings. Umpires: Bruce Oxenford (AUS) and Joel making his debut against 19-9 by delivering the 76ers a second Skipper Azhar Ali was Wilson (WIS) England at home in December consecutive home defeat. unbeaten on 57 -- his first fifty TV umpire: Gregory Brathwaite (WIS) 1984. “We do a pretty good job of in 14 innings -- and Babar Match referee: Jeff Crowe (NZL) William Ponsford, Doug bouncing back after a loss,” Porzingis Azam on 22 not out. Walters and Greg Blewett of said. It was a day of batsmen’s Australia, Sourav Ganguly and “Playing well on the road, that’s a dominance as Pakistan added against the West Indies at the Rohit Sharma of India, Alvin very important part of having a great 338 runs after resuming at 57-0 same venue in 1997. Kallicharran of the West Indies record at the end of the season.” on a National stadium pitch Masood batted for nearly and Jimmy Neesham of New Despite 33 points and 17 rebounds which dried up to help batting. five hours for his 135, which Zealand are the others who hit by Cameroonian center Joel Embiid, Masood blasted 135 for his included three sixes and seven two consecutive centuries in the 76ers slid to 20-10 with a second second century in 19th Test as fours. Abid struck 21 bound- their first two Tests. consecutive home loss after 14 straight the duo put on 278 for the aries and a six in his 398- Before lunch, Abid sur- wins. opening wicket, just 20 short minute batting. vived a confident leg-before It was the seventh consecutive road of equalling the highest opening Abid, 32, completed his shout off paceman Kumara on missed the stumps. Masood, The current series -- part victory for the Mavericks, who are 11-2 stand for Pakistan of 298. century with a sweep off- 61 but the tourists lost the playing his 19th Test, completed of the ongoing World Test overall away from Dallas. Amir Sohail and Ijaz spinner Lasith Embuldeniya for referral with the replays 1,000 Test runs when he championship -- is the first in “If you’re going to win in this Ahmed had set that record two to follow his 109 in the showing the ball would have reached 46. Pakistan since 2009. building against this kind of team and these kind of athletes, you got to come in and fight for it, and our guys did,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. Canberra Big NZ’s Watling sees more NBA RESULTS Cleveland 114 Memphis 107 Bash called off Indiana 119 Sacramento 105 ‘bumpers’ in Melbourne Boston 114 Detroit 93 Toronto 122 Washington 118 due to bushfire Miami 129 New York 114 REUTERS accurate at it. And he used it well in New Zealand lost the MELBOURNE Perth and put them under some opener in Perth by 296 Dallas 117 Philadelphia 98 smoke pressure,” he told reporters runs but rattled Australia’s Oklahoma City 126 Phoenix 108 New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ yesterday. batsmen with short and Denver 109 Minnesota 100

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Watling expects his team to continue “But again, we’re going to have angled bowling in their MELBOURNE their short-pitched barrage at the see actually what that wicket does. Golden State 106 New Orleans 102 second innings, prompting Melbourne Cricket Ground against It might not be conducive to that Smoke from bushfires raging across eastern Australia if the wicket proves type of bowling so we have to be the home side’s batting Australia prompted match officials to conducive during the Boxing Day adjustable.” coach Graeme Hick to query abandon yesterday’s Big Bash League cricket Test. Wagner was able to remove the legality of the tactics. NHL: Panthers’ match in Canberra over what they called New Zealand lost the series- Steve Smith twice with the short ball “dangerous and unreasonable playing condi- opener in Perth by 296 runs but and well-placed fields, limiting Aus- Trailing 1-0 in the 3-match tions”. rattled Australia’s batsmen with tralia’s master batsman to 59 runs Acciari notches series, the Black Caps are Chasing 162 for victory against Adelaide short and angled bowling in their in the pink ball Test in Perth. Strikers, Sydney Thunder were 40-1 in the second inningsinnings,, prompting the home Watling disdis- likely to regain injury-hit second straight fifth over when the contest was halted side’s battinbattingg coach Graeme Hick to missedmissed the Trent Boult for the second because of lack of visibility and poor air queryquery the legalitylegality of the tactics.tactics. ideaidea hihiss teateamm Test at the MCG starting hat-trick quality caused by smoke. TrailingTrailing 1-0 in tthehe three-three- had SSmithmith Dec.ember 26, adding REUTERS “After a delay, officials deemed condi- match series, the Black CaCapsps woworkedr ked another weapon to their NEW YORK tions were unsuitable for play to resume ...” are likelylikely toto regainregain injury-hitinjury-hit out.out. pace arsenal. BBL said in a statement. Trent BouBoultlt fforor tthehe seconsecondd Test “He’s“He’s Noel Acciari scored his second straight Sydney captain Callum Ferguson was at the MCG startingstarting Dec.ember thatthat ttypeype hat-trick, racking up three consecutive upset at being stranded four balls away from 26,26, addingadding anotheranother weapon to of guy game pplan,lan, so we’llw have to fight that goals during Florida’s five-goal second victory with his side already past the five- their pace arsenal. that out oonn tthehe field.”field period, as the Panthers defeated the over target. WatlingWatling notednoted seamer NeilNeil reallyr eally WatlingWatling aalso said his team Dallas Stars 7-4 on Friday night in Umpire Paul Wilson said there was no Wagner hhadad proveprovedd particularlyparticularly workswork s wouldwould ffaceace tthehe same challenges. Sunrise, Fla. way they could have gone ahead with the trickytricky for the Australian batsmen, hardhard aandnd “I knowknow fast bowlers like Pavel Bure is the only other Pan- contest. takingtaking fivefive ofof hishis seven wicwicketskets lookslooks to bowlingbowling bumpers.bump We’re going to thers player ever to record consecutive “I understand that the Thunder have four withwith the short ball and softeninsofteningg up iimprovemprove faceface it and we’vewe’v got to work on it,” hat tricks, accomplishing the feat in balls to go. We can’t take that into consider- MatthewMatthew WadeWade withwith a numnumberber ofof everyevery time.time. hehe said.said. February 2001. ation,” Wilson told Fox Cricket after play was bouncersbouncers tthathat hithit thethe body.body. He’llHe’ll havehave a NNewew ZZealand’sealan main concern is But Bure scored 437 career goals, halted. “(Wagner)“(Wagner) has done it for a ddifferentiffe r e n t their top order batting, with opener including 60 each in back-to-back “It’s about air quality. We would not have very longlong periodperiod ofof JeetJeet RavaRavall dodown on runs and seasons. Acciari, meanwhile, has just started (the match) like this.” time,time, he’s ververyy expected to be ddropped for the MCG 29 goals in five seasons. Close to 100 fires were burning across skilledskilled at it,it,, Test.TestT . Watling,Watling, whow started his Test His improbable barrage started Australia’s eastern state of New South Wales hhe’se’s ververyy careercareer as an opener, is seen as an right after Panthers coach Joel Quen- on Saturday of which six were characterised optionoption to replacere Raval. neville adjusted all four of his lines on as “emergency level”. But thethe 34-year-old has not Monday, and the unit of Acciari, Earlier this month, players complained battedbattb ed at the top of the order Jonathan Huberdeau and Vincent Tro- of “toxic” conditions at the Sydney Cricket sincesincs e 2012.20 check has erupted with a combined Ground during a Sheffield Shield match “I’ve“I’v done it in the past, eight goals and 18 points in two games. between New South Wales and Queensland I don’tdon’t think it’s a com- Huberdeau, Trocheck, Anton which was blanketed in a smoky haze. fortablefortab position in Stralman and Colton Sceviour also Australia’s sports federations were forced ggeneral,ener to be honest,” scored for the Panthers. Huberdeau to postpone a number of youth matches Watling,Watl who has played had three assists, Trocheck and Ale- across New South Wales two weeks ago. 6666 Tests,Te said with a wry ksander Barkov had two apiece, and Australia has been fighting wildfires for tonetone.. Acciari had one. weeks, with blazes destroying more than 700 Trent Boult “But we’ll discuss Dallas got two goals from Tyler homes and nearly 3 million acres (1.2 million thingst over the next Seguin and one each from Jamie Benn hectares) of bushland. few days and see and Denis Gurianov. Corey Perry added what eventuates.” two assists. 22 SPORT SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2019 Ismayilov, Hyo clinch gold in Doha THE PENINSULA DOHA

Turkey’s Rio Olympics silver medallist Daniyar Ismayilov yesterday made a clean sweep in the men’s 73 weight class as the 6th Qatar International Cup continued in Doha. On the second day of the Olympic Qualifying event which is being held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ismayilov lifted a total of 344kg (156+188) to win the overall gold in his group. Germany’s Richard Max Lang Turkey’s Daniyar Ismayilov in action. LEFT: The podium won the overall silver medal with a winners of the men’s 73 weight class posing for a photograph total of 330kg (150+180). with the officials. BOTTOM: The winner of the women’s 64kg Lang’s attempts in snatch was class, North Korea’s Sim Choe Hyo (centre) celebrates on the second best in their group, but the podium with other medallists and officials. his 180kg lift in the clean and jerk was ranked fourth behind the bronze winner Albanian Briken successful attempt in the clean and category, Hassouna will be looking Calja (180kg) and Uzbekistan’s jerk round to make it a total of to rewrite record books in the same Doston Yokubov (181kg) who was 221kg. manner he did a year ago. placed fifth in the final standings India’s Rakhi Halder won the The two-time Junior World depending on the total weight lifted. overall brounze after lifting a total Champion and a silver medallist at Calja registered a total weight of 2018kg (95+123). Uzbekistan’s the 2018 Asian Games, the 21-year- of 327kg (147+180). Kamushkon Fayzullaeva who old lifted a record total of 397kg to Meanwhile, North Korea’s Sim cleared the 96kg mark in the snatch win gold during the previous edition Choe Hyo won the women’s 64kg round, was also awarded a bronze of the event last year. gold by lifting a total of 229kg. She medal. Fares will begin his quest for lifted 99kg in her third attempt in Local favourite, Qatar’s weight- backto-back titles in the home event the snatch, a kilogram less than lifting star Fares Ibrahim Hassouna at 3:00pm today. Italy’s Giorgia Bordignon who will be in action today, looking to The tournament is a qualifi- marked 100kg. In the clean and jerk defend his crown in the 96kg class cation event for the Tokyo Olympics round, Choe lifted 130kg to top the which he won in the previous 2020 and is hosted by the Qatar table. edition of the championship. Weightlifting Federation (QWF) Bordignon won the silver after The silver winner at the 2019 under the auspices of the Interna- registering 121kg in her only World Championships in his weight tional Weightlifting Federation. Everton appoint Ancelotti as manager Pochettino preparing for next step in career AFP credit to him. Strong organisation, strong dis- LONDON cipline and the right motivation are some of REUTERS haven’t had time to think too the key ingredients in football and I’m pleased DOHA much of the future, we have Everton appointed Carlo Ancelotti (pictured) that he will be part of my backroom team This is a great club with a rich been thinking only of our- as the club’s new manager yesterday, with the moving forward.” Former Tottenham Hotspur selves, to recover and be experienced Italian taking charge at Goodison Ancelotti is used to dining at European history and a very passionate manager Mauricio Pochettino ready, because that is the key Park on a four-and-a-half year deal. football’s top table, but his immediate task will fan base. There is a clear vision says he is ready to return to point, to be ready when Ancelotti, 60, will attend Saturday’s be to guarantee survival before trying to fulfil from the owner and the board to management quickly, something happens and to be Premier League clash with Arsenal, but will the ambitions of Everton’s majority share- deliver success and trophies. That showing no interest in an more prepared to give to a not take charge until the Boxing Day visit of holder Farhad Moshiri. is something that appeals to me as extended break from the club that is interested in you, Burnley. The British-Iranian businessman has a manager and I am thrilled at the game. the best of you,” he said. The three-time Champions League winning ploughed in hundreds of millions of pounds The Argentine, who led Tottenham’s arch rivals coach was sacked by Napoli earlier this month over the past three years. prospect of being able to work with Spurs to the Champions Arsenal sacked their Spanish but comes with a trophy-laden CV from spells However,However, that investment has not everybody at the club to help make League final last season and manager Unai Emery last at a clutch of Europe’s top clubs, including reapedreaped much reward on the pitchpitch as tthathat vision a realitreality:y: AncelAncelottiotti remains one of the most month, prompting some Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint- EvertonEverton have finished seventh, eieighthghth sought-after coaches in the media speculation about Germain, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. andand eightheighth in the three full seasons welcome Carlo Ancelotti to Everton. He is one game, was sacked by the whether Pochettino could be His arrival is a coup for the Toffees, who since MosMoshiri’shiri’s tatakeover.keover. of the finest manamanagersgers in world football and a north London club last month a target for them. are languishing in 16th place in the Premier “ItIt isisa a pleasureplel asurre tot now provenprovene winner,winner,, havinghavinv g achievedachieved a remarkable and replaced by Jose The Gunners, however, League, just three points above the relegation levellevelevevellf of successsusucuccessce in eacheaa h ofo Europe’sEurope’s majormajor Mourinho. appointed Mikel Arteta on zone. leagues,”leagleeagaguues,uess,” sassaidaidid EEverton vververton ddirectorirector ooff Yet talking in an Friday, a man to whom “This is a great club with a rich history and footballfofootfootoo bballbalala l MarcelMMaMararrcecel Brands.BranB ds. interview of his “love” for Pochettino said he felt like a a very passionate fan base,” Ancelotti said in “HeHe iiss tthehehe pperfecterfeerf ct aappointmentpppointment fforor Tottenham, he did not rule “big brother”. a club statement. us.usus HeHe eembracesmmbrbrrraces our visionvision forfor thethe out a return to Spurs at some Pochettino, who once “There is a clear vision from the owner and clubcclulubluubb aanandnndd wee aarare sureur tthathat hishis enthu-enthu- stage in his career and said said he could never work for the board to deliver success and trophies. siasmsiassiasisiiasassmmt toto takettaktaakke thetthe helmheh lm at GoodisonGoodison there was no club that he Barcelona having been with “That is something that appeals to me as togethertogetogtoogeooggeg thethertth wwitwithth hishhiissta tatacticalctctical aabilitiesbilities anandd would not talk to -- even their local rivals Espanyol, a manager and I am thrilled at the prospect of well-renownedwewellwellelellll--ren-rrenre owownwnened mmaman-managementn-n-mn-management will Arsenal. did not directly answer being able to work with everybody at the club makemmakakkkee hhimhim successfulsucccessful in this In his first comments to whether he had received any to help make that vision a reality.” role.”rrooollee.”” journalists since his exit approach from Arsenal, or Caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson, who from Spurs, Pochettino said any other club. will take charge against Arsenal, will be part that after spending time with Yet he said he was not of Ancelotti’s coaching staff after impressing his parents and family in going to rule out talking to in beating Chelsea and drawing at Manchester Argentina he is now getting any club and suggested he United in his two previous Premier League prepared for whatever his would have listened to the games. next challenge will be. Gunners. “I have seen from the performances in the “After five and a half His exit from Spurs, along last two weeks that the players are capable of years in Tottenham it is a with his long-time assistant so much,” added Ancelotti. weird time for us but at the Jesus Perez, has not, “The work Duncan has done is a great same time very relaxed, very however, diminished his happy when you look back- affection for the club and he wards and of course obvi- did not rule out the possibility ously in life you need to move of one day returning, noting Everton held by Arsenal as new boss watches on on,” he said. that Zinedine Zidane had left Pochettino told a small Real Madrid and then gone REUTERS group of reporters in Qatar back to the club. LIVERPOOL ahead of the Club World Cup While his departure from final between Liverpool and Spurs, after a poor start to the Everton were held to a 0-0 home draw by Arsenal Flamengo that he was season, clearly hurt yesterday in a dull Premier League clash, which took a recharging his batteries and Pochettino, he said he was back seat to both clubs naming new managers in a bid aims to “be ready if some- pleased to see the team’s to revive their fortunes. thing arrives and of course (I form change for the better Carlo Ancelotti, named as the new Everton manager am) open to listen”. under Mourinho. barely an hour before the kick-off, got a first glimpse of Asked about a possible “Of course, I love Tot- the Toffees from the directors’ box as did Arsenal’s new return to the Premier League, tenham, I love the fans, I love head coach Mikel Arteta who was appointed by the Pochettino said: “Of course I the players, I love the club, Gunners on Friday. love the Premier League, I the staff,” he said. “When you A battle of outgoing caretakers - Everton’s Duncan love the English fans, I think leave a club, always you want Ferguson and Arsenal’s Freddie Ljungberg - failed to it is one of the best leagues in them to win games because produce any fireworks with Everton having the upper the world and I think for any that means that the team is hand in a tepid first half. Gylfi Sigurdsson hit the side- manager it is so exciting to alive, that it is prepared to Arsenal’s Brazilian netting from a free kick and striker Cenk Tosun could be involved in the Premier compete. defender David not get any direction on a sharp low cross by Tom Davies League. While the 47-year-old is Luiz (left) vies with as the home side dictated proceedings. “But we will see, there is enjoying his time away from Everton’s English Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford produced a superb not only Premier League, the pressure of the game, he striker Dominic reflex save to deny Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from there are different leagues in said he is already preparing Calvert-Lewin during close range shortly after the break before an almighty the world, different clubs that for the next step in his career. their English Premier goalmouth scramble nearly resulted in an own goal at the can be exciting, to give you a “You have to be ready to League match other end. Neither side could find a breakthrough in the challenge that is maybe start if you believe it is the yesterday. closing stages with Arsenal packing their defence to deal different. right moment,” he said. with a flurry of Everton crosses into their penalty area. “Now, it is true that we SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2019 SPORT 23

Liverpool’s fans inside the stadium before the ﬁnal.

Qatar Olympic Committee President, H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani speaks with PICTURES: MOHAMED FARAG, AFP AND REUTERS FIFA President, Gianni Infantino ahead of the ﬁnal, yesterday.

Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim (right) speaks with Liverpool’s Senegalese striker Sadio Mane (centre) during the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup ﬁnal, yesterday.

Monterrey’s goalkeeper Luis Cardenas celebrates with team-mates. Flamengo fans ahead of the ﬁnal against Liverpool at Khalifa Action during the ﬁnal yesterday. International Stadium, yesterday.

Monterrey’s goalkeeper Luis Cardenas saves a penalty during the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup Monterrey’s midﬁelder Jonathan Gonzalez scores from the penalty spot during the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup 3rd place play-off against Saudi’s Al 3rd place play-off, yesterday. Monterrey beat Hilal, yesterday. Al Hilal 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. SPORT PAGE | 21 PAGE | 22 ‘Legend’ Abid Everton appointnt and Masood give Carlo Ancelottii Pakistan edge over as the club’s newew Sri Lanka manager

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Liverpool win maiden world crown ARMSTRONG VAS Oxlade-Chamberlain taking up some Liverpool collect a prize Nine minutes into the second match into the 30-minute extra time. THE PENINSULA lovely. cheque of $5m from FIFA session, Alisson stopped his side going Liverpool were the dormant team But the Brazilians, cheered by some President Gianni Infantino behind with a smart stop from Gabriel in extra time with Flamengo managing An extra time goal by Roberto Fermino 15,000 loyal fans who made all the noise Barbosa’s drive that was nestling in the occasional attacks, of one such helped Liverpool to register a fighting and created a samba like atmosphere in the presence of Qatar the far corner. move Filipe Luis burst down the left 1-0 win over Flamengo and annex their inside the stadium had far and few Olympic Committee After a frantic start to the second and crossed to Barbosa but his header maiden FIFA Club World Cup at the chances to exercise their vocal chords President, H E Sheikh Joaan half the pace the game settled down across was weak and found Khalifa International Stadium here with Flamengo’s passing at times was bin Hamad Al Thani. a touch thereafter with Flamengo Henderson. yesterday. pedestrian in front of an organised Liv- Runner-ups Flamengo patiently passing the ball around the Liverpool celebrated the escape The striker, who failed to score once erpool side. take home $4m. halfway, trying to move Liverpool with a goal as Jordan Henderson sliced in each half of normal time, made In the first five minutes of the match around before picking a gap. Flamengo open the Flamengo defence with Sadio amends with a strike in the ninth minute Liverpool had three clear look at the controlled the game thereafter but they Mane collecting the ball and looking of extra time. The Brazilian, who was goal but without success. FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP could not make it count. inside to see Firmino and the Brazilian rested in the first half of the semi-final Forty seconds in and Liverpool CHAMPIONS In the 73rd minute Alex Oxlade- twisted and turned around Alves, while against Monterrey and came as a sub- almost scored with Firmino’s shot going Year Champions Chamberlain - a man who has a fair keeping his composure to slot in much stitute and scored the match winner, over the bar from close range with the share of serious injuries and missed to the roar of the 45,416 fans which wit- 1 2000 Corinthians (Brazil) thus netted his second goal of the Flamengo defence caught napping. most of last season - landed awkwardly nessed the high voltage drama. 2 2005 São Paulo (Brazil) tournament. Thereafter Jordan Henderson had a on the turf after jumping for a high ball After taking the lead, Klopp brought 3 2006 Internacional (Brazil) The win over the Copa Libertadores another good chance for Liverpool and and had to be substituted. in a fresh pair of legs with goal scorer 4 2007 Milan (Italy) winner thus helped the UEFA Cham- then it was Naby Keita who shot wide. With 10 minutes to go Alexander- Firmino making the way with Divock 5 2008 Manchester United (England) pions League winners to avenge the 3-0 Flamengo settled down after that Arnold had a low shot saved by Alves. Origi. 6 2009 Barcelona (Spain) loss they had suffered 38 years back in early scare with neat build up on the left With five minutes to go Liverpool Goaded by a goal Liverpool almost 7 2010 Internazionale (Italy) the Intercontinental Championship in but end up with Giorgian de Arrascaeta had another chance. Naby Keita made it 2-0 but it was not to be as 8 2011 Barcelona (Spain) Tokyo and helped quieten the Samba blasting over the bar with the teams skipped into space on the right, cutting Diego Alves made a brilliant save of 9 2012 Corinthians (Brazil) drum with Liverpool fans dancing to going into the half time break at 1-0. back to Salah. The Egyptian shot but Salah deflecting his bending drive for 10 2013 Bayern Munich (Germany) their own beat when the final whistle Liverpool started the second half on saw his effort blocked. a flag kick. 11 2014 Real Madrid (Spain) was blown. an impressive note but the Roberto A minute later-on Alves leapt high Thereafter Liverpool sustained the 12 2015 Barcelona (Spain) Liverpool started the proceedings Firmino’s shot hit the woodwork. to his left and pushed Henderson’s pressure while Flamengo could not 13 2016 Real Madrid (Spain) on a brisk pace but faded and then Fla- Two minutes into the second half curling effort over the bar. The corner make much of an impact on the rival 14 2017 Real Madrid (Spain) mengo grew in confidence but without the Brazilian latched on to a pass from following that marvellous save was met goal. 15 2018 Real Madrid (Spain) creating a golden chance in the first Jordan Henderson, sending a Flamengo by Virgil van Dijk, who heads down into Liverpool’s Salah got two awards, 16 2019 Liverpool (England) half. defender wrong footed with a deft lob the turf and over the bar. the Golden Ball award and the Alibaba Coach Juergen Klopp made a few over his head, but his elegant drive And when it seemed that the match Cloud Award, given to the most out- changes from the team which took field ended in the inside of the left-hand post. past the post. was going into extra time there were standing player in the competition. in the semi-final with Dutch defender Two minutes later there was Liverpool sustained the pressure some anxious moments in injury time Flamengo’s forward Bruno Hen- Virgil Van Dijk, who sat out on account another positive start to the half by Liv- and won a free-kick on the edge of their of regulation time. Liverpool were rique, won the Silver Ball Award, while of illness returning to the heart of the erpool. Trent Alexander-Arnold, not area, moving the ball quickly upfield as awarded a penalty when Rafinha champions Liverpool collected a defence to provide the stability that The allowed to scamper forward as much they look to catch Flamengo on the tackled Mane as he was about to shoot cheque of $5m from FIFA President Reds were missing in the last match. as he usually does in the first half, got wrong foot, however goalkeeper Alves but the Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Gianni Infantino in the presence of Flamengo were having a few beyond the Flamengo defence on the raced off his line blocking the ball before Jassim after taking help of VAR over- Qatar Olympic Committee President, problems down the right side with Liv- right and pulls back to Mohamed Salah a quick juggle to get his hands off it as ruled his decision and also rescinded H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. erpool outnumbering Rafinha and Alex but the Egyptian’s first-time shot flashed he slides out of his box the yellow card for Rafinha, taking the Runner-ups Flamengo collected $4m. Cardenas shines as Monterrey clinch bronze in shoot-out

ARMSTRONG VAS shoot out has to be imple- last attempt before being measured cross. Monterrey performed some super-sub THE PENINSULA mented as the teams were mobbed by his ecstatic were without eight of their heroics. Eduardo’s superb locked 2-2 at the end of full teammates. regular players who had left cross from the left found the Goalkeeper Luis Cardenas time play which the Mex- Eduardo and Bafetimbi for Mexico to prepare for the Frenchman to see him emerged as a hero for icans won 4-3. Gomis scored either side of domestic championship but convert with a diving Mexico’s Monterrey to help Captain Carlos Eduardo, a quick-fire double from they still managed to find an header. them finish third at the FIFA Hilal’s best player on view, Monterrey. equaliser in the 55th minute The Asian Champions Club World Cup as he saved was the first to miss from the A stagnant affair in the and take the game to their League winners almost two in the penalty kicks and spot while Mohamed Kanno opening stages, Al Hilal rivals snatched bronze in normal then scored the winning spot also failed to hit the target. kicked things into gear on 35 Maxi Meza had them time, but Gomis’ shot kick against Saudi Arabia’s And even though Johan minutes when captain briefly ahead, slotting home deflected onto the post and Al Hilal yesterday. Vasquez of Monterrey also Eduardo powered home coolly after a swift counter, the tie breaker had to be Monterrey’s goalkeeper Luis At the Khalifa Interna- sent his effort wide, goal- their first attempt on goal but, for the second time in implemented to pick the Cardenas (right) celebrates with tional Stadium, the penalty keeper Cardenas scored the from Yasser Alshahrani’s the tournament, Gomis third place winner. team-mates.