Sport TUESDAYTU 22 JUNE 2021 Golf:G Jon Rahm wins US Open title as Oosthuizen falls short again I didn'td know what it was going to be but I knew we were comingco to a special place. I got my breakthrough win here andan it is a very special place for my family. JonJoJ Rahm Sport |18 EURO 2020: Netherlands 3, North Macedona 0; Austria 1, Ukraine 0 (Group C); Belgium 2, Finland 0; Denmark 4, Russia 1 (Group B) FIFA Arab Cup: Mauritania, Yemen Qualification match between Jordan, South set to fight for lone Group B spot Sudan forfeited: FIFA FAWAD HUSSAIN THE PENINSULA — DOHA result, which as per the THE PENINSULA Qatari Ministry of Health, Following the confir- means that these players Mauritania will not take struggling mation of COVID-19 cases were likely incubating the Yemen lightly as the two sides get among the South Sudan virus. Given that another set to clash for the lone Group B delegation, the FIFA seven players had close spot in a qualifying match of the Bureau for Men’s Senior contact with those who first FIFA Arab Cup at the Jassim Tournaments has declared tested positive, a total of Bin Hamad Stadium, today. the match scheduled to 19 players are currently in Mauritania have shown a lot take place last night isolation. There are no of improvement in recent years against Jordan as part of cases presenting severe as the ‘Lions of Chinguetti’ jumped the FIFA Arab Cup quali- symptoms and everyone more than 100 places in the FIFA fiers a forfeit with a 3-0 who tested positive is World Rankings between 2012 win to Jordan, FIFA said being monitored and and 2017. yesterday. receiving the best possible The African side, at 101 in the The decision is based medical care for free FIFA rankings, will start as on article 5.6 of the com- through the Qatar national favourites against Yemen, who are petition regulations (“force healthcare system.” seeking a turnaround after their majeure”) and takes into “FIFA and the local hopes of qualifying for the FIFA consideration the need to organisers deeply regret World Cup Qatar 2022 were shat- Mauritania coach Corentin Martins (left) arrives for pre-match press conference, yesterday. RIGHT: Yemen protect the health of the this unfortunate situation tered during the latest round of coach Ahmed Ali Qassem speaks to the media yesterday. players and everyone and wish the delegates of Asian zone World Cup qualifying involved in the tour- South Sudan a speedy in Saudi Arabia. course, because it is football and does not mean that the match will side and we have to work really nament, FIFA said recovery,” said FIFA. But coach Corentin Martins the chances remain equal,” the be easy. We will have to play good hard in this difficult match,” the yesterday. Following the cancel- said both the teams will enter the Frenchman told a virtual news football to win the match,” he told coach said before adding that his Upon their arrival in lation of this match all pitch with an equal opportunity conference yesterday. reporters yesterday. team stands a chance of winning Qatar and as per the pro- tickets will be refunded. of qualifying. “We have followed the Yemeni The winning team of today’s the match. tocols established by the FIFA also said that “It is a difficult challenge, of team and monitored it well in its match, which will kick off at “I see equal chance for both Qatari Ministry of Health, 'protecting the health and recent matches. I can say that my 8:00pm, will join Tunisia, United the teams. This is an opportunity all delegations were tested safety of everyone team has good chance to qualify, Arab Emirates and Syria in Group for us to make our fans happy. We for COVID-19. involved in the FIFA Arab provided the players give a good B, and Yemen see today’s match hope to meet their FIFA added: “After two Cup remains a top priority The winning team of today’s performance,” Martins added. a great chance to make amends expectations.” rounds of PCR tests, it was with a comprehensive match, which will kick off at Mauritania star Adama Ba to their recent failure. Yemen’s Abdelwesaa El Matari confirmed that seven programme based on the 8pm, will join Tunisia, United agreed only a good show will “We need to improve the said: “The match is one oppor- players and one team World Health Organiza- Arab Emirates and Syria in ensure a place for his side in the image and qualify for the group tunity that we should not waste, member of South Sudan tion’s risk-based approach first FIFA Arab Cup. stage of the Arab Cup,” Yemen we must be careful and avoid were positive, with being implemented in Group B. “We have the potential to coach Ahmed Ali Qassem said. making mistakes until we achieve another five players coordination with the host qualify for the Arab Cup but this “Mauritanian team is a strong what is required.” receiving a reactive test country.' QNB named Official Regional Supporter of the first FIFA Arab Cup — DOHA THE PENINSULA East in a strong competition in the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 The matches are set to take to more than 31 countries between 30 November and 18 include: Qatar (host nation), place in venues of the FIFA across three continents, pro- QNB, the largest financial insti- December in Qatar. Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, World Cup Qatar 2022 sta- viding a comprehensive range tution in the Middle East and This is the first edition of the Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, diums. The final match is of advanced products and Africa, was announced as the FIFA Arab Cup and QNB, the It is worth mentioning that Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United scheduled for 18 December, services. Official Regional Supporter of patron of major sports events QNB is also the sponsor of Arab Emirates and Yemen, which is also Qatar National The total number of the first FIFA Arab Cup 2021, a in Qatar as well as regional and Qatar’s national football team, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Day. employees is more than 27,000 mega event that will bring global tournaments, is deter- who is representing Qatar at Egypt, Libya, South Sudan, The QNB Group’s presence operating through 1,000 loca- together 23 Arab nations from mined to play a key role in the FIFA Arab Cup. Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia, through its subsidiaries and tions, with an ATM network of North Africa and the Middle supporting the event. The nations participating Sudan and Tunisia. associate companies extends more than 4,400 machines. Copa America: Denmark thrash Russia to enter Peru edge Colombia to last 16 as Belgium beat Finland REUTERS — COPENHAGEN keep hopes alive Denmark’s Mikkel Denmark will play Wales Damsgaard celebrates in Amsterdam on June 26. Denmark last night pulled off Finland must wait to see if AP — SAO PAULO scoring their first goal an emphatic 4-1 win over with team-mates. they qualify for the knockout Russia at the Parken Stadium stages. Peru beat Colombia 2-1 to keep alive its to qualify for the knockout Netherlands complete chances of advancing to the knockout stages of Euro 2020 as Group clean sweep; Austria stage of Copa America. B rivals Finland lost to advance Sergio Peña opened the scoring for the Belgium. Georginio Wijnaldum Peruvians in the 17th minute. Miguel Borja The Belgians swept to scored a second-half double equalised from the spot in the 53rd but an victory in the group, winning as the Netherlands defeated own goal 11 minutes later by Colombian all three games, with North Macedonia 3-0 to keep defender Yerry Mina decided the match Denmark taking second place their perfect record on their at the Olimpico stadium in Goiania. on three points and Finland way to the European Cham- Peru is in third position in Group B pionship knockout stages. with three points after two matches. The Netherlands had Colombia remains with four points in already sealed top spot in second spot, but with only two games Group C after beating Ukraine remaining. Leader Brazil has six points. and Austria, and they will play The top four teams will qualify for the their last-16 game in Budapest quarter-finals. on Sunday against one of the “This gives us a lot of hope in what is best third-placed finishers to come at this Copa America,” Peru from Groups D, E or F. defender Renato Tapia said. Also yesterday, Austria “We are in a good position, but we have advanced to the European to keep rowing to go farther.” Peru lost 4-0 behind them on goal strike from Andreas Chris- by Finland goalkeeper Lukas Championship knockout to Brazil in its first game in the tournament, difference. tensen and a fourth from Hradecky and a strike by stages for the first time after which raised doubts about coach Ricardo Mikkel Damsgaard fired Joakim Maehle completed the Romelu Lukaku secured Bel- they beat Ukraine 1-0 in their Gareca’s team. The 2019 Copa America the Danes in front with a rout. Denmark will meet gium's third successive win. final Group C match and set finalists are also struggling in South American Today's stunning curling shot in the Wales in the last 16 in Hradecky fumbled in a up a last 16 clash with Italy. World Cup qualifiers. 38th minute, and Yussuf Amsterdam on June 26. ball that had hit his left post, Christoph Baumgartner, Earlier on Sunday, Venezuela and Fixtures Poulsen pounced on a poor Belgium blank Finland giving Belgium a 1-0 lead in who looked shaken after a Ecuador drew 2-2.