Alisha Lehmann has scored her first goal for Como Women, allowing her iconic fishing celebration to be broken out. The Swiss took on a new challenge in Italy over the summer after severing ties with Serie A champions Juventus. She is up and running with her new employers, with the tricky forward all smiles after opening her account with a slightly fortuitous strike.
رفض فيرجيل فان دايك، قائد نادي ليفربول، التهويل من الهزيمة التي تعرض لها فريقه أمس السبت أمام كريستال بالاس بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
ليفربول تعرض لأول خسارة له هذا الموسم في كافة المسابقات، وذلك على يد كريستال بالاس الذي انتصر على الريدز بهدفين مقابل هدف ضمن الجولة السادسة من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وتوقفت سلسلة انتصارات ليفربول التي وصلت إلى خمس مباريات في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز وبرصيد 15 نقطة.
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واعترف فان دايك في تصريحات نقلها الموقع الرسمي لليفربول، أن كريستال بالاس استحق الفوز على الريدز أمس.
وقال فان دايك: “التحدي الأكبر الآن هو الحفاظ على هدوئنا، لقد ذكرت ذلك مرارًا أن لا نبالغ في التفاؤل، فقط علينا العمل ولا تستمع كثيراً للعالم الخارجي”.
وأضاف: “أنت تعرف متى يمكنك تقديم أداء أفضل والجميع يعلم ذلك، نشعر بخيبة أمل من أدائنا ومن الخسارة وخاصةً من الطريقة التي تعاملنا بها مع اللقاء، أعتقد أننا لو تعادلنا لكان الأمر أفضل”.
وأوضح الدولي الهولندي: “لا أعتقد أن هناك ما يدعو للقلق لكن علينا أن نتحسن بسرعة كبيرة، لأننا سوف نلعب في تركيا يوم الثلاثاء ضد جالطة سراي في دوري أبطال أوروبا، لدينا مباراة صعبة للغاية هناك أيضاً لذا علينا أن نكون مستعدين”.
وأردف: ”لم نكن جيدين ضد كريستال بالاس، أحيانًا تمر بمثل هذه الأيام ونأمل أن يكون هذا هو اليوم الوحيد الذي نفعل فيه ذلك هذا الموسم”.
وتابع: “هناك سبب لكون كريستال بالاس لم يهزم لمدة 18 مباراة، من الصعب جدًا اختراق دفاعهم وهم منضبطون للغاية ويدافعون بعمق ولا يمانعون ذلك، ولديهم القدرة على إلحاق الضرر بك في الهجمات المرتدة”.
وواصل: “لكن كل شيء بدأ من أنفسنا، كنا سيئين في الاستحواذ وخسرنا الكرات الثانية ومنحناهم زخمًا، كان بإمكانهم التقدم بثلاثة أو أربعة أهداف بحلول نهاية الشوط الأول، نحن محظوظون لأن لدينا في رأيي أفضل حارس مرمى في العالم”.
واستكمل: “المشكلة تكمن في أدائنا، خاصة في الشوط الأول حيث كان أداؤنا أقل بكثير من المستوى وهذا شيء علينا تحسينه”.
واستطرد: “لا يهم حقًا إن سجلنا في الدقائق الأخيرة، لأن الفرق أحيانًا يصعب اختراق دفاعاتها ويجب إيجاد طريقة للفوز بالمباريات”.
واختتم فان دايك: “مع اقتراب نهاية المباراة، تشعر الفرق بالإرهاق وستزداد المساحات، لذا، ليست هذه هي المشكلة، الأمر يتعلق أكثر بأدائنا ولم يكن أدائنا جيدًا بالتأكيد، استحق كريستال بالاس الفوز الذي حققه في النهاية أيضًا”.
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A noite da última quarta-feira (3), no duelo entre Sport e Ceará, pela final da Copa do Nordeste, marcou o primeiro momento especial do atacante Luvannor no Vozão. Na conquista do tricampeonato regional, o atacante entrou no segundo tempo e foi um dos escolhidos para a decisão por pênaltis. Com uma cobrança firme, no canto esquerdo, não deu chances para o goleiro Renan.
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Além da participação na decisão, o jogador também teve participação importante no duelo contra o Sergipe, válido pelas quartas de final do torneio. Aos 45 minutos do segundo tempo da partida, o jogador pedalou em frente ao goleiro Dida com estilo, o driblou e marcou um golaço para fechar o placar e classificar o Ceará para a semifinal do torneio.
Na ocasião, o tento do atleta foi comparado com o gol marcado por Ronaldo Fenômeno, na Copa do Mundo de 2006. Luva, aliás, foi um dos reforços trazidos na gestão Ronaldo e fez gols importantes no primeiro ano da SAF no Cruzeiro.
Aos 32 anos de idade e com larga trajetória fora do país, Luvannor chegou ao seu segundo título no futebol brasileiro. Algo bastante importante se considerado o fato de que, quando decidiu por voltar ao Brasil, a condição imposta era de que aceitaria apenas desafios com possibilidade iminente de ser campeão.
Luva também fez uma relação com a conquista do Nordestão servindo como uma dose de ânimo extra para o Alvinegro de Porangabussu ser bem sucedido no maior objetivo estabelecido para a temporada: retornar para a primeira divisão do futebol nacional.
– Eu vim para o Brasil para ganhar títulos. O Ceará é um clube enorme e tem uma torcida apaixonada. Merece estar sempre no topo em todas as competições que disputa. Vamos comemorar esse tricampeonato, que veio pela dedicação de todo elenco, mas precisamos virar a chave e focar na Série B, pois temos uma importante e longa temporada pela frente – destacou.
Markram, Jansen, Maharaj, Rabada and Stubbs, who are all playing the Test series against Sri Lanka, will miss the T20Is
ESPNcricinfo staff04-Dec-2024In the absence of Aiden Markram, who is currently involved in the Test series against Sri Lanka, Heinrich Klaasen will lead South Africa in their home T20I series against Pakistan.Apart from Markram, several other all-format players – such as Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Tristan Stubbs – will miss the Pakistan T20Is, scheduled between December 10 and 14, with the second Test against Sri Lanka concluding on December 9. These players will, however, be a part of the ODI series against Pakistan in early 2025, which will be part of their last leg of preparations for the Champions Trophy.That apart, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi have returned to the T20I side for the first time since the T20 World Cup in June. Allrounder George Linde has also been named in the squad, after having last played a T20I in July 2021, against Ireland. He has played 14 T20Is and had an impressive performance in this season’s CSA T20 Challenge, scoring 171 runs at a strike rate of 178.12 and claiming nine wickets at an average of 18.33.”Anrich is very much in line for the Champions Trophy,” South Africa’s white-ball head coach Rob Walter said. “He has a lot of experience so playing lots of 50-over cricket is not necessary. Before that, he will be very active in the SA20 and in this series. I am not worried about him from a playing point of view. He is not a young cricketer, he understands his game. There’s enough cricket between now and then for him to be selected.”ESPNcricinfo LtdHe added that South Africa’s No. 7 is normally filled with a seaming allrounder but with Wiaan Mulder injured and Jansen unavailable, they “needed to look for a spinning allrounder and George was someone who filled that role.” South Africa do have two seam-bowling allrounders in Patrick Kruger and Andile Simelane, a 21-year-old, who has excellent potential for the future. “I’m very excited about Andile. He has got some wonderful attributes. The first ball he faced in international cricket he hit out of Kingsmead. He has got some power with the bat, he took some key wickets, he has a wonderful overall skill set that is still in its infancy. We want to keep giving him opportunities, keep growing his game.”Although South Africa qualified for June’s T20 World Cup final, they have not won a single bilateral series this year, largely because they have not had a first-choice squad available. Still, the microscope is on Walter, who was asked if he felt his position was in jeopardy. “I feel the most pressure from myself personally. I want the team to be better, expect the team to play better and that starts with me as the head coach. We are in the results business.”The squad will begin preparations with a two-day camp at the Centre of Excellence in Pretoria from December 6-8. On Sunday, they will head to Durban where the first match will be played, followed by back-to-back games in Centurion and Johannesburg on December 13 and 14, respectively.South Africa T20I squad for Pakistan seriesHeinrich Klaasen (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke*, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka*, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton*, Tabraiz Shamsi**, Andile Simelane, Rassie van der Dussen*Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka and Ryan Rickelton will join the squad following their Test commitments against Sri Lanka**Tabraiz Shamsi’s participation in the ongoing Global Super League in Guyana may affect his availability for the first T20I
If anything summed up how this summer has shaped up for Newcastle then it would be their opening game of the new Premier League season.
It’s been no secret that the Toon have missed out on a number of high-profile targets from Bryan Mbeumo and Joao Pedro to Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko.
It’s been quite spectacular really, but with no Alexander Isak in their squad for the time being, a 0-0 draw with ten-man Aston Villa really was no surprise.
To suggest Eddie Howe’s men were toothless would be harsh but truth be told, any team in world football would miss a player of Isak’s calibre.
So, with seemingly no end in sight to this drawn-out saga, the Magpies must press on and finally secure the services of a replacement.
Newcastle's plans to replace Isak
The most prominent rumour of the last few weeks concerns Yoane Wissa. Newcastle have earmarked the Brentford centre forward as their favourite target but a number of issues have held up the deal.
Having already sold Mbeumo to Manchester United, the Bees have understandably been reluctant to sanction Wissa’s exit. However, with a move for Bournemouth’s Dango Outtara now in their sights, it’s widely expected that it will free up the room for Brentford’s star striker to depart.
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The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope expects to see a breakthrough this week but he’s not the only attacker on their radar.
Hope also suggests that Howe and Co have been given encouragement to sign Goncalo Ramos from PSG in the remaining weeks of the window.
Both spritely attackers, Newcastle could also look at further bolstering out wide.
That’s according to reports from Spain over the weekend that reveal the decision makers at St James’ Park are preparing a club-record £69m bid to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.
Newcastle are willing to offer Semenyo a large contract to join and would guarantee a position in the squad of real prominence, something that gives them confidence a deal can be agreed before the September 1st deadline.
What Semenyo would bring to Newcastle United
Newcastle need goals if Isak does indeed depart Tyneside in the upcoming weeks. Wissa and Ramos would provide them with firepower to a degree, but they’re certainly not the out-and-out replacement Howe and Co have been crying out for when lining up options like Ekitike and Sesko.
Still, Wissa, in particular, would be an excellent capture, having scored 19 goals in the Premier League last time out.
Ramos, on the other hand, might need a longer period of adaptation but he did still find the net on ten occasions in 22 Ligue 1 matches for PSG. In all competitions, he beat the goalkeeper 19 times.
Signing both would certainly go some way to replacing Isak but they’d need a supply line and in Semenyo, they’d find a quite brilliant foil.
Indeed, over the last year, the former Sunderland man has showcased himself to be one of the best wingers in the division.
During 2024/25, no player took more shots (125) in the entire Premier League. Also picking up seven assists in 2024/25, the Cherries sensation was bettered by just seven players for shot-creating actions throughout last season and there were some truly elite names on that list too.
1. Cole Palmer
202
2. Bruno Fernandes
193
3. Mo Salah
169
4. Enzo Fernandez
147
5. Bryan Mbeumo
144
6. Eberechi Eze
135
7. Bruno Guimaraes
133
8. Antoine Semenyo
132
He’s a menace, a constant threat, a nuisance to any backline. Semenyo demonstrated that on the opening night of the new campaign last Friday, putting racist abuse aside to score two stunning goals.
On the night, the Ghana international was a constant threat to the Liverpool backline, notably turning Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate inside and out for his second strike.
Picking up the ball inside his own half, the forward darted through the centre of the pitch in a way that was reminiscent to that Hatem Ben Arfa goal against Bolton all those years ago, before burying the ball past Alisson.
It proved why Semenyo is such an explosive talent. Capable of going either way on both feet, data analyst Ben Mattinson is a big fan, describing the 25-year-old as a “maverick”, highlighting that he is “unpredictable on the ball, a workhorse off the ball” and a “duel monster.”
Put it simply, but the Bournemouth star has it all and is only going from strength to strength in Cherries colours.
The winger may not be a direct Isak replacement but he’s certainly capable of picking up the Swede’s talismanic status.
He may not have scored as many as Ramos and Wissa last term either – Semenyo bagged 13 – but his explosive nature, Premier League experience and extra creativity certainly make him one of the most exciting names Newcastle have had an interest in.
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Newcastle United are still interested in securing a £56m deal for this striker who is similar to Hugo Ekitike.
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The Derbyshire seamer finished with 5 for 21 as the Lions dismissed the hosts for 214 on day one
ESPNcricinfo staff22-Jan-2025Pat Brown claimed a hat-trick on his way to a five-wicket haul as the England Lions enjoyed a dominant opening day of their second tour game against a Cricket Australia XI in Brisbane.Henry Hunt was his first victim, edging more conventionally to James Coles at second slip, before Jack Clayton was bowled shouldering arms. The Derbyshire right-armer was then wheeling away to celebrate his hat-trick when Hugo Burdon edged behind to wicketkeeper James Rew. Brown’s figures were 5 for 21 from eight overs as the home side were bowled out for 214.Brown, bowling first change, ran through the top order and had already had opener Nivethan Radhakrishnan caught by Coles from a rising delivery before securing his hat-trick.England Lions reached stumps at 53 for 1 with Ben McKinney the only wicket to fall for 32. Skipper Alex Davies remained unbeaten on 15 alongside nightwatcher Shoaib Bashir (one).Ryan Hicks top-scored for the CA XI with 64, before he became Brown’s fifth wicket. Hicks reached his half-century from 78 balls before Brown got another ball to lift off a good length to find McKinney at a wide first slip. Sam Cook wrapped up the tail to return 2 for 31.
Do Wolverhampton Wanderers need to be active in the final few days of the transfer window to avoid being relegated?
In their Premier League opener on Saturday, Wolves were demolished 4-0 by Manchester City at Molineux, their heaviest defeat under Vítor Pereira.
This is the start of the Old Gold’s eighth successive season in the Premier League, their longest stay in the top division since the early-70s, but could it come to an end?
Well, some fresh additions between now and September 1st would certainly help.
Wolves targeting new midfielder
That opening day annihilation at the hands of Man City underlined Wolves’ lack of quality, so do they have their eyes set on a highly-rated midfield general?
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Well, according to reports in Spain, Wolves are interested in signing Marc Casadó from Barcelona, with Real Betis and Como also in the running.
They add that Barça “would accept” a suitable offer, given their ongoing financial issues, only able to register new signings Joan García and Marcus Rashford on the morning of their La Liga opener against Mallorca last weekend.
As it transpires, the three aforementioned suitors have already submitted an offer to sign the player, believed to be worth around £26m.
So, could Casadó soon swap Catalonia for the English Midlands?
What Marc Casadó would bring to Wolves
Ever since they secured their return to the Premier League in 2018, high-quality midfielders have been key to Wolves’ success.
First, Portuguese duo João Moutinho and Rúben Neves formed the bedrock of Nuno Espírito Santo’s side, playing 184 matches for the club together, but the one that got away is unquestionably Vitinha.
20 years old at the time, he spent the 2020/21 season on loan from Porto in the Black Country, making just 22 appearances for the club, starting only five times in the Premier League, his only goal this absolute rocket against non-league Chorley in an FA Cup tie.
Wolves did have a £17m option to buy following the conclusion of his loan, but declined, a decision they surely now regret, considering Vitinha has become one of the very best midfielders in the world, thriving at Paris Saint-Germain.
But, how does Casado compare? Well, joining Barcelona’s academy at the age of 13, and is a classic la Masia midfielder; diminutive and possessing exceptional technical ability, much like Vitinha.
After making the odd cameo appearance here or there beforehand, he really established himself as a key figure in Hansi Flick’s domestic treble-winning squad last season, as the table below documents.
Minutes
2,443
11th
Assists
6
8th
Completed passes
1,682
7th
Pass completion %
89.8%
6th*
Progressive passes
154
8th
Tackles
77
2nd
Ball recoveries
120
8th
*minimum 1,000 attempted
Casadó ranked highly for a wide variety of statistics at Barcelona last season, including passing and defensive metrics, despite the fact ten players saw more minutes than he did.
Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout labels him a “midfield general”, praising his “control and work rate”, while Pol Ballús of the Athletic notes that he dominated midfield against ‘elite opposition’ last season, believing he could be a massive star in the future. It’s clear to see why the comparisons to Vitinha exist.
However, could this future be away from Camp Nou, with Casadó having fallen down the Barça midfield pecking order, an unused substitute for Saturday’s win at Son Moix, with Fermín López, Frenkie de Jong and Pedro starting, while Gavi came off the bench?
Should Casadó end up in Wolverhampton, he’d be joining the strongest area of Wolves’ team, with Brazilian duo João Gomes and André starting on the opening weekend, surely one of the best pairings in the bottom half, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Marshall Munetsi deployed further forward.
Nevertheless, the 21-year-old Spain international has the potential to be a world-class operator so, if Wolves are able to take advantage of Barcelona’s dire finances, they can’t afford to fumble this opportunity, as they did with Vitinha five seasons ago.
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Virgil van Dijk will undoubtedly go down as one of the best signings in Liverpool history, that’s despite costing a small fortune after joining the club back in January 2018.
The Dutchman cost a staggering £75m from Southampton, a fee that broke the record for the biggest fee paid for a defender, but to this day it appears to be a bargain.
Despite suffering an ACL injury a few years back, he’s managed to rack up 319 appearances for the Reds, winning six major honours during his seven-year spell at Anfield.
He played a key role in the Premier League triumph under Arne Slot last season, hoping to replicate such a success in 2025/26 after signing a new contract over the last few months.
However, if he and his compatriot are to once again finish at the top of the table once more, added additions may be needed, that’s despite already spending nearly £300m already this window.
The latest on Liverpool’s hunt for new additions this summer
After being told he’s free to leave Real Madrid this summer, Brazilian winger Rodrygo has been a player who has emerged on Liverpool’s shortlist over recent weeks.
The 24-year-old could cost a pretty penny this window, with the Spanish giants demanding over £80m to offload the star who scored 14 times in all competitions last season.
However, in an attempt to further bolster their front line, Slot may look past a deal for Rodrygo, subsequently prioritising a move for Alexander Isak, according to The Standard.
They claim that, despite rumours of leaving talks for the Newcastle United striker, the hierarchy are preparing a second bid to try and land the Swedish international this summer.
It also states that the player himself still wants a move to Merseyside in the near future, but a deal would see the club break the English record once again, with a £150m price tag currently mooted.
Why Liverpool’s latest target would be a repeat of Van Dijk
As previously mentioned, Van Dijk has been one of the leading talents in England’s top-flight, showcasing the excellent work conducted by the hierarchy in recent times.
Eyes were certainly raised given the mammoth fee forked out for his signature, but he’s only been dribbled past 47 times in his seven years at Merseyside – a truly staggering number given his longevity in the side.
Last season alone, the 34-year-old won 72% of the aerial battles he entered, scoring three goals, all with his head, highlighting the dominance he possesses at both ends of the pitch.
Such a deal will go down as one of the most effective in the Reds’ history, having the opportunity to land a deal as big as the Dutchman’s in the coming weeks.
Isak could follow Van Dijk in costing the club a record fee from another Premier League side, but like the Dutchman, any deal would hand the side the needed improvement to reach the next level.
When delving into his stats from the most recent campaign, the 25-year-old managed to register 23 league goals last season, with Reds forward Mohamed Salah the only player to notch a higher tally.
The Swede, who’s been labelled “world-class” by Statman Dave, also achieved a tally of 1.5 shots on target per 90, ranking him within the top 10% of all players in the division, showcasing the threat he poses in attacking areas.
Games played
34
Goals & assists
29
Pass accuracy
78%
Shots on target per 90
1.5
Chances created
1.4
Dribbles completed
1.4
Touches in opposition box
6.9
Aerials won
1.8
He also completed 78% of the passes he attempted, whilst creating 1.4 chances for his teammates, having the all-round ability to link up with the players around him – subsequently making him a greater threat to the opposition.
Whilst Salah posted a mammoth tally of goals last season, the Egyptian will need support in the final third to help the Reds retain their crown within the 2025/26 campaign.
Isak would offer just that, potentially being worth every penny, especially if he can replicate the success he’s enjoyed at St James’ Park, which has seen him net 54 goals in 86 top-flight outings.
Splashing huge cash on other players in England’s top-flight isn’t alien to Liverpool, with Isak having the chance to be the next star in that trend, arguably being a great deal if he can replicate Van Dijk’s success at the club.
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Injury-hit Australia retained the Women’s Ashes after Beth Mooney’s assured innings led them to a thumping 57-run victory in the first T20I at the SCG.A spirited 59 off 30 balls by Sophia Dunkley kept England in the contest with superb placement and power after they were asked to equal their highest successful run chase in T20Is. But spin duo Alana King and Georgia Wareham claimed five wickets between them as England were bowled out for just 141 in 16 overs.The hosts were missing regular captain and keeper Alyssa Healy, who was ruled out with an injury to the same right foot in which she ruptured the plantar fascia at the T20 World Cup in October, and Ashleigh Gardner, the star of their 3-0 ODI series sweep, to a calf strain.It was the first time Australia had played a T20I without both Healy and Gardner in their XI in 12 years and the first international match both had missed since an ODI in February 2016. That gave young opener Georgia Voll her T20I debut after she had impressed in Australia’s ODI series against India in December, replacing Healy who had a knee injury at the time.But it was Mooney, also standing in as wicketkeeper for Healy, who anchored Australia to an impressive 198 for 7 in their 20 overs with her 51-ball 75 amid a spate of sloppy fielding from England. Tahlia McGrath was Australia’s next-best batter with a rapid-fire 26 from nine deliveries. Mooney also claimed two catches.With Australia now holding an eight-points-to-nil lead, the best England can hope for is to win both remaining T20s and the Test to draw the series, which would still see the hosts retain the trophy.While a crowd of 9,279 turned out on a pleasant Monday night in Sydney during the summer school holidays, the lopsided Ashes contest overall doesn’t auger particularly well for Cricket Australia’s hopes of luring a big crowd to the MCG for a day-night Test that could well be a total dead rubber.
Voll planted her front foot and heaved the fourth ball she faced in T20Is – off Freya Kemp – powerfully over mid-on for four. A couple of fielding errors by England were exacerbated when Lauren Bell dropped Voll on 13. Bell couldn’t look as the ball ran down to fine leg for a second of three consecutive fours off Charlie Dean, bookended by two convincing slog-sweeps through square leg.But Bell made amends when she pinned Voll in front of leg stump for 21 off just 11 balls in the next over with the Australian burning a review in the process. Voll’s exit brought Phoebe Litchfield to the crease and, as she foretold in the lead-up to the match, she took a liking to England’s spin attack. She slammed legspinner Sarah Glenn’s third ball through cover for four, followed immediately by a stunning switch-hit for six over cover point.Beth Mooney swings into the leg side•Cricket Australia via Getty Images
Mooney, meanwhile, rode her luck, dropped by wicketkeeper Amy Jones on 16 after overturning an lbw decision, she skied the last ball of Glenn’s opening over towards cover only to see the two close-by fielders watch it fall to the ground between them. But then Heather Knight saved England’s blushes straight after the drinks break with an excellent direct hit from mid-off to remove a diving Litchfield at the non-striker’s end as she chanced a single.England’s fielding picked up for a time, albeit from a low base, with Jones completing a sharp stumping to remove Ellyse Perry, Danni Wyatt-Hodge proving reliable running in from deep midwicket as Annabel Sutherland holed out and Maia Bouchier almost coming to grief with a good diving effort at long-off to prevent a four by McGrath. Bouchier appeared to hurt her shoulder badly but recovered to remain on the field. All the while, Mooney kept the Australian innings going apace. She brought up her fifty off 37 balls and she and McGrath helped themselves to 17 runs off Bell’s third over. While Sophie Ecclestone ended McGrath’s innings with an excellent delivery that dipped and skidded onto the stumps between the batter’s legs, Mooney pressed on until she was stumped strolling past a Kemp delivery, by which point, her work was done.Georgia Wareham and Alana King took five wickets between them•Cricket Australia via Getty Images
England’s pursuit began poorly when Bouchier sent the second ball of the innings, from Megan Schutt, straight to deep backward square and Wyatt-Hodge followed driving a Kim Garth outswinger to Litchfield in the slips. Dunkley picked off three sixes and 22 runs in all off Garth’s next over though. King, playing her first T20I in nearly two years, struck with her first ball, a short legbreak that beat Nat Sciver-Brunt’s attempted pull and clattered into middle stump. But Dunkley’s timing was superb as she picked gaps with precision and cleared the boundary four times. She raised her fifty off just 24 balls, the second-fastest scored against Australia in T20Is and equal to second-fastest in the format.King claimed her second wicket straight after drinks when Australia appealed to the DRS to remove Knight lbw trying to reverse-sweep and McGrath’s cutter crashing into Dunkley’s leg stump felt like the end for England. So it proved as the visitors lost their last five wickets for 25 runs in 3.1 overs with Wareham removing Jones, Ecclestone and Dean.
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Lelê chegou às Laranjeiras credenciado por seu bom desempenho pelo Volta Redonda no Campeonato Carioca. Vindo inicialmente como uma alternativa ao artilheiro Germán Cano, o jogador de 25 anos tem se mostrado que é uma boa opção também em outra área.
Além de surgir como um finalizador, o atleta em alguns momentos tem mostrado empenho para atuar pelas pontas. Aos poucos, Lelê tem mostrado condições de deslanchar em campo e marcou um gol em dez jogos. Porém, ainda mostra condições de lapidar seu poderio ofensivo.
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