Diogo Jota Scores Twice from Bench As Liverpool Strengthen Top-Four
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MONDAY-APRIL 05, 2021 Sport 05 Club Hub: She can Tri is Diogo Jota scores twice empowering women in Afghanistan from bench as Liverpool By: Susan Lacke members of She Can Tri also strengthen top-four bid served as global ambassadors, meeting with the mayor and coun- selor of sports and youth for the town of Alcala la Real to discuss the importance of sports for wom- en’s empowerment. “The finish line for these Af- ghan women is not just about prov- ing something to themselves,” Faye said. “They are proving to their country that women can ac- complish amazing things when they put their mind to it. They are showing men and women as equals on and off the playing field.” That message was under- scored on March 3, 2020, when She Can Tri participant Zeinab I’ve recruited four Afghan She and one of the worst places in the and not one owned a bike. Faye finished Ironman 70.3 Dubai to Can TriAthletes. In one month world to train safely for sports,” didn’t see this as a detriment, how- become the first-ever Afghan we will be in Dubai to watch the Faye said. “But It was also a ever; in fact, she saw herself in woman to finish an Ironman- Ironman 70.3. I’m so scared this chance to empower those who are these women, starting from the branded race. “While crossing the plan is going to fail, but I will push the greatest in need and hold the same place she was as a beginner finishing line, I was so thrilled that on like I have no other option. I’ve most potential for positive triathlete. This shared experience I am going to cross it with Af- James Milner missed the best spots, and they took that oppor- Alexander-Arnold; Salah took always been a dreamer—I see an change.” Training for a triathlon helped the team to bond as they ghanistan’s flag for the first time chance of a dominant but goalless tunity in the second half as they over, squaring from the right for Afghan woman crossing the fin- is a logistical balancing act for any supported each other through the raised in an international triathlon first half for Liverpool, with a turned dominance into goals. Mane, whose hold-up allowed ish line of the Ironman 70.3 World athlete, but more so for the wom- process of learning how to swim, event by a woman. It was a proud shot-shy Arsenal registering just Alexander-Arnold answered Jota to smash into the net from Championship—this is going to en of She Can Tri. Women in Af- bike and run. moment for me,” Zeinab said. one attempt in the first hour, de- critics with an unplayable, deep close range. happen.” Faye is no stranger to ghanistan cannot just head out- Because they were training in “This journey made me stronger. scribed by Sky Sports' Gary Nev- cross from the right wing, finding Mane almost added a fourth big dreams. As the first woman to side for a run or a bike ride with- a war zone, most She Can Tri les- For me, endurance sports are more ille as "shabby" throughout a poor Jota in the box to head past Bernd in injury time as Leno denied him do six Ironman triathlons on six out enduring some form of verbal sons and training sessions hap- life lessons than mental and phys- home performance. Leno just three minutes after com- at his feet, but this was Liverpool continents in the span of one year, harassment or physical violence. pened indoors. To gain the re- ical strengthening.” Liverpool found their clinical ing on. Alexander-Arnold's elation back to their imperious best for the veteran triathlete and coach is Of the 23 public and private pools quired skills they would need to “The finish line for our ath- edge after the hour mark, taking was evident in his celebration as one game at least as they look to used to taking on challenges. But in Kabul, only two allow women; prepare for race day, Faye ar- letes is not just about proving the lead through sub Jota's header he looks to force his way into achieve the bare minimum of a her latest idea—She Can Tri, a both are difficult to get to and are ranged for the team to travel to something to themselves,” Faye from a superb Trent Alexander- Gareth Southgate's plans for Euro Champions League in this most club to empower women through open at inconvenient hours. Spain for a week-long training said. “They are proving to their Arnold cross (64), a much-need- 2020. humbling of seasons. sport—was as terrifying as it was Still, four women signed on to camp. There, the women of She countries that women can accom- ed assist having been left out of And Liverpool's second came Arsenal were without Bukayo thrilling. train with She Can Tri, hoping to Can Tri were able to ride on road plish amazing things when they the recent England squad. shortly after as Salah, chasing Saka; the winger withdrew from “We would be training in Af- make history as the first Afghan bikes and swim in open water for put their mind to it, and they are Mohamed Salah made it 2-0 down Gabriel from man-of-the- the England squad last week as he ghanistan, one of the worst plac- woman to finish an Ironman event. the very first time. changing attitudes about what role four minutes later, stealing the ball match Fabinho's pass, stole the continues to manage a hamstring es in the world to be a woman, None of them knew how to swim, During that trip to Spain, women should play in society.” from Gabriel in the box before slot- ball from the Arsenal defender in niggle and missed out on the squad ting through Bernd Leno's legs, the box as he looked to slide in - as did Emile Smith Rowe, who moments before Gabriel's lax pass and clear, allowing Salah to bear injured a hip on England Under- UFC's was feasted upon by Alexander- down on goal and slot through 21s duty. ANA Inspiration: Patty Arnold as Jota devoured the Leno's legs from eight yards. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta chance to smash home eight yards With Arsenal crumbling, Salah made four changes from the 3-3 McGregor out (82) following touches from should have had his second and draw at West Ham as Gabriel Tavatanakit takes control as she Salah and Sadio Mane. Liverpool's third as he latched Magalhaes and Rob Holding came The result means Liverpool onto Firmino's ball between the into the defence with Dani Cebal- announces are now just two points behind centre-backs, but his half volley los and Nicolas Pepe also in the fourth-placed Chelsea with eight was beaten away well by Leno. starting XI. storms five clear at Mission Hills third fight games remaining, while Arsenal But Liverpool did get their Roberto Firmino returned to Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit at the par-five 18th was just inch- tured six birdies, to head the chas- stay ninth, just a point off the third as Gabriel's poor pass out the Liverpool side as Jurgen produced an impressive display es short of spinning back into the ing pack on nine under alongside bottom half. from defence was intercepted by Klopp made two changes. of golf with a five-under 67 in the water, but it remained dry and she defending champion Mirim Lee of with Poirier Regardless of the stature of third round of the ANA Inspira- managed to get up-and-down from South Korea, whose 68 included Former two-weight UFC cham- these two sides, this was ninth tion to storm five shots clear at there to finish on 14-under 202, two birdie hat-tricks from the sec- pion Conor McGregor is set for a versus seventh in the Premier Richard Johnson: Four- the top of the leaderboard. equalling the tournament record ond and 14th. third fight against Dustin Poirier, League, and Arsenal in particular The 21-year-old, who is seek- after 54 holes. China's Shanshan Feng, who who became the first man to knock resembled a mid-table outfit as time champion jockey ing her maiden LPGA Tour win in Tavatanakit refused to dwell was one off the lead overnight, out him out in January. they served up a limp show. the opening major of the year, on her performance, in which she could only manage a level-par 72 McGregor quickly knocked Mikel Arteta fielded Pierre- Poirier out in a featherweight con- Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas announces retirement Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette to- test in 2014 during his meteoric Richard Johnson, the four-time champion jump jockey, has an- UFC rise, but the American’s sav- gether for the first time this sea- son, the three most expensive nounced his retirement. age leg kicks secured a TKO win Johnson, 43, announced his unexpected decision after his final ride over the Irishman when the two met players in Arsenal's history, with Jurgen Klopp saying before the on Brother Tedd at Newton Abbot on Saturday. again at lightweight in Abu Dhabi "I have been so extraordinarily lucky to have ridden so many won- in January. game the Gunners had "put ev- erything they have offensively" derful horses, and for so many incredible trainers and owners. “The fight is booked! July 10th "It was particularly important to me to finish on one for (trainer) you’re gonna see what the Mac is on the pitch.