10 Saturday 17th June, 2006 Fearsome show by Beat Serbia and Montenegro 6-0 Argentina gave a fearsome show of The flow of goals began in the sixth attacking strength as they swept aside minute with Maxi Rodriguez and after Group C rivals Serbia and Montenegro 6- had doubled the lead 0 in Gelsenkirchen on Friday (16 June). in the 31st minute, Rodriguez struck Jose Pekerman's team equalled their again to make it 3-0 ten minutes later. record FIFA World Cup win against Peru There was no respite for Serbia and from 1978 against opponents they had, Montenegro after the break as, following coincidentally, dismantled by the same the dismissal of Mateja Kezman, Hernan score at the 2004 Olympic Football Crespo hit Argentina's fourth in the 78th Tournament. More importantly, the vic- tory took them a big step closer to the minute. Substitutes (84') second round, while leaving Serbia and and (88') completed the Montenegro’s hopes hanging by a scoring in the final ten minutes. thread. (FIFAworldcup.com) 26 fans arrested after England-Trinidad and Tobago game NUREMBERG, Germany (AP) _ policing plans for the dozen game British and German police said 26 peo- cities. ple were arrested in Nuremberg where While Nuremberg experienced no England beat Trinidad and Tobago in problems, other cities have not been as a crucial WorldCup match. fortunate. ''It was a big success,'' Nuremberg In the northern port city of Argentina's Hernan Crespo, right, is congratulated by teammate Roberto Ayala after scoring during the Germany 2006 Soccer World Cup, Group C, soccer Police Deputy Chief Mark Bremerhaven, police used tear gas late match between Argentina and Serbia and Montenegro at Gelsenkirchen stadium,Germany, Friday, June 16, 2006. Argentina beat Serbia and Montenegro 6- Huennemeyer told The Associated Wednesday to break up rioters, after 0. The other teams in Group C are Ivory Coast and The Nethelands. (AP Photo/ Michael Sohn) Press on Friday, adding that none of they threw bottles into a crowd watch- the arrests involved hooliganism or ing a public screening of Germany's 1- severe fan violence. 0 win over Poland and lightly injured ''We have been together with our several fans, police spokesman Uwe colleagues from England _ the Bobbies Mikloweit said. Five people were Strauss FIFA criticised for choice _ and that worked well.'' issued written summons and nine British police said 16 England fans were banned from the public screen- were arrested at the Franken Stadium, ing area. shrugs off of World Cup sponsors where England won 2-0 to ensure it In Dortmund, a torrent of thrown advanced to the next round, for trying bottles and chairs erupted. Of the 429 Health experts criticised organisers of issues we have in our society and there is to scale a stadium fence and being in fans arrested Wednesday, 278 were the World Cup on Friday for choosing a no reason that they should not be spon- unauthorized areas. German, 119 were Polish and the oth- fast food giant, a brewer and soft drinks sors. Another 10 people were detained in ers came from different European loss maker as official sponsors of soccer's 'They have a good conscience and are the city for scuffles and theft, along countries that were not listed sepa- showcase event. valuable members of the World Cup.' Captain Andrew Strauss has with one person for public drunken- rately. All but three of them were They said it is difficult to reconcile Collin and Ross MacKenzie of the ness. released by Thursday. refused to see England's Twenty20 defeat to Sri Lanka as an omen for FIFA's choice of McDonald's, Coca-Cola London School of Hygiene and Tropical British nationals accounted for ''From our point of view, that chap- and Budweiser as official partners for Medicine in London s noted in a com- nearly 50 of the 1,500 people arrested ter is closed,'' said Germany 2006 vice the one-day series which begins on Saturday. the World Cup which aims to promote mentary in The Lancet medical journal across Germany since the WorldCup president Wolfgang Niersbach said the sports and health. that FIFA received an award in 2002 from started last week, said Assistant Chief Dortmund trouble. ''Now the atmos- "We're not going to get too con- cerned about what went on here," 'The presence among FIFA's current the World Health Organisation (WHO) Constable Stephen Thomas, who is phere can hardly be matched.'' official partners of Budweiser beer, for its tobacco-free policy. leading the British police contingent Niersbach commended the ''exem- Strauss told BBC Sport on Saturday. McDonald's and Coca-Cola illustrates the But they added that a ban on smoking at the tournament. plary behavior'' of the traveling "It's very different to the 50-over tensions that exist between international in stadiums has been dropped for the To head off trouble, authorities England fans. version and there's no reason why sport and health promotion,' said Jeff 2006 World Cup in Germany and that across Europe confiscated passports of ''To have 60,000 or 70,000 English we can't go out and win on Collin of the University of Edinburgh. branded lighters and ashtrays are among known troublemakers, increased bor- fans and no real trouble was tremen- Saturday. No one from the companies was avail- the official merchandise. der patrols and drew up extensive dous.'' "Twenty20 produces games like able to comment but FIFA dismissed the The researchers called for coordinat- these and it was a great day's crick- idea that the sponsors were offering ed international action on sponsorship et - I'm just a bit disappointed to products detrimental to the general well- deals and urged governments and sport- Frustrated Lara calls on selectors to come off on the losing side." being of the population. ing organisations to rethink their poli- Strauss paid tribute to opening Markus Siegler, FIFA's Director of cies. fight Indians with express pace partner Marcus Trescothick's well- Communications told journalists in 'Even if expanded regulation of spon- paced 72 but pointed to his run out, Berlin on Friday: 'It is a free society and sorship is currently deemed inappropri- Captain admitted his Most Test runs with 12 runs needed of nine balls, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. ate, governments should examine such frustration with West Indies' cricket List of leading run scorers in (x-active): as the turning point. 'The sponsors mentioned however are broader effects and attach health-pro- selectors on Wednesday and pleaded 11,439_x-Brian Lara, West Indies (126 tests) "We looked like we were going to actively involved in promoting good moting conditions to public funding of with them to try to fight India with 11,174_Allan Border, Australia (156) win it when Tres was smacking health. We believe these companies are sports,' they added. express-pace in the drawn 10,927_Steve Waugh, Australia (168) them around at the end but that up to the standard, are conscious of the (ESPN) test series. 10,469_x-Sachin Tendulkar, India (132) run out was probably key," he said. ''I've spoken to the selectors and I 10,122_Sunil Gavaskar, India (125) "Sometimes you don't get them feel that it's unfortunate that I'm get- 8,900_Graham Gooch, England (118) away early and a lot of people 8,832_Javed Miandad, Pakistan (124) ting a negative feedback,'' Lara said throw away their . 8,810_x-Rahul Dravid, India (102) after the second test ended in a draw Grand Cricket Tournament 8,792_x-Ricky Ponting, Australia (105) "But Tres has the experience to on Wednesday.''I think that as captain 8,540_Sir Vivian Richards, West Indies (121) battle on and he knows he's going of the team, that they should have 8,463_Alec Stewart, England (133) to score some boundaries." some sort of trust in that person.'' 8,266_x-Inzamam-ul-Haq, Pakistan (109) Strauss also conceded that Ed by Management Club The 37-year-old Lara is in his third 8,231_David Gower, England (117) Joyce's fielding injury in the sec- A very special event will take place break away from their routines and mingle term as skipper but, for the first time, 8,114_Geoff Boycott, England (108) ond over of the match affected the today at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium in another competitive activity – sports. does not enjoy the benefits of being a 8,033_x-Jacques Kallis, South Africa (102) side's morale. 8,032_Sir Garfield Sobers, West Indies (93) There were fears that he might when The Management Club, in associa- The tournament will bring professionals selector. tion with George Steuart & Co Ltd, HSBC, from different disciplines together in a That job falls with head coach 8,029_Mark Waugh, Australia (128) have dislocated his ankle but x-rays (AP) Singer Sri Lanka, Bogawantalawa spirit of not only keen competitiveness of Bennett King and former test players later showed it was only a bad sprain. Plantations Ltd, Lanka Bell and supported a different kind, but also the camaraderie Joey Carew, Gordon Greenidge and by Hutchison Telecom hold a gala cricket and spirit of wholesomeness a good game Clyde Butts. Best, from Barbados, has been less Opposite number Mahela Jaywardene believes his side tournament commencing 8.00 am at the always inspires. The Cricket Sixes is Lara begged the four-man panel to successful, with his 12 matches pro- showed key skills they can take Sara Stadium, Colombo 8. The tournament expected to continue to be a popular fea- finally heed his pleas, which have so ducing 26 wickets. into the 50-over game at Lord's in is open to the public and entrance is free. ture on the TMC calendar every year. far been ignored. ''We know the Indian team loves flat wickets,'' Lara said. ''They love the two days' time. Forty five teams from the best commer- In addition to fine cricket to keep spec- ''I can only make suggestions. I am cial establishments in town will vie with ball with nothing bouncing above "It's always good to win matches; tators on the edge of their seats, there will not there in the meetings,' Lara each other in a spirit of keen competitive- waist high. They love it. it's a good habit to have," he told be DJ music, karaoke sessions, kiddies explained. ness for a grand trophy in a day of exciting ''You saw (Virender) Sehwag bat in BBC Test Match Special. entertainment, product stalls where dis- ''But it is a simple fact that I want cricket. this particular test match. He was "There are a lot of positives to counts will be offered specially for the day somebody bowling at 90 miles per take from this but I don't think it This is the first time TMC has ventured actually chipping down to the fast and plenty of food and drink. hour. got injured but will be a walk in the park in the to organize a cricket tournament of this bowlers in the first session. we have a couple of guys in one-dayers. nature, more a cricket extravaganza. While An added attraction will be the Sri ''I still feel that it's necessary to and . You know, pick "We'll have to put in the hard engaged in their day to day professional Lanka-England one day match to be have that genuine fast bowler against one.'' work but if we can compete the activities, managers hardly find the time to screened at 3.00 pm. India for the remainder of the series. Edwards, the fastest of the West way we competed (here) the result Indies bowlers on show in the series, I'm still hoping and keeping my fin- will take care of itself." was impressive in the drawn opening gers crossed that the selectors could Jaywardene paid tribute to his test at Antigua before a right ham- at least think in the direction of pick- fielders and to the bowling of Chanuka Fernando 5/22 string injury ruled him out for six ing somebody who could bowl fast.'' Dilhara Fernando, who allowed weeks. Lara also called for the pitches for just six runs off the final over. ''I feel I need that fast bowler. I need the last two tests in St. Kitts and "We don't have much experience guides Joseph Vaz that guy that makes the opposition to be more suitable for the in this version [of the game] but uncomfortable, especially if the pitch home team. the guys came off very well," he by Reemus Fernando CHIEF SCORES: Trinity Kandy 84 all out (N. Shantha is in his favor,'' Lara said. ''We've got home advantage. I'm not added. Left arm fast bowler Chanura 24, D. B. Jaya 10 n.o; Chanura Fernando Lawson and Best are 24 and have asking for anything that's going to "We're pretty good at defending Fernando bowled a tight spell to pick up 5/22, Mayura Wijesinghe 2/26) and 72 for previously appeared for West Indies. raise your eyebrow,'' he said. ''I'm just scores. Under pressure, Dilhara five wickets for 22 runs for Joseph Vaz 4 at close (T. Tennakoon 17; Shehan Jamaican Lawson was under suspi- asking for a pitch that a fast bowler is bowled brilliantly, everyone College to record a first innings victory Madupa 3/21) cion for a suspect action but has sub- going to enjoy.'' chipped in. over Trinity College, Kandy, in their first "We made a lot of mistakes in Joseph Vaz 120 for 8 decl. (Malith sequently been cleared by the He put forward an example to show Inter School Under-15 Division I match this game but to come back and played at the Albert F. Peiris ground, Fernando 10, Chrishmal Fernando 16, International Cricket Council. He has that Caribbean grounds were capable of producing such surfaces. win it was brilliant." (AP) Wennapuwa yesterday. Buddhika Senaratne 18; T. S. Ratnayake taken 51 wickets in 13 tests. 3/18, T. M. Jayasundara 3/35).