A pundit has told Sky Sports that Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has now drilled one Spurs star into working very hard.
Spurs form and results this season
The Lilywhites look transformed by Postecoglou's arrival; winning seven out of a possible nine Premier League games while remaining unbeaten in that period. Victories over Bournemouth, Man United, Burnley, Sheffield United, Liverpool, Luton Town and Fulham have helped table-topping Tottenham to their finest start since they clinched a double in the 1960/1961 campaign.
Postecoglou has also broken a record, overseeing the best start made by a new manager in Premier League history. The mood around north London is one of real positivity and jubilation right now, and alongside their popular head coach, supporters have a key players to thank for their meteoric early-season rise. Son Heung-min, who's already scored seven top flight goals this season, has formed a very fruitful partnership with summer signing James Maddison in the forward areas.
Heung-min Son and James Maddison
Indeed, Maddison joined Spurs from Leicester City for £40 million over the last transfer window (BBC) – a fee which now looks like one of the bargains of 2023. His three goals and five assists, not to mention overall performances, have attracted real praise. The midfielder has also dazzled at international level, with England manager Gareth Southgate praising Maddison as a player who brings the "sunshine".
“He is in a really good vein of form," said Southgate at an England press conference.
"A really good character around the group. He connects people well. We have got the more steady, serious guys & we have a lot of guys who bring a lot of sunshine."
Aaron Lennon praises James Maddison
It's one of English football's worst kept secrets that Maddison is a serial creator going forward, having also notched a brilliant 10 goals and nine assists in the Premier League for Leicester last campaign. Now, he's found a new set of fans to entertain with his quality on a weekly basis, and it appears the sky may very well be the limit.
Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon has lavished Maddison with praise on Sky Sports as well, but it's for an aspect for his game you wouldn't usually associate that often with the star playmaker. Lennon has spotted something different which Postecoglou has drilled into his game – namely that he's now working very hard out of possession.
“Yeah, at the minute he’s on absolute fire," said Lennon to Sky (via Football Daily) after their 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday.
"I was watching him and he completely dictated the game. He was working hard off the ball, I think the new manager has got that into him. He must be a joy to play with, as one of those front players with him behind you, if you make the run he’ll find you. He’s the man of the moment at the minute."
James Maddison style of play
Gets fouled often
Likes to cut inside
Likes to dribble
Plays the ball off the ground often
Likes to do lay-offs
Likes to play long balls
Maddison will next be in action against Crystal Palace on Friday, as Spurs look to maintain their incredible run and remain top of the table.
Liverpool could already be assessing their options ahead of the January transfer window, with fresh reports naming a potential target for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
The German all but closed the book on his summer transfer window in July, having scooped up the services of midfield duo Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai early into the market.
Following the departures of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner and Naby Keita, Klopp faced the challenge of rebuilding his midfield during the break ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, which he did to some degree by completing the two early transactions.
As the summer ticked by, it seemed that the Reds were in need of additional replenishment to the engine room, which sanctioned the late captures of Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch to round up the period of business.
While the new signings are slotting in well to Klopp’s asks, rotating to find the best combination to balance the midfield, there are some questions over Mac Allister’s form in comparison to that of his displays at Brighton and Hove Albion last term.
When reviewing the current dynamic of the state of play in the middle of the park, one name that has been linked with a move to Anfield recently could rejuvenate the unit and prompt the Argentine to fully unlock his capabilities.
Could Liverpool sign Andre?
In the summer, it was well documented that Liverpool had hoped to sign Fluminense midfielder Andre for the season ahead, however the Brazilian outfit were not interested in letting their star go at that moment in time.
As relayed by the Daily Mail, Fluminense’s president Mario Bittencourt confirmed that he had told the Reds to try again at a later date, saying in response to direct contact from the Premier League side: “If you want to buy now to take in January, we can start talking, or if you want to wait until December.”
Reports in Brazil have suggested that the South American side would hold out for a fee in the region of £34m, which would honour the value of his release clause currently embedded into his contract.
While there’s been no confirmation that Liverpool will explore the availability of the midfielder in the winter transfer window, new reports have suggested that the Reds are still interested, but aren’t alone.
According to FootballTransfers, Liverpool and Arsenal were named as the clubs said to have been interested in the midfielder in recent weeks, however there is no documentation of talks regarding a potential move.
The report claimed that there is an understanding that “several clubs” from the Premier League are planning to send their head scouts to watch Andre in action, adding to the speculation regarding his future.
Considering the hope to sign the Brazilian in the summer, Liverpool are now expected to have to compete for the 22-year-old’s signature, in what could be a huge coup for Klopp’s side.
How much is Andre worth?
While Fluminense value their sensation at around £34m contractually, the rising star’s actual market value reads a lot lower, which is expected of a young midfielder playing in Brazil.
Valued at €20m (£17m) by CIES Football Observatory, Andre’s market value has risen astoundingly since the start of 2023, as documented by Football Transfers’ expected market value (xTV).
In January 2023, the midfielder had an xTV of just €5.1m (£4.4m), which has risen continually throughout the year to see his value now reading at the figure it does via CIES.
With the knowledge that European sides, and particularly Premier League sides are eyeing his services, Fluminense could seek the opportunity to max out their asking for the in-demand ace through his release clause, as lucrative suitors poise themselves for the transfer window.
Why is he worth that much?
Not only is Andre a young and highly promising midfielder, but the Brazilian has been a top performer at Fluminense since his rise through the side’s academy, and is a key part of Fernando Diniz’s squad.
It’s not only his influence at club level that has earned him praise, but also the progression in his career on the international stage, as this summer, he was handed his first cap for Brazil.
Fluminense midfielder Andre.
The combative midfielder was selected once more in the latest round of international fixtures, telling of his value in his homeland and the quality of the player Liverpool could capture.
Once lauded as “unbelievable” by South American football expert Nathan Joyes, Andre is statistically comparable to PSG’s midfield commander Manuel Ugarte, a player that was also said to be eyed by the Reds during the summer.
When it comes to midfielders in the 2023 Serie A competition, the Brazilian ranks highly in a host of elements, as highlighted in the table below, revealing just how much of a consistently competent passer of the ball he is.
Andre – 2023 Serie A
Statistic
Per 90
League ranking
Pass completion
94.4%
Top 1%
Passes attempted
82.44
Top 1%
Progressive passes
6.96
Top 12%
Final 3rd passes
8.11
Top 2%
Touches
91.24
Top 1%
Dribblers tackled
57.1%
Top 8%
Figures via FBref
As well as his strengths in distribution, the 22-year-old is a force to be reckoned with in the engine room, with the rounded elements to his game seeing him dubbed an “orchestrator” by U23 scout Antonio Mango.
Such praise is supported by his average of 61% of total duel wins, averaging a monstrous 5.7 per game and 2.1 tackles per game in the 2023 Serie A for Fluminense this term, via Sofascore.
From being defensively savvy to a passing genius, Andre has all the strengths to excel in Europe should he wish to make a move, showing a playing style that could hugely bolster Liverpool’s midfield in one way in particular.
How could Andre benefit Liverpool?
While Mac Allister has settled into life at Anfield well playing in a midfield trio, there is some indication that the Argentine isn’t showing his full potential in more advanced areas.
When comparing his numbers via FBref’s per 90 averages, as portrayed in the table below, the numbers indicate that the 24-year-old is only showing a fragment of his influence going forward.
Mac Allister's 2022/23 vs 2023/24 stats
Statistic per 90
2022/23
2023/24
Progressive carries
2.15
1.80
Shots total
2.49
0.51
Key passes
1.47
0.77
Carries into final 3rd
2.31
1.41
Figures via FBref
The difference between his role at Liverpool and at Brighton is his positioning in relativity to the anchor in midfield, whereas at the Amex, he was constantly assured by the dominating presence of Moises Caicedo.
The Ecuadorian’s ability to sweep across the middle of the pitch handed Mac Allister additional creative freedom, which Klopp could restore by introducing Andre to the fold this winter.
Similarly to Caicedo, the Brazilian is combative and tidy in the defensive aspects of his game, as well as being a competent passer to those ahead of him, traits that could hand Mac Allister the keys to roam further upfield to exploit his full ability.
Klopp could capture a signing for both now and the future in Andre, with the 22-year-old displaying signs that he could be an overwhelmingly successful talent in the Premier League one day.
Wolverhampton Wanderers seem to be emerging from the ashes of a trialling summer at Molineux, after the club were forced to undergo restrictions due to issues relating to financial fair play (FFP).
The Old Gold offloaded a host of key talent in order to generate profit to balance the books, leaving the squad inherited by Gary O’Neil short on quality and with little direction.
Last campaign, Wolves went through a rollercoaster of obstacles, from managerial changes, to relegation threats, to lack of individual performance, with all issues somewhat overcome as Julen Lopetegui ensured the club remained in the Premier League.
While the Midlands side generated millions thanks to departures on the back of the 2022/23 campaign, the club spent a magnitude of money to maintain certain squad members throughout the season with high wage demands.
Despite it being a testing time for all at the club, some players earned their salaries on the pitch more than others, as highlighted by the end-of-season statistics that saw Wolves as the lowest-scorers in the league with just 31 scored in 38 games played.
While there was little improvement in the third throughout the course of the season, it can’t be said that no efforts were made to bolster the options in attack at the beginning of the campaign, with one deadly talisman hired to reinstate the goals.
Why did Wolves sign Diego Costa?
In September 2022, it was announced that Wolves had signed former Chelsea striker Diego Costa as a free agent on a one-year deal.
The season prior to his Premier League return, the Spaniard had been playing back in his birth country of Brazil at Clube Atletico Mineiro, after abruptly leaving Atletico Madrid for personal reasons.
On paper, it was the ideal capture for Bruno Lage’s side, who were left depleted in the strike department after 2022 summer signing Sasa Kalajdzic ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament shortly after arriving.
Diego Costa Chelsea
It was always a wish for the Old Gold to bring in further reinforcements to the front line to compete with, and support, Raul Jimenez, who was struggling for form and had become a less reliable outlet for goals at Molineux.
Despite signing at the age of 34, Wolves knew just how potent Costa could be in England, given his proficiency when leading the line at Stamford Bridge during his three-year spell at Chelsea.
How many goals did Diego Costa score?
Renowned for his bizarre on-pitch antics, his animalistic approach to play and most prominently, his goal-scoring presence, Costa had one of the highest rises and falls in the Premier League.
After signing for Chelsea from Atletico Madrid for £32m in 2014, the Blues knew just how much of a prolific striker they were receiving, as he ended the 2013/14 campaign as La Liga’s third-highest scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Costa netted 27 goals in 35 appearances in his final season at Atletico, continuing his rich scoring streak in the Premier League as he scored 20 in 26 league appearances for Chelsea to guide the Blues to the title.
While his form dipped to 12 goals in 28 appearances the season after in the league, he amended his tally in the 2016/17 campaign back to 20 to repeat history and assist Chelsea in once again winning the league.
After three years, Costa dramatically returned to Atletico after experiencing differences with Antonio Conte, drawing a line under his career in England with 59 goals in 120 appearances for the west Londoners.
Four years after his departure from the Premier League, he returned sporting the Old Gold of Wolves, yet his scoring record was far from as stellar as it was at Stamford Bridge.
Diego Costa's Premier League record
Season
Club
Apps
Goals
League Position
2014/15
Chelsea
26
20
1st
2015/16
Chelsea
28
12
10th
2016/17
Chelsea
35
20
1st
2022/23
Wolves
23
1
13th
Figures via Transfermarkt
While Costa’s role in Lage’s side was far from being a title-delivering talisman, and more of a sporadic support system for the fellow strikers in the side, he was also far from a reliable goalscorer to call upon when needed.
In 25 appearances for Wolves, the Spaniard scored just once, with his only goal coming on matchweek 31 of the Premier League season with a highly celebrated goal against Brentford.
How much did Diego Costa cost Wolves?
According to Capology, Costa picked up a wage of £50k-per-week at Wolves, a fraction of his £150k-per-week earnings at Chelsea, telling of the less demanding role he was hired to cover in the Midlands.
His £2.6m-per-year salary at Wolves made him a higher earner than the likes of Mario Lemina and Craig Dawson, who both played integral roles last term, and notably level on earnings to Ruben Neves, who was the club’s top scorer in an abysmal squad scoring campaign.
Was he worth it?
It was never the intention or duty of Costa to be the star man at Molineux, and despite his lack of goals, he was a highly thought of figure at the club and in the dressing room.
As relayed by journalist Nathan Judah, Lopetegui waxed lyrical about the Spaniard’s influence on the team, dubbing him as “superb” and paying homage to his “work and mentality”.
The former Chelsea sensation added an element of support behind the scenes at Molineux, which played a part in the squad maintaining their Premier League status despite reaching the lows of the bottom of the table during the campaign.
While his success went far beyond his on-pitch performance, the Spaniard essentially cost Wolves £2.6m per goal, scoring just once during his £50k-per-week year in Wolverhampton.
He didn’t fulfil or improve the club’s absence in the final third, but did bring his personality and experience to the dressing room – whether that warranted a salary as high as £2.6m is questionable.
What is Diego Costa doing now?
Costa opted to return to Brazil at the expiration of his one-year deal at Molineux, where he now plays for Serie A side Botafogo at the age of 35.
The Brazilian-born ace has experienced a fast start to life back in his home country, having scored two goals in seven league appearances so far.
Diego Costa
For his contribution to the entire squad at Wolves, and his presence in England throughout his career, Costa will forever be remembered fondly in the Premier League, however his time at Molineux was far from as accomplished as perhaps initially expected.
One position that is key in Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea system, is the wingers, pinning fullbacks high and wide, looking to provide the team with output and being isolated in 1v1 scenarios as often as possible.
However, the Italian has lost his most productive wide option to injury, Noni Madueke, who has netted eight times this season, also providing four assists and totalling 1,653 minutes played.
This leaves Maresca with just Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho as his senior wide options, as the Blues also lost another winger due to suspension back in December last year.
Mykhailo Mudryk's time at Chelsea
Chelsea announced in December 2024, that Ukrainian winger, Mykhailo Mudryk had been provisionally suspended by the FA after testing positive for a banned substance.
This came after making 15 appearances for the Blues this season, scoring three goals, providing five assists and totalling 849 minutes played.
Whilst a large majority of Mudryk’s minutes came in the UEFA Conference League (523 minutes), losing the 24-year-old has still affected Maresca’s squad, as they are now left with just two natural senior wingers after Madueke’s injury.
The Blues signed Mudryk in January 2023, with an initial fee of around £62m with up to a further £27m in bonuses. The Ukrainian is now valued at €38.5m (£31.8m) according to Football Transfers, but that is still more than a certain other Chelsea man…
The Chelsea star who's now worth less than Mudryk
Reece James was once valued as high as £57.4m according to FootballTtransfers, but over the past few seasons, his value has taken a real hit, following plenty of injury troubles which have kept him off the pitch for prolonged spells.
Player
Value (£)
Cole Palmer
£95.6m
Moises Caicedo
£66.8m
Enzo Fernández
£61.5m
Nicolas Jackson
£59.4m
Pedro Neto
£51.3m
Christopher Nkunku
£49.1m
Levi Colwill
£45.8m
Roméo Lavia
£44.8m
Noni Madueke
£43.4m
Mykhailo Mudryk
£31.8m
The Chelsea captain has managed to make ten appearances for the club this season, scoring one goal, providing one assist, contributing to one clean sheet and totalling 556 minutes played.
The 25-year-old has suffered from reoccurring hamstring problems since 2020, missing a total of 131 games since 2019/20, when James was first introduced to the first-team under Frank Lampard.
When James is fully fit, there is no doubt about his quality, with Kyle Walker even labelling him the “complete” player and revealing why he believes James is the best right-back in the world.
However, having only made 168 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals, providing 23 assists and totalling 11,503 minutes, his availability will always remain a concern.
Reece James in action for Chelsea
James is now valued at €37.4m (£30.9m) according to Football Transfers, which means he isn’t seen as one of Chelsea’s top ten most valuable players, despite being the highest-paid player at the club, as well as being the club captain.
With Chelsea’s new wage structure aiming to pay players based on their value to the side, James could come under consideration if his injury troubles continue, as to whether the Blues need to focus their resources elsewhere.
Market Movers
That likely wouldn’t go down well with Chelsea fans, as James is one of the only academy graduates remaining to have successfully come through the system and become a fully fledged first-teamer – yet if his injury woes remain, an upgrade may be needed.
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Liverpool made hard work of it, but on Saturday lunchtime they secured their fourth successive victory of the season, producing a comeback against Wolverhampton Wanderers after falling behind in what was a sluggish and disjointed first period.
Hwang Hee-chan opened the scoring within seven minutes, dispatching a wicked Pedro Neto delivery. From there, the hosts were in the driving seat, pressuring the Reds high up the field and causing them all sorts of problems on the counterattack. Indeed, Matheus Cunha should have added a second from a fine Neto cross.
The Reds failed to win any of their six Premier League matches in this time slot last season and after conceding early on, this trend showed little sign of being put to bed as the Old Gold showcased a slickness in possession, energy in their press and directness on the counter.
But Gary O'Neil's side were to be punished for their missed opportunities, as a second-half comeback, spearheaded by the relentless Mohamed Salah and some impactful Jurgen Klopp substitutions, saw Liverpool turn the deficit around and record a 3-1 victory.
Who impressed for Liverpool against Wolves?
While Salah received most of the plaudits for laying on two assists in the second period, it was their "Duracell bunny" of Andy Robertson, who led their charge down the left and marked his 200th appearance for the club by netting a late-winner.
The Scotsman was filling in for the suspended Virgil van Dijk as captain, and he filled that role to perfection, popping up in the box and calmly slotting the ball past the frame of Jose Sa after playing a one-two with Salah.
Robertson's goal was a reward for the intent that the visitors showed in the second half as the introduction of Luis Diaz saw the left-back unleashed higher up the field, reminding Klopp of his qualities going forward that saw him subsequently labelled as an "attacking machine" by a Liverpool journalist Sean.
As per Sofascore, Robertson would become a thorn down Wolves' right flank with seven crosses, one shot on target, making 103 touches and placing 92% of his passes accurately, crucial in preventing the hosts from building a head of steam in the second period and driving his side up the field with his powerful running style.
Although the Scot put in a performance that was synonymous with years gone by, Klopp must consider dropping fellow defender Joel Matip after he was "miles off it", as James Pearce noted, on Saturday afternoon.
How did Joel Matip perform against Wolves?
Liverpool were scrutinised for their distinct lack of defensive organisation throughout last season and in the absence of Virgil van Dijk, they were all over the shop once more as Wolves flew out of the blocks and caught their opponents off guard.
The skill, confidence and ambition of Neto led the charge as the Portuguese provided a telling end product to go with his sparkling build-up play.
With Wolves producing an onslaught of attacks, the Reds needed an experienced head at the heart of their defence to inject a bit of calmness into proceedings and although Matip is so often associated with achieving this, the Cameroonian was one of the players at fault for Liverpool's first half implosion.
The 32-year-old was supposed to be setting an example for the debuting 20-year-old Jarell Quansah but instead of leading from the back with his experience, Matip allowed the Molineux crowd to swallow him up, enduring a nightmare display.
Despite their apparent defensive struggles in the first period, Quansah was a stand-out performer at the back, winning three out of four of his ground duels, recording 96% pass completion, making three tackles and accurately placing his two attempted long balls, as per Sofascore.
While the youngster led by example, the senior Matip buckled under the weight of expectation, gifting possession to the opposition on 11 occasions, winning just one of his three ground duels, making one tackle and misplacing five of his six attempted long balls.
Following this performance, Matip's place in the team could be under threat and with van Dijk returning ahead of their home fixture against West Ham, the £100k-per-week earner could be the one who makes way.
O empate do Corinthians com o Red Bull Bragantino não foi bom para os planos do Timão no Campeonato Brasileiro. Afinal, a equipe chegou ao terceiro jogo seguido sem vitória e está com apenas 14 pontos em 39 disputados. Na visão do zagueiro Danilo Avelar, há algo a ser celebrado: a evolução do sistema defensivo.
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-Agora é a vez do ataque? Antes era a defesa, agora o ataque. Não é bem assim. Tentamos criar, fizemos bastante bola vertical, conseguimos chegar aos extremos com o Léo Natel, do Otero e do próprio Gustavo. Tentamos até algumas chances com o Boselli, mas não tivemos uma chance clara. Infelizmente, acho que o adversário se defendeu bem. Nós tentamos, fomos sólidos ali atrás, mas infelizmente faltou a cereja do bolo que era o gol – afirmou o titular da zaga corintiana ao ser questionado sobre o porquê da ausência de gols da equipe.
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Nos últimos três jogos, o Corinthians sofreu gol apenas para o Sport, na Ilha do Retiro. Em contrapartida, o sistema ofensivo não funcionou e o time não marcou contra a equipe pernambucana, Atlético-GO e também diante do Red Bull Bragantino. Os resultados preocupam, sobretudo porque o Timão flerta cada vez mais com a zona do rebaixamento.
-Óbvio que sempre é bom você ter mais confiança, mas se o problema era atrás e agora conseguimos ser mais sólidos, vamos conseguir esse equilíbrio na frente. Se falavam que a zaga estava sem confiança, acho que agora voltou. Daqui para frente, vamos buscar a vitória – concluiu Avelar, demonstrando novamente positividade com a situação do Corinthians.
Na quarta, às 19h, o Timão volta a campo pelo Campeonato Brasileiro. Em casa, na Neo Química Arena, o Alvinegro mede forças com o Santos em partida válida pela 14ª rodada do torneio nacional.
Lloyd Pope’s 8 for 35, the best figures in the history of the Under-19 World Cup, sent England crashing from 47 for 0 to 96 all out chasing a target of 128
Shashank Kishore in Queenstown23-Jan-2018Lloyd Pope was at the center of Australia celebrations during his record-setting 8 for 35•IDI via Getty ImagesIn what was the match of the tournament thus far, Australia defended 128 in style in Queenstown to progress to the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup, leaving England shellshocked in the process. England had bowled out Australia cheaply and were cruising at 47 for 0 before Lloyd Pope’s legbreaks dismantled England to 96 all out.On an afternoon when both sides ensured the fall of wickets outpaced the quota of morning and afternoon arrivals at the neighboring airstrip to Jon Davies Oval, Pope’s top-quality bowling ripped open the game for Australia.His 8 for 35 nailed England’s batsmen in an unbroken spell that drew batsmen out and had them driving and defending from the rough. Even better was captain Jason Sangha’s swift reflexes and catching at slip that accounted for the big wicket of opener Tom Banton after he had raced to a 53-ball 58, eating away more than a third of the target before the lunch break.Banton’s attempt at a cheeky reverse sweep resulted in him gloving the ball to Sangha, who initially flinched to his left, only to quickly change tack and dive right to complete an outstanding one-handed catch. This left England wobbly, but still in control at 71 for 4. In his next over, Pope once again beautifully induced Finlay Trenouth into the drive, only to have him nicking to Sangha again. Standing a touch wide, the Australia captain rose with the bounce and leapt high to complete another stunning catch as Australia went into the lunch interval a boisterous lot. At 79 for 5, England were under pressure to suddenly make a match of this.The break couldn’t have come at a better time for England. For a number of fans and parents of players from both sides who flew in to watch their boys play, the 40 minutes that followed were nerve-wracking. For England coach Jonathan Trott, boisterous and chirpy as he walked around the ground while his boys dismantled Australia in the field, this was an even bigger challenge: to calm his boys and reassure them the remaining 49 runs they had left to knock off after lunch was going to be possible, even if it meant a struggle.Instead, England came out after the interval committing harakiri. When a tight defence and calm heads were the need of the hour, they panicked. No. 5 Euan Woods shaped to cut a full delivery, only to chop on. Tom Scriven was stranded halfway down the pitch searching for a non-existent single as Jonathan Merlo swooped in to effect a direct hit at the bowler’s end.Luke Hollman was caught behind looking to play an expansive drive. Ethan Bamber was out lbw playing back to a skiddy delivery. When Dillon Pennington chopped on, Pope was ecstatic, roared in delight and then wiped tears of joy. He had just picked up the best figures in the tournament’s history.This stunning turn of events was possible despite Australia being far from their best with the bat. After electing to bat, they came out with an ultra-aggressive approach, but the ploy backfired against two skillful fast bowlers: Pennington and Bamber, who got the ball to move both ways at a lively pace.Pennington had Jack Edwards, touted as one of Australia’s best batsman in this age group, falling over with an inducker that trapped him lbw in the second over. In his next over, Pennington had Max Bryant, backed to continue as opener despite Nathan McSweeney’s 156 against Papua New Guinea, caught behind when he slashed at a delivery that didn’t have much width. Bamber got into the act seven balls later when he got one to nip back in from length to beat Merlo’s inside edge and crash into middle and leg.Australia were in trouble at 27 for 3, in dire need of stability. But it wasn’t coming. Param Uppal was caught driving on the up off Pennington to second slip. Trenouth moved instinctively to his left and nearly saw the ball fly past him but plucked a one-handed stunner to make that 27 for 4.Sangha took it upon himself to ride the wobble and steer his team out of a hole. Cautious against the faster bowlers to begin with, he opened up against spin, showing excellent feet movement both forward and back. He showed the virtues of his back-foot game in playing the cut effectively to construct a superb half-century even as his partners kept letting him down at the other end.No. 9 Zack Evans gave him excellent support, batting out 26 deliveries to make 12. His tactful farming of strike and dead-bat defence gave Sangha the confidence to try and play his shots even as England brought the fields in to attack.In an attempt to hit out, Sangha chipped one back to Will Jacks to become the ninth wicket to fall. Ultimately, in hindsight, those runs proved to be the difference, perhaps more valuable than any century he would have made in Under-19 cricket so far, and set the stage for Pope to deliver a miracle spell to put them into the semi-finals.
Após o empate com o Atlético-GO por 1 a 1, no Maracanã, Evanilson disse estar feliz por voltar a marcar, mas lamentou o resultado e os pontos perdidos dentro de casa. Ao balançar as redes, o atacante chegou ao seu nono gol pelo Tricolor na temporada. Vale destacar que o jogador levou o terceiro cartão amarelo e estará fora do confronto contra o São Paulo, no domingo.
– Eu fico muito feliz de poder voltar a marcar gol. Aquela pintura. Trabalhei bastante para que saísse o gol e hoje graças a Deus saiu. Mas eu fico muito triste pelo resultado, já que não saímos com a vitória. Mas agora é levantar a cabeça e trabalhar para sair com os três pontos no próximo jogo – destacou, e acrescentou.
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– Foi um resultado que a gente não esperava. Fizemos um bom jogo, a equipe se doou bastante dentro de campo. Com um a menos ficou complicado, mas todo o time correu bastante – disse.
No domingo, o Fluminense encara o São Paulo, às 16h, no Morumbi, pela oitava rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Após o tropeço desta quarta, o Tricolor buscará recuperar os pontos perdidos e reencontrar o caminho da vitória.
The 25-year old smashed Nathan Lyon for 32 runs to equal AB de Villiers’ Australian record for the most runs scored in a single over
ESPNcricinfo staff06-Oct-2017Alex Ross equalled de Villiers’ Australian record for the most runs scored in a single over•Getty ImagesAlex Ross equalled AB de Villiers’ Australian record for the most runs scored in a single over, as South Australia’s batsmen swamped New South Wales at Hurstville Oval.Despite the return of a fit-again Mitchell Starc to the Blues’ ranks for his first match since June and overcast skies that prompted the NSW captain Peter Nevill to bowl first, the Redbacks were given a rapid start by the wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey, considered a potential Ashes gloveman later this summer.Ross and the aggressive young opening batsman Jake Weatherald then peeled off centuries to lift the Redbacks to a towering 6 for 346 in a fourth-wicket stand worth 138.Much of the innings’ momentum came from the 40th over, when Ross went after Nathan Lyon with powerful effect, taking 32 from six balls that travelled for four, six, six, four, six and six. That tally matched the 32 runs hammered by de Villiers off the bowling of Jason Holder in a World Cup match at the SCG in 2015, albeit in an over that also included two no balls to take the toll to 34.The next best tally of 30 is also held by de Villiers, also off Holder, in the same match. George Bailey’s 28 off James Anderson at the WACA in 2013-14 remains the highest in Tests. The next best is 26, held jointly by Rod Marsh off Lance Cairns at Adelaide Oval in 1980-81, Ian Botham off Simon Davis at the WACA in 1986-87, and Andrew Symonds off Heath Davis in Cairns in 1997-98. Shane Watson also belted Graeme Swann for 26 runs off a single over in a Twenty20 international at Adelaide Oval in 2010-11.In all, the Redbacks hammered no fewer than 13 sixes, albeit at a small ground known for producing large scores. In 2015, the then captain Travis Head hammered 202 against Western Australia, as the Redbacks chased down the Warriors’ seemingly daunting total of 4 for 350 with 21 balls to spare.This time around, the Blues were given a strong start in their chase by Daniel Hughes and Kurtis Patterson, who combined for a second-wicket stand of 189 after Nic Maddinson edged the left-armer Nick Winter behind. At 1 for 202 after 33 overs the Blues were well placed, but both the centurion Hughes and Patterson were dismissed in the same Daniel Worrall over to tilt the balance.From there, the pressure of the chase and the opposition’s bowling proved too much for the hosts, as the Blues fell 45 runs short – just 13 runs fewer than the number Ross had scooped from Lyon’s over. Joe Mennie finished with four wickets for the Redbacks, who have now won two of their three matches in the tournament.