QNB Stars League resumes as Al Sadd go top; Al Gharafa drub Duhail MONday, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 page 14

We’re honoured to Hulk gets the winner for contribute towards resumption of Shanghai SIPG; Guangzhou AFC CL: Abbassi QNA Doha

Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Di- rector of Team Services De- coach Cannavaro left fuming partment of the Local Organ- izing Committee (LOC) of the AFP Cannavaro ‘not happy’ on-going 2020 AFC Champi- Doha At his pre-match press con- ons League’s East Zone tour- ference in Doha on Saturday, nament, has said the choice Brazil Hulk converted Cannavaro had talked about of the State of Qatar to organ- a late second-half penalty as how Guangzhou’s standing as ize competitions has resulted Shanghai SIPG defeated two- two-time continental winners from the great confidence the time champions Jeonbuk in the past 10 years made them Asian Football Confederation Hyundai Motors 2-1 in their “one of the best teams in Asia”. (AFC) has had in its organi- Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Director Asian Champions League But after their opening sational abilities, highlighting Team Services, Local Organizing clash on Sunday. draw in Group E, Cannavaro the many successes Qatar is Committee, 2020 AFC Champi- It was the Chinese side’s seemed highly perturbed. known for in terms of hosting ons League (East Zone). second straight win in the com- “Of course I am not happy, major sports events, as every- petition having scored an iden- not about the result, but about one knows that it has the best their needs were well taken tical victory over Sydney FC in the performance because this stadiums and sports facilities care of, through complete co- Group H, while Jeonbuk suf- is not our style,” fumed Can- in Asia and the region. ordination with the clubs and fered their second loss in three navaro, who was FIFA World In a statement, Abbassi in co-operation with the LOC matches and are faced with an Player of the Year as well as the said that all requirements and AFC. uphill battle for survival. Ballon d’Or winner in 2006. for the tournament were met With regard to the stadi- In an earlier match on Sun- “We didn’t control the ball, in cooperation with the LOC ums that host matches and day, Chinese giants Guangzhou we didn’t create chances and and AFC in order to build on training facilities, Abbassi Evergrande and South Korea’s we didn’t try to score. the many successes Qatar is confirmed that the competi- Bluewings “You play against strong known for in terms of hosting tions are being held at venues had scrapped their way to a teams and if you don’t give major sports events, pointing that have cooling technology. goalless draw in Group G, the 110 percent in every game, you out that the Qatar Football Three training sites have also first stalemate witnessed in the cannot win.” Association (QFA) gave the been used (training complex- bio-secure bubble in Doha in Shanghai SIPG’s forward Hulk (left) is marked by defender Choi Chul-Soon during South Korea’s Suwon, who approval to host AFC Cham- es at Qatar University, Al Oqla four days of action. their AFC Champions League Group H match at the Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday. (AFP) had lost their opening game pions League matches for the and Al Ersal) and they are The result left Guangzhou to Japan’s nine East Zone in order to com- equipped to serve the same coach Fabio Cannavaro fum- months ago, were quick to plete the continental champi- purpose during the FIFA ing, who took his players to adapt to the conditions. onship as per the schedule set World Cup Qatar 2022. That task, saying “this is not our Results With the match 15 min- for the resumption of compe- allows the players to train at style” of play. Group G: Suwon utes old, Suwon, back-to- titions after the suspension modern facilities complying Meanwhile Hulk, who re- back champions in 2001 and of football activity last March with the standards of world cently completed 100 appear- Samsung 2002 when the tournament due to the developments aris- governing body FIFA, so all ances for Shanghai SIPG since Bluewings was known as the Asian Club ing out of coronavirus (COV- participants have the oppor- he joined them in 2016, was a Championship, had their first ID-19) pandemic. tunity to get familiarized with constant source of threat for the 0-Guangzhou chance at goal but Kim Tae- Abbassi added, “We’re the many features of the 2022 Jeonbuk defence at the Khalifa Evergrande FC 0 Hwan’s low shot narrowly honored towards contrib- World Cup. International Stadium, rebuilt missed the mark. uting to the continuation Regarding the timing of for the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Group H: Guangzhou made their first of football competition by the start of the matches, he The long-haired forward Shanghai SIPG 2 real foray at the 30-minute mark hosting the AFC Champions said, “The timing of the match- stepped up to blast the ball when the Brazil-born Ricardo League for Asia’s East Zone es in the tournament is similar into the net after fellow Bra- (Wenjun Lu 11’, Goulart, now known as Gao clubs as well as the tourna- to the date of the 2022 World zilian Oscar, who had a clear Hulk 82’ (P)) Late after becoming a natural- ment’s final, which will be Cup matches, which will be path to the goal, was brought ised Chinese citizen, unleashed played at the Al Janoub Sta- held after two years. The time down as a last resort in the bt Jeonbuk a half-volley from a long pass, dium, one of the venues for difference for the continent’s 82nd minute. Hyundai Motors but was foiled by the defence. 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qa- East Zone has also been taken The fast-paced match saw Suwon had a great chance tar, on 19th of December. into account, so it does not both sides creating chances but 1 (Gustavo immediately after the break “This tournament is be- affect the clubs, reiterating it was SIPG who struck first to Henrique da with a well-coordinated move ing held in exceptional and the fact that our stadiums are take the lead after 11 minutes. Silva Sousa 24’) but Guangzhou goalkeeper Liu unprecedented circumstances ready to host any match at any Goalkeeper Chen Wei’s Dianzuo was fully alert to the due to the outbreak of Cov- time of the year.” long clearance found Lyu Wen- situation and thwarted Park id-19, as competitions are In his concluding remarks, jun and the forward stayed Guangzhou Evergrande coach Fabio Cannavaro during the AFC Champions League Group G match against Sang-Hyeok’s effort from the held in accordance with strict Abbassi highlighted that host- cool to control the ball and drill Korea’s at the Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday. (AFP) left of the box. health protocol and precau- ing such tournaments con- it home with a crisp low finish. Late in the match, substi- tionary measures with the tributes towards the continu- Shanghai SIPG’s lead down the right flank followed strike sealed the contest in the match in the competition de- tute Luo Guofu almost broke aim of preserving the health ation of development process didn’t last long as Brazilian by a defence-splitting cross Chinese side’s favour. spite being dethroned as Chi- the deadlock but much to his and safety of everyone.” on the path of success, lead- Gustavo struck on his compe- from Kim Bo-Kyung. Guangzhou meanwhile, nese Super League champions agony his brilliant curling shot He pointed out that all ing up to the most important tition debut in the 24th minute Both sides had opportuni- had been brimming with con- by first-time winners Jiangsu from more than 25 yards just requirements of the partici- event - the FIFA World Cup following an excellent move ties after that before Hulk’s fidence ahead of their first Suning earlier this month. missed the mark. pating teams were met and Qatar 2022.

Doha 2030 celebrates two years to go to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Tribune News Network sustainable sports events ever held in Qatar. It will Doha provide significant legacy benefits for Doha 2030 in terms of its state-of-the-art venues and also the exper- Doha 2030 has celebrated two years until the FIFA tise that will be gained in providing an exceptional en- World Cup Qatar 2022, which will strengthen Doha’s vironment for participants, in and out of competition. hosting credentials and add to the existing world- “Doha 2030 is ready to share all of this with our class venues that are ready to welcome Asia for a Asian sports family and deliver an unforgettable, celebration of sport and diversity in 2030. once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are committed to The FIFA World Cup will enhance Doha’s expe- ensuring that all of Asia will enjoy the warmest of rience in delivering the very best conditions for welcomes in 2030 with traditional Qatari hospitality athletes, fans and all stakeholders at major inter- amidst sporting infrastructure fit for Asia’s sporting national events. Doha 2030 heroes. It will be a true celebra- is committed to guaranteeing tion of our continent’s diversity a warm, inclusive and magical and excellence, in a sporting Asian Games in 2030. home away from home, where Qatar 2022 will also rein- we all belong.” force Doha 2030’s capacity to Doha 2030 will also leverage guarantee certainty, excellence Qatar 2022’s impressive sustain- and sustainability, as the Bid ability strategy in order to deliver Committee plans to use many one of the most environmentally of the state-of-the-art Qatar friendly Asian Games ever held. 2022 venues to host Asian Games competitions. Today’s FIFA World Cup milestone coincides with The iconic Khalifa International stadium alongside the final day of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha Mas- Al Rayyan, Al Janoub, Al Bayt and Al Thumama are ters, which took place at Al Gharafa Beach Games among the Qatar 2022 venues earmarked for the Area, another of the proposed Doha 2030 venues. Asian Games that already built or in the final stages A total of 14 teams including four of the top five of completion. ranked teams in the world took part in the competi- Doha 2030 CEO HE Jassim Rashid Al Buenain tion which saw XX come out on top. The tournament said: “This marks a major milestone for the Supreme was subject to strict national health and safety Committee for Delivery & Legacy, for Qatar measures and conformed to the Guidelines for the and for the whole region. The FIFA World Cup Qatar Return of Basketball, developed by the FIBA Medical 2022 will be one of the most sophisticated and Advisory Group. Sports Monday, November 23, 2020 13

Al Janoub Stadium Capacity: 40,000 Design inspired by: Dame Zaha Hadid Distance from Doha city centre: 23km (14 miles) Located in Al Wakrah with a design inspired by the late British-Iraqi architect Dame Zaha Hadid, the futuristic Al Janoub Stadium will host seven matches up to the round of 16 stage during Qatar 2022. The design is inspired by the sails of traditional dhow boats – in tribute to Al Wakrah’s seafaring past. An innovative Al Bayt Stadium cooling system and retractable roof mean the stadium Al Rayyan Stadium Capacity: 60,000 can be used all year round. Capacity: 40,000 Designer: Dar Al Handasah The stadium was inaugurated on 16 May 2019 ahead of Designer: Ramboll Distance from Doha city centre: 43km (27 miles) that year’s Amir Cup final. More recently, Al Janoub hosted Distance from Doha city centre: 22km (14 miles) A remarkable sight will welcome fans to Al Bayt Stadium, matches of the 2020 AFC Champions League west Zone Al Rayyan Stadium will showcase the very best of Qatari which is being delivered by Aspire Zone Foundation. and is now a venue for the East Zone matches. It will also culture when it hosts seven matches up to the round of Designed to represent Arab hospitality, the venue will host the AFC Champions League final on December 19. 16 stage during Qatar 2022. The outer façade will be host nine matches through to the semi-finals stage of made up of intricate patterns representing Qatar, from Qatar 2022 and is covered by a structure resembling a its history of trade to its varied wildlife. Al Rayyan’s traditional Arab tent known as ‘bayt al sha’ar’, complete desert landscapes will be reflected on the façade – and with a state-of-the-art retractable roof. in the dune-shaped hospitality areas and merchandise Construction update: The stadium structure has been stalls dotted around the stadium complex. completed and is ready to host matches. This includes Construction update: Recent infrastructure the laying of the stadium pitch in world record time. It completions include the stadium façade, seating is the second Qatar 2022 tournament venue to installation and the playing surface. The stadium will achieve a five-star rating from GSAS. The surrounding be inaugurated with the 2020 Amir Cup final to be Al Bayt Park is also open to the public. played on December 18th. Milestones continue at Qatar 2022 stadium sites

ith the marking of the two-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, here’s a look at the Al Thumama Stadium progress of the eight state-of-the-art stadium Capacity: 40,000 W Designer: Arab Engineering Bureau sites. While three stadiums – Khalifa International, Distance from Doha city centre: 13km (8 miles) Al Janoub and Education City – have all been inaugurated The design of Al Thumama Stadium is inspired by the ‘gahfiya’, a traditional woven cap worn for centuries by and are fully operational, the remaining five statdiums are men across the Arab world. It is the first FIFA World at various stages of construction. All the eight stadiums Cup™ venue to be designed by a Qatari architect – will be completed well in advance of the tournament, Ibrahim M. Jaidah. The stadium will host eight matches up to the quarter-finals stage. which will kick off on 21st November 2022. Construction update: Roof and façade works have been completed, as has the stadium’s bleacher installation. Seat installation, mechanical, electrical and plumbing works, plus finishing are ongoing. Khalifa International Stadium Capacity: 40,000 Distance from Doha city centre: 13km (8 miles) On 19 May 2017, Khalifa International Stadium became the first FIFA World Cup 2022™ stadium to open when it hosted the Amir Cup final in front of more than 40,000 fans. Located in Aspire Zone, the historic venue has previously hosted the Asian Games and the AFC Asian Cup. The stadium is set to host eight matches up to the third-place play-off during Qatar 2022. Recent events to have taken place at Khalifa International include the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships, the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™. This year, the stadium played host to matches in the West Zone of the 2020 AFC Champions League and is also a venue for the East Zone matches of the competition.

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Education City Stadium Capacity: 40,000 Capacity: 40,000 Designer: FIA Fenwick Iribarren Architects Designer: FIA Fenwick Iribarren Architects Distance from Doha city centre: 10km (6 miles) Distance from Doha city centre: 12km (7 miles) Ras Abu Aboud Stadium will be the first fully Education City Stadium is located at the heart of Qatar demountable and re-usable tournament venue in FIFA Foundation – a vibrant centre for knowledge and World Cup™ history. Designed by Fenwick Iribarren innovation where this ultramodern arena will be a fitting Architects, this 40,000-capacity stadium will be built addition and lasting symbol of sustainability. The stadium using shipping containers and other modular materials. will host eight matches up to the quarter-finals stage Overlooking the stunning Doha Corniche and West Bay Lusail Stadium during Qatar 2022 and eventually become the home of skyline, the stadium will host seven matches up to the Capacity: 80,000 the Qatar women’s national team. The stadium became round of 16 stage during Qatar 2022. Designer: Foster + Partners the first Qatar 2022 tournament venue to receive a Construction update: The stadium will be built using Distance from Doha city centre: 16km (10 miles) five-star GSAS sustainability rating ahead of its 998 modular containers, with the delivery and The 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium will embody Qatar’s inauguration in June 2020. The stadium played host to installation of all remaining containers now completed. ambition and its passion for sharing Arab culture with the matches in the West Zone of the 2020 AFC Champions world. The design of this magnificent stadium is inspired League and is also a venue for the East Zone matches. by the interplay of light and shadow that characterises the fanar lantern. The venue will also become the centrepiece of Lusail – a newly built, state-of-the-art metropolis, designed specifically with residents’ needs in mind. The stadium will host ten matches up to and including the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Construction update: The stadium’s concrete works and bowl steel installation have been completed, while the roof big lift has commenced. The installation of the stadium’s steel structure and facade are ongoing, as are the mechanical, engineering, plumbing and finishing works. 14 Monday, November 23, 2020 Sports

QNB STARS LEAGUE Al Sadd humble Al Arabi to go top; Al Gharafa drub Duhail Tribune News Network Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scor- Doha ing his second goal during the Italian Serie A match vs Cagliari at the Juventus Stadium in Turin late on Saturday. (AFP) In what was a show of strength with the big players taking their turns at scoring, Al Sadd got the better of Al Ronaldo double Arabi, winning 4-1, in Week 6 of the 2020-21 season QNB Stars League at the Al Arabi lifts Juventus Stadium on Sunday. For Al Sadd, Baghdad AFP blasted in an Alvaro Morata Bounedjah (12th minute), Milan cross on 38 minutes, before Santiago Cazorla (30th), Ab- latching onto a Merih Demiral delkarim Hassan (61st) and Cristiano Ronaldo scored header from a corner for the Rodrigo Tabata (81st) scored his third brace in five games second from close range min- the goals, while Aron Gun- as champions Juventus moved utes later. narsson scored the only goal up to second place in Serie A Ronaldo, 35, has come for Al Arabi off a deflected on Saturday with a 2-0 win back strong after his coronavi- free-kick in the 74th minute. over Cagliari in Turin. rus layoff, scoring eight goals Coached by Barca great Andrea Pirlo’s side are in five games to join Milan’s Xavi Hernandez, Al Sadd exhib- one point behind leaders AC Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the top ited fast attacking and delivered Milan, who travel to fourth- of the Serie A scorers’ chart. their fifth win from six matches. placed Napoli on Sunday. Al Sadd now have 16 points and Lazio also won 2-0 under Atalanta draw a blank continued to top the table. torrential rain at Crotone, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Al Arabi, coached by but Atalanta were held 0-0 at Atalanta stalled before their Heimir Hallgrimsson, have promoted Spezia days before big match at Anfield in four five points. Al Arabi’s Aron Gunnarsson looks back as Al Sadd players Hassan Al Haydos, Abdelkarim Hassan, Baghdad Bounedjah, and Santi Cazorla cel- their Champions League trip days’ time, being held to a sec- In the 12th minute, Algeri- ebrate one of their four goals during the QNB Stars League match at the Al Arabi Stadium on Sunday. Al Sadd won 4-1. to Liverpool. ond consecutive stalemate. an star Bounedjah completed Juventus had been held Atalanta are sixth, level a slick low cross from Hassan 1-1 at Lazio last time out – one on points with seventh-placed with a slick header that sent of four stalemates this season Lazio after eight games. the ball into the net with Al for the nine-time reigning Arabi keeper Mahmoud Abu- champions -- but quickly took Immobile makes a splash nada unable to block the shot. charge against the Sardinians. In Calabria, Ciro Immo- Four minutes later, Al Arabi “We needed a match like bile scored on his return from found a breakthrough from this,” said Pirlo. “There were coronavirus isolation with his relentless Al Sadd attacks and excellent performances, even 21st-minute diving header created a slight flutter when from those returning from na- paving the way for victory for Sebastian Soria slipped in a tional teams. Lazio on a waterlogged pitch low cross to Ahmed Fathy, who Federico Bernardeschi in southern Italy. could not control his deflection had an early goal ruled out for It was the fourth Serie A goal from close range, sending the offside before Ronaldo struck in six games this term for the ball away from the target. twice in a four-minute spell top scorer in Europe last sea- Exactly at the half-hour before the break. son, who had been out for three mark, Al Sadd went 2-0 up. The Portuguese striker weeks because of COVID-19. Hassan Al Haydous, unable to find space at the corner of Al Arabi box, tapped the ball to defender Hassan who produced fast speed from the Atletico edge past Barca to right before clipping in a pass to Cazorla. The former Arsenal earn title boost, Real held player, who had already taken up position, volleyed home Al Gharafa players celebrate their win over Al Duhail in the QNB Stars League at the Al Arabi Stadium on Sunday. AFP It also leaves their op- from a few feet into Al Arabi Madrid ponents languishing in 10th, box on first attempt. the Al Arabi Stadium. Algerian midfielder had little jumped in to stop Muad who, ed Al Kharaitiyat 2-0 at the Al with Barcelona’s 11 points In the 61st minute, Akram Muad Hassan (41st and pace on his shot to worry goal- after reaching inside the box, Khor Stadium. Atletico Madrid delivered a from their first eight games found Abdelkarim Hassan 59th minutes) and Ahmed keeper Mohammed Al Bakri. produced a left-footed drive to Abdulaziz Hatem (44th major boost to their hopes of their worst tally at this stage ready to charge into the Al Alaaeldin (87th minute) After a few hits and misses, score to the left of the keeper. minute) and Yohan Boli winning La Liga on Saturday since the 1991-92 season. Arabi box after covering a scored the goals as Al Gharafa Al Duhail’s Eduardo Rodrigues It was celebration time for (70th-minute penalty) scored by beating Barcelona 1-0 and “Like any coach, I am re- short distance from the right posted their fourth win to be fired a bullet from the edge of Al Gharafa as Qatar national the goals for Al Rayyan, who consigning their opponents to sponsible,” said coach Ronald flank. Hassan picked up the on 12 points and occupy the the box, but young Al Gharafa team coach Felix Sanchez moved on to 10 points and their worst start to a league Koeman. “We know we have to short cross and tapped the ball third place in the table. keeper Salah Hassan produced watched from the stands. fourth place. It was the third season in 29 years. improve the results. I continue over the goalkeeper, who had Al Duhail remained on a dive to deflect the ball away in Muad was at it again as victory for last season’s run- Yannick Carrasco finished to trust the players I have.” charged out of his position. nine points. the 17th minute. Seven minutes he beat Boudiaf with pace by ners-up Al Rayyan, while brilliantly from range after Real Madrid had earlier Icelandic star Gunnarsson In the sixth minute, later, Al Duhail’s Mohammed grabbing a long cross first. Af- promoted side Al Kharaitiyat mistakes from Gerard Pique been held to a 1-1 draw by in- reduced the deficit in the 74th Ahmed Alaaeldin, stationed Muntari curled in a free-kick ter running a couple of yards crashed to their fourth defeat and Marc-Andre ter Stegen form Villarreal, another slip- minute when his free-kick was close to the edge of the Al Du- that was once again spiritedly with the ball, Muad fired from to remain on six points. left the goal gaping but Barca, up for the reigning champions deflected into the net by Taba- hail box, received a long cross saved by young Salah. the edge of the box to score QSL Sunday results and a below-par Lionel Messi, to enforce the sense that this ta, who struck Al Sadd’s fourth from the half-line. Despite be- Al Gharafa opened the his team’s second goal with Al Sadd 4 (Baghdad Bounedjah failed to respond at the Wan- could be Atletico’s year. goal off a free-kick. ing chased by a couple of Al scoring with a miraculous a right-foot drive that stayed 12’, Santi Cazorla 30’, Abdelka- da Metropolitano. And beating Barcelona in Duhail markers, he ran a lit- run by Muad who ran solo low on its way into the net. rim Hassan 61’, Rodrigo Tabata Instead, Atletico recorded La Liga for the first time since Hassan’s brace as Al tle wide and then fired a shot for almost one third of the Ahmed Alaaeldin tapped 81’) bt Al Arabi 1 (Aron Gun- their first league victory over 2010 – before Simeone ar- Gharafa drub Duhail 3-0 that sailed above the Al Duhail entire pitch. After receiving one in deep into the game narsson 74’) Barcelona in 10 years, which rived as coach – extends what Earlier, the return of crossbar in what was the first a cross from the centre, he from close range to round off Al Gharafa 3 (Muad Hassan puts them three points ahead is now a considerable advan- stars who were on national real attempt at goal. charged ahead with the ball, the tally. 41’, 59’; Ahmed Alaaeldin 87’) of Real Madrid, with a game in tage in the table. duty for Qatar reignited the A couple of minutes later, with Sultan Al Brake giving bt Al Duhail 0 hand, and second in the table, It also extends Atletico’s QNB Stars League action as Al Gharafa’s Sofiane Hanni him a hot chase. Al Rayyan bt Kharaitiyat Al Rayyan 2 (Abdulaziz Hatem level on points with early lead- unbeaten run in the league to Al Gharafa drubbed reigning got a chance to aim at the goal Karim Boudiaf, Moham- In the last match of Sun- 44’, Yohan Boli 70’) ers Real Sociedad. 24 matches. champions Al Duhail 3-0 at from inside the box, but the med Emad and Muntari also day evening, Al Rayyan defeat- bt Al Kharaitiyat 0 Arsenal’s Pepe sent off in Leeds draw, Calvert-Lewin fires Everton

AFP one of their last five Premier head into Alioski’s face, sending league games. London League games and sit in 11th him tumbling to the turf. After a three-game losing place, while Leeds are 14th Referee Anthony Taylor streak dented their bid to fin- Arsenal held on for a 0-0 after their third consecutive went to check the pitchside ish in the top four, Everton are draw at Leeds after Nicolas match without a win. monitor and showed Pepe a up to sixth place. Pepe was sent off for head-butt- At the end of a week in which straight red. “The most important part ing Ezgjan Alioski, while Domi- Arteta had to deal with a train- Leeds substitute Rodrigo of the game was to be back to nic Calvert-Lewin scored after ing ground row between Dani hit the bar with a curling effort winning,” Ancelotti said. just 42 seconds as Everton won Ceballos and David Luiz, the from the edge of the area. Fulham remain one place 3-2 at Fulham on Sunday. Arsenal manager was relieved Bamford also struck the above the relegation zone after Pepe’s mindless second- his team showed some fighting woodwork with a glancing their third defeat in four games. half dismissal left Mikel Ar- spirit to keep Leeds at bay. header before Raphinha’s teta’s side in trouble at Elland “With 10 men it is a big stoppage-time shot came back Haller ends drought Road and they had to ride their disadvantage. I really liked the off a post to Arsenal’s relief. Bottom of the table Shef- luck to escape with a point. personality of the team when At Craven Cottage, Cal- field United’s wait for their Leeds hit the woodwork Pepe let the team down, how vert-Lewin maintained his fine first win this season goes on three times in the closing stag- we stuck to our jobs. Obvious- form to put Carlo Ancelotti’s after they were beaten 1-0 by es, but couldn’t inflict a second ly it makes it really difficult,” side ahead inside a minute. West Ham at Bramall Lane. successive defeat on Arsenal, Arteta said. Bobby Decordova-Reid Chris Wilder’s side have whose problems mounted Pepe had an early sight equalised for Fulham, but lost eight of their first nine when Bukayo Saka limped off of goal when the Ivory Coast England striker Calvert-Lewin league games, making them with a late injury. winger twisted past Luke netted again and Abdoulaye only the third club to take one “Considering how early Ayling for a cross-shot that Doucoure got Everton’s third point or fewer over that period we got Pepe sent off we have came back off the bar. Arsenal’s French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe (left) is shown a red card by referee Anthony Taylor before half-time. in the era. to take it. It (the red card) is tested during the Premier League match against Leeds United at Elland Road in Leeds, England on Sunday. (AFP) Fulham’s Ivan Cavaleiro Premier League results on Sun- unacceptable. At this level you Bernd Leno with a powerful sent a second-half penalty day: Fulham 2 (Decordova-Reid cannot do it,” Arteta said. volley -- one of 13 shots Leeds Arsenal captain Pierre- he was largely anonymous and to 10 men in the 51st minute over the bar and, although 15, Loftus-Cheek 70) Everton 3 “I never like a draw but in had as they dominated the Emerick Aubameyang had has scored just twice in his last when Pepe, frustrated by a pre- Ruben Loftus-Cheek reduced (Calvert-Lewin 1, 29, Doucoure the circumstances it’s a point.” first half without making the been given a rare chance in nine games. vious clash with the Leeds play- the deficit,E verton held on 35); Sheffield United 0 estW Arsenal have won only breakthrough. the central striker’s role, but The Gunners were reduced er moments earlier, thrust his to win for the first time in five Ham 1 (Haller 56). Sports Monday, November 23, 2020 15 Oliveira claims ‘extra special’ win in finale

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Miguel Oliveira said it was Al Shaqab Racing’s Calgary (Olympic Glory), ridden by Sylvain Ruis, “extra special” to win his home on way to victory in the Prix de la Federation Regionale des Courses MotoGP race in Portugal on at Marseille-Borely in Marseille, France, on Friday. (Photo: Jmtempier) Sunday for a dream finish to the season. Jack Miller’s second place Al Shaqab Racing’s Calgary in the Algarve ensured that Ducati sealed the construc- makes bright start to career tors’ title. Oliveira followed up his maiden victory in Styria in at Marseille-Borely in France August by taking the title un- der bright blue skies at Porti- Tribune News Network winner accounted for Bob- mao in what was his first race Doha byMurphy (Intello) by three- in the premier class in his quarters of a length. The lat- home country. Calgary (Olympic Glory), ter, incidentally, carries the the Al Shaqab Racing’s run- colours of Rennes’ profession- ner, got his career off to a fly- al footballer M’Baye Niang. ing start in the Prix de la Fed- Bred by his owner, Calgary eration Regionale des Courses is a nephew of La Conquerante It’s a great day and a huge at Marseille-Borely near Mar- (Hurricane Run), who finished accomplishment for me. It’s seille, France, on Friday. third in the Qatar Prix de Roy- extra special because my The two-year-old gelding, allieu (a Gr2 race at the time), family didn’t get to see my trained by Frederic Rossi, was Prix Cleopatre and the Prix first win live but they are ridden by Sylvain Ruis. The Minerve (Gr3s). here today so it’s an incredible day for me, very emotional. I’m just glad to finish the season on such a high.” Red Bull KTM Tech 3’s Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira celebrates after winning the MotoGP race of the Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve Miguel Oliveira International Circuit in Portimao on Sunday. (AFP)

“It’s unreal,” said Oliveira afterwards. “You dream about Portugal MotoGP results and standings these kinds of races and to fi- MotoGP: 1. Miguel Oliveira (POR/KTM-Tech3) 41min Moto2: 1. Remy Gardner (AUS/Kalex) 39min nally be able to do it is incredi- 48.163sec, 2. Jack Miller (AUS/Ducati-Pramac) at 35.476sec, 2. Luca Marini (ITA/Kalex) at 1.609, 3. Sam 3.193sec, 3. Franco Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha/SRT) Lowes (GBR/Kalex) 3.813, 4. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA/ ble. I have no words to describe 3.298, 4. Pol Espargaro (ESP/KTM) 12.626, 5. Takaaki Kalex) 8.437, 5. Enea Bastianini (ITA/Kalex) 8.646 it, just my thanks to all the peo- Nakagami (JPN/Honda-LCR) 13.318, 6. Andrea Standings after 15 of 15 races: 1. Enea Bastianini ple and the crowd watching at Dovizioso (ITA/Ducati) 15.578, 7. Stefan Bradl (GER/ (ITA/Kalex) 205pts, 2. Luca Marini (ITA/Kalex) 196, 3. home that couldn’t be here to- Honda) 15.738, 8. Aleix Espargaro (ESP/Aprilia) Sam Lowes (GBR/Kalex) 196, 4. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA/ 16.034, 9. Alex Marquez (ESP/Honda) 18.325, 10. Kalex) 184, 5. Jorge Martin (ESP/Kalex) 160 day. To them I say thank you Johann Zarco (FRA/Ducati) 18.596 Moto3: 1. Raul Fernandez (ESP/KTM) 38min and to my team as well. Standings after 14 of 14 races: 1. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) 06.272sec, 2. Dennis Foggia (ITA/Honda) at 5.810, “It’s a great day and a huge 171 points - champion, 2. Franco Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha- 3. Jeremy Alcoba (ESP/Honda) 5.866, 4. Sergio Honey Cake (Siyouni) during the Prix Ceres (Listed) at Fontainebleau accomplishment for me. It’s ex- SRT) 158, 3. Alex Rins (ESP/Suzuki) 139, 4. Andrea Garcia (ESP/Honda) 6.447, 5. Tony Arbolino (ITA/ Dovizioso (ITA/Ducati) 135, 5. Pol Espargaro (ESP/KTM) Honda) 12.998 in France on Thursday. (Photo: Scoopdyga) tra special because my family 135, 6. Maverick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha) 132, 7. Jack Miller Standings after 15 of 15 races: 1. Albert Arenas (ESP/ didn’t get to see my first win live (AUS/Ducati-Pramac) 132, 8. Fabio Quartararo (FRA/ KTM) 174, 2. Tony Arbolino (ITA/Honda) 170, 3. Ai but they are here today so it’s Yamha-SRT) 127, 9. Miguel Oliveira (POR/KTM-Tech3) 125, Ogura (JPN/Honda) 170, 4, Raul Fernandez (ESP/ Khalid Rashid Al Mohannadi’s an incredible day for me, very 10. Takaaki Nakagami (JPN/Honda-LCR) 116 KTM), 5. Celestino Vietti (ITA/KTM) 146. Miguel Oliveira takes a selfie photo after his triumph on Sunday.( AFP) emotional. I’m just glad to fin- Honey Cake scores at Listed ish the season on such a high.” runners-up spot, despite being Mir started the race in 20th country’s first race in the cham- ued a disappointing end to the The KTM Tech 3 rider’s pipped to second place on the and had to retire due to elec- pionship since 2012, with Ol- season for Yamaha by finishing triumph means there was no last lap by Australian Miller. tronic problems but the Span- iveira already posting a record 12th, in what was Rossi’s final level in Fontainebleau record-breaking 10th race Italian Morbidelli finishes iard will not worry too much, time in qualifying on Saturday. appearance before he switches winner, with Fabio Quar- in the overall standings 13 having already become the He started in pole position to the satellite team in 2021. Tribune News Network breeze up sale, and with Mock- tararo, Brad Binder, Andrea points behind Mir, who had first Suzuki rider to be crowned and led all the way through to Australian Remy Gardner Doha lershill as the consignor, she Dovizioso, Franco Morbidelli, confirmed his first world title champion since 2000. complete a fairytale victory, secured his first Moto2 victory was acquired by the agent Paul Maverick Vinales, Danilo in Valencia last weekend. Alex Rins took third place the only shame being that in Portimao with Italian Ee- A filly in full bloom, Honey Nataf on behalf on one of his Petrucci, Alex Rins and al- Miller’s strong finishoverall and Maverick Vinales there were no fans in the Al- nea Bastianini crowned 2020 Cake (Siyouni) proved victori- own clients. ready-crowned champio Joan meanwhile ensured Ducati fourth, meaning Spain boasted garve to see it. world champion. ous in the Prix Ceres (Listed) She is a daughter of Si- Mir making it nine victors at claimed the constructors’ title three of the championship’s top Oliveira still celebrated Spaniard Raul Fernandez at Fontainebleau, near Paris, youni (Pivotal), the Aga Khan the end of a highly unpredict- for the first time since 2007 at four. Frenchman Fabio Quarta- by carrying a Portuguese flag won the Moto3 race with com- France, on Thursday. Studs sire, and Pink Ané- able World Championship. the expense of Suzuki, whose raro, who won the first two rac- around his lap of honour. patriot Albert Arenas taking the Khalid Rashid Al Mohan- mone (Dansili). The latter is Morbidelli came out on hopes were dashed after a dis- es of the season, ended up fifth. Nine-time champion Valen- title after finished12th after a nadi’s representative was soon a sister of the stallion Doha top of a six-way battle for the appointing weekend for Mir. Portimao was hosting the tino Rossi, meanwhile, contin- thrilling finale to the season. at the head of affairs before Dream (Shamardal), the Qatar drawing clear in mid-stretch Prix Chaudenay winner and for an easy 1¾-length success. the Grand Prix de Deauville The win also ushered in first (Grs2) second, who is current- Listed success of rider Augus- ly in residence at the Haras Ex-F1 driver Alex Zanardi moves to hospital closer to home tin Madamet. du Hoguenet. Bred by William McAlpin, The great grandam is a hospital closer to his home as neurological condition of general when his handbike crashed into motor racing accident in 2001 in Honey Cake twice graced the Coraline (Sadler’s Wells), he recovers from an horrific road stability which has allowed the an oncoming truck during a race Germany, and has since become Arqana sales ring. As a year- the source of three excellent accident. In a statement, the transfer to another hospital facil- in Tuscany on June 19. He was one of the best-known figures ling, she was part of the Ecurie stayers; namely, the late and San Raffaele hospital in Milan ity and the consequent approach transferred to the Milan hospi- in Paralympic sports. He won des Monceaux draft and was much lamented top jumping Milan: Former Formula One said on Saturday the 54-year- to the family home,” the hospi- tal on July 24 “in conditions of two gold medals at the 2012 acquired by Hubert Guy. sire Martaline (Linamix), plus driver Alex Zanardi’s condition old “has been transferred to tal added. Zanardi underwent severe neurological and sys- London Paralympic Games and On a return trip to the Coastal Path (Halling) and has stabilised allowing the Ital- a hospital in Padua”. Zanardi carnio-facial reconstruction after temic instability”. Zanardi had four years later won two more in Deauville sales, that time for a Reefscape (Linamix). ian Paralympic icon to move to has “reached a physical and suffering serious head injuries both his legs amputated after a Rio de Janeiro. (AFP)

Pakistan opener Zaman out of NZ Was he any good at cricket?: Wales debutant Botham at ease with famous name tour over fever AFP tumn Nations Cup clash at team for the players and my Karachi: Pakistan’s dashing London Llanelli on Saturday. name was on there. opener Fakhar Zaman was Sun- “Alright” is something of “I was just looking at it day ruled out of the forthcoming Wales rugby debutant James an understatement. I did ask the question to thinking ‘this can’t be real!’ tour of New Zealand just a few Botham remembers vividly the Ian Botham played 102 my grandmother ‘was he but it is. I can’t wait to go out hours before the team’s depar- moment he became aware the Tests for England from 1977- any good at cricket?’. She there now.” ture after failing to recover from man he once thought of just as 1992. One of the finest all- said ‘he was alright at Coronavirus restrictions fever. The 30-year-old left-hander his grandfather was also one of round cricketers of his gen- some point!’. mean Saturday’s match will be tested negative along with 34 England’s greatest cricketers. eration, he so transformed the behind closed doors. other players and 20 members “I knew of it, but it wasn’t 1981 series against Australia James Botham on asking his And while he is grateful of the squad but suffered fever, really until I got told by my in England’s favour after re- grandmother about Ian Botham for the support he’s received forcing Pakistan Cricket Board gran (Kath Botham),” re- signing as captain, it became from all his family, it is his (PCB) to withdraw him. called the 22-year-old Cardiff known as “Botham’s Ashes”. for Wales and that’s why I’ve late great-grandfather, Gerry “The decision to withdraw Za- Blues flanker. That his grandson is about stuck to it and done the long Waller – Kath Botham’s fa- man from the tour was made “We were all playing crick- to play for Wales owes much to journey from Sedbergh down ther – whose absence James keeping the health of the rest et in the garden and he’s got a the rugby career of Liam Both- to Wales to hopefully get my- will feel most acutely when he of the squad members as a cigar in one hand, which he put am, Ian’s son and James’ father. self in. It’s paid off.” runs out at Parc Y Scarlets. top priority,” said a PCB release in his mouth, a glass of wine in Liam was playing for Car- Botham, who said the main “Sadly, the main man who ahead of team’s departure early the other with a cricket bat! diff when James was born in piece of advice he’d received was there for all my games Monday morning. Since the “I did ask the question to the Welsh capital. from his grandfather, was to was my great-grandfather,” squad is already larger than my grandmother ‘was he any But his father’s move to “enjoy yourself” only got called he said. usual to counter COVID-19, no good at cricket?’. She said ‘he Newcastle, northeast Eng- into the Wales squad on Mon- “He was there every game replacement will be announced. was alright at some point!’. land, saw James educated at Wales rugby debutant James Botham, who is the grandson of one of day after playing just 13 pro- and would come up after- Zaman has so far played three “Growing up in school Sedbergh School in Cumbria, England’s greatest all-round cricketer’s Ian Botham. fessional games. wards with his packet of Jelly Tests, 47 ODIs and 40 Twen- playing cricket myself I real- a noted rugby nursery whose But with Wales having Babies. It was a good sight at ty20 internationals. Pakistan ised it a bit more, as people ‘old boys’ include former as an 18-year-old after mak- about it – saying ‘your gran- lost their last six Tests, he the end of the game, especially will complete 14-day mandatory would try and get into me England captain Will Carling, ing 500-mile round rips for dad couldn’t be more English has been catapulted straight as a kid. quarantine after arrival and start when I came out to bat. World Cup-winning England training sessions, insisted he’d if he tried!’ but I was born into the starting XV by coach “Before he died, I did the three-match Twenty20 inter- “That all just goes over my centre Will Greenwood and never had doubts about where down here and since I was Wayne Pivac. promise I would try to play national series on December head really, it doesn’t really current Wales prop Tomas his allegiance lay. a kid I had the Welsh flag “I didn’t have a clue, but for Wales. He will be looking 18. They also play two Tests on bother me,” added Botham, Francis. painted in my room on the was called on Sunday night to down on me from up there. the tour. (AFP) who is set to win his first Test But Botham, who joined ‘Always Wales’ wall,” he said. say I was in camp,” said Both- Hopefully, I can do him proud cap against Georgia in an Au- Cardiff straight from school “Everyone gives me grief “I always wanted to play am. “Then they announced the on the weekend.”