Preliminary Round 1: Machhindra FC (NEP) 3-2 Paro FC (BHU)

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Preliminary Round 1: Machhindra FC (NEP) 3-2 Paro FC (BHU)

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Machhindra FC fought back from a goal down to edge Paro FC of Bhutan 3-2 in their AFC Cup Preliminary Round 1 match at the Dashrath Stadium on Tuesday.

Paro took an early lead before a first-half blitz gave Machhindra a 3-1 advantage heading into the break with the visitors reducing the deficit late in the game.

Machhindra will face India’s Mohun Bagan Super Giants in the Preliminary Round 2 on August 16.

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France ease past Morocco to set up Australia clash

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

France ease past Morocco to set up Australia clash

Adelaide: Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice as France eased to a 4-0 win over Morocco at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 on Tuesday and set up a quarter-final with Australia.

Morocco had upset the odds to qualify for the last 16 at the expense of Germany in their debut appearance at the tournament but they never managed to lay a glove on Herve Renard's French side in Adelaide.
 
Kadidiatou Diani opened the scoring on the quarter-hour mark and it was 3-0 just after the midway point in the first half as Kenza Dali and Le Sommer added further goals.
 
Veteran striker Le Sommer, who is France's all-time top scorer, netted again 20 minutes from time before a crowd of 13,557 as Les Bleues advanced to the last eight with a minimum of fuss.

Colombia beat Jamaica to reach quarters

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Colombia beat Jamaica to reach quarters

Melbourne: Catalina Usme scored the only goal as Colombia kept their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 charge on track on Tuesday by beating Jamaica 1-0 to secure a maiden quarter-final against European champions England.

The South Americans failed to qualify for the 2019 tournament, but have taken huge strides since, topping their group in Australia and stunning world number two Germany along the way.
 
The 25th-ranked Colombians carried the form into a sold-out Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, grinding down a resolute and physical Jamaica side who had not conceded a goal all tournament.

Gomis joins Kawasaki Frontale

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Gomis joins Kawasaki Frontale

Hong Kong: Two-time AFC Champions League™-winning striker Bafetimbi Gomis has signed for Kawasaki Frontale, the J.League club announced on Tuesday.

Former France international Gomis, who won the continental title with Al Hilal SFC in 2019 and 2021, has signed for the four-time Japanese champions until the end of the current season and will be available to play in the upcoming edition of the AFC Champions League.
 
The 38-year-old makes the move to Kawasaki after a season-long stint in Turkey with Galatasaray, who he joined after leaving Al Hilal last year.

Fowler brilliance sparks Matildas

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Fowler brilliance sparks Matildas

Sydney: Despite being the youngest Matilda on the roster, Mary Fowler captured complete attention with her outstanding performance in Australia's 2-0 victory over Denmark in their FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 last-16 match at Stadium Australia on Monday.

Fowler displayed her immense talent when her perfectly-timed through ball sent Caitlin Foord into open space, with the midfielder calmly finishing past Danish goalkeeper Lene Christensen for the opening goal.

That kick-started Australia's dominant display, with Hayley Raso’s effort then securing their spot in the quarter-finals.

Gustavsson hails Australia's composure, focus in win over Denmark

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Gustavsson hails Australia's composure, focus in win over Denmark

Sydney: Tony Gustavsson applauded his players for maintaining their composure and remaining focused after Australia advanced to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 quarter-finals with a 2-0 defeat of Denmark on Monday. 

The 75,784 in attendance at Stadium Australia witnessed a dominant display from the Matildas, who went in front through Caitlin Foord just before the hour mark with Hayley Raso then sealing the victory with 20 minutes to go.