SPORTS Sunday, November 12, 2017 21 England held Giroud on target as by Germany FranceParis beat Wales with the promising debuts of Ethan and the first since 1982 when Wales’ rance underlined their status as Ampadu and David Brooks and another record goalscorer Ian Rush settled a World Cup contenders next summer impressive cameo from Ben Woodburn. Toulouse friendly. withF an impressive 2-0 friendly win over But France were too good and the France appeared intent on making Wales in Paris. front line of Griezmann, Giroud and the up for lost time as Wales struggled to Antoine Griezmann and Olivier outstanding Kylian Mbappe caused all get out of their own half in the early Giroud scored as Wales endured a tough sorts of problems. exchanges. night in their first game since their own Griezmann’s role in the France side Blaise Matuidi fired wide before his World Cup hopes were ended by the had been questioned by some after an midfield ally Corentin Tolisso wasted Republic of Ireland last month. indifferent season at Atletico Madrid an even more inviting opportunity after Chris Coleman was a helpless which has seen him fail to score in his Griezmann squared a delightful ball into spectator in what could prove to be one last seven appearances. his path. of his final games in charge of Wales. But Griezmann struck in Les Bleus’ Mbappe then saw his 10th-minute Highlight from England v Germany International friendly match Talks are set to resume between final World Cup qualifier against shot diverted onto the crossbar by Wales London have only been able to watch on Coleman and the Football Association Belarus last month and he did so again goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey as France ngland made light of their helplessly as Leroy Sane hit the bar, of Wales after Tuesday’s friendly with after 18 minutes. again found their way through too easily. injury worries as World but he proved the scourge of Timo Panama in Cardiff. France were Wales’ first overseas A France goal looked inevitable and CupE preparations got off to a Werner in a first half that saw Phil Although his side were well beaten opponents in 1933 when the two teams it duly arrived after 18 minutes when promising start, with Gareth Jones limp off through injury. The at the Stade de France with the hosts fought out a 1-1 draw at the Stade de Tolisso spotted the run of Griezmann Southgate’s young side fighting Manchester United defender could striking the woodwork three times, there Colombes in Paris. and Hennessey was unable to stop his out a spirited goalless draw with well become the eighth withdrawal was real encouragement for the future But this was only their fifth meeting, left-foot volley. (espn.in) Germany. The first friendly in from England’s initial squad, but the build-up to Russia 2018 could the other absentees gave Southgate have been thrown off kilter by the an encouraging insight into the withdrawal of seven players, yet a strength in depth at his disposal. youthful Three Lions line-up took Joe Gomez and Jack Cork also their chances to impress against made their bows as Eric Dier the reigning world champions. captained his country for the first England’s inexperienced side time on an experimental evening produced entertainment that was that sets things up nicely for all too rare during qualification, Brazil’s visit on Tuesday. with Southgate’s men showing Abraham almost reached a endeavour, creativity and steel. Jamie Vardy cross after Pickford Questions over Chelsea denied Werner in an end-to- midfielder Danny Drinkwater’s end opening 90 seconds, with commitment dominated the build- Germany unsurprisingly settling up to a match that saw two players quickest and looking to expose on loan from the Premier League any gap in the hosts’ three-man champions make promising defence. debuts. Tammy Abraham proved a In-form Sane was proving their handful during his first 60 minutes biggest threat. A thrashed strike of international football and man in the early stages was followed by of the match Ruben Loftus-Cheek a stunning 20th-minute attempt flourished under the Wembley that led to a collective gasp inside floodlights, as did fellow debutant Wembley as his curling shot Jordan Pickford. from the edge of the box hit the The Everton goalkeeper may woodwork. (espn.in) Awan beat Alpha by 139 runs Faisal - Awan Sohail - First Care Tornado DT News Network BDS 185/6 in 20 overs (Zaher Manama 58, Hamad 30, Aihtasham 2/310 wan beat Alpha Fire Safety beat Pak cc 69/10 (Zubair 11, by 139 runs in the latest Haris 3/30, Imran 2/9) by 116 matchesA of the CBA cricket D runs. Division tournament. Strikers 183/6 in 20 overs Toss was won by Alpha an (Satya 64, Sachin 46, Junaid elected to bowl first, opener Faisal 2/29) beat Ritz Carlton 70/10 scored a quick 53 runs in 18 (Babar 17, Shakoor 4/19) by ball and supported by Yasser who 113 runs. scored 69 runs helped Awan to First Care Tornado 170/6 in scored 232 at the end of 20 overs. 18.4 overs (Sohail 77, Abbas In reply, Alpha Fire all out for 47, Shahzad 4/24) Awali Gents 93 runs and Khuram bagged 3 169/10 (Burhan 48, Anto 4/23) France’s Antoine Griezmann and teammates celebrate wickets for Awan. by 4 wickets..