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Evanilson second-half hat trick gives Porto 4-1 win at Antwerp in the Champions League
Evanilson second-half hat trick gives Porto 4-1 win at Antwerp in the Champions League
Substitute forward Evanilson has scored a hat trick as Porto enjoyed a second-half revival to beat Antwerp 4-1 in the Champions League and further reduce the Belgian club’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage
2023-10-26 05:46
Newcastle suffer Champions League setback with defeat to Borussia Dortmund
Newcastle suffer Champions League setback with defeat to Borussia Dortmund
Felix Nmecha dented Newcastle’s Champions League charge as Borussia Dortmund kick-started their Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory on Tyneside. The Germany midfielder’s 45th-minute strike clinched victory at a rain-soaked St James’ Park on a night when three more points for Eddie Howe’s men, who twice hit the crossbar late on, would have left them with one foot in the last-16. They will now head into tough away games in Dortmund and against Paris St Germain next month with serious work to do to extend their stay in the competition. And they will possibly have to do it without midfielder Sandro Tonali, who was used as a second-half substitute amid speculation he could be handed a lengthy ban for alleged breaches of betting rules. Memories of Newcastle’s 4-1 demolition of Paris St Germain earlier this month faded as last season’s Bundesliga runners-up produced an accomplished away display to remind them that the race for qualification from Group F has a long way to go. In a frenetic start to the game, Nick Pope had to block Donyell Malen’s second-minute shot with his legs after he had controlled Marius Wolf’s cross as Dortmund broke at speed, but opposite number Gregor Kobel had to be equally resilient seconds later when Anthony Gordon cut inside and unleashed a curling attempt. But it was the Newcastle keeper who had to produce a brilliant double save to deny first Malen and then Niclas Fullkrug from point-blank range after Emre Can had dispossessed Sean Longstaff and sent Marcel Sabitzer away down the left wing. However, as played switched rapidly from end to end on a slick pitch, Kobel came to the German side’s rescue within seconds when Alexander Isak raced towards goal from halfway before sliding a pass into the run of Gordon, whose left-foot strike was beaten away by the goalkeeper. Pope was relieved to see Malen whip a first time shot from Marco Reus’ square ball over his crossbar. The Magpies were forced to make a change after only 15 minutes when Isak, who had earlier undergone lengthy treatment on the pitch, limped off to be replaced by Callum Wilson. Miguel Almiron saw appeals for a 20th-minute penalty waved away by Portuguese referee Artur Dias after he went down under Nico Schlotterbeck’s challenge after carving his way into the box, with the breakneck tempo of the game showing few signs of abating. With Can and Sabitzer providing the ammunition and Reus linking play, the visitors continued to cause problems and Jamaal Lascelles had to block another Malen shot at the end of an intricate passing move. Dortmund, who had earlier replaced the injured Can with Salih Ozcan, finally forced the breakthrough in the final minute of the half when Sabitzer robbed Gordon and Reus fed Schlotterbeck, whose cross was steered emphatically past Pope by former Manchester City youngster Nmecha. Wilson passed up a glorious opportunity to level 12 minutes after the interval when, after Fabian Schar’s crunching tackle in midfield had sent the ball into his path, he exchanged passes with Gordon before his shot was blocked by Kobel. Howe made his move with 25 minutes remaining when he sent on Tonali and Jacob Murphy, who lasted just five minutes before having to leave the pitch with his shoulder in a makeshift sling. But his side struggled to create anything of note until Wilson headed an 87th-minute free-kick against the bar and Almiron repeated the feat in stoppage time with a deflected shot. Read More Manchester City too good for Young Boys as Erling Haaland scores twice Former Everton boss David Moyes pays tribute to ‘wonderful man’ Bill Kenwright David Moyes hopes West Ham and Olympiacos fans behave in Greece Moeen Ali eager to get anxious England playing with a smile again Esme Morgan pleads for patience and politeness from England’s autograph hunters Self-confessed ‘golf tragic’ Dan Carter keen to boost participation in Ireland
2023-10-26 05:29
Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund: Player ratings as Magpies suffer frustrating Champions League defeat
Newcastle 0-1 Borussia Dortmund: Player ratings as Magpies suffer frustrating Champions League defeat
90min brings you match reaction and player ratings from Newcastle United's Champions League tie with German side Borussia Dortmund in Group F.
2023-10-26 05:26
Paul Finebaum has stern message for Alabama fans and haters alike
Paul Finebaum has stern message for Alabama fans and haters alike
Paul Finebaum is tired of everyone dumping on the Alabama Crimson Tide right now. They aren't the team that lost to Texas over a month ago. He thinks they are gelling and are probably well on their way to Atlanta. Is he right in this assessment?
2023-10-26 05:25
Dortmund defeat Newcastle to blow group wide open
Dortmund defeat Newcastle to blow group wide open
Borussia Dortmund blew the Champions League's group of death wide open as Felix Nmecha's goal beat Newcastle 1-0 at St...
2023-10-26 05:24
49ers QB Brock Purdy placed in concussion protocol
49ers QB Brock Purdy placed in concussion protocol
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is in concussion protocol, putting his status for this week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals in doubt
2023-10-26 05:22
Young Boys 1-3 Man City: Player ratings as Haaland braces seals another Champions League win
Young Boys 1-3 Man City: Player ratings as Haaland braces seals another Champions League win
Manchester City player ratings from the Champions League clash with Young Boys on matchday three.
2023-10-26 05:18
Manchester City too good for Young Boys as Erling Haaland scores twice
Manchester City too good for Young Boys as Erling Haaland scores twice
Erling Haaland struck twice as holders Manchester City moved a step closer to the Champions League knockout stages with a hard-fought 3-1 win at Young Boys. Haaland put City back into the lead on the artificial surface at Bern’s Wankdorf Stadium after Switzerland international Manuel Akanji’s opener had been brilliantly cancelled out by Meschack Elia. Substitute Julian Alvarez had an effort ruled out by VAR but Haaland made victory certain with a smart finish four minutes from time. The win was City’s third in succession in Group G and they could now secure their spot in their last 16 for an 11th successive year with a follow-up victory over the Swiss side at home in a fortnight. There had been much talk over the synthetic pitch in the build-up to the game and heavy rain added another variable element but it proved a free-flowing encounter. Young Boys started well with Filip Ugrinic forcing a save from Ederson before Rodri headed wide from a corner. Jack Grealish, who ignored the persistent booing of the vociferous home crowd, teed up Jeremy Doku with a superb first-time ball but the Belgian slipped as he cut inside and Anthony Racioppi saved. The impressive Swiss keeper denied Haaland soon after but did have a moment of alarm when he spilled a Grealish shot. Matheus Nunes could only poke the loose ball weakly towards goal, however, and Loris Benito cleared off the line. Doku went close again after switching from the right to left wing but Racioppi brilliantly saved his curling effort and blocked a first-time Rodri shot. Young Boys had a good spell before the break with first Cedric Itten breaking clear but failing to beat Ederson. Itten then teed up Sandro Lauper with a neat flick but Nathan Ake got back to block before a powerful Lewin Blum effort was turned behind. Itten went close again from the set-piece as his header dropped narrowly over. While that made for a lively end to the first half, the game truly burst into life early in the second. Akanji and Nunes both had chances before City grabbed the lead in the 48th minute. Rodri delivered a cross into the box and Ruben Dias, still forward following a corner, had a header tipped onto the bar by Racioppi. Akanji reacted the quickest to turn the ball in. City went in immediate search of a second but were caught out after a Haaland shot was saved by Racioppi. The ball was quickly sent to the other end and played into the path of Elia, who caught Ederson stranded off his line with a superb lob. Young Boys were firmly back in the game and Itten forced Ederson into an awkward save with a swerving shot. City stepped up the intensity and were awarded a penalty when Mohamed Ali Camara, moments after being booked, caught Rodri from behind. Haaland stepped up to thump home his 10th of the season. City thought they had claimed another through Alvarez but his low strike was ruled out for a Grealish handball in the build-up. It fell to Haaland to complete the job, the striker wrong-footing the defence just inside the box and then lifting into the top corner. Read More Newcastle suffer Champions League setback with defeat to Borussia Dortmund Former Everton boss David Moyes pays tribute to ‘wonderful man’ Bill Kenwright David Moyes hopes West Ham and Olympiacos fans behave in Greece Moeen Ali eager to get anxious England playing with a smile again Esme Morgan pleads for patience and politeness from England’s autograph hunters Self-confessed ‘golf tragic’ Dan Carter keen to boost participation in Ireland
2023-10-26 05:17
In a transfer-happy era, the surest way to the ACC title game is to stick with homegrown QBs
In a transfer-happy era, the surest way to the ACC title game is to stick with homegrown QBs
The ACC offers a bit of a throwback in the middle of the transfer-portal era
2023-10-26 05:16
Don La Greca Blasts Chris Russo For Backing Out of Retirement Bet
Don La Greca Blasts Chris Russo For Backing Out of Retirement Bet
Don La Greca is not happy Chris Russo backed out of his retirement bet.
2023-10-26 05:16
Win And In: ACC commissioner uncertain all 18 teams would play in league tournament in 2024-2025
Win And In: ACC commissioner uncertain all 18 teams would play in league tournament in 2024-2025
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is uncertain all 18 teams in the supersized league should play in the men's or women's basketball tournament come March 2025
2023-10-26 04:59
LSU coach Matt McMahon banking on transfers to help Tigers return to relevance
LSU coach Matt McMahon banking on transfers to help Tigers return to relevance
LSU coach Matt McMahon enters Year 2 with the Tigers no longer burdened by potential punishment for his predecessor's alleged NCAA violations
2023-10-26 04:57
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