Sport THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER 2020 Pandya shines as India win last ODI to aavoid clean sweep against Australia I have been working hard to play for my country, happy that I've got the opportunity. You need to be on your toes when it comes to playing against Australia. Hardik Pandya Sport | 08 Indian all-rounder VOLLEYBALL: SENIOR MEN'S LEAGUE Police bt Qatar SC 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-13); Al Arabi bt Al Khor 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-16). Stunning new stadium to host Amir Cup final on Dec 18 The 40,000-capacity stadium is adjacent to the Mall of Qatar and within walking distance of Al Riffa Station – on Doha Metro’s Green Line. Another milestone: Qatar to inaugurate fourth World Cup venue on National Day THE PENINSULA — DOHA footprint, including the use of recycled building materials and The Supreme Committee for The inauguration of this retaining trees from the sur- Delivery & Legacy (SC) has stadium is another rounding environment. Many announced its latest milestone major milestone on the of the recycled materials used achievement on the road to the in the new stadium complex FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. road to 2022. This came from the deconstructed The inauguration of the stadium stunning venue and the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium that located in Al Rayyan will take surrounding precinct once occupied the site. As a place on 18 December – Qatar will leave a fantastic result, the stadium was awarded National Day – exactly two legacy for Al Rayyan the following Global Sustaina- years before the country hosts bility Assessment System (GSAS) the FIFA World Cup final. Sports Club and ratings: GSAS Design & Build The stadium – which will everyone who lives in Certification (four-star rating), become the new home of Al this proud city. GSAS Construction Man- Rayyan Sports Club – is the Hassan Al Thawadi, agement Certification (Class A*) fourth Qatar 2022 tournament Secretary General, SC and a GSAS Seasonal Energy venue to open following Khalifa Efficiency Ratio (SEER) Com- International, Al Janoub and pliance Certificate. Education City. “The building of this Earlier this year, it was stadium, which incorporated announced the venue would international trade. A fifth shape “This event also marks the Delivery Office, described the delivery of the stadium in Al the careful deconstruction of host seven matches up to the – a shield – brings together all two-year countdown to the stadium’s completion as a Rayyan – on time and within Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium and the round of 16 stage during the the others, representing the biggest match in Qatar’s history: massive achievement on the budget – is testament to the reuse of materials from that World Cup. strength and unity that is par- the FIFA World Cup final,” road to the first FIFA World Cup outstanding collaboration of the structure in the new project, is The 40,000-capacity ticularly relevant to the city of added Al Thawadi. “We are in the Middle East and Arab SC team, our numerous con- an outstanding achievement for stadium is adjacent to the Mall Al Rayyan. proud that our World Cup prep- world. tractors and valued stake- the SC,” said Engineer Yasir Al of Qatar and within walking Hassan Al Thawadi, Sec- arations remain on track, with “Five stadiums have now holders. We are incredibly Jamal, Vice Chairman of the SC’s distance of Al Riffa Station – on retary General of the SC, said: 90% of infrastructure projects been completed, including excited to launch this venue on Technical Delivery Office. Doha Metro’s Green Line. The “The inauguration of this completed. We look forward to Khalifa, Al Janoub, Education Qatar National Day, exactly two “From the beginning, sus- stadium’s most striking feature stadium is another major mile- unveiling more stadiums next City, Al Bayt and Al Rayyan. The years to the day before eve- tainability was at the forefront is a glowing façade, comprised stone on the road to 2022. This year as we ensure that all tour- remaining three will be ryone focuses on our country of this project, amid the unique of patterns that characterise dif- stunning venue and the sur- nament venues are delivered delivered in the near future in for the World Cup final.” challenges we faced during the ferent aspects of Qatar: the rounding precinct will leave a well in advance of the big order to give us plenty of time Considerable sustainability development. I’m very proud of importance of family, the fantastic legacy for Al Rayyan kick-off.” to test our operational plans,” and efficiency measures have the SC team and our valued beauty of the desert, native flora Sports Club and everyone who Engineer Hilal Al Kuwari, said Al Kuwari. been embedded in the design stakeholders for delivering this and fauna, and local and lives in this proud city.” Chairman of the SC’s Technical He added: “The successful to reduce the stadium’s carbon outstanding venue.” Neymar strikes twice as PSG down United; Ronaldo scores 750th goal in Juve's win REUTERS — MANCHESTER created several good chances Alvaro Morata completed the Dembele gave them a three- YESTERDAY'S RESULTS after the break with Edinson scoring in the 66th minute. goal lead before the break. GROUP STAGE Brazilian Neymar scored twice Cavani hitting the bar but PSG Frappart, 36, had an une- Ronald Koeman's side con- and his compatriot Fred was sent grabbed the win when Mar- ventful match as she booked tinued to dominate in the Krasnodar 1 - 0 Rennes off as Paris St Germain beat quinhos poked home in the 69th three players and ignored one second half and Dembele Basaksehir 3 - 4 Leipzig 10-man Manchester United 3-1 minute after a drive into the box penalty shout from the Ukrainian missed three chances to Sevilla 0 - 4 Chelsea Club Brugge 3 - 0 Zenit at Old Trafford yesterday to had been diverted to him by side in the first half. add to their lead while B Dortmund 1 - 1 Lazio throw Champions League Group Abdou Diallo. Juventus, second in Group G Miralem Pjanic also came Ferencváros 0 - 3 Barcelona H wide open. United's difficulties intensified behind Barcelona with 12 points, close. Juventus 3 - 0 Dynamo Kiev United, PSG and RB Leipzig when, a minute later, midfielder had already qualified for the round Barca, who have already qual- Man United 1 - 3 PSG all on nine points heading into Fred was sent off for a second of 16 while Kyiv, who have one ified for the knockout stages, lead next week's final round of games yellow card and Neymar added the point, had already been knocked Group G with a maximum 15 in which the English side go to third in stoppage time after a out. points. They host second-placed the German club and the French counter-attack. Meanwhile in Budapest, Bar- Juventus in their final game next champions host Istanbul Meanwhile, Juventus forward celona outclassed Ferencvaros week and will finish top if they Basaksehir. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the and eased their way to a 3-0 avoid defeat. Neymar fired PSG into a 750th goal of his remarkable away win yesterday for a fifth Elsewhere, striker Olivier sixth-minute lead after a Kylian career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo consecutive Champions League Giroud scored four as a dominant Mbappe shot was deflected and Kyiv yesterday as Stephanie win which took them to the brink Chelsea won 4-0 at Sevilla to fell kindly to the former Bar- Frappart became the first female of clinching top spot in their secure top spot in Group E with Paris celona forward who drilled the referee to take charge of a Cham- group. a match to spare. Saint-Germain's ball into the bottom corner. pions League match. Lionel Messi was rested and The result left Chelsea with Brazilian forward United drew level in the 32nd Federico Chiesa headed missed a second European trip 13 points from five games, three Neymar (right) minute through a Marcus Juventus in front with his first- in a row but Barca barely ahead of second-placed Sevilla celebrates with Rashford shot which deflected off ever Champions League goal in noticed their captain's absence with a better head-to-head team-mate Moise the outstretched leg of Danilo to the 21st minute and Ronaldo as goals from Antoine record against the Spanish side Kean after scoring beat PSG keeper Keylor Navas. struck just before the hour to Griezmann, Martin Braithwaite after their 0-0 draw at Stamford his team's first goal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reach another career milestone. and a penalty from Ousmane Bridge in the reverse fixture. THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER 2020 SPORT 11 Big data in combatting organised crime, role of sponsors hot topics in debates Experts discuss ways to help secure sport at ICSS Conference THE PENINSULA – DOHA organised crime,” Russo said. Phil Walker, Lead, Major Schumacher’s Taking a multifaceted approach Events Program, OSAC, Diplo- towards analysing the issues in matic Security Service, U.S. son Mick gets sport security, leading interna- Department of State said: “The tional specialists gathered private sector is a force of mul- ‘dream’ first F1 during Securing Sport 2020 tiplier in major events. They are Expert Debates to examine and a benefit at the operational spot with Haas discuss some of the key industry level.” aspects. Filip Maes, Senior Director, AFP – SAKHIR Some of the key aspects dis- Global Security & Safety, Visa, cussed during the yesterday's Inc said: “The business sector Mick Schumacher, the son of virtual event of the flagship can only be successful if the seven-time world champion conference of the International event is successful.