Qatari Schools in a Class of Their Own Youngsters Unite in Celebration of Athletics with 100 Days to Go for IAAF Doha Worlds 2019

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IT was a day of full marks in schools throughout Qatar on Wednesday, given students’ 100% enthusiasm and support for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 which celebrated 100 days until the competition gets underway this September. Hundreds of students came together across Doha with schools including Doha College and Sherborne Qatar, Sheikha Asma al Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Local Organising Committee, with Doha College students on Wednesday. showing their love for athletics, as the whole country gets set to welcome over 2,000 of the world’s elite athletes in the biggest-ever sporting event to be held in the Middle East. Children have been repli- cating their sporting heroes, taking part in a number of athletics disciplines such as the 100m sprint and team relay races whilst showing their support for the championships. Doha College, which in- cludes the first female Qatari Olympian, Nada Arakji, as part of its alumni, has sport engrained into its curriculum for over 2,000 pupils, with the campus being one of many schools to supporter the IAAF World Athletics Champion- Sherborne Qatar students excelled in athletics on Wednesday during an occasion to mark 100 days for the IAAF Worlds Doha 2019 to be held at the Khalifa International Stadium from September 27 to October 6. ships Doha 2019. Joining Doha College in country gets excited for the world’s best athletes in action. special place and we believe into high achievement in the build-up and during the IAAF to Doha in September. their celebration of 100 days IAAF World Athletics Cham- “Now we have just 100 in the notion of healthy body, classroom. World Athletics Champion- Fans can buy tickets online to go until the Champion- pionships Doha 2019. days to go and the excitement healthy mind to help us be a “Our children realise that ships Doha 2019, with the Lo- now to ensure that they don’t ships, was Sheikha Asma al “The Championships gives continues to grow and I en- high performing school, which having the Championships cal Organising Committee cre- miss out on any of the action Thani, Director of Marketing the perfect platform to inspire courage everybody to get their is only possible with having coming to Qatar is a once in a ating educational competitions of the IAAF World Athletics and Communications for the the next generation in Qatar, tickets and not miss out on sport firmly embedded. life timeline opportunity for so which will see youngsters have Championships Doha 2019, Local Organising Committee, whilst also allowing everybody what will be a fantastic family- “Students in Doha College many and they are privileged opportunities to become junior which runs from Friday 27 Sep- who commented: to play their part and be at a fun event for ten days.” are engaged in sport on a regu- to be in Qatar at this time in reporters during the competi- tember to Sunday 6 October. “It is overwhelming to see sporting event, which for many Principal of Doha College, lar basis. The leadership skills, their lives.” tion, as well as young children The easy online process begins so much support from young people, will be a once in a life- Dr Steffen Sommer, added: the work together through Schools throughout Qatar drawing artwork which will be here: https://iaafworldathlet- sporting fans as the whole time opportunity to see the “Sport at Doha College has a sport, is a skill that translates will play a significant role in the presented to athletes on arrival icschamps.com/doha2019/

Midnight marathon in Doha excites all-time great Paula Radcliffe With Doha on the horizon, Munyai TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK people think countdown to this sporting transformed into a World Athlet- hoping for next career leap DOHA about the best spectacle is underway, with ex- ics Village, with live entertain- conditions for citement growing as we enter ment and cuisine celebrating IAAF HE world’s first ever mid- the athletes to the 100 days countdown. cultures throughout the world night marathon is set to race in. That “The city of Doha has eve- and catering for fans from more LARENCE Munyai can Tlight up Doha during the has been done rything in place to ensure a than 100 different countries, Cpinpoint the exact moment IAAF World Athletics Champion- here and it will successful championships for who are expected to attend the his athletics dream was born. ships, according to one of the celebrate the both competitors and specta- competition. Aged just 14 at the time the greatest long-distance runners iconic Doha skyline and the tors in what is going to be a Fans can buy tickets online South African schoolboy recalls of all time, Paula Radcliffe. way it all lights up along the truly memorable event in which now to ensure that they don’t a teacher showing the teenager The multiple world champion Corniche at night. thousands of people can at- miss out on any of the action of a replay of Usain Bolt compet- and marathon world record-hold- “Athletes can get a good tend and make sure they are the IAAF World Athletics Cham- ing at the London 2012 Olym- er visited Qatar ahead of the IAAF Paula Radcliffe, the multiple feel for Doha. If it feels good part of sporting history in the pionships Doha 2019, which pics. Utterly captivated by the World Athletics Championships world champion and marathon when you’re running a mara- Middle East.” runs from Friday 27 Septem- Jamaican sprint superstar he Doha 2019, where she heaped world record-holder from Brit- thon then that can give you a The ten-day IAAF World ber to Sunday 6 October. Go immediately made a vow. praise on the facilities for the ain visited Qatar recently and little bit more energy. For spec- Athletics Championships Doha to https://iaafworldathletics- “I told myself that, one competition, and endorsed the trained at the Corniche. She tators, to see that backdrop as 2019 will take place at the champs.com/doha2019/ day, I’m going to go to the Clarence Munyai. marathon course which runs heaped praise on the facilities well is impressive and hopefully impressive Khalifa Interna- For those wanting to trav- Olympics,” he recalls. along the coast of the capital for Doha Worlds 2019 and we’re going to see some really tional Stadium, the pinnacle el to Doha for the IAAF World Remarkably, just four years CBD, sport was always an im- city and is set against the mes- endorsed the marathon course good performances. venue for sporting events in Athletics Championships, later, Munyai achieved his portant part of the Munyai’s merising skyline of Doha. which runs along the Corniche. It’s always exciting watching Qatar, which has hosted major discounted travel packages dream – competing in the heats life and that of his identical In just 100 days, more than a championships race because football tournaments and key through Qatar Airways and Dis- of the 200m at the Rio Olym- twin brother, Terrence. 2,000 elite athletes will be Radcliffe said the midnight it’s not about time, it’s about athletics events, including the cover Qatar are now available pics – that same event where Barely training at the time joined by coaches, officials and marathon concept was “really tactics and how who makes the 2006 Asian Games and IAAF online. A discount for travel Bolt would go on to claim a hat- he knew he had much un- media from across the world for exciting”. right moves in the race and who Diamond League meetings. via Qatar Airways can be found trick of Olympic titles. tapped potential and sought the Championships which will “It’s exciting from a compet- judges it well.” With a multi-functional pur- here: https://www.qatarai- Yet that is far from the out the coaching help of Hennie be held in the Middle East for itor’s point of view because it’s IAAF Vice-President Dahlan pose, the stadium allows for rways.com/en-qa/offers/cug/ end of the story. Three years Kriel via Facebook. The South the first time. unique and with the best condi- al Ham-ad, added: “The cooling systems to ensure opti- IAAFQA19.html using the dis- on from his first senior global African coach agreed to take on The loop route will feature tions for the athletes. mum temperatures for competi- count code IAAFQA19. Accom- experience, the South African the precocious talent however, 100 athletes and allow specta- It’s rare that tors and fans within the venue, modation, tickets and Doha ac- is maturing nicely. Last year a to work with Kriel required that tors to be close enough to feel whilst external areas will be tivity packages are available at: show-stopping time of 19.69 at the then 16-year-old athlete part of the marathon, with view- https://uat-www.discoverqatar. the South African Champion- would have to relocate 65km ing accessible throughout the qa/events/iaaf/ ships aroused the attention of from Johannesburg to Pretoria. course. the global track and field com- Adapting to life training munity and the Pretoria-based most days was not easy but in athlete approaches the IAAF 2015 – aged 17 at the time – he World Athletics Champion- ran an eye-catching 200m PB of ships Doha 2019 optimistic of 20.77 in Pretoria. The next year a good display. he blasted to a lifetime best of Born and raised one of 20.36 in Germiston to win the five siblings in the suburb of national U20 title and secure Muldersdrift about 45 min- selection for the World U20 (PHOTO: WALLHERE.COM/ZIAD HUNESH) utes from the Johannesburg Championships in Bydgoszcz. 14 Thursday, June 20, 2019 Sports ‘Perfect timing’ will make AFCON a more fierce competition: Gomaa

AYENI OLUSEGUN DOHA beIN Sports to FORMER Egyptian defender broadcast all 2019 and three-time African Cup of Nations winner Wael Gomaa believes the change in hosting AFCON matches time from winter to summer will favour the June 21 to July TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cluding those of Arab teams 19 2019 AFCON in Egypt as DOHA Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Al- players will be free to play and geria and more. not worry about injuries. BEIN SPORTS is set to host beIN presenters, ana- The competition which the much anticipated Total lysts and African football used to be held in January was Africa Cup of Nations Egypt legends including Mohamed a cause of concern for most 2019 (AFCON) live and ex- Saadon al Kuwari, Moham- Europe-based players who clusive on its channels. The ed Abutrika, Wael Gomaa, were more worried about sus- action-packed event, organ- Hatem Trabulsi, Ayman Ja- taining injuries in the middle ised by the Confederation of dah, Lakhdar Berriche, Hay- of Europe’s football season. African Football (CAF) and sam Farouk and many oth- “Changing of the com- now in its 32nd edition, is ers will host special guests petition time from winter to taking place in Egypt across and conduct exclusive in- summer will make the tourna- 4 cities and 6 venues from terviews with dedicated ment more competitive. Every the June 21 to July 19. beIN studios available for player will give his maximum Former African football stars with Wael Gomaa (5th left) pose with the AFCON trophy at the beIN Headquarters in Doha on Wednesday. For the first time in Af- the tournament, in addition and won’t fear about getting rica Cup of Nations history, to live matches with Arabic, injured like they used to be Senegal are favourites to win. ers alongside Mohammed “In my time, the national er and 2004 AFCON winner this edition will see 24 quali- English and French com- when the AFCON was held in Cameroon have an outside Barakat, Hatem Trabelsi of team was our main focus, Hatem Trabelsi, says CAF fied teams, up from the tra- mentary, ensuring fans don’t January,” Gomaa said. chance too.” Tunisa and other African Cup but now, most of the players needs to get things in order. ditional 16, as well as it being miss a moment of the action. The former defence stal- Egypt will be led by Liver- stars. are in Europe and that’s a big “We hope the new president held in the summer months beIN’s unique statistical wart also favoured host nation pool striker Mohamed Salah, The 43-year-old who is difference.” can fix the problems. Africa has of June/July. based ‘Match Centre’ format Egypt with Mohammed Salah who has become a shining widely regarded as one of the so many problems and we can’t Subscribers can ben- will bring live statistical and at the helm to win the tourna- light for African football and best palyers in African history CAF has to get it right just point at one particular in- efit from the beIN summer historical data to subscrib- ment for a record-extending particularly in the Arab world. was also part of the Egyptian on the big stage cident. Sometimes you play on promotion with access to ers in-game. Viewers will eighth time. The former Chelsea man is the team which dominated Af- bad pitches, I hope there comes two 24 hour dedicated To- also have the opportunity “This tournament will not reigning back-to-back CAF rican football winning three There has been a lot of con- a day when we don’t have to tal Africa Cup of Nations to join in the discussions be that different from the oth- Player of the Year and hopes straight Nations Cup titles in troversies associated with play in bad stadiums. Egypt 2019 channels beIN surrounding the live games ers but it may be stronger due of all on his shoulders. 2006, 2008 and 2010. the 2019 AFCON since the “In my opinion, I think Af- SPORTS MAX HD1 and through the use of the Total to the increase in number of “Salah has become a bea- That era had arguably the announcement of the hosts. rica needs somebody who can beIN SPORTS MAX HD2, 13 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt participating teams to 24 this con for Egypt and Arab foot- best squad in African football Cameroon was announced as help the continent be better in hours of exclusive documen- 2019 hashtag #beINAFCON time,” Gomaa said of the in- ballers. He had a good season history – over 90 percent of the initial hosts of the tour- the future, let’s hope that hap- taries about AFCON with ex- as beIN takes its coverage crease from 16 teams. with the UEFA Champions the squad played the Egyp- nament but were stripped of pens soon,” the former Ajax clusive interviews – as well across all digital and social “There are strong teams league title and he will give the tian league. hosting due to delays in deliv- man said. as 50 historical matches in- platforms. with players who have been Egyptian team a lot of inspira- “This era of players are dif- ery of infrastructure and secu- Trabelsi, an integral part of playing well in Europe like tion. Everyone in the country ferent from my time because rity concerns. Egypt was later the 2004 winning team with time. We have won just once in “We will play against some Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and behind him,” Gomaa said. we were more experienced selected to host the competi- the Carthage Eagles is picking 2004 and we have a new coach great teams like Cameroon, others. It opens the door for The former Al Ahli man and we mainly played in Egyp- tion, beating 2013 hosts South Tunisia to add to their single with some good young players, Egypt Algeria and others, we more teams to compete but I is in Doha as part of the tian clubs. These present crop Africa. AFCON title in July. the atmosphere in the team is hope to perform well in this believe Egypt, Morocco and beIN Sports crew of ex-play- all play in Europe. Former Tunisian defend- “I hope Tunisia win it this good and I think we can make it. tournament,” he added.

UEFA confirms Qatar beat China in FIBA meet Marta makes WC history with 17th goal Neymar’s DPA three-match PARIS BRAZIL’S Marta on Tues- CL ban day became the top scorer in any World Cup - men’s or AFP women’s - when her success- PARIS ful penalty secured her team’s progress into the last 16 of the BRAZILIAN star Neymar tournament. will miss three Champions Italy were the first to find League matches next season, the back of the opponent’s net UEFA confirmed Wednesday, when Cristiana Girelli scored as punishment for insulting a half an hour into the match, referee following Paris Saint- however the goal was ruled Germain’s collapse against Qatar beat China 21-18 in Pool C of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Am- out for offside. After both sides Manchester United. sterdam on Wednesday. Qatar had earlier lost their opening game to missed out on a number of UEFA first imposed the France 21-13 but bounced back in the second to keep their hopes scoring opportunities, Marta ban in April before PSG con- alive. The team will take on Lithuania and Slovenia on Friday. broke the deadlock from the tested the decision, but a spot in the 74th minute, netting final decision was delivered her 17th goal in a World Cup on Wednesday. and overtaking Miroslav Klose “The appeal lodged by PSG as top scorer in both the men’s is rejected. Consequently, the Qatar extend unbeaten run and the women’s tournament. Brazil’s forward Marta (2ndL) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the France 2019 UEFA Control, Ethics and Dis- Marta is also the only foot- Women’s World Cup match against Italy at the Hainaut Stadium in Valenciennes, France, on Tuesday. (AFP) ciplinary Body’s decision of at Asian Beach Handball baller, male of female, to have April 25 is confirmed,” UEFA scored a goal in five different all women who still struggle for knockout stage as one of the France 2019’s leading scorer so said. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK take the second spot in the world cups after converting a a more equal society. best third-placed sides. far. Jamaica’s Havana Solaun The world’s most expen- DOHA pool behind Qatar due to penalty in a 3-2 defeat against Italy still prevailed as Group Meanwhile, Sam Kerr pro- also made a bit of history when sive footballer was ruled out poorer goal defference. Australia on Thursday. C winners on goal difference af- duced Australia’s first hat trick she found the back of the net in of the match with an injury. DEFENDING champions Qa- In other pool, Iran went After receiving the player of ter defeating Australia and Ja- as she netted all of her side’s the 49th minute, scoring her He watched from the stands tar maintained their unde- to the top after beating Pa- the match award, the 33-year- maica, however Marta’s heroics four goals against Jamaica and country’s first goal in a Wom- as United were awarded a feated streak with a convinc- kistan 2-0. Four-time run- old dedicated it and the goal to guaranteed Brazil a spot in the joined the US’ Alex Morgan as en’s World Cup. penalty deep into injury time ing 2-0 victory over Chinese ners-up and 2004 champi- after a protracted VAR deci- Taipei in Pool A match at the ons Oman had a setback as sion, which Marcus Rashford Asian Beach Handball Cham- Thailand came from behind scored to knock the French pionship in Weihai, China on to beat them 2-1. Oman had side out in the last 16 of the Wednesday. a superb first half in which Enrique steps down as Spain Champions League. Al Annabi, who have been they won by 21-14. The 27-year-old aimed an champions for four succes- However, Thailand staged Intagram rant laced with ex- sive editions, came down a superb recovery and won pletives at the match officials. hard on the rivals in the the second half 17-16 before coach, is replaced by Moreno “It’s a disgrace. They get first quarter and won it 18- grabbing the extra-time 7-6. four guys who don’t under- 6. In the second, they went Oman and Thailand have the stand football to watch a slow through their motions and same points - six each. But AFP will take over as coach, with sive wins over England and motion replay in front of the pulled it off 22-17 to post Oman, who have a better goal MADRID the same length of contract Croatia in the Nations League, TV,” wrote Neymar. their fourth victory. difference than Thailand, that was signed before. He and a 4-1 thrashing of Wales The striker had been hav- On Thursday, they take on face a difficult match against LUIS Enrique has stepped will be in charge of taking us in a friendly. Yet two defeats ing a poor season by his own Vietnam, the other unbeaten pool leaders Iran tomorrow, down as Spain coach for per- to and and overseeing a good at home to England and away exalted standards after being team in their group. Vietnam while Thailand clash with sonal reasons and will be re- showing at Euro 2020.” to Croatia meant they finished booed and mocked for diving defeated Afghanistan 2-0 to Saudi Arabia. placed by his assistant Roberto Moreno, previously a scout second in their Nations League at the World Cup, where Brazil Moreno, the Spanish Football and opposition analyst, has group behind England, and were dumped out in the quar- Federation announced on worked with Luis Enrique in failed to reach the semi-finals. ters by Belgium. Wednesday. all of his previous coaching Despite that disappoint- He failed to make the Top Moreno has been in charge New Spain coach Robert Moreno roles, at Celta Vigo, Roma and ment, Spain recovered by win- 10 in the Ballon d’Or race and for Spain’s last three matches during a press conference in Ma- Barcelona. But his first job as ning five games on the bounce, then injured his right metatar- and will now lead the team drid on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) a head coach will be to rebuild four of them in qualifying for sal just 13 months after a pre- through Euro 2020 qualifying one of the world’s most talent- Euro 2020 which has them sit- vious lengthy layoff. and the final tournament, in as coach,” said RFEF presi- ed international teams. ting top of Group F, five points He then lost the Brazil what is his first job as a profes- dent Luis Rubiales in a press “I have been with Luis in ahead of Sweden. captaincy and is facing accusa- sional coach. He will be Spain’s conference. “We completely some of the most demanding “Robert told us that if we tions that he raped a Brazilian fourth in 12 months, after Luis respect his situation and con- changing rooms in the world did not want him and his staff woman in Paris. Enrique was appointed follow- tinue to do so in the same way. for nine years,” Moreno said. they would leave, that they did He vehemently denies the ing last year’s chaotic World I have to thank Luis Enrique “If we win the Euros, no- not want to be a nuisance,” accusations. Cup, which saw Julen Lo- for his time with the federa- body will remember if the coach said Rubialies. “But we hired Neymar then injured his petegui sacked and Fernando tion and the doors of the na- had more or less experience.” Luis Enrique with his team ankle in a friendly match, rul- Hierro installed in his place. tional team will always be After crashing out to Rus- and his team is working very ing him out of the Copa Amer- “Luis Enrique has in- open to him.” sia in the last 16 of the World well. We believe they are the ica on home soil. formed us he will not continue Rubiales added: “Robert Cup, Enrique oversaw impres- best option.” Sports Thursday, June 20, 2019 15

CUP TALK Pant named replacement as Williamson rides his luck injured Dhawan ruled out SOUTHAMPTON: Rishabh Pant has been named as a to guide Kiwis to the top replacement for injured opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan in India’s World Cup squad, AFP the Indian cricket board (BCCI) BIRMINGHAM said on Wednesday. Dhawan was hit on his thumb by a rising KANE Williamson anchored Pat Cummins delivery in the New Zealand to a tense four- match against Australia but the wicket victory at Edgbaston on left-hander batted through pain Wednesday after an astonish- to hit a match-winning century ing stroke of luck when South at The Oval. India wrote to the Africa failed to review an edge International Cricket Council from the Kiwi captain. (ICC) and requested for Pant, Rishabh Pant has played only The Black Caps’ skipper who was flown in as cover after five ODIs but has won admirers was on 76 when he got a faint Dhawan’s injury, to be added to with his six-hitting ability, which edge to a ball by leg-spinner the squad. prompted many to question the Imran Tahir that Quinton de “The Event Technical Commit- 21-year-old’s exclusion from the Kock took behind the stumps tee of the ICC Men’s Cricket original squad. but South Africa took no action. World Cup 2019 has approved That decision could prove Rishabh Pant as a replacement “Following several specialist fatal to their tournament player for Shikhar Dhawan in In- opinions, he will remain in a hopes, with the Proteas now dia’s squad for the remainder of cast until the middle of July needing a miracle to progress the tournament,” the BCCI said and therefore will not be avail- to the semi-finals after just in a statement. England has able for the remainder of the one win from six matches, been a happy hunting-ground for World Cup.” while New Zealand now top STANDINGS Dhawan and assistant coach Dhawan posted a video on Twitter the 10-team table. Sanjay Bangar had said the and expressed his disappoint- Earlier, Martin Guptill, TEAM P W L T NR PTS opener was so “precious” that ment. “I feel emotional to an- who had been guiding New NEW ZEALAND 5 4 0 0 1 9 the team were ready to wait for nounce that I will no longer be a Zealand towards their target ENGLAND 5 3 1 0 0 8 him to recover. Dhawan missed part of #CWC19,” the 33-year-old of 242 off a rain-reduced 49 AUSTRALIA 5 4 1 0 0 8 the matches against New wrote. “Unfortunately, the thumb overs with a minimum of fuss, INDIA 4 3 0 0 1 7 Zealand, which was washed out, won’t recover on time. But the trod on his stumps to spark a BANGLADESH 5 2 2 0 1 5 and Pakistan. “Shikhar Dhawan show must go on... I’m grateful mini collapse. SRI LANKA 5 1 2 0 2 4 has been diagnosed with a for all the love & support from my The batsman, on 35, pulled WEST INDIES 5 1 3 0 1 3 fracture of the first metacarpal team mates, cricket lovers & our Andile Phehlukwayo and end- SOUTH AFRICA 6 1 4 0 1 3 on his left hand,” BCCI said. entire nation.” (REUTERS) ed up swivelling, only to lose his balance and clip his leg PAKISTAN 5 1 3 0 1 3 stump with his foot. AFGHANISTAN 5 0 5 0 0 0 Two overs later New Zea- Note: Top four teams qualify for semi-finals. Pakistan announce ‘robust review’ land slipped to 74-3 when Ross Taylor tickled a Chris Morris leg- A dejected Hashim Amla of South Africa looks on as New Zealand captain Kane Williamson walks back to the pavilion after scoring the winning SOUTHAMPTON: The Pakistan need something extraordinary side delivery and De Kock took runs in their World Cup group stage match at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday. New Zealand won by four wickets. (AFP) team under captain Sarfaraz to finish the group stage in the the catch behind the stumps. Ahmed have failed to live up to top four and make the semi- Tom Latham’s dismissal left Santner pinched a single and SCOREBOARD their country’s expectations and finals. “The BoG had a discus- them struggling at 80-4. Williamson kept his nerve, there will be a “robust review” sion on the Pakistan cricket Jimmy Neesham (23) bringing up his century with a SOUTH AFRICA NEW ZEALAND of their performance in the team’s recent performance steadied the ship with his skip- huge six off the next ball and Q. de Kock b Boult 5 M. Guptill hit wicket b Phehlukwayo 35 Was that lbw out? I don’t last three years, the Pakistan across all formats,” the PCB H. Amla b Santner 55 C. Munro c & b Rabada 9 know. Which one is that. I per but when he was out, New then a four sealed the victory. F. du Plessis b Ferguson 23 K. Williamson not out 106 Cricket Board said on Wednes- said in a statement after a Zealand were back in trouble Earlier, Rassie van der A. Markram c Munro b De Grandhomme 38 R. Taylor c De Kock b Morris 1 don’t know. Oh the nick. Oh day. Pakistan are still trying to Board of Governors meeting at 137-5. Dussen gave South Africa R. van der Dussen not out 67 T. Latham c De Kock b Morris 1 well. There was no real salvage their World Cup cam- in Lahore. Colin de Grandhomme something to bowl at as the D. Miller c Boult b Ferguson 36 J. Neesham c Amla b Morris 23 appeal.(On missing DRS to paign as they languish ninth in “The members agreed the came to New Zealand’s rescue, Proteas struggled to 241-6 af- A. Phehlukwayo c Williamson b Ferguson 0 C. de Grandhomme c Du Plessis b Ngidi 60 C. Morris not out 6 M. Santner not out 2 get Williamson out). the 10-team standings with one team’s performance in the ICC batting positively and bring- ter losing the toss. Extras: (lb7, 4w) 11 Extras: (lb1, nb1, w6) 8 win from five matches. Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 ing up his fifty off 39 balls but Hashim Amla made a slug- TOTAL: (For six wickets, 49.0 overs) 241 TOTAL: (For six wickets, 48.3 overs) 245 SA captain Faf du Plessis They are still smarting from to date has been below expec- when he was caught in the gish 55 off 83 balls but Van der Did not bat: K. Rabada, Imran Tahir, L. Ngidi. Did not bat: M. Henry, L. Ferguson, T. Boult Fall of wickets: 1-9 (De Kock), 2-59 (Du Plessis), Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Munro), 2-72 (Guptill), 3-74 Sunday’s heavy defeat by arch- tation, but expressed faith, sup- deep for 60 by Du Plessis off Dussen’s 67 not out came at 3-111 (Amla), 4-136 (Markram), 5-208 (Miller), 6-218 (Taylor), 4-80 (Latham), 5-137 (Neesham), 6-228 (De rivals India. port and confidence in the side, Lungi Ngidi, Kiwi nerves were better than a run a ball. (Phehlukwayo). Grandhomme); Bowling: Rabada 10-0-42-1 (1w); is the second-fastest player (176 The PCB is expecting the team and hoped they will ... bounce jangling again. During his innings, Amla Bowling: Henry 10-2-34-0; Boult 10-0-63-1 (1w); Ngidi 10-1-47-1 (2w); Morris 10-0-49-3; Phehlukwayo innings) from any side to reach to stage a comeback in the back strongly and finish on a Eight were still needed off became the fourth South African Ferguson 10-0-59-3 (3w); De Grandhomme 10-0-33- 8.3-0-73-1 (1nb, 3w); Tahir 10-0-33-0. the milestone after India’s Virat 1; Santner 9-0-45-1. Toss: New Zealand. Result: New Zealand won by four wickets. tournament but they would high.” (REUTERS) the final over. But Mitchell to reach 8,000 runs in ODIs. He Kohli (175 innings). VAR keeps Brazil at bay as Venezuela battle to draw

The striker took a touch Samba boys have and buried his finish as the home fans erupted. three goals ruled But the festive atmosphere out to be held fell flat as the goal was referred to VAR, who promptly chalked goalless the score off after ruling Fir- mino had been offside when AFP he collected the ricochet. SALVADOR A deflated Brazil took sev- STANDINGS eral minutes to regroup but BRAZIL were held to a 0-0 grew increasingly desperate as draw against Venezuela in the GROUP A valuable minutes ticked away Copa America on Tuesday af- and Venezuela held firm. ter a dramatic finale which TEAM P W D L GF GA PTS Jesus went close again in Bangladesh cricketers attend a training session at Trent Bridge in Not- saw a late Philippe Coutinho BRAZIL 2 1 1 0 3 0 4 the 76th minute when Dani tingham on Wednesday, ahead of their match against Australia. (AFP) strike ruled out by VAR. PERU 2 1 1 0 3 1 4 Alves whipped a cross into the Coutinho thought he had VENEZUELA 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 six-yard box. fired Brazil into the quarter- BOLIVIA 2 0 0 2 1 6 0 But again Venezuela’s de- Upbeat Bangladesh eye finals in the 87th minute when fense was rock-solid, with Je- he bundled home a finish from GROUP B sus bundled off the ball and fresh Australia scalp Everton Soares’ driving run COLOMBIA 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 unable to get a shot away. down the left wing at Salva- PARAGUAY 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Coutinho looked to have dor’s Arena Fonte Nova. QATAR 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 broken the deadlock three AFP and night,” Mashrafe told re- But for the second time in ARGENTINA 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 minutes from time, but VAR’s NOTTINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) porters at Trent Bridge on the match, Chilean referee Ju- intervention rescued a pre- Wednesday. lio Bascunan ruled out a Bra- GROUP C cious point for Venezuela. BANGLADESH captain “Obviously that Australia zilian goal after being alerted CHILE 1 1 0 0 4 0 3 Fernandinho almost Mashrafe Mortaza says his (in 2005) was very strong. to an infringement by the vid- URUGUAY 1 1 0 0 4 0 3 snatched victory with a head- side has got the confidence to It’s a long time, 14 years, and eo assistant referee. ECUADOR 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 er in the 10th minute of time repeat their famous 2005 vic- it was in this country,” added The goal appeared to have JAPAN 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 added on, but his effort rolled tory over the defending world the 35-year-old seam bowler, a been disallowed due to a touch Note: Updated until Peru-Bolivia match just wide of the post. champions Australia. veteran of 213 ODIs. by Liverpool striker Roberto The Tigers produced one “It has changed a lot. I Firmino, although it was not Peru rally to beat Bolivia 3-1 of the biggest upsets in cricket know a few players in our team clear that Firmino had been Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus (left) gestures near Venezuela’s Mikel Villanueva during their Copa America group Bolivia scored their first goal history when they defeated an who believe that they can beat offside as the ball grazed him match at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil, on Tuesday. (AFP) in five games but it was not Australia side featuring sever- anybody. Whatever we have on the way into the net. enough to give them their first al all-time greats in a one-day done in the past is not going Brazil left the field to boos Venezuela coach Rafael by Venezuela’s defense with Brazil left the field to loud Copa America point as Peru international in Cardiff. to help. It’s a new day, a new but remain top of Group A Dudamel meanwhile praised Yordan Osorio and Mikel Vil- boos and whistling, and man- came from behind to win 3-1 It remains Bangladesh’s match. I hope the same will with four points from two an “almost perfect” perfor- lanueva neutralizing the Liver- ager Tite wasted no time in in their Group A game in Rio lone win in 21 ODIs against happen (on Thursday) but for games, and one game to play. mance from his team. pool striker. making a change at half-time, de Janeiro on Tuesday. Australia. Mashrafe set the that, we have to play hard and Venezuela have two “Today is very important, The tale of the first half bringing on Manchester City’s The Bolivians took the lead tone at Sophia Gardens by at our best.” points from two games and but this result will mean noth- lay in the statistics from the Gabriel Jesus for Richarlison. against the run of play when having Adam Gilchrist lbw for Bangladesh revived their will fancy their chances of ad- ing if we don’t qualify from the opening 45 minutes, with Bra- Jesus made an instant im- Marcelo Moreno scored a a second-ball duck before Mo- bid to reach the semi-finals vancing with their final game group,” Dudamel said. zil recording only one shot on pact looking lively down the VAR-assisted penalty after 28 hammad Ashraful hit a mem- by beating the West Indies on coming against Bolivia, who Brazil, who had made hard target despite enjoying 75 per- left flank and curling a shot just minutes before Paolo Guer- orable hundred as the Tigers Monday. suffered their second straight work of beating Bolivia in their cent possession. wide of the post on 57 minutes. rero levelled on the stroke of chased down a target of 250 to Shakib al Hasan hit his defeat earlier Tuesday in a 3-1 opener, once again struggled In fact, the best chance of Moments later Jesus half time when he rounded spark delirious scenes. second successive century as loss to Peru. to find a creative spark against the half fell to Venezuela, when looked to have fired Brazil into the keeper and slotted the ball The skipper is the sole the Tigers reached a target of Brazil coach Tite mean- well-organized opponents. Salomon Rondon headed Yan- the lead. into the empty net. survivor from either side who 322 with seven wickets and while had no issues with the “We did not have the crea- gel Herrera’s cross just inches Once again the striker Guerrero turned provider will be in World Cup action at more than eight overs to spare, two VAR-assisted decisions tivity we were looking for,” he wide with Alisson beaten. advanced menacingly on the 10 minutes into the second Trent Bridge on Thursday and lifting them to fifth in the ta- that ruled out his side’s goals. said. “The team was a bit anx- Firmino did get the ball in Venezuela penalty area and half when he crossed for Jef- is proud of the progress his side ble, two points behind fourth- “They made the right call ious in that respect. We have the Venezuela net in the 38th unleashed a fierce low shot. ferson Farfan to nod home have made since that heady af- placed India. with both goals,” Tite said. to improve – we rushed our minute but the goal was dis- The ball deflected off Vil- and then Edison Flores made ternoon in the Welsh capital. But Australia wicketkeeper “VAR was correct. I have abso- finishing and we didn’t give allowed after Bascunan ruled lanueva into the path of Fir- the victory secure in injury “It’s a really nice memory. Alex Carey says the holders lutely nothing to demand – we their goalkeeper much to do.” Villanueva had been fouled in mino, who then squared for time when he finished off a I can tell you about everything will target Bangladesh danger- got justice,” he added. Firmino was kept quiet the build-up. Jesus who continued his run. counter attack. we did on that particular day man Hasan on Thursday.