Premier League

Al Hilal 0-1 Chelsea: Lukaku sends the Londoners to the final of the Club World Cup

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4 years ago

February 9, 2022

Al Hilal 0-1 Chelsea: Lukaku sends the Londoners to the final of the Club World Cup

Romelu Lukaku was linked to an opponents’ net for the first time since December and Chelsea defeated Al Hilal 1-0 to meet Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final.

The Club World Cup is the only trophy missing from Roman Abramovich’s 2003 collection since taking charge at Chelsea (20 trophies in west London in 19 years) and on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. The blues will have the opportunity to conquer and offer it to him.

The European champions beat Asian champions Al Hilal 1-0 thanks to Romelu Lukaku’s golden goal in the 32nd minute, securing their ticket to the grand final of the tournament, where they will face Palmeiras and fight for the specific victory Trophy for the first time in their history.

The game

Chelsea came into play with the flair of the favourites, who had better quality and a much more experienced side, and were careful to show their spirit early on as Thiago Silva fired an ambitious long-range shot in the 8th minute and Ziggs lost his first big chance in the second semi-final in 10 ‘, sent the ball just over the bar with a powerful shot from the height of the large area.

The Blues quickly gained control with possession (reaching 65% in the first 25 minutes) and after 1-2 more threats in the 32nd minute they found the goal they were looking for and justified by their picture. Al-Sarani turned away from Haverts on the left and instead of removing it, sent the ball towards Lukaku and the Belgian striker shot through the small area, writing the 1-0 for the Londoners.

This was his 9th goal in all competitions and first after six consecutive games in which he failed to find the nets, with the Londoners unthreatened even after the goal was scored and with 9 finals (3 at home) to the dressing room at break went ) against only 4 (1 on target) Asian champions.

In the second half, Chelsea scored in the 48th minute with Haverts square, who sent the ball to the right bar, and Ziggs’ lightning shot in the 60th minute, which forced Muayouf to a very difficult operation, but the second Goal dynamic reaction of Leonardo Zardim’s team, which closed the Londoners in their frame for ten minutes and lost two very big opportunities for a draw.

The protagonist in these stages was Kepa, who ‘lowered the roles’, with the Blues’ back-up goalkeeper (he was given a plain jersey having Medi just returned from the Copa Africa he won with Senegal) at 63′ in Igalos’ only four stopped -on-four and with one hand in a corner impressively impressing Kano’s wonderful fake shot in 68′.

These phases set the game ablaze, with both teams picking up the pace, both menacingly looking for the goal after 70 minutes. But after a crazy ten minutes (until 80′), in which the two goalkeepers were constantly in a fighting position, the pace of his players slowed down Zolt Lev (Tuhel did not travel to Abu Dhabi with coronavirus and his assistant was on the bench) to control the game and celebrate a significant victory in the final.

Al Hilal: Muayyuf, Alburaik, Yang, Bulahi, Sahrani, Cuyar, Kano, Al Dausari (81′ Carigio), Pereira (82′ Mikael), Marega, Igalo

CHELSEA: Kepa, Readinger, Silva, Christensen, Athpilicueta, Kovacic, Zorginio (46′ Cante), Alonso (87′ Sar), Haverts, Ziggs (72′ Mount), Lukaku

Jessica Martinez

Jessica Martinez is an author at Sportish, a publication dedicated to sports news and analysis. She covers various topics related to sports and provides insightful commentary on the latest developments in the world of sports.

Premier League

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s era officially at Manchester United

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2 years ago

December 24, 2023

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s era officially at Manchester United

Historic day for Manchester United when British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25% of the club’s shares from the Glazer family.

After 13 months of negotiations, Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired 25% of Manchester United’s shares for £1.25 billion (€1.44 billion).

The British billionaire will take charge of the club’s football operations and says he will invest 272 million euros ($300 million) in Old Trafford. At the same time, he made a proposal to acquire a further share of the shares (up to 25%).

In order for the deal to be finalized and formally concluded, it must be approved by all bodies, including the Premier League, as is the case with such deals.

Source: sport 24

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Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.

Premier League

City give River more than 20 million euros and take on 17-year-old Etceveri

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2 years ago

December 24, 2023

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City give River more than 20 million euros and take on 17-year-old Etceveri

One step away from finalizing an agreement with River Plate is Manchester City, where they are finalizing a deal to acquire 17-year-old Argentina’s next big thing, Claudio Etcheverry, for over €20 million.

Manchester City are investing in young talent and want to do so again like they did with Julián Alvarez. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Citizens have reached an agreement with River Plate to acquire the 17-year-old Claudio Etcheveri.

The world champion will pay the clause in his contract Argentina’s next big thing, which amounts to over 20 million euros.

The two sides are in the final stages of concluding the contract, after which Mr Etceveri will remain on loan at River until the end of the season, when his contract with the club will expire.

Etcheverry shone for Argentina at the U17 World Cup, scoring a hat-trick against Brazil in the quarter-finals.

Source: sport 24

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Premier League

Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Lemina and Doherty knew the Blues

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2 years ago

December 24, 2023

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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Lemina and Doherty knew the Blues

Wolves were better for most of the game against Chelsea, who they beat 2-1 in Molino, with Enkunku’s goal in the 90+6 minute not enough to qualify for Matchday 18 of the Premier League.

Wolves beat Chelsea 2-1 at Molinos in the 18th Premier League game in a game that caught fire in stoppage time. Your goals Lemina and Doherty gave the “Wolves” victory Enkunku to reduce

The best moment of the first half belonged to the Londoners, Sterling stole the ball from Gomes just outside the penalty area, got into a foursome with Sha, but sent it to the Portuguese goalkeeper, who saved with his foot.

In the second half the hosts took the lead in the 51st minute after a set piece when Lemina sent the ball into the net after a corner from Sarabia to make it 1-0, while nPreviously, in the 48th minute, they had missed a huge chance to take the lead.

After a cross from Gomes, Totti headed the ball, but Petrovic made a difficult save with his hands. At 54′ Wolves called for a penalty for bringing down Huang in the penalty area, with the referee showing no foul.

Fotia won the game in stoppage time when two goals were scored. In the 90th + 3rd Doherty, who came on as a substitute in the 86th minute, made it 2-0 for Wolves three minutes later After a cross from Sterling, Encuncu shot the ball into Sa’s goal to make it 2-1.

WOLVES: Sat, Kliman, Dawson (70′ Bueno)Gomes, Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri (86′) Bueno)Can, Sarabia (75′ Doyle)Cot (86′ Doherty).

CHELSEA: Petrovic, Gusto (80′) Badiasil)Disasti, Thiago Silva, Colville (80′) Maachen)Ogotsovkou (59′) enkunku)Gallagher, Sterling, Palmer, Jackson (80′ Madueke)Brocha (59′ Mudrik).