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Los Angeles Qatar hold China in Kunming AFP

ormer England mid- A goalless draw fielder Steven Gerrard Fhas left Major League Qatar's goalkeeper Soccer side LA Galaxy, the Saad Al Sheeb club confirmed yesterday, but produced a well-timed he indicated that he is not yet save in the second half ready to retire from playing. "The LA Galaxy as 'Al Anabi' share announced today that mid- points fielder Steven Gerrard will not return to the club for the It was Marcello Lippi's 2017 MLS season," read a first game in charge of statement issued by the the Chinese team who Galaxy. were playing at home "Gerrard departs from LA following the conclusion of his contract in Major League Soccer at the end of the year." Kunming The 36-year-old had Reuters joined the Galaxy in July 2015 following his departure from arcello Lippi's first game as Liverpool, where he starred China coach ended in a 0-0 for 17 years. draw with Qatar in a World Having previously been Cup qualifier in Kunming tipped to see out his playing yesterday, seriously dam- Cao Yunding of China (right) competes for the ball with days in the United States, he Maging both team's hopes of reaching the Mohamed Musa of Qatar during their 2018 FIFA World Cup suggested that he will now finals in Russia. qualifying match in Kunming, in China's Yunnan province, move on to another club China prop up Group A midway yesterday. The match ended goalless. BELOW: Qatar's before hanging up his boots. through qualification with two points from Sebastian Soria chases China's Mei Fang. "When I left Liverpool, I five games while Qatar, the 2022 World came to Los Angeles with the Cup hosts, are second-bottom of the goal of helping the Galaxy lift standings on four points. another MLS Cup," said Ger- The top two sides in Group A and B rard, who was eliminated in qualify automatically for the 2018 World the Western Conference Cup finals and the third-placed teams impact when he dribbled past several semi-finals with Galaxy by meet to decide who goes into a CON- Qatari defenders before shooting into the Colorado Rapids earlier this CACAF-Asian Zone playoff for a place at side netting to leave China still looking month. the finals. for their first win in the group. "I am of course disap- Italian Lippi, a World Cup winner who Qatar coach Jorge Fossati, who took pointed to have not achieved replaced Gao Hongbo last month, saw his charge in September, said he was satis- that objective, but I can look side dominate possession but they failed fied with a hard-fought away point and back at my time at the club to find a way past a determined Qatari backed Lippi to turn China's fortunes with pride at what we accom- defence. around before the teams meet again in plished, including two straight "We played better than Qatar but just their final qualifying game in September playoff appearances and lacked a bit luck," Lippi told a news con- next year. countless memorable ference. "We deserved to win. We still "We had a very tough first half and moments on the pitch." have the chance and we'll fight to the end." China gave us much pressure. We He added: "I am now Goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb came to improved on possession and attacking in looking forward to spending Qatar's rescue in the second half when he the second but one point is acceptable," time with my family as I con- pulled off a brilliant reflex save to tip Wu the Uruguayan added. sider the next stage of my Xi's goalbound diving header on to the "If China continue to play like this, career." crossbar. they can even qualify directly. But China Gerrard scored five goals The woodwork again denied China will play at Qatar for the final match, so in 34 appearances for the 10 minutes from the final whistle when sorry, they won't have chance." Galaxy. Zheng Zhi's shot deflected of a China host second-placed South While he will continue to Qatar defender before striking the post. Korea in the next round of fixtures in work as a television pundit Substitute Cao Yunding, on his debut March, while Qatar play group leaders for BT Sport in the United for China, almost made an immediate Iran. Kingdom, his comments will be of interest to numerous potential suitors, including Scottish champions Celtic. Managed by Gerrard's former boss at Anfield Brendan Rodgers, they have Lippi reality check, Aussies held been installed as the favour- ites with bookmakers at odds of 2/1 to be his next port of Kunming Arabia, while South Korea said Aston Villa's Jedinak. "We side improved to 10 points from call. AFP needed Koo Ja-Cheol's late win- have to move forward, we need five games, with five Speaking to Galaxy TV, he ner to overcome Uzbekistan 2-1. to assess what's gone wrong here remaining. added: "Although I'm going arcello Lippi's (pictured) Lippi arrived in China with and try to rectify it quickly." "We have had to stay strong back to England to live, it's dreams of taking China great fanfare -- and reportedly, Goals from Hiroshi Kiyotake to come back from some diffi- certainly not the end of me in Mto the next World Cup a huge pay cheque -- but he was and Genki Haraguchi put Japan cult situations and no doubt football terms. I've got a lot of received a reality check yester- unable to start with a win which back on track as they beat Saudi there will be more to overcome things to consider over the day, while Asian champions would have lifted them off the Arabia 2-1 in Saitama to go level before we get to Russia." coming weeks and months, Australia were made to sweat in bottom of Group A. on points with the visitors at the South Korea gave their coach and I'm sure I'll be back a near-nightmare in Bangkok. The Italian admits ambitious top of Group B. Uli Stielike a 62nd birthday to involved in the game. China's 0-0 draw with Qatar China need a "miracle" to reach Kiyotake's penalty on the remember but there were some "I've got options on the did nothing to boost their dwin- Russia, which would be only stroke of half-time was hotly dis- nervy moments after pitch, off the pitch. dling hopes of reaching Russia their second World Cup after puted by the Saudis and scuffles Uzbekistan's Marat Bikmaev "I've got a lot of thinking 2018, even after World Cup-win- their sole appearance ended broke out between the players opened the scoring on 25 to do over the next two or ning coach Lippi was appointed pointless and goalless in 2002. scored his second penalty of the as they disappeared down the minutes. three weeks. last month. China enjoyed more chances night on 65 minutes. tunnel. Nam Tae-Hee equalised after "I'm not ready to make a Mile Jedinak scored twice but they were unable to find the The draw demoted Australia "Credit to the players for half-time before Koo rifled the decision or finalise anything from the spot as Australia came breakthrough against 2022 from second to provisional third beating a good Saudi team," said winner on 85 minutes, ensuring that I'm going to be doing from behind to draw 2-2 with World Cup hosts Qatar, who in their group, a point behind Halilhodzic, whose future has Stielike's men leapfrog the moving forward. Thailand, dropping out of Group remain second from bottom and Saudi Arabia and Japan, with been plunged into doubt after a Uzbeks into second place in "What I will say is that I'm B's automatic qualifying places also unlikely to qualify for 2018. only the top two winning auto- poor run of form during the Group A. going home to spend some as a result. In Bangkok, Teerasil Dang- matic qualification for Russia. "I qualifying campaign. Iran were held 0-0 by Syria time with my family and basi- Elsewhere Japan eased the da's double left Australia on the think to come away with less "This is a big victory for us in Malaysia but they remain top cally go over my options and pressure on coach Vahid Halil- brink of a shock defeat, before than three points here is a real but it was a deserved one," added of the group, one point ahead of decide which is the best next hodzic with a 2-1 win over Saudi Socceroos captain Jedinak shame, a big disappointment," the Franco-Bosnian, after his South Korea. challenge for me." SPORT 16 NOVEMBER 2016 WEDNESDAY 27 Leonard pushes Spurs to win over struggling Heat Clippers crush Nets

Los Angeles NBA AFP The Spurs have for seventh victory awhi Leonard finished struggled at the with 24 points and 12 AT&T Center this Krebounds as the San year, losing their first Los Angeles NBA Antonio Spurs won their sec- three home games in AFP MONDAY RESULTS ond straight game at home with November. a 94-90 victory over the Miami he Los Angeles Clip- Indiana 88 - 69 Orlando Heat on Monday. The Knicks snapped a pers have been a NY Knicks 93 - 77 Dallas Leonard had five points in juggernaut at home Detroit 104 - 88 Oklahoma City five-game losing a key stretch in the fourth quar- this season, which is New Orleans 106 - 105 Boston streak to the ter as the Spurs sent the Heat to why they have the Housten 115 - 88 Philadelphia

their fifth consecutive loss in Mavericks Tbest record in the National Bas- San Anotonio 94 - 90 Miami Memphis 102 - 96 Utah front of a crowd of 18,400. ketball Association. LA Clippers 127 - 95 Brooklyn The Spurs led 86-81 with "We're making mental mis- The Clippers have won by an 2:22 to play after seven consec- takes that we can't afford from average of 25.2 points over their utive points in a a young team." last five home contests, and "For us, it's all about the minute-and-a-half span by the Miami again played with- Monday night was no different process. Every night it's about Heat's Dion Waiters. out point guard Goran Dragic, as they manhandled the Brook- getting better and building." But Leonard hit a free who has missed the past two lyn Nets 127-95 at Staples Center Chris Paul was at his best for throw, reserve guard Patty Mills games after spraining his ankle arena. three quarters, finishing with 21 added two more free throws, on October 10 against the Chi- But despite their success points, nine assists and five and forward LaMarcus Aldridge cago Bulls. point guard Chris Paul insists he steals. grabbed a key offensive The Spurs led 55-40 at and his teammates are not get- Blake Griffin added 20 rebound to power the Spurs to halftime, with Aldridge lead- ting ahead of themselves. points, six rebounds and six a rare home victory. ing the way with all 18 of his "Seriously, 10-1 is all good assists, while J.J. Redick contrib- The Spurs have struggled at points by the half and Leon- and well, but you guys know and uted 18 points for the Clippers, the AT&T Center this year, los- ard racking up 13 before the you've been around the league, who won their seventh straight. ing their first three home games intermission. it's not about right now," Paul Jamal Crawford had 17 of November. In Houston, a red-hot James said. points off the bench for Los San Antonio made five of its Harden flirted with a third con- "I think for us, with some of Angeles. Defensive specialist Luc six free throw attempts in the secutive triple-double and the the heartache we've had in the Mbah a Moute reached double final minute. Houston Rockets routed the postseason and stuff like that, we figures for the second game in a Aldridge added 18 points Philadelphia 76ers 115-88. expect to do this, no disrespect row, finishing with 11 points and and Gasol tallied 12 for San Harden tallied 33 points, to anybody. hitting all five of his field-goal Antonio, who committed a sea- seven rebounds and nine assists attempts. son-high 17 turnovers. Guard in just 34 minutes for the Rock- Clippers vs Nets Not only can the Clippers Tony Parker posted 11 points ets, who led by as many as 29 perform offensively but they and Mills added 10 as the Spurs points. have the NBA's top-rated defen- improved to 8-3 on the Trevor Ariza added 17 sive unit. season. points, and Eric Gordon had 16. 7 "It was definitely our "We lost focus in the third Philadelphia center Joel defense," said Clippers center quarter with eight turnovers -- Embiid made his first road start Los Angeles Clippers have DeAndre Jordan, who had a their pressure was good and we of the season and posted a dou- been a juggernaut at home game-high 14 rebounds. didn't react to it very well," ble-double of 13 points and 10 this season, which is why "We were limiting those guys Spurs coach Gregg Popovich rebounds. they have the best record to one shot. Our defense really said. Fellow rookie Dario Saric in the National Basketball has an effect on the offence. The struggling Heat chipped in 11 points as five 76ers Association. "If we come out and are not dropped to 2-7 on the season. scored in double figures scoring or our shots are not fall- Miami was led by Waiters' 27 In New York, Kristaps Por- ing, we can still come out and points while center Hassan zingis recorded his first play defense and still get stops. Whiteside had 23 points and 17 double-double of the season That's what we did tonight." rebounds and reserve guard with 24 points and 11 rebounds 21 Brooklyn played without Tyler Johnson scored 11. as the New York Knicks beat the leading scorer Brook Lopez, who "I'm just trying to be aggres- Dallas Mavericks 93-77. Clippers' Chris Paul was at rested in order to avoid playing sive, just trying to lead out there Carmelo Anthony also fin- his best for three quarters, back-to-back games. and pick up the energy," Wait- ished with 24 points as the finishing with 21 points, Bojan Bogdanovic scored 18 Jamal Crawford (right)of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots over ers said. "We were right there, Knicks snapped a five-game nine assists and five steals. points, and Sean Kilpatrick fin- but we just couldn't find ways losing streak to the ished with 14 for the Nets, who fell Justin Hamilton of the Brooklyn Nets during their NBA game at the end. Mavericks to 4-6 overall and 1-4 on the road. at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, US on Monday. NHL to decide on 2018 Olympics participation in January: Bettman

Montreal NHL and Olympics grass roots level, why are they New York Giants AFP taking money away from that quarterback Eli A major hurdle for to fund NHL player participa- Manning (left) ational Hockey League NHL participation in tion at the Olympics?" throws a pass commissioner Gary Bett- the Olympics is the Bettman said the league has during the first Nman said on Monday that $10m in insurance, not received a response about half of their a decision will come by January travel and how the IOC or IIHF would feel game against about whether the league will accommodation costs about the NHL skipping South the Cincinnati shut down to allow players to for players and Korea but agreeing to have play- Bengals at compete in the 2018 guests. ers in the 2022 Beijing Winter MetLife Stadium PyeongChang Winter Olympics, where participation Olympics. is far more likely to benefit the East Rutherford, NHL aims to be part of New Jersey, US NHL players have been a league in marketing and future staple in the Winter Olympics the Olympics for the deals. on Monday. since 1998 at Nagano, with the sixth consecutive "The IOC says this is how league taking a two-week mid- time. we're going to do it, we're not season break to allow the going to pay, you can't do this Manning tosses 3 touchdowns guiding world's greatest players to rep- for Nagano, Salt Lake City, or that," Bettman said. resent their home countries and Turin, Vancouver and Sochi but "It doesn't give you the compete for Olympic gold. has indicated to the NHL and warm and fuzzies. Having said gambling Giants to victory over Bengals But the timetable for a deci- International Ice Hockey Fed- that, we've managed for the last sion was announced because the eration (IIHF) it will not do so five Olympics to go, although East Rutherford their first possession when play The Giants got on the board league is already working on this time. what the IOC is saying now is a AFP resumed. On the first play of the again at the beginning of the dates for the 2017-18 schedule The IIHF met with the IOC little bit of a game-changer at half, Alex Erickson broke free for fourth quarter when Manning and Olympic and global ice last week and will meet with least in terms of what has to be ew York Giants quarter- an 84-yard kickoff return to give connected with Shepard for a hockey officials must have time NHL officials last week. considered before making a back Eli Manning threw the Bengals first-and-10 on the three-yard touchdown pass on for a new plan if the NHL says Bettman said the IIHF could decision." Nthree touchdown passes, Giants' 13. Two plays later -- both fourth down. That score put no to going to South Korea in provide money to defray travel, Bettman sees no hope for including the game-winner to runs by running back Jeremy Hill New York back on top 21-20. 2018. lodging and insurance costs, but league owners to foot the bill for receiver Sterling Shepard as the -- and the Bengals were back on "Shepard ran a great route "Whether it's January 1 or expressed concerned about extra expenses since they make Giants toppled the Cincinnati top of the Giants 17-14 thanks to and got a big time play," Man- 15th or 20th, that's not the issue," them trying to save money in no money and risk injury to star Bengals 21-20 at MetLife Sta- Hill's nine-yard touchdown run, ning said. Bettman said in a posting on the that scenario. players from the Olympics. dium on Monday. the first of 10 unanswered points With the win, the Giants league's website. "This isn't "The most likely thing is the Owners next gather at meetings "When we moved the ball by the Bengals. improved to 6-3 on the season drifting into the spring." International Ice Hockey Fed- on December 8-9 in Palm and got in the red zone we Then Erickson did it again a and retained their hold on sec- A major hurdle to a sixth eration will come in and say Beach, Florida. scored touchdowns and that is few minutes later, this time with ond place in the NFC East. consecutive Olympics for NHL we're going to do it on a pared- "Ultimately, it's a decision what you have to do in this an 18-yard punt return that gave They'll close out their three- talent in 15 months is the $10m down basis," he said. from an NHL standpoint that the league," Manning said. "We fin- his team excellent starting field game home stand next week in insurance, travel and accom- "It may impact what is pro- owners are going to make," Bett- ished strong and got the win." position. against the Chicago Bears. modation costs for players and vided to the players and their man said. "I know there's some The Giants held a 14-10 half- The Bengals increased their The Bengals return home guests. families, but conceptually if grumpiness, I don't know exactly time lead, but the Bengals started lead to 20-14 on kicker Mike to host the Buffalo Bills next The International Olympic you're worried about hockey how much, on the whole process quickly by taking advantage of Nugent's 38 yard field goal. week. Committee (IOC) covered them development worldwide at the of disrupting the season." 28 SPORT WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2016 South Africa pocket series in Hobart

Hobart A batting collapse crease under immense pressure AFP to save his faltering Test career The Proteas bowl out after a highest score of 47 in his outh Africa demolished the home side for just last 10 innings. Australia by an innings 161 in the second But Voges' self-doubt and 80 runs after yet innings of the Test showed when he tried to with- another batting collapse played at Hobart. draw from an attempted pull to claim their third suc- shot only to glide a deflection to S cessive Test series Down Under JP Duminy in the gully for two yesterday, plunging the hosts Bowler Kyle Abbott is after scoring a duck in the first further into crisis. innings. the architect of the The Proteas bowled out the Callum Ferguson was the South African win as home side for 161 before lunch victim of another ugly dismissal, on the fourth day, rattling Australia's batting bending to evade Rabada only through their last eight struggles continue. to glove to Dean Elgar at third for 32 in 116 balls, after routing slip for one after scoring three in Members of the South Australia for 85 in the first the first innings of his debut Test. African team celebrate innings. the first Perth Test, with South Wicketkeeper Peter Nevill The overpowering victory Africa emulating the intimidat- after defeating was the next to go, failing to followed a 177-run win against ing West Indies sides of the Australia with the avoid a Rabada bouncer and Steve Smith's shattered team in 1980-1990s with three straight scoreboard (inset) gloving to Duminy in the gully series wins in Australia. showing the status for six, while Joe Mennie lasted SCOREBOARD "I didn't expect it to happen of the three-match just two balls before he was leg that quickly, to get eight wickets series. before to Rabada. Australia (I innings): 85 South Africa (I innings): 326 in one of those sessions and one The Proteas claimed Smith's Australia (II innings): we will always remember as a prized , caught behind off J Burns c de Kock b Abbott 0 team that won us a series," vic- Sri Lanka in August. again yesterday, losing their last nicked to wicketkeeper Quinton the rampaging Rabada for 31, D Warner b Abbott 45 torious skipper "It is not working. Obviously eight wickets with all the appar- de Kock for 64. after his defiant unbeaten 48 in U Khawaja c de Kock b Abbott 64 said. "That ranks right up at the on the back of five losses there ent weaknesses painfully It was a body blow for Aus- the first innings shambles. S Smith c De Kock b Rabada 31 top. "It is special for us. To win a is going to be a lot talked about exposed by potent South African tralian hopes of salvaging a Test Mitchell Starc came to the A Voges c Duminy b Abbott 2 series 2-0 with one game to play, in regards to selection and things pace . which was effectively on day crease but became Abbott's fifth C Ferguson c Elgar b Rabada 1 P Nevill c Duminy b Rabada 6 I am very proud of the way the like that," Smith said. Kyle Abbott and Kagiso Rab- three after Sunday's play was victim, caught behind for a duck, J Mennie b Rabada 0 team is moving forward." "We've got to start finding a ada led the rampage with Abbott entirely washed out, and ended with Nathan Lyon the last man M Starc c De Kock b Abbott 0 The second innings destruc- way to turn things around. taking six for 77 and young gun a 50-run stand with Smith. out, giving man-of-the-match J Hazlewood () 6 tion cranked up more pressure Whether the ball is seaming or Rabada four for 34. It brought Adam Voges to the Abbott his sixth dismissal. N Lyon c Philander b Abbott 4 on Australian skipper Smith and spinning or swinging we don't Once Usman Khawaja was Extras (LB-1, NB-1) 2 coach Darren Lehmann and have an answer at the moment. out just 20 minutes into the Total (all out) 161 intensified calls for significant "We are not resilient enough, fourth day, the wickets contin- Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-79, 3-129, 4-135, 5-140, team changes for the final day- we are not digging in enough, we ued to tumble. 6-150, 7-150, 8-151, 9-151, 10-161. South Africa's night Test in Adelaide next week. are not having the pride in our Khawaja was twice beaten Bowling: Abbott 23.1-3-77-6; Philander 16-6-31- paceman

0 (1nb); Duminy 1-0-8-0; Rabada 17-5-34-4; Ma- It was Australia's fifth con- wicket ...something has got to by Abbott's movement off the

Kyle Abbott haraj 3-0-10-0. secutive Test defeat this year, change." pitch before he went for a cut on having also lost all three Tests in The Australians fell apart the last ball of the over and celebrates a wicket. Captain Faf du Plessis says his bowlers were relentless

Hobart the second innings and broke a stub- Reuters born partnership between Usman Khawaja and Australia captain Ste- ven Smith with a masterclass of outh Africa captain Faf du Plessis lauded swing, pace and bounce. his "relentless" bowlers for their match- "It's been a case of that, over the S winning performance against Australia last few years, waiting for an oppor- in Hobart yesterday and dedicated the series tunity. It's nice to get one and make win to absent Proteas and AB De the most of it," Abbott said. Villiers. "That's always a challenge when Kyle Abbott, who replaced pace spear- you don't play so much, to stay head Steyn, was Man of the Match after match fit and keep that form in Only four safe in shattered taking 6-77 in the second innings to com- games but when I get that opportu- plete a nine-wicket haul as the home side nity, I try my heart out and make the Australia: Coach Lehmann crumbled to an innings and 80 run defeat most of it." before lunch on day four at Bellerive Oval. South Africa have now won their Hobart Kagiso Rabada took 4-34 in Australia's last three series in Australia, follow- AFP second innings while laid South Africa's ing victories under Graeme Smith in the platform for victory with five wickets in Faf du Plessis 2008 and 2012. Du Plessis, who oach Darren Lehmann declared only four players were sure to the first when Australia were bundled out shakes hands scored an unbeaten century on debut keep their places in the Australian team after another demor- for 85. to save South Africa in the Adelaide alising batting collapse handed South Africa a crushing series with an C "When you play three seamers in attack Test four years ago, said yesterday's victory in Hobart yesterday. Australian they all have to stand up at different times," triumph also belonged to Steyn and Lehmann, whose coaching position is also under scrutiny after it Du Plessis, standing in for regular captain player. De Villiers. was extended to 2019 only last August, said there will "definitely" be De Villiers, said at the trophy presentation "Enjoy it, celebrate it with us," changes for next week's final day-night Test in Adelaide. after South Africa took a 2-0 lead in the pressure go as a bowling unit, we're there he said in a greeting to the players. They're Lehmann, who also sits on the selection panel, said that only three-test series. all the time and in the field we back it up." experienced guys. They know coming to Aus- Smith, David Warner and pace pair Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazle- "I thought yesterday we were excep- Although grey skies hung over Hobart, tralia is one of the hardest places to come wood would be sure of keeping their spots. tional, we didn't get the rewards we wanted it was a golden morning for 29-year-old and win. So to come here and do it 2-0 is "We've got to stop the rot, we've got to work out what the best XI but to come back this morning, just make Abbott, who has had the misfortune of bowl- special for us as a team but we share that is," Lehmann told reporters. "Guys playing in this Test match, some sure we were relentless in our areas... we ing in the era of Steyn and Philander, specialness with great players in our side were disappointed in their performances and they get the chance to knew if we could do those things the wick- managing only seven further tests since his like Dale and AB, who have been here lots play the Shield games to put their hand up. ets will come and they did. 2013 debut at home to Pakistan. He knocked of times and worked really hard to try to win "I thought Hazlewood was great, Starc's getting back to his best "We're just relentless, we don't let the over four of Australia's top six batsmen in games of ." and then you've got Smith and Warner." Australia need changes, says skipper Smith

Hobart comprehensive first-Test loss in Perth. the first innings shambles and scored 31 not being resilient enough and some- pressure, but Smith offered words of AFP Ashen-faced Smith told reporters he was at his second visit to the crease, fore- thing has got to change. We have got to support for the coach and said the play- humiliated by the manner of Australia's shadowed selection changes as play a lot better than we have been if ers were to blame for Australia's kipper Steve Smith said Australia abject surrender, and said something Australian cricket grapples to fix its we are going to beat any opposition problems. needed a shake-up but backed had to change ahead of next week's day- demoralised national team. around the world at the moment." "It's not his fault we're not playing Sunder-fire coach Darren Lehmann night third Test in Adelaide. "It is not working. So, obviously on All the Test batsmen, including wick- well, it's up to us to go out there and do after the hosts slumped to a humiliat- "I am embarrassed to be sitting here, the back of five losses there is going to etkeeper Peter Nevill and spinner the job. I have absolutely no problem ing series defeat to South Africa to be perfectly honest with you. Too be a lot talked about in regards to selec- Nathan Lyon but not the three fast bowl- with anything Darren is doing at the yesterday. many times we have lost wickets in tion and things like that," the 17-Test ers, will play in this week's domestic moment," he said. He also praised the Eight wickets fell for 32 runs as Aus- clumps, 8/32 today, 10/85 in the first skipper said. Sheffield Shield games before the team quality of the Proteas bowling attack, tralia went down by an innings and 80 innings," Smith said. "We've got to start finding a way to for the third Test is chosen on Sunday. led by Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada and runs before lunch on the fourth day of "And it is happening way too con- turn things around. Whether the ball is "Myself and everyone that is going Vernon Philander after strike bowler the rain-hit second Test, their fifth sistently for my liking. We are not being seaming or spinning or swinging we to wear an Australian cap for the next Dale Steyn was injured in the first Test. straight loss in the format. resilient, we are not willing to tough it don't have an answer at the moment. game need to be a lot better and step up "It's tough and the South African It followed an inglorious rout of 85 out and get through tough periods... it is "We are not resilient enough, we are and start playing the way an Australian bowlers, when there is something in the in the first innings, and a 10-86 batting not good enough." not digging in enough, we are not hav- team needs to play," Smith demanded. wicket, Philander, Abbott and Rabada, collapse in the first innings of their Smith, who remained 48 not out in ing the pride in our wicket, we're just Lehmann is also under major they are world class," he said. WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2016 SPORT 29 Winds test riders as second round of Royal Air Maroc League ends

ROYAL AIR MAROC ROYAL AIR MAROC CYCLING CYCLING LEAGUE LEAGUE Abdullah Afif (Qatar SECOND ROUND RESULTS We have faith national team) won in the squad to the A-category by Al Shamal S.C. Road race paddling three laps reach our goals: (110 km) in Al Shamal Men A – 3 laps 110 km 1. Abdullah AFIF (Qatar National Senior Team) area. 2h45:32 58 Al Mohannadi 2. Abdurrahman SALEEM (Qatar National Senior Team) +0 According to the 3. Marouane ZNAGUI (Qatar Chain Reaction) +4 League leader: Abdullah AFIF (Qatar National Senior Team) l Khor Sports club CEO organisers, the 10-leg Abdulla Al Mohannadi series will see races Women A – 2 laps 74 km A (pictured) has praised being held with a gap 1. Isora SOSA CABALLERO (Carbon Wheels Racing) 2h00:57 the work of his side and their of two or three weeks 2. Eulogy VAN DYK (Carbon Wheels Racing) +11:59 performance in the Qatar with the league 3. Jenn WICKS (None) +11:59 Stars League so far. Al officially culminating League leader: Isora SOSA CABALLERO Mohannadi gave an exclusive (Carbon Wheels Racing) in April next year. interview to QSL online ahead Men B – 2 laps 74 km of his sides round seven clash 1. Fawaz ALHICHAN (Rasen Velostar) 2h00:44 58 against Muaither, which will The Peninsula 2. Hamed ALTAYEB (Rasen Velostar) +0 take place tomorrow evening 3. Fergal MCCOOL (Qatar Chain Reaction) +0 at Al Gharafa stadium. l Shamal Sports club League leader: Hamed ALTAYEB (Rasen Velostar) Al Mohannadi opened up hosted the second the conversation praising the Women B – 1 lap 38 km round of the Royal 1. Ana JARQUE (None) 1h19:37 efforts of the side: “The Club Air Maroc Cycling League leader: Ana JARQUE Board chaired by Mr. Hassan League over the Jumaa Al Mohannadi and the weekend.A Organized by the Men C – 1 lap 38 km club are working well 1. Ahmad ALSUBAEY (Lusail team) 1h06:03 Qatar Cycling Federation (QCF) The winners of the second round of the Royal Air Maroc Cycling League pose together with one goal. We

in collaboration with Qatar 2. Faleh AL-MAADHEED (Lusail team) +25 hope to continue with the

with the officials of QCF, QCR and QC. Chain Reaction (QCR) and Qatar 3. Abdulaziz ALMOHANNADI (Lusail team) +25 same performance and League leader: Abdulaziz ALMOHANNADI (Lusail team) Cyclists (QC), the second round results in the QSL.” saw 126 riders on the start line. “Thank God, we have Al Shamal area is well known Chain reaction) broke away in Mohannadi made an escape country to the sport. being held with a gap of two or played well in the first games for its more or less constant second lap and grabbed the immediately after the lead car In the first round, a total of three weeks with the league offi- of the season. We have north wind called Shamal, which honours. pulled away following the neu- 132 riders took part in the open- cially culminating in April next showed quality in our per- made riding difficult for the Men B category joined by tral start. The breakaway peloton ing leg that started at Al Thakira year. The riders will have to formances and stability with participants. Ladies A category (2 laps - 74 tried to get organized and do the Youth Centre and ended at Ras accumulate points from each the players, technical staff The strongest A category had km) finished in a big bunch sprint chase, but it was too late to catch Laffan in Al Khor. QCF Techni- round and a cyclist with the top and officials at the club. With to tackle with three laps (110 km) with Qatari Fawaz Alhichan the leaders. Ana Jarque was the cal Secretary Anrej Filip said: tally in each class will be the league cutting down to starting form Al Shamal Sports (Rassen Velostar) taking the hon- fastest in Ladies B category. "This is fast becoming an inter- declared a winner at the of the twelve teams Al Khor needed Club through back roads until Al ours. Isora Sosa Cabalero The League will continue esting points race. The riders league. Filip said the rounds in to start well and I believe we Ghariyah returning via Shamal (Carbon Wheels) was the strong- after two weeks on Friday, 25th showed a lot of commitment in December and February could have done that so far” highway. est in the Ladies A category. of November with individual the second round that saw heavy be rescheduled. explained the Al Khor CEO. The race saw many escapes The Men C and Ladies B had time trial race in Lusail, a QCF crosswinds making the compe- "We may do that because of Despite the strong start to until the trio Abdullah Afif (Qatar to do one lap (38 km in total). The official confirmed. tition very challenging for the the holiday season in December the season Al Mohannadi has national team), Abdulrahman Lusail team trio composed of The Royal Air Maroc Cycling participants." while in February, QCF stages warned that Al Khor will have Jarboua (Qatar National team) Qataris Ahmed Alsubaey, Faleh League is a new event planned According to the organisers, the Tour of Qatar cycling races, to maintain their form in and Marouane Znagui (Qatar Al Maadheed and Abdulaziz Al to attract riders from across the the 10-leg series will see races " Filip said. order to beat the drop. “It is still very early in the league campaign and we have to win as much game as possible. Still it is a difficult task, but not impossible. We have faith Tennis: Qatar ExxonMobil Junior Open kicks off in our squad to reach our goals.” Al Mohannadi also had The Peninsula Tamim Al Thani, Meshaal Al particular as ExxonMobil is the some words on Al Khor’s Khenji, Danah Al Sheikh, title sponsor for the main ATP French head coach Jean Fern- he 2016 Qatar ExxonMo- Mashael Al Khenji, Al Jowahrah tournament being held yearly andez by saying: “I believe he bil Junior Open begun on Al Thani, Amnah Homoud, Sarah in the state of Qatar. is the best head coach in the TMonday at the Khalifa Homoud, Taymaa Hasiba and Nasser Al-Kawari, Vice league over the last two sea- Tennis and Squash Complex. Danah Al Modhahki. President and Joint Venture Ter- sons. He is preforming well The championship reflects The participating players minals Asset Manager of with the squad that he has the strong partnership between will compete in different cate- ExxonMobil Qatar said, and he is constantly develop- the Qatar Tennis Federation gories including boys and girls “We are an energy company ing and improving the (QTF) and ExxonMobil Qatar as under 12 and 14 years old in but we devote a lot of time and players’ performance.” it is considered one of the tour- addition to grassroots category effort to determine the best ways Al Mohannadi ended the naments that aim at developing under 10 years old. to help build an active, healthy interview stating his sides the skills of Qatar’s national The QTF Assistant Secretary and sustainable community in the ambitions for the season teams’ players. General Tariq Zainal stressed state of Qatar. The tournament ahead; “Our objective is to To conclude on November 21, that Qatar ExxonMobil Junior provides an ideal opportunity for push on from a mid-table fin- the event will feature the partic- Open reflects the strong part- the Qatari players to be active ish, our desire is to reach the ipation of 70 players including nership between the QTF and members in their community and Qatar Cup places and that can Officials representing the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) and Jassim Al Mahmoud, Ghanim ExxonMobil Qatar as it under- help them acquire important life be achived if everyone can Zanail, Adel Ghanim, Abdulaziz lines the strong contributions of skills such as confidence, com- ExxonMobil Qatar taking a picture with young participants in work hard in the club, just like Zainal, Ghanim Khalid Al the company to the Qatari sport mitment, and teamwork.” He the 2016 Qatar ExxonMobil Junior Open, at the Khalifa Tennis we have from the opening Khelaifi, Hamad Al Rumaihi, in general and tennis in added. and Squash Complex, in Doha on Monday. games of the QSL season. “

FIBA 3x3 All Stars event to be held in Doha. Aspire welcomes French Olympic stars Ndongue, Ourahmoune and Smétanine

The Peninsula signed the Wall of Fame at the Sarah Ourahmoune, popu- Academy, and engaged with stu- lar boxer and winner of the spire Academy yesterday dent-athletes, sharing their silver medal at the Rio 2016 welcomed an elite French personal stories insightful tips Olympics, also praised Aspire Adelegation comprised of for becoming successful ath- Academy’s facilities, saying: “I internationally acclaimed Olym- letes. Ali Salem Afifa, Deputy wish I could have benefitted pic athletes Emmeline Ndongue, Director General at Aspire Acad- from the same facilities when I Sarah Ourahmoune and David emy, awarded the athletes was a young athlete.” Smétanine, who are in Doha to trophy shields as accolades for Meanwhile, David Sméta- participate in the Association of their visit. nine, Paralympic swimmer and National Olympic Committees Speaking on the occasion, winner of the bronze medal at (ANOC) General Assembly rep- Emmeline Ndongue, acclaimed the Athens 2004 Summer Olym- resenting the Paris 2024 French basketball player with pics said: “The speed in which Olympic and Paralympic Games over 196 appearances with her Aspire Academy was established The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) yesterday signed contracts with Arabian Bid Committee. national team, told student-ath- is remarkable, While giving Automobiles Company, QVision and Al Kass for the sponsorship of the FIBA 3x3 All During the visit, delegates letes: “Whatever your dream is equal credence to sports train- Stars event to be held on Friday. Arabian Automobiles Company General Manager were given a comprehensive - find it, then continue to work ing and education, is amazing. Fawzi Al-Atbah and QBF's Sadoun Al-Kuwari inked the contract according to which tour of the Academy’s facilities very hard for it. Always remem- Aspire Academy aims to Foton will be the official Car Partner of the tournament. QVision, represented by its and classrooms, and were ber that you might have to make develop students holistically, Marketing and Communications head Mohamed Anan, will provide broadcast support briefed about the services the sacrifices along the way, so the providing individuals with a for the tournament. The tournament will be aired on Al Kass, the official TV channel. Academy provides to its stu- most important thing is that you comprehensive academic, social dent-athletes. Delegates then play the sport you love.” and sporting education. 30 SPORT WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2016 Sport integral part of our lives: QOC

Doha President of QNA Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E resident of Qatar Sheikh Joaan Olympic Committee bin Hamad Al (QOC) H E Sheikh Thani is seen Joaan bin Hamad Al- during his Thani yesterday address on P welcomed the delegations par- the opening ticipating in the General session of the Assembly of the Association of ANOC General the National Olympic Commit- Assembly in tees (ANOC), which began Doha yesterday. yesterday at Sheraton Doha. In his opening remarks, Sheikh Joaan said that 'QOC was honoured to provide support to ANOC in hosting the General expressed the committee's work on determining mecha- Sheikh Joaan hoped that the Assembly this year, which is delight that 'it will partner and nisms to support one another participants would enjoy getting important for the Olympic move- celebrate with national Olympic and present initiatives and con- to know Qatar's unique culture ment globally'. committees from around the tributions that could take the during the gala. He concluded his He said that the QOC was world over the course of this Olympic movement forward'. speech by expressing hope that keen on spreading the Olympic week'. He added that this year's the General Assembly's agenda spirit in every day life of citizens Sheikh Joaan also expressed General Assembly was also a will contribute to strengthening in Qatar, stressing that sports has his delight at meeting represent- good occasion to celebrate ties between national Olympic become an integral part of peo- atives of different national ANOC's achievements and hon- committees and enriching the ple's lives. Olympic committees from our the champions of the Rio debate that wants a better future The QOC President also around the world in Qatar 'to 2016 Olympics. for the Olympic movement.

Doha lab suspension a IOC chief answers critics on ‘procedural issue’, says Russian doping, Rio Games WADA official The Peninsula

Doha IOC he World Anti-Doping Agencies President Agency (WADA) yester- Thomas T day nipped in bud all OC President Thomas Bach defended Bach speculations with regards to his handling of the Russian doping addresses the suspension of Doha’s anti- scandal, attacked critics of the Rio the ANOC doping laboratory. de Janeiro Olympics and claimed no Speaking on the sidelines gathering cities would have bid for the 2024 of the XXI ANOC General in Doha IGames without his "Agenda 2020" reform Assembly, here, Rob Koehler, programme. yesterday. Deputy Director of WADA, In a speech to the general assembly RIGHT: QOC said: “Someone asked me a of the Association of National Olympic Secretary question whether they were Committees yesterday, Bach appeared General cheating. determined to counter the negative pub- Dr Thani He added: "It’s a proce- lic perception surrounding the Olympic Al Kuwari dural issue we found that movement following a turbulent year of and other needs to be corrected and doping crises, the troubled buildup to Rio officials because of that they have and continuing concerns over the costs in Doha been suspended for four of hosting the games. yesterday. months, which allows them Bach cited media headlines in the the time to correct those pro- months ahead of the Rio Games about cedural issues and get back security, water quality, the Zika virus and Anti-Doping Agency had called for the decision and is a great encouragement according to his lawyers. The 71-year-old to the business of analysing allegations of state-sponsored doping in complete ban following a report by inves- for all of us." Hickey remains under house arrest in Bra- samples.” Russia. Citing Donald Trump's victory in tigator Richard McLaren that detailed Meanwhile, Olympic bosses made an zil but has had his passport confiscated Touching on the criteria the US presidential election last week, systematic, state-assisted doping in Rus- impassioned plea to Brazilian authorities and has been banned from leaving the or the specifications, Koehler Bach said the Rio Games were a "case sia. The IOC instead allowed international yesterday to allow Irish Olympic Com- country. said: “It’s like everything else. study" in the difference "between pub- sports federations to decide which Rus- mittee President Patrick Hickey to return The ANOC President, Sheikh Ahmad There is a process and the due lished opinion and public opinion" and sian athletes could compete. home while awaiting trial over an alleged Al Fahad Al Ahmed Al Sabah, referred process was carried out. So "between perception and reality." Bach said he has met with many heads ticketing scam. to Hickey as our "dear VP" while the there was something that was Bach said the Rio Games were a great of state and government since the games Hickey, who is also the head of the International Olympic Committee Pres- identified and there is a due success, citing record global television and all backed the IOC's position. European Olympic Committee, was ident Thomas Bach said: "We have to process that’s carried out and viewership and social media interest, "They appreciated and acknowledged arrested by Brazilian police during the put the system into place for preven- there’s a disciplinary commit- though he made no mention of the empty we did not take a political decision but Rio Olympics in August as part of a raid tion, and, if that fails, for sanctioning tee that reviews the seats and organizational glitches that also we took a decision that took in the inter- into an illegal ticket sales scheme. and appropriate measures. We should procedures and they come up affected the event. He also went to great est of sport and respected justice for clean He denies any wrongdoing but has never claim the sports world is immune. with recommendations that lengths to defend the International Olym- athletes and protecting the clean athletes been formally charged. He has stepped Patrick Hickey is still in Brazil concern- they (lab) be given four pic Committee's decision not to impose a worldwide," he said. down from both posts while the investi- ing the sale of tickets. We have to say, months to correct those total ban on Russia from the Games, say- "To see this acknowledgement and gation continues. clearly, that as long as there is no result, things.” ing he has received support from dozens this appreciation by so many political The trial date has still not been set but our colleague enjoys the presumption However, he did say that of world leaders on the issue. The World leaders was a confirmation of our could take up to two years to be heard, of innocence." the Qatari lab can rectify the procedure earlier. “It’s possible they can do it in one month and they can LA plays down concerns be suspended for a longer period if those procedural after Trump win issues are not corrected within that time.” Doha Brushing aside the argu- AFP ment that the current turn of events, especially with os Angeles 2024 Olympic bid leaders yester- regards to doping, prompted day sought to allay concerns within the WADA to take the step, he LOlympic movement following Donald said: “Absolutely not, we have Trump's US presidential election victory, saying a role and duty to carry out the candidacy would continue to "celebrate our the processes and if they are diversity". not met with it is our duty to Los Angeles, bidding to host the summer Games work towards it. And we will for a third time after 1932 and 1984, was seen as be working with the Qatari the front-runner in the race with Paris and Buda- lab to correct those pest until Trump's election this month. procedures.” "We just finished our presidential election and The suspension, which some of you may question our commitment to our took effect on 7 November, founding principles," Los Angeles bid official Ally- was the fifth in the number of son Felix, a six-times Olympic track and field clampdowns by WADA champion, said. among its 34 accredited labs The ANOC General Assembly in Doha remembers boxing legend Muhammad "I have one message for you. Please do not worldwide. Ali who passed away earlier this year. Pics: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula doubt us. America's diversity is our greatest The others are Almaty strength." Felix said Los Angeles needed the Games (Kazakhstan), Lisbon (Portu- "now more than ever" to help make the United gal), Madrid (Spain) and States better. Bloemfontein (South Africa). WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2016 SPORT 31

Injured Rooney Qatar shooters bag two medals to miss friendly against Spain

London at World Military Championship AFP kipper Wayne Rooney Armstrong Vas Hosts shine has been ruled out of The Peninsula SEngland's year-ending Qatar secured the friendly against Spain at second place in the Wembley yesterday because osts Qatar opened their men’s team event of a knee problem, the Eng- medals account at the of Trap finishing lish Football Association H49th CISM World Military behind China, confirmed. Shooting Championship by while the women's "The striker sat out this clinching a silver and bronze in team took the morning's session at Totten- the team events in the ongoing bronze ham Hotspur's training event at the Losail Shooting ground as a precaution due Range. to a minor knee injury," the Qatar took the second place silver medallist in the London 2012 FA said. in the men’s team event of Trap OG in the 10m Air Rifle Event, Jean "Rooney has been finishing behind China, while the Quiquampoix (France), silver allowed to return to his women team took the bronze in medalist in the 25m Rapid Fire club for further the 50m Rifle 60 Prone. Pistol Men Event at the Rio 2016 assessment." In the men’s team Trap, Alexey Klimov (Russia), Olympic England's interim man- China took the first place while Record at the OG London 2012 ager Gareth Southgate had Italy took the third position. (592) in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol earlier said that Rooney In the Trap Women Team Men and Löw Andreas (Germany), would be rested from the Event, Democratic People’s Olympic Record at the Rio 2016 starting line-up in any case, Republic of Korea took the gold (140) in Double Trap Men. with Liverpool's Jordan medal ahead of China and the Meanwhile, the Anti-Doping Henderson filling in as host Qatar took bronze. Committee, headed by Dr. Fatma captain. In the 50m Rifle 60 Prone Khamis Al Malki had to gather to Rooney returned to Eng- Women Team event, China took talk about the situation and check land's starting XI for Friday's the first place of the competition if they would have enough tests 3-0 win over Scotland in ahead of Germany. until the end of the World Cup qualifying, having Both teams finished with the Championships. started the previous game -- same total of points but China "Indeed, every new World a 0-0 draw away to Slovenia managed to take the gold medal Record holder has to be tested -- on the bench. thanks to a better result in the last for drugs. The Anti-Doping Left-back Ryan Bertrand, series!. Korea took the bronze Committee working in the who also missed training on medal. Two Olympic medalists shadow, but I really want to Monday, remains in conten- Yu Xiaokai (right) of China celebrates his win in the trap event of the of the 49th World and two Olympic Records hold- thank them for their support and tion to feature in the game at ers will compete in the CISM Event hard work,” declared Colonel Military Shooting Championship at the Losail Shooting Range yesterday. Kartsen Bindrich of Wembley. this year: Sylwia Bogacka (Poland), Bruno Wolfensberger. Germany finished second. Harry Kane had already been ruled out of Tuesday's match, the Tottenham striker having returned to his club as he continues his recovery from an ankle ligament problem. The game against Spain is the fourth and final match of Southgate's tenure as interim manager, but he is expected to be offered the role full-time.

Pre-match antics were too much, says Hart

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ngland goalkeeper Joe Hart has consciously Etoned down his pre- match routine after criticism he was excessively motivated during his country's ill-fated Euro 2016 campaign, he con- Carlos Padilla Becerra, President of Mexican Olympic Committee, Horst G Schreiber, fessed to reporters. International Shooting Federation (ISF), Secretary General and Olegaro Rana the President Hart was caught on camera of ISF are seen with officials of CISM during their visit to the Losail Shooting Range yesterday. thumping his chest and bellow- ing at his team-mates in the tunnel prior to games at Euro 2016, with former England striker Ian Wright accusing him of being "too pumped up". At fault for goals against El Shorbagy eases into quarter-finals Wales in the group phase and in England's calamitous last 16 defeat by Iceland, Hart was The Peninsula QATAR CLASSIC RESULTS then frozen out at Manches- ter City and is rebuilding his ohamed El Shorbagy of reputation on loan at Torino. Pre-quarter-finals Egypt along with Nick Daryl Selby (Eng) bt (Q) Adrian Waller "I am always trying to MMatthew of England (Eng) 3-0 (11-7, 11-5, 11-9) learn and adapt. Obviously eased into the quarter-finals of [1] Mohamed El Shorbagy (Egy) bt Leo Au the Euros wasn't my finest the Qatar Classic Squash Cham- (Hkg) 3-1 (12-10, 11-13, 11-8, 11-8) hour," Hart said ahead of pionship at the Khalifa [7] Simon Rosner (Ger) bt James Willstrop England's friendly against International Squash Complex (Eng) 3-0 (11-7, 11-7, 11-8) Spain. here yesterday. Gregoire Marche (Fra) bt (6) Tarek Momen "I needed to have a think (Egy) 3-2 (4-11, 11-4, 11-8, 8-11, 11-9) The top seed took 55 min- [4] Nick Matthew (Eng) bt [Q] Alan Clyne about how I played and what utes to saw off the challenge of (Sco) 3-1 ( 11-5, 11-13, 11-7, 11-9) I did, and maybe change a few Leo Au of Hong Kong, winning Today’s quarter-finals things; speaking to the people the dual 3-1(12-10, 11-13, 11-8, [1] Mohamed El Shorbagy (Egy) vs [7] Si- that count, seeking advice. 11-8). mon Rosner, 5.30pm "(Interim England man- El Shorbagy will take on Gregoire Marche (Fravs [4] Nick Matthew ager) Gareth (Southgate) and I Simon Rosner of Germany in (Eng), 6.30pm spoke about it. You find a way. Daryl Selby (Eng) vs (8) Cameron Pilley the quarter-finals today. (Aus)/Cesar Salazar (Mex), 7.30pm I've got a lot of energy and a lot The seven-seed Rosner [3] Karim Abdel Gawad (Egy)/Zahed Mo- of passion. Questionably, it eased past James Willstrop of hamed (Egy) vs [5] Marwan Elshorbagy could have been too much.

England 3-0 (11-7, 11-7, 11-8) in (Egy)/Ryan Cuskelly (Aus) "There are ways of chan- 45 minutes. nelling that. I am constantly Matthew registered an evolving, constantly trying to identical 3-1 (11-5, 11-13, 11-7, on Gregoire Marche of France be the best I can be, and Mohamed El Shorbagy of Egypt returns to Leo Au of Hong Kong during their Qatar Classic 2016 11-9) win over qualifier Alan in the last eight stage. learning from things that Clyne of Scotland. All the quarterfinals will be Championship at the Khalifa International Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. didn't go too well is definitely Pic by: Kammutty VP/The Peninsula The Englishman will take played today. a way of doing that."