Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Saudi Arabia relishing Germany challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Saudi Arabia relishing Germany challenge

Yokohama: Saudi Arabia will be eager to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Côte d'Ivoire on the opening day of their Tokyo Olympics Men's Football tournament campaign as the Green Falcons take on Germany on Sunday. 

Veteran Salem Al Dawsari was the side’s top performer as Saudi Arabia fought hard but came up just short with the Al Hilal winger cancelling out Abdulelah Al Amri’s own goal and hitting the woodwork late on after AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie had put the Ivorians ahead midway through the second half.

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Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Tilio eager to continue Australia’s run against Spain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Tilio eager to continue Australia’s run against Spain

Sapporo: In-form Australia are determined not to rest on their laurels after a dashing first-up win, with youngster Marco Tilio declaring the team are chasing the gold medal ahead of their second Tokyo Olympics Men's Football tournament group stage match, against Spain on Sunday.

Tilio emerged from the bench to score a sensational long-range goal against Argentina in Australia’s 2-0 victory on Thursday, putting the icing on the cake after Lachlan Wales’ early strike had put the wheels in motion for the upset of the tournament.

It was a win which was roundly celebrated in football circles and beyond in Australian society, but the Olyroos’ must now turn their attention to a Spanish side eager to improve on a goalless draw against Egypt in their tournament bow.

Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Korea Republic look to bounce back against Romania

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Korea Republic look to bounce back against Romania

Kashima: Korea Republic will be desperate for a response after their disappointing opening-day defeat to New Zealand when they take on Romania in Group B of the Tokyo Olympics Men's Football tournament on Sunday.

The Taeguk Warriors dominated proceedings when they got their campaign underway on Thursday but were made to pay for missed opportunities when, with 20 minutes remaining, Chris Wood netted against the run of play for the Olywhites to secure his country's first-ever win at the Games.

Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Japan out to maintain momentum against impressive Mexico

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics – Preview: Japan out to maintain momentum against impressive Mexico

Saitama: Takehiro Tomiyasu remains a doubt for Japan as Hajime Moriyasu’s side look to build on their opening day win over South Africa when they take on Mexico in their second Group A clash at the Tokyo Olympic Games Men's Football tournament on Sunday.

Sylvain Rypoll’s side handed France a 4-1 thrashing in their opener to take the early lead in the Group A standings, with Japan in second on goal difference.

Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Nadeshiko vow to get it right against Chile

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Nadeshiko vow to get it right against Chile

Sapporo: Japan are determined to bounce back from their defeat to Great Britain and keep their hopes alive of progressing to the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics Women’s Football Tournament.

The Nadeshiko, despite a steely defensive display, were undone by Ellen White’s 74th minute header as Britain booked their quarter-final spot while Japan's hopes were left in the balance.

Tokyo Olympics: Jia demands more from China PR after Zambia stalemate

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Jia demands more from China PR after Zambia stalemate

Miyagi: Jia Xiuquan wants China PR to be sharper in attack following their 4-4 draw with Zambia in Group F of the Tokyo Olympics Women's Football tournament at the Miyagi Stadium on Saturday. 

Wang Shuang scored all four goals for the Steel Roses with the result leaving China PR third in the standings with one point, ahead of Zambia on goal difference going into the final match against the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Tokyo Olympics: Australia's Gustavsson full of pride despite loss to Sweden

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Australia's Gustavsson full of pride despite loss to Sweden

Tokyo: They squandered an opportunity to go to the top of their Tokyo Olympics group, but Tony Gustavsson declared himself proud of his Australia side after their 4-2 loss to his native Sweden on Saturday.

Leading 2-1 early in the second half thanks to a Sam Kerr brace, the Matildas couldn't hold off a clinical Swedish side, with Fridolina Rolfo scoring twice alongside goals from Lina Hurtig and substitute Stina Blackstenius.

The match could potentially have ended differently if Kerr had converted a penalty kick with the score at 3-2 in the 70th minute, but Hedvig Lindahl’s save denied the Australian captain a hat-trick, and ultimately sent them to third place in the group with one game remaining.