SPORT Monday 5 December 2016 PAGE | 27 PAGE | 29 Smith'sSmi century IAAF led by Coeoe leadslead Aussies to ushers in new big ODI win world order Laudrup eyes win in Clasico

The Peninsula Looking at the game, Al Sadd vs Al Rayyan Laudrup noted that the Clasico l Rayyan head coach A mouth-watering will all be about the fans. Michael Laudrup is clash is on the cards “Generally you know the targeting a big Qatar on December 7 when opponent and the players well Clasico win for his Al Rayyan take on Al going into the game. So that is side when they take not a concern for the players and Sadd in the Qatar onA bitter rivals Al Sadd in the coaches heading into a derby Clasico at Al Sadd (QSL) match game. It’s all about the build up of the week for round 10. Stadium in . with the fans beginning to talk This will be Laudrup’s first and getting excited weeks ahead taste of one of the biggest games world football having enjoyed a looking forward to the game that in Qatari football and the former glittering playing career, which will add to this match.” Danish midfielder revealed his included time with bitter rivals The defending QSL champi- excitement in taking part in the Real Madrid and Barcelona. ons are currently fifth in the table game on Wednesday evening at “I have been lucky enough following their first defeat of the Al Sadd stadium. The Al Rayyan to play and manage in some huge season against Al Gharafa, and boss stressed the importance of derbies like El Clasico Juventus will be aiming to bounce back the game for the fans. against Torino, the Copenhagen against Al Sadd. “Normally these “Derbies or games against derby and Ajax against Feye- are top games, with often more rivals are always important for noord. You feel them as a coach at stake than just the result. In the clubs and the fans. That of and a player, and you want to do this case Al Sadd are ahead of us course means they are impor- something special for the fans.” in the league and we need to beat and Laudrup admitted his con- single out members of the the Al club and it’s about getting a good tant for the players and coaches,” The game will also see two them to cut down the lead of El fusion that the Wolves have Sadd squad who are currently result from all of the games we Laudrup said. of the QSL’s most passionate fans Jaish at the top.” failed to lift the QSL falcon shield riding high in third place in the play. Our aim is to win every Laudrup is no stranger to come together in what promises Talk turned to Al Rayyans more regularly in recent QSL standings. game we play at Al Rayyan and some of the biggest games in to be a lively encounter. opponent on the evening, Al Sadd history. “Of course Al Sadd have that will be the aim against Al “Al Sadd is a great side but some key players, firstly Sadd on Wednesday.” they have only won the league who is a great player. As is Has- Al Rayyan head coach Michael once in eight years. It’s strange san Haydoos, he has had some QSL STANDINGS Laudrup to see that they have won once issues this season with injuries El Jaish 9 8 0 1 23 12 25 in that time because they are a but he can change a game for Lekhwiya 9 6 0 3 29 16 21 huge club in Qatar yet they are them. In attack I think the new Al Sadd 9 6 0 3 25 12 21 still fighting for the league.” signing (Jugurtha Hamroun) has Laudrup also was eager to settled well and on the left they Al Gharafa 9 5 2 2 23 19 17 have Abdulkarim Hassan who Al Rayyan 9 4 1 4 15 9 16 QATAR STARS LEAGUE is always lively. It’s going to be Umm Salal 9 3 2 4 13 11 13 December 6 a tough challenge for Al Shahaniya 9 2 3 4 10 17 10 Al Sailiya vs Muaither, 4.00pm Rayyan.” Laudrup stressed that his Al Ahli 9 2 4 3 14 16 9 Al Kharaitiyat vs Al Ahli, 4.00pm side must look at the bigger pic- Muaither 9 3 6 0 7 15 9 El Jaish SC vs Lekhwiya, 6.10pm ture heading into a packed Al Khor 9 2 5 2 9 11 8 Al Shahaniya vs Al Arabi, 6.10pm December which will see the QSL champions play three times in Al Arabi 9 2 6 1 15 22 7 December 7 ten days. Al Sailiya 9 1 5 3 10 17 6 Umm Salal vs Al Gharafa, 4.00pm “As a coach and players you Kharaitiyat 9 1 6 2 6 16 5 Al Khor vs Al Wakrah, 4.00pm cannot just focus on one game.

The match against Al Sadd is part Al Wakrah 9 0 5 4 10 16 4 Al Rayyan vs Al Sadd, 6.10pm of a very busy schedule for the Qatar Gymnastics Federation holds coaching workshop

The Peninsula from International Gymnastics Experts, also featured at the two shifts with theoretical and Federation (FIG) for the Level III workshop. practical topics discussed in he Qatar Gymnastics Fed- coaching course that discussed Coaches arrived from Indo- detail. eration (QGF) hosted a in detail a number of key issues. nesia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Al Hitmi said: "This is a great Tcoaching workshop over Keith Russell, the FIG Acad- Yemen, Egypt, South Africa, opportunity for all the partici- the weekend, engaging partici- emy expert, was one of the India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, pants to be part of a workshop pants from more than 15 prominent officials at the Syria, Malta, Thailand and of this nature. This workshop is countries. workshop. Ukraine besides a number of sanctioned by FIG and we are QGF President Ali Al Hitmi Takashi Kobayashi, Monem officials representing QGF. privilege to have the presence joined a number of top officials Jemni and Peggy Liddick, all FIG The lectures were held in of Keith Russell." Al Hitmi added: "Qatar's Abdul Rahman - who has par- ticipated in level 1 course before - could not be here this time since he has university exams to take care of. We are keen on the development of at least two Qatari cadets getting FIG certif- icates in future." Russell said: "I am happy to share my experiences with QGF. It is wonderful to be part of a course of this nature as it takes the game forward by allowing officials from all ICO-member countries to feature at such workshops." Anis Mustafa Saud of QGF said: "This workshop also saw participants from Africa and Asia. Clearly we are moving for- ward in terms of the development of the sport." Ali Al Hitmi (centre), the President of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation (QGF), poses for a He added: "We organized El Jaish's Davon Dominic jumps high against at Al Arabi during picture with Keith Russell, Takashi Kobayashi, Monem Jemni and Peggy Liddick, all FIG Experts, this workshop in 2008 and then their Qatar Basketball League match at Al Gharafa Stadium during an FIG coaching workshop hosted in Doha. Anis Mustafa is at right. last year when we went for the Level II course." yesterday. El Jaish won 85-62. Pic by: Baher Amin SPORT MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2016 27 Smith's century leads Aussies to big ODI win

Sydney Sixes galore at SCG AFP

teve Smith hit a record- breaking century and 4 took two superb Australian captain Steve catches as Australia Smith smashes highest beat New Zealand by 68 ever score at the SCG with S runs in the Chappell-Hadlee help of four sixes. Trophy one-day series opener in Sydney yesterday. Indian golfer Mukesh Kumar poses with the trophy after The Australia skipper smashed 164 off 157 balls, the 3 winning the Panasonic Open India at the Delhi Golf Club in highest one-day international New Delhi yesterday. Pacer Josh Hazlewood score at the Sydney Cricket Ground, to lead Australia to 324 picks up three wickets for eight. after New Zealand are Man of the match Smith given a target of 325. Tiger 'not quite struck 14 fours and four sixes in his seventh ODI century after winning the toss to give the Australia's fielder Steven Smith (centre) celebrates his catch of runs for the third stand with Black Caps a tough target to New Zealand's batsman BJ Watling with team-mates during Guptill before he holed out to there' but still a chase down. the first One Day International in Sydney yesterday. Hazlewood off Mitchell Starc in Smith then took two great the 22nd over. Smith's top- catches and paceman Josh ranked team suffered a 5-0 ODI Hazlewood claimed three wick- SCOREBOARD series drubbing in South Africa major threat ets to dismiss the Kiwis for 256 AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND in October and earlier looked in 44.2 overs. D Warner b Ferguson ...... 24 M Guptill c (sub) b Zampa ...... 114 shaky again when reduced to 92 Smith's knock, the seventh A Finch b Henry ...... 0 T Latham b Hazlewood ...... 2 for four in the 21st over. highest by an Australian, sur- S Smith c Munro b Boult...... 164 K Williamson c Smith b Hazlewood ...... 9 But Smith, who could have Nassau, Bahamas pal Mark O'Meara with two passed South Africa's AB de G Bailey c Watling b Neesham ...... 17 J Neesham c Hazlewood b Starc ...... 34 been out three times, flailed the AFP each. Woods stood on eight- Villers 162 at the same ground M Marsh (run out-Neesham) ...... 1 B J Watling c Smith b Marsh ...... 6 Black Caps' bowlers and put his under 208, 11 strokes behind T Head c&b Boult ...... 52 C Munro c Bailey b Cummins ...... 49 in last year's World Cup. M Wade b Henry ...... 38 M Santner c Warner b Zampa ...... 0 side in the ascendancy. iger Woods sees daily leader Hideki Matsuyama of It was also the joint-highest P Cummins (not out) ...... 0 C de Grandhomme lbw Hazlewood ...... 6 Smith was finally out three progress in his return Japan after 54 holes at the by an Australia captain. Ricky M Starc c Watling b Neesham ...... 11 M Henry c Bailey b Cummins ...... 27 overs from the end when he Tfrom a 16-month back 18-man invitational. Ponting also made 164 against A Zampa (not out) ...... 2 L Ferguson b Marsh ...... 0 skied Trent Boult to Colin Munro injury layoff and hinted yester- "For three straight days, I've South Africa in Johannesburg in Extras (LB-1, W-9, NB-5) ...... 15 T Boult (not out) ...... 1 at midwicket. day he is still chasing the record gotten off to great starts. For 2006. Total (for 8 wkts in 50 overs) ...... 324 Extras (LB-4, W-4) ...... 8 Smith was supported by 52 18 majors won by Jack two of those days, I haven't He then underlined his man- Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-47, 3-89, 4-92, 5-219, 6-302, Total (all out in 44.2 overs) ...... 256 from newcomer Travis Head, Nicklaus. been able to keep it going," 7-311, 8-322. Fall of wickets: 1-3, 2-34, 3-126, 4-140, 5-185, 6-187, of-the-match qualities with two Did not bat: J Hazlewood. 7-203, 8-253, 9-255, 10-256. who was dropped by Matt Henry Woods, a 14-time major Woods said. "I would like to get decisive catches in the Black Bowling: Henry 10-0-74-2 (1nb, 1w); Boult 10-1-51-2 Bowling: Starc 7-1-37-1; Hazlewood 10-0-49-3 (2w); on nine, while wicketkeeper champion, sizzled early for the another solid round."

Caps' innings. (2w); Ferguson 9-0-73-1 (4nb, 2w); De Grandhomme Marsh 8.2-1-38-2 (1w); Cummins 9-0-62-2 (1w); Matt Wade clobbered three sixes third consecutive round but fiz- Woods birdied four of the It was his throat-high catch 6-0-27-0; Santner 9-0-40-0; Neesham 6-0-58-2 (4w). Zampa 10-0-66-2. off a Jimmy Neesham over on zled late in firing a first five holes but it was no day at slip that got a big break- his way to 38 off 22 balls. two-under-par 70 at his come- at the beach for the former through to dismiss skipper Kane Smith gave New Zealand two back event, the Hero World world number one, who spent Williamson for just nine. chances in Boult's third over. Challenge hosted by his char- considerable time in Bahamas Smith later latched onto a BJ Watling missed a leg-side ity foundation. sand waste areas after missing flying one-handed screamer to catch on 13 and one run later "I'm just not quite there, but the last five fairways at Albany dismiss BJ Watling for six off Boult's leg before wicket appeal it's coming. The great thing is Golf Club, a 7,302-yard Ernie Mitchell Marsh, hurling himself was turned down by the on-field I'm building and each day I've Els-designed layout. to his left in the gully for a stun- umpire. gotten a little bit stronger," said "Probably couldn't get off ning catch. New Zealand inexplicably Woods, who admits tiring on to a better start than I did," "I got a bit of luck. I was did not call for a review, which late holes. Woods said. "Generally when I probably out lbw at one point," showed the Australian captain "I'm definitely not as fresh come back from layoffs, that's Smith said. would have been out. as I would like to be. No matter the most concerning part of the "It's nice to get my highest Smith had a third "life" on how much you work out it's game, but I've been able to build The bat of New score at my home ground and 152 when Munro dropped him very different than being in a significant amount of positive post a huge total. Zealand's batsman at square leg. playing shape. There are all shots and go under par early." "We were able to get over Colin Munro breaks David Warner attacked deb- these different things you can't Woods took a bogey at the the line, which was the most during the first One utant paceman Lockie Ferguson, simulate at home." par-5 sixth but answered with pleasing thing. I am sure New Day International in smashing two boundaries off the Woods, who has not won a birdies at seven and the par-5 Zealand will hit back hard." Sydney. youngster's first over before he major since the 2008 US Open, 11th but stumbled with bogeys Opener Martin Guptill raised inside-edged on to his stumps was asked after his round about at 13 and 14. A 30-foot birdie his 11th ODI century with a for 24 off 29 balls. trying to catch Nicklaus even putt at the fairway-less par-3 mighty six off Marsh over long- find fielding substitute Glenn chance," Williamson said. "If we Head put on 127 for the fifth though no player has won four 17th provided a boost but he on off 93 balls and was his side's Maxwell at mid-wicket and he reflect back, we bowled poorly wicket with Smith, before he was majors after turning 41, which found sand and water at 18 for major hope of reeling in Austral- was on his way for 114 off 102 in the middle stage. I think we caught and bowled low down by Woods will do later this month. a closing double bogey. ia's huge target. balls in the 33rd over. were good in patches, and not Boult. "I wouldn't be here doing Woods again flashed But leg-spinner Adam "Guptill's was fantastic hun- so good in some, which left us a The second match in the this if I didn't feel like I could moments of his finest shotmak- Zampa coaxed Guptill into a dred -- one of his better tall total to chase." series takes place at Canberra's play at the highest level," ing to excite those seeking signs false shot to hundreds -- and gave us a Jimmy Neesham put on 92 Manuka Oval tomorrow. Woods said. "I have too much he can recapture the form that pride." made him a dominating Only four players have won superstar. multiple majors after turning "Great to have you back NHL Results 41 -- Old Tom Morris with three Tiger - Special!" US President- Beltran signs deal with 1860s British Opens and Harry elect Donald Trump tweeted Vardon, Julius Boros and Woods before the round began. Edmonton 3 Anaheim 2 Dallas 3 Colorado 0 Columbus 3 Arizona 2 Astros worth $16m : Source Vancouver 3 Toronto 2 Winnipeg 3 St Louis 2 Ottawa 2 Florida 0 Tampy Bay 2 Washington 1 New York in his first playoff game, for Houston in 2004. Pittsburgh 5 Detroit 3 AP Acquired from Kansas City that summer, Beltran New Jersey 5 Nashville 4 went on to hit a postseason record-tying eight hom- Boston 2 Buffalo 1 arlos Beltran is headed back to Houston, hop- ers in only 12 games while batting .435 with 14 RBIs, ing his 20th season in the majors could bring along with six steals. NY Rangers 4 Carolina 2 him — and the Astros — a most elusive World The Astros lost in the NL Championship Series Philadelphia 3 Chicago 1 C Series championship. A person familiar with the to St Louis that fall. In 2005, Beltran joined the New deal said that the free agent slugger and the Astros York Mets, while the Astros wound up getting swept NBA Results have reached a one-year deal for $16m. by the White Sox in their only World Series The person spoke on condition of anonymity appearance. because there was no official announcement. ESPN Beltran made his lone World Series appearance Golden State 138 Phoenix 109 first reported the agreement. in 2013 with St Louis, which lost to Boston in six Portland 99 Miami 92 Beltran joins a rich, revamped lineup, with Hou- games. Overall, he has hit .323 with 16 homers and Utah 105 Denver 98 ston recently adding catcher Brian McCann and 41 RBIs in 55 postseason games. Beltran is a career Dallas 107 Chicago 82 outfielder Josh Reddick to a talented, young nucleus. .281 hitter with 421 home runs and 1,536 RBIs in 19 Memphis 103 LA Lakers 100 Beltran, who turns 40 in April, hit a combined seasons with the Royals, Astros, Mets, Giants, Car- Toronto 128 Atlanta 84 .295 with 29 home runs and 93 RBIs last season. dinals, Yankees and Rangers. He's gone to the Boston 107 Philadelphia 106 The switch-hitter was traded from the New York playoffs with five different teams. Yankees to the Texas Rangers on August 1 and split Led by middle infielders Jose Altuve and Car- Minnesota 125 Charlotte 120 Harold Varner III of the US holds the Joe Kirkwood Cup after Milwaukee 112 Brooklyn 103 his time as a designated hitter and right fielder, play- los Correa and ace Dallas Keuchel, the Astros ended ing 151 games. a decade-long playoff drought — and reversed a winning the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Pines, A nine-time All-Star, Beltran has often excelled four-year span in which they averaged well over Gold Coast yesterday. Varner took his first professional in October. His rise to postseason prominence began 100 losses — by winning the AL wild card in 2015. victory by two strokes 28 SPORT MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2016 MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2016 SPORT 29 IAAF ushers in new world order

Monaco AFP Transparency agenda IAAF President Sebastian Coe says world governing ebastian Coe has taken the first body has stepped into new successful step to dragging an world of transparency after IAAF riddled with corruption major discussions at into a brave new world of International Association of Congress in Monaco. transparency. Athletics Federations (IAAF) S Since taking charge of the Interna- President Sebastian Coe There's a lot of in there tional Association of Athletics gestures as he addresses a that will make us safer and Federations in August 2015, Coe has press conference following make us safer a lot more often found himself in the limelight for a two-day IAAF council quickly, says the IAAF chief. all the wrong reasons. meeting in Monaco. He inherited a world governing body sick to its core, his predecessor Lamine Diack -- under whom he served as vice- stripping himself of some powers, with president for eight years -- just one of the president and IAAF Council not several senior former IAAF officials allowed to serve more than 12 years and under police investigation for corrup- with more checks put in place. tion involving bribes to keep quiet about The reforms also push for gender positive Russian doping tests. balance, handing athletes a greater voice But Coe has not shirked from the and crucially establishing an independ- challenge, drafting a revolutionary set ent integrity unit that would manage all of reforms that were adopted at Satur- anti-doping matters and be responsible day's Special Congress. for greater intelligence gathering. While some federation members All in all, it is a massive step forward bristled at the open nature of the vote, for the crisis-riddled body behind the with results published for all to see, Coe Olympics' number one sport. was defiant. "We've moved into the "This is a good and historic day for package with member federations and us safer and make us safer a lot more The target now was to reach a 40 world of transparency," was the Brit- our sport," Coe admitted. "I'm incredi- establish what he dubbed the "exem- quickly than it would have done had we percent equity in 2023 instead of 50 per- on's blunt reply when quizzed on why bly proud of the decision that was taken. plar of best practice". not put those things in place." cent, Coe said. he had not opted to make the ballot a "We now have structures, frame- "I hope the public perception of our Coe conceded that his ambitious As for the Integrity Unit, IAAF chief secret one. "Transparency sits at the works and foundations that will create sport actually is helped by what they've push for gender equity had to be scaled executive officer Olivier Gers said there heart of everything we've been talking a safety net. That safety net also has to seen, but that wasn't primarily why we back. was an operational date of April 3 in about it. That is a key word and every- be responsive to cultural shifts and cul- did it," the former British parliamentar- "It's an important ambition to place, with a budget double initial one knows what it means." tural changes. ian and two-time Olympic 1500m gold encourage more women into our sport estimates. The vote saw 182 member federa- "There is now a whole heap more medallist said. at every level," he said. "There will be eight million dollars tions plump for the reforms, with 10 work to do to make sure that we drive "We did it because we were in need But Coe admitted that, rather than per year dedicated to fighting doping against and five invalid votes. Sixteen on to a much better future." of change, we did it because we had to "lose the debate", it had been better to and ensuring that we do everything we federations were not present. Coe hailed the "painstaking" work do it in haste and I make no apology for tinker with the target percentage intake can to create a level playing field for the Coe's reforms, with a nod to Diack's of his team that has spent six months that. of females, saying some countries had athletes and ensure they can compete abuse of the presidency, include criss-crossing the globe to debate the "There's a lot in there that will make found the initial timetable "onerous". cleanly against each other," Gers said. Japanese sports giant Asics unveiled as IAAF's sponsor

Monaco athletes," said Coe. "We are delighted to have athletes. Russia is in turn suspended from AFP attracted Asics, a world-class sportswear international athletics. designer and manufacturer, as our latest offi- Diack is currently under house arrest in cial IAAF partner to share this new journey France facing corruption charges. His son, apanese footwear and sports equipment with us. Papa Missata Diack, a former IAAF market- manufacturer Asics was yesterday named "This agreement is a huge endorsement ing consultant, is in Senegal and also wanted J as an official partner of the IAAF, just a of a bright future for athletics whose univer- by French authorities on charges of taking day after Adidas cut short its deal with track sality and diversity makes it a natural partner bribes from Russia. and field's governing body. for a global corporation like Asics." In a massive boost for the IAAF, there Asics signed a three-year partnership Asics, the deal with whom was brokered seem to be little fear from the part of Asics that will cover all IAAF World Athletics Series by the IAAF's long-term commercial part- becoming involved with the world body, events including the 2017 and 2019 world ner Dentsu Inc, now becomes one of IAAF's president Motoi Oyama saying: "I am so championships in London and Doha five official partners alongside Canon, Seiko, happy to have the honour of supporting the respectively. TDK and Toyota, with Mondo their official IAAF as an official partner. No financial details were given. supplier. "We at Asics hope to both develop excel- The announcement was a further boost Adidas' 11-year sponsorship deal with lent products and contribute to the growth Jamaican athlete for the IAAF, coming on the same day as the International Association of Athletics the sporting world as a whole by support- Usain Bolt poses president Sebastian Coe's reform package Federations (IAAF) had been set to run until ing athletics around the globe as an official with his trophy while was unanimously accepted by a Special Con- 2019. partner of the IAAF." shaking hands with gress in Monaco. But the German sportswear giant backed Asics, founded in Japan in 1949 by Kih- "Global athletics starts a new chapter out Friday following a corruption scandal achiro Onitsuka, takes its name from the Prince Albert II of today based upon solid foundations of mod- that saw former IAAF president Lamine Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano", Monaco. ern governance and a renewed Diack and other top officials implicated in which actually means "A Sound Mind in a determination to protect and promote clean bribery to keep quiet failed tests by Russian Sound Body". Athletics: WADA to launch IAAF President Sebastian Coe (right), flanked by Prince Albert II of Kenya anti-doping audit Monaco, speaks in Monaco during the International Nairobi sent home from the games. suspended for drug-related Association of AFP "The officials who include offences between 2012 and Athletics Federations Rodney Swigelaar, WADA's 2014, and the country was (IAAF) gala. hree officials of the Africa office director and Tom only removed from the World's Anti-Doping May, a member of WADA's WADA non-compliant list TAgency (WADA) are Education and Development after the adopted legislation expected in Kenya today to will carry out the audit to find was deemed in line with the begin audit of the country's out if ADAK has been con- Wada code in June. anti-doping programme. ducting the doping tests, and Three top officials of Ath- The Anti-Doping Agency carrying out sensitisation and letics Kenya (AK) are of Kenya (ADAK) was formed education among the ath- currently under suspension in January 2015, but its laws letes," a top ADAK official, over graft and anti-doping only came into force in June who requested anonymity probe. this year after it was declared told AFP. A WADA investigation last compliant of the WADA codes "It is a standard proce- year said "corruption was But Adak's integrity was dure by WADA to launch such embedded" at the IAAF under called into question when two audit campaigns within its Diack who, it added, ran a Kenyan track and field offi- affiliate national clique that covered up organ- cials were caught up in two organisations." ised doping and blackmailed separate doping scandals at Kenya was under scrutiny athletes while senior officials the Rio Olympics and were after 40 athletes were looked the other way. 30 SPORT MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2016 Bournemouth win thriller against Reds Liverpool lose rewind to 1968 to even find a about the need to add players in from the spot after 56 minutes draw. January, particularly since when James Milner, playing at Liverpool's title But after excellent goals Coutinho's injury, and it may be left-back, clearly brought down challenge suffered from Sadio Mane, Divock Origi at the back where he needs most Fraser who had only arrived on an unexpected and Emre Can appeared to put help. the pitch seconds earlier. setback as they Klopp's team in control, Bourne- At first it looked as though Striker Callum Wilson scored squandered a 3-1 mouth produced a stunning, high Liverpool would cruise this confidently to add spice to the lead to lose 4-3 at octane comeback culminating game, however. game. Bournemouth on an in a stoppage-time winner for Bournemouth's problems Liverpool responded well, astonishing day. Nathan Ake. began after 20 minutes when a going 3-1 ahead after 64 min- It was all inspired by a sumptuous long pass from Can utes when Mane cut the ball back match-winning performance sent Mane racing towards goal. for Can to score with a fierce and from 22-year-old substitute He easily held of defender swerving shot from the edge of Bournemouth Ryan Fraser, who only came on Ake before coolly and cleverly the area. Fraser had one effort AFP because of an injury to team- drinking a shot past goalkeeper well saved before finishing an mate Junior Stanislas in the Artur Boruc. excellent breakaway move with iverpool's title chal- second half with his team trail- If there was nothing Boruc a drilled finish from inside the lenge suffered an ing 2-0. could do about that one, he was area after 75 minutes. unexpected setback as The Scottish winger won a certainly at fault for the next -- Suddenly the visitors were they squandered a 3-1 penalty with his first touch, which arrived only two minutes rocking -- and when Fraser lead to lose 4-3 at scored Bournemouth's second later. crossed again from the right, LBournemouth on an astonishing at 3-1 and set up the equaliser Again, a long ball up the line Wilson set the ball back for day the south coast club will for Steve Cook as the game was -- this time on the right flank defender Cook to lash home an never forget. turned on its head. from Jordan Henderson -- found unlikely equaliser. Jurgen Klopp's side missed Liverpool fans might have Origi racing into the channel, but Bournemouth completed out on a chance to go second in feared their club's challenge to strangely Boruc hared out of his their incredible comeback when the Premier League and instead win a first league title in 27 years goal, heading across the field, far Loris Karius fumbled Cook's remain four points behind lead- could be derailed by news that too early. long-range shot and Ake ers Chelsea after their incredible star man Philippe Coutinho will The Belgian was able to side pounced from close range. meltdown in the last 14 minutes be missing for up to six weeks step him and curl a perfect long- Meanwhile, a late penalty by at Dean Court. with an ankle injury suffered range shot into the far corner of Leighton Baines preserved Ever- It was also a day when the against Sunderland eight days the net from a very difficult ton's unbeaten home record in romance and passion of English ago. angle. Bournemouth's best hope the Premier League this season football was at its very best. But instead it was their in the first half came with a after Manchester United had Bournemouth, who were defence, with Lucas Leiva used strong penalty shout when Rob- taken the lead at Goodison Park playing in the fourth tier of Eng- as an emergency centre-back erto Firmino appeared to trip on Sunday. lish football as recently as six because of an injury to Joel Ake in the area -- and if the Former Everton midfielder years ago, had never beaten Liv- Matip, that proved the problem Bournemouth man had not flung Marouane Fellaini conceded the Manchester United's Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan erpool in nine previous meetings and highlighted weaknesses in himself so dramatically to the spot kick in the 89th minute, (left) vies with Everton's English midfielder Tom Cleverley in all competitions dating back Klopp's squad. floor he may well have got it. soon after coming on as a during the English Premier League match at Goodison Park to 1927; in fact you have to Klopp has spoken recently But the home side did score substitute. in Liverpool, yesterday. Roma retain derby bragging rights with Lazio win

Milan half produced little of note from After Napoli's 3-0 romp over a free kick to Roma on the out- area. He lost control of a bounc- holding off his marker on the AFP either side, Roma made light of Inter Milan on Friday kept the side edge of the box for a Lucas ing ball, and after stealing in to counter to scuff a bouncing shot their relative lack of support with Azzurri's early season hopes Biglia trip on Bruno Peres, but nick possession Strootman ran inside Marchetti's near post on econd-half goals from Kevin an improved second-half per- alive, Milan's win earlier Sunday caused confusion when he through to send a delightful chip 77 minutes. Elsewhere, England Strootman and Radja formance that saw Strootman heaped the pressure on Roma to pointed to the penalty spot, only past the onrushing Marchetti. 'keeper Joe Hart conceded twice SNainggolan kept the local then Nainggolan strike within 13 follow suit. to change his mind when play- A touchline altercation as Torino's purple patch was bragging rights with Roma for minutes of each other. Yet the absence of lively ers protested. between Roma players and Lazio halted in a 2-0 defeat at Samp- the fourth year in succession Roma are now unbeaten in Egyptian winger Mohamed Looking to take the sole lead coaching staff ensued after doria. Sassuolo won another thanks to an 2-0 derby win at eight editions of the derby Salah, ruled out with injury for of the Serie A scoring charts Strootman, in his celebrations, mid-table battle in a 3-0 home Lazio yesterday stretching back to 2012 and their the rest of the year, was perhaps ahead of Inter Milan striker squirted water into the face of romp over Empoli thanks to two With only one point separat- 10th win of the season moved most felt in a lacklustre first half Mauro Icardi, Edin Dzeko twice Lazio substitute Danilo Cataldi. first-half penalties from Lorenzo ing the sides, the biggest 'Derby Luciano Spalletti's men up to sec- that saw Lazio threaten through spurned chances after the restart, He grabbed the Dutchman Pellegrini and Federico Ricci, and della Capitale' in years was ond at four points behind leaders Italy forward Ciro Immobile. Marchetti notably diving to parry from behind, got sent off for his Antonio Ragusa's second-half played out in a half-empty sta- Juventus. But Immobile fired two his far-post header from Naing- efforts and Strootman was strike. Pescara grabbed a last- dium as Roma's hardline ultras AC Milan sit third, also at four efforts off target and Senad golan's cross on the hour. cautioned. gasp share of the spoils when continued to protest strict secu- points adrift, after Gianluca Lulic's effort was the only one on Roma found the break- Some lacklustre Lazio Gianluca Caprari's 92nd minute rity measures introduced by the Lapadula struck late to give the target in a half more noted for a through moments later, though defending handed Roma the strike cancelled out Marco Bori- club last year. Rossoneri a last-gasp 2-1 win confusing penalty kick episode. it came thanks to a Wallace blun- chance to double their lead 13 ello's 24th minute opener for But after a contentious first against Crotone at the San Siro. Referee Luca Banti awarded der for Lazio on the edge of the minutes later, Nainggolan Cagliari. Basketball: El Jaish thrash Al Arabi in league clash

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acklin Vernon Leon celebrated the start of Mthe new season with a bang yesterday when he guided El Jaish to a convinc- ing 85-62 win against Al Arabi. It was El Jaish's opening game of the basketeball league season in Qatar. Hani Fadi also exhibited quality form when he dunked 20 points for El Jaish. Fadi also managed 7 assists. Davon Dominic was the third El Jaish player to hit the double figures when he com- pleted 18 points for the winners at Al Gharafa Sports Club. For Al Arabi, Adako Emmanuel Osaro impressed with his tally of 20 points while team-mate Saaka Adamu scored 18 points and managed 4 assists. Gueye Momar Talla scored 10 points for Al Arabi. Dawood Mohamad chipped in with 8 points while team- mate Ndour Mame Souleye scored 6. In the day's second game at the same venue, Al Gharafa beat Al Khor 90-68. On the opening day of the league, Al Rayyan crushed Al El Jaish's Badron Alione jumps to score a basketball against Al Arabi during their Basketball Ahli 93-75 while Qatar SC League match at Al Gharafa Stadium yesterday. RIGHT: Al Arabi'S Saaka Adamu and El beat A Sadd 74-72. Jaish Badron Alione vying for ball possession during the match. Pics by: Baher Amin MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2016 SPORT 31 Soccerex aims to build platforms

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he Soccerex Asian Forum 2016, taking place at the Grand Hyatt Doha from today, will provide the Tglobal football industry with unique insight, and access to the key development projects ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With more than 30 large scale infrastructure and stadia related tenders currently open ahead of this groundbreaking tournament, the Asian Forum - supported by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Leg- acy - will allow delegates to hear from, and connect with, the deci- sion makers directly responsible for their fulfillment. The event, which ends tomorrow, brings together the Nasser Al Khater, the Assistant Secretary General for Tournament Affairs at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). CENTRE: Legendary former buyers and suppliers in football Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez (also right), now playing for Qatar's Al Sadd, is seen in this file picture. across the region for two days of insight, networking and business. Asian Forum Forum with the support of the the years building up to the 2022 across this period. Qatar’s development plans. The event combines a confer- Supreme Committee for Deliv- World Cup and beyond. The Soccerex Asian Forum Q: As part of your role as ence, exhibition and programme Asia is undoubtedly ery & Legacy who we have a Q: With the nation prepar- will unite senior business marketing director you are of structured and social net- one of the key players fantastic relationship with, dat- ing for its inaugural FIFA World figures, government officials assembling the Forum’s working opportunities. and we will enable the ing back more than six years Cup in 2022, Qatar is a hotbed and football experts from across conference programme. Can Here Marketing Director of region’s key players to when many of its members for commercial opportunities. Qatar, the Middle East and the you give us an outline of what Soccerex, David Wright tells us connect with their where involved with Qatar’s How will the event help to rest of the world for two days of will be featured on the agenda? how the Soccerex Asian Forum successful World Cup bid. Dis- explore these opportunities? knowledge sharing, networking DW: The programme for the global counter parts 2016 programme has been put cussions have been ongoing for DW: Firstly, it is important and business conversations. The Forum will tackle three key sub- and hopefully in doing together to meet the specific a while as to how we could col- we are talking about Qatar in the Forum will feature all aspects ject areas – major event needs of the region, particularly so, we will support the laborate to bring Soccerex to context of more than just 2022. of the Qatari football ecosystem planning delivery and legacy, focusing on major event plan- growth of the game Qatar and provide a platform The nation has a hugely impres- with representatives from the elite performance and coach- ning, delivery and legacy, sports across the continent. that not only showcased the sive vision for development and likes of the Aspire Academy, ing, and sports marketing and performance and sports wonderful passion and poten- growth – of which football and Aspetar, the Qatar Football media. Within the major event marketing. start off by outlining what brings tial of the nation but also the 2022 FIFA World Cup are Association and the Qatar Stars focus we will be looking at the Question: Hi David, many Soccerex to Qatar? And, what promoted the development of key parts – reaching up to 2030 League all set to attend preparations and planning for thanks for talking to us ahead of your objectives are for the the football industry across the and our aim is to provide an alongside the Supreme the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. the Soccerex Asian Forum in Forum? region. This year’s event is our event which both supports the Committee’s team and many of Our sports performance sec- Qatar, Soccerex’s first event to David Wright: We are first step towards our objective nation’s growth and reflects the the different regional tion will look at the latest be held in the nation. Could you delighted to be hosting the of delivering such a platform in opportunities presented by it organizations involved in innovations in tackling injury.

Ronaldo Five-star perfomers of round nine of QSL caught up in tax evasion The Penisula scandal ound nine of the QSL season saw five pro- Madrid fessional players Agencies make the difference for the respective ootball superstar Cris- Rsides scoring crucial goals and tiano Ronaldo has been putting in man of the match per- Fcaught up in a massive formances. Here we profile the scandal after investigative players who stood out. reporters accused him of hav- Umm Salal needed two sec- ing avoided millions of dollars ond half goals to confirm just in taxes by using offshore their third win of the season accounts. against a resolute Muaither side According to Spanish on Thursday evening. Ivorian daily El Mundo, Ronaldo, who striker Yannick Sagbo was a con- plays with Real Madrid, made stant threat for his side and €150m ($160m) selling the tapped in the match winner on rights to his image but only the 80th minute. paid €5.6m in taxes to the The goal capped off a typi- Spanish government in taxes cally bustling performance from —just 4 percent—because the former Hull City striker who most of the money was hid- troubled the Muaither backline den in the British Virgin throughout the game. Head Islands. coach Bülent Uygun will be hop- The evidence comes from ing for more of the same from the so-called “football Sagbo when Umm Salal take on league leaders El Jaish. Five min- with the goal Xavi was a threat evening; however they still came Al Gharafa. Rayyan’s Spanish leaks”— 18.6 million leaked a Al Gharafa side who have been utes into the second half, Xavi from corner kicks setting up a away with the win. striker grabbed two goals for his documents obtained by Ger- on top form in the QSL in recent turned in an Abdulkarim Hassan host of chances for his side. Mendes doesn’t normally side in what was a lively per- man daily Der Spiegel and weeks. cross on the half volley to give El Jaish defender Lucas step up for free kicks for his side, formance from the veteran. shared with other media out- Al Sadd just edged past Al his side the lead. Mendes struck a sublime free- however on the 85th minute the Both goals showed Garcia at lets in the European Khor 1-0 in their round nine As ever, the Wolves captain kick with moments to spare to big Brazilian stepped up to curl his goal scoring best, with the Investigative Collaborations game. The Wolves needed a dictated play in the center of the give league leaders El Jaish a big the ball into the back of the net former Espanyol man beating a network, which includes El moment of magic from their cap- park moving the ball quickly for 1-0 win over Al Ahli. Sabri Lam- with a sweetly struck effort. Jaish defender before unleashing a Mundo. tain Xavi to unlock the Khor team-mates who were looking ouchi’s side looked second best will be targeting to maintain curling shot past Gharafa keeper Ronaldo’s former coach, defense to keep pressure on to break down Al Khor. Along for most of the match on Friday their four point gap at the top of Yusef Hasan. Al Rayyan head Jose Mourinho, was also the table when they take on sec- coach Michael Laudrup will be accused of using offshore ond placed Lekhwiya in round hoping Garcia can bring his goal accounts to avoid taxes. ten. scoring form into the Qatar Clas- Their agency, Gestifute, The talking points of the week A brace from Vladimir Weiss sico against Al Sadd on which is allegedly involved in helped Al Gharafa secure a Wednesday evening. the tax avoidance system, The Peninsula At the top of the table, El Jaish registered a famous 3-2 win over Al Rayyan Meanwhile, El Jaish are set denied the claims on narrow 1-0 win over Al Ahli on Friday evening. on Saturday evening. The tricky to be without key midfielder Saturday. ound nine of the QSL season saw plenty of Sabri Lamouchi’s side didn’t exactly play to their attacker opened up the scoring Magid Mohammed for the rest “Both Cristiano Ronaldo action at the top of the QSL standings. Here full potential during the game have defender from the penalty spot, and was of the 2016/2017 season after and Jose Mourinho are fully Rin the regular feature talking points, QSL Lucas Mendes to thank after hitting a fine free on hand on the 88th minute to rupturing his cruciate ligament compliant with their tax obli- online picks out the stories that matter from the kick with five minutes left to play. smash in from close range for a in their recent 1-0 win over Al gations with the Spanish and weekend’s action. Al Rayyan stumbled to their Despite not being at their best, El Jaish still deserved winner for his side. Ahli. British tax authorities,” it said first defeat of the season after being edged out managed to come away from Al Ahli stadium Weiss was a constant threat The club took to social media in a statement. 3-2 in the QSL match of the week against Al with all three points. The soldiers will be hoping in attack for Pedro Caixina’s side on Saturday to confirm the news, Spanish tax authorities Gharafa. Pedro Caixina’s side struck a deserved for a better performance when they take on sec- who replaced Rayyan in fourth and it is likely that the Qatar said that they will investigate winner on the 88th minute thanks to a well taken ond placed Lekhwiya in the QSL spotlight match place following the win. Al international winger will be out the reporters’ claims. Vladimir Weiss strike. The result will certainly on Tuesday evening. For the second week in a Gharafa has now won their last for the remainder of the season. “The information in the pain Al Rayyan boss Michael Laudrup who pre- row Al Shahaniya left it late to register a point four games in a row and will be Mohammed now joins a grow- hands of the tax office corre- viously worked with Weiss whilst at Lekhwiya. this time against a struggling Al Kharaitiyat side. targeting a fifth when they take ing injury list at the current QSL sponds to that which has been The reigning champions will have to quickly Thunders fans must of thought that they had on Umm Salal in round 10. league leaders who have been published in the media,” Jose shake off the defeat and focus on their Qatar Cla- registered their second win of the season when Despite being on the losing without Abdulgadir Ilyas, Sey- Enrique Fernandez de Moya, sico tie against Al Sadd. Defeat against bitter rivals DR Congo striker Jeremy Bokila bundled in from side this week Sergio Garcia dou Keita, Khalid Abdulraouf secretary for Spain’s tax Sadd could see Al Rayyan’s title bid in tatters. close range with minutes left to play. makes the list with his headline and Dame Traoré in the last few office, told Spanish radio sta- grabbing performance against weeks. tion COPE.