Three games were played in Egypt on Saturday as the second cycle of African Nations Cup group-stage contests came to a close.
GROUP E:
At Suez:
Mauritania and Angola battled to a 0-0 stalemate.
Group E Standings:
1. Mali (GP: 2; GD: 3; PTS: 4)
2. Tunisia (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. Angola (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Mauritania (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 1)
GROUP F, with both games played at Ismailia Stadium in Ismailia:
Game One:
Cameroon and Ghana battled to the day's second 0-0 stalemate.
Game Two:
Benin and Guinea-Bissau battled the day's third and final 0-0 stalemate to cap off a goal-free Saturday.
Group F Standings:
1. Cameroon (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
2. Benin (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. Benin (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Guinea-Bissau (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
Saturday, June 29, 2019
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Haiti, El Tri Advance To Semifinals
The quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup is set to open on Saturday with two games contested at Houston's NRG Stadium.
Game One:
Duckens Nazon (50'), Herve Bazile (PK-70'), and Wilde-Donald Guerrier (76') each scored a second-half goal as Haiti erased a two-goal deficit and upended Canada 3-2.
Game Two:
After a 1-1 draw in regulation, which was followed by 30 goal-free minutes of overtime, Luis Montes, Roberto Alvarado, Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno, and Carlos Salcedo converted their spot kicks as Mexico topped Costa Rica 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout that lasted six rounds.
Game One:
Duckens Nazon (50'), Herve Bazile (PK-70'), and Wilde-Donald Guerrier (76') each scored a second-half goal as Haiti erased a two-goal deficit and upended Canada 3-2.
Game Two:
After a 1-1 draw in regulation, which was followed by 30 goal-free minutes of overtime, Luis Montes, Roberto Alvarado, Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno, and Carlos Salcedo converted their spot kicks as Mexico topped Costa Rica 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout that lasted six rounds.
Copa America: Peru Knock Out Uruguay In PK Shootout To Advance To Semifinals
At Salvador, Brazil:
After 90 scoreless regulation minutes on Saturday, Jose Poalo Guerrero, Raul Ruidiaz, Victor Yotun, Luis Advincula, and Edison Flores all converted their spot kicks as Paraguay knocked off Uruguay 5-4 in the penalty-kick shootout in the final match of the Copa America's quarterfinal round.
After 90 scoreless regulation minutes on Saturday, Jose Poalo Guerrero, Raul Ruidiaz, Victor Yotun, Luis Advincula, and Edison Flores all converted their spot kicks as Paraguay knocked off Uruguay 5-4 in the penalty-kick shootout in the final match of the Copa America's quarterfinal round.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Netherlands, Sweden Advance To Semifinals
The quarterfinal round of the FIFA Women's World Cup concluded on Saturday in France with two games.
At Valenciennes:
Anna Vivianne Miedema (70') and Stefanie van der Gragt (80') each scored a goal as the Netherlands defeated Italy 2-0.
At Rennes:
Sofia Jakobsson (22') and Stina Blackstenius (48') each scored once as Sweden defeated Germany 2-1.
Here are the matchups for the tournament's semifinal round with both games being played at Olympique Lyonnias Park in Decines-Charpieu, and both kicking off at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time:
Tuesday:
England vs. United States (FOX)
Wednesday:
Netherlands vs. Sweden (FS1)
The winners would advance to next Sunday's final at Decines-Charpieu, France.
At Valenciennes:
Anna Vivianne Miedema (70') and Stefanie van der Gragt (80') each scored a goal as the Netherlands defeated Italy 2-0.
At Rennes:
Sofia Jakobsson (22') and Stina Blackstenius (48') each scored once as Sweden defeated Germany 2-1.
Here are the matchups for the tournament's semifinal round with both games being played at Olympique Lyonnias Park in Decines-Charpieu, and both kicking off at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time:
Tuesday:
England vs. United States (FOX)
Wednesday:
Netherlands vs. Sweden (FS1)
The winners would advance to next Sunday's final at Decines-Charpieu, France.
MLS: Loons, Five Stripes, CityZens, Lions, Revs, RSL, Quakes, Sounders Rack Up Saturday Victories; DC and Reds Draw In Washington
Nine games were played in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Ike Opara scored twice (18', 70') as Minnesota United, in their most lopsided victory of their MLS existence, scored a club record of goals in their 7-1 annihilation of visiting FC Cincinnati.
At Atlanta:
Justin Meram scored twice (35', 83') as Atlanta United defeated the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At New York:
Maxi Morales (PK-23', PK-55') and Valentin Catellanos (71', 78') each scored twice as New York City doubled up the visiting Philadelphia Union 4-2.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Chris Mueller (41') and Tesho Akindele (66') each scored a goal as Orlando City blanked the Columbus Crew 2-0 on the road.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Teal Bunbury's game winner in second-half stoppage time (90'+1) lifted the New England Revolution past the visiting Houston Dynamo 2-1.
At Washington:
Wayne Rooney's successfully-converted stoppage-time penalty-kick (90'+2) carried DC United to a 1-1 home draw with Toronto FC.
Nick DeLeon (a former DC United player) scored for the Reds in the 19th minute.
At Sandy, Utah:
Sam Johnson scored both goals (15', 29') in Real Salt Lake's 2-0 home victory over Sporting Kansas City.
At Palo Alto, California:
Vako (11'), Shea Salinas (82'), and Tommy Thompson (85') each scored once as the San Jose Earthquakes dominated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0.
At Seattle:
Kelvin Leerdam scored the only goal of the match in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 in a Cascadia Cup clash.
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Ike Opara scored twice (18', 70') as Minnesota United, in their most lopsided victory of their MLS existence, scored a club record of goals in their 7-1 annihilation of visiting FC Cincinnati.
At Atlanta:
Justin Meram scored twice (35', 83') as Atlanta United defeated the visiting Montreal Impact 2-1.
At New York:
Maxi Morales (PK-23', PK-55') and Valentin Catellanos (71', 78') each scored twice as New York City doubled up the visiting Philadelphia Union 4-2.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Chris Mueller (41') and Tesho Akindele (66') each scored a goal as Orlando City blanked the Columbus Crew 2-0 on the road.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Teal Bunbury's game winner in second-half stoppage time (90'+1) lifted the New England Revolution past the visiting Houston Dynamo 2-1.
At Washington:
Wayne Rooney's successfully-converted stoppage-time penalty-kick (90'+2) carried DC United to a 1-1 home draw with Toronto FC.
Nick DeLeon (a former DC United player) scored for the Reds in the 19th minute.
At Sandy, Utah:
Sam Johnson scored both goals (15', 29') in Real Salt Lake's 2-0 home victory over Sporting Kansas City.
At Palo Alto, California:
Vako (11'), Shea Salinas (82'), and Tommy Thompson (85') each scored once as the San Jose Earthquakes dominated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0.
At Seattle:
Kelvin Leerdam scored the only goal of the match in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 in a Cascadia Cup clash.
Friday, June 28, 2019
MLS: Red Bulls, Rapids Win On Friday
Two games were played in Major League Soccer on Friday.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Kaku (8'), Brian While (59'), and Daniel Royer (90'+3) each scored once as the New York Red Bulls dowsed the visiting Chicago Fire 3-1.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Danny Wilson scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute as the Colorado Rapids knocked off the visiting Los Angeles Football Club 1-0 to stretch their MLS unbeaten run to seven games.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Kaku (8'), Brian While (59'), and Daniel Royer (90'+3) each scored once as the New York Red Bulls dowsed the visiting Chicago Fire 3-1.
At Commerce City, Colorado:
Danny Wilson scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute as the Colorado Rapids knocked off the visiting Los Angeles Football Club 1-0 to stretch their MLS unbeaten run to seven games.
UEFA Champions League: Feronikeli Advance To First Qualifying Round
At Pristina, Kosovo:
In Friday's finale in the UEFA Champions League's preliminary round, Kastriot Rexha scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Feronikeli, despite finishing the game with ten men, held off Andorra's FC Santa Coloma to advance to the tournament's first qualifying round, where they will face The New Saints from Wales in a two-game series, with will open on Tuesday, June 9 at Oswestry, England.
In Friday's finale in the UEFA Champions League's preliminary round, Kastriot Rexha scored the winning goal in the 87th minute as Feronikeli, despite finishing the game with ten men, held off Andorra's FC Santa Coloma to advance to the tournament's first qualifying round, where they will face The New Saints from Wales in a two-game series, with will open on Tuesday, June 9 at Oswestry, England.
Club America: Argentina, Chile Advance to Semifinals
The quarterfinal round of the Copa America continued in Brazil on Friday with two games.
At Rio de Janeiro:
Lautaro Martinez (10') and Giovani Lo Ceiso (74') each scored once as Argentina blanked Venezuela 2-0.
At Sao Paulo:
After a 0-0 stalemate after regulation, and with overtime dispensed with, Arturo Vidal, Eduardo Vargas, Erick Pulgar, Charles Aranguiz, and Alexis Sanchez all converted their spot kicks as Chile defeated Colombia 5-4 in the penalty-kick shootout.
At Rio de Janeiro:
Lautaro Martinez (10') and Giovani Lo Ceiso (74') each scored once as Argentina blanked Venezuela 2-0.
At Sao Paulo:
After a 0-0 stalemate after regulation, and with overtime dispensed with, Arturo Vidal, Eduardo Vargas, Erick Pulgar, Charles Aranguiz, and Alexis Sanchez all converted their spot kicks as Chile defeated Colombia 5-4 in the penalty-kick shootout.
Women's World Cup: Team USA Knocks Off France In Paris; Will Get England In Semifinals
At Paris:
Megan Rapinoe scored twice on Friday (5', 65') as the United States defeated France 2-1 in quarterfinal-round action in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Americans will take on England on Tuesday in a semifinal contest to be played at Decines-Charpieu, France with the winner advancing to the July 9 final, also at Decines-Charpieu.
Megan Rapinoe scored twice on Friday (5', 65') as the United States defeated France 2-1 in quarterfinal-round action in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Americans will take on England on Tuesday in a semifinal contest to be played at Decines-Charpieu, France with the winner advancing to the July 9 final, also at Decines-Charpieu.
African Nations Cup: Atlas Lions AdvanceTo Knockout Stage; Bafana Bafana Top Namibia; Tunisia And Mali Draw
Three games were played on Friday in Egypt as group-stage play in the African Nations Cup continued.
GROUP D, with both games contested at Al Salam Stadium in Cairo:
Game One:
Youssef En-Nesyri scored the only goal of the match in the 23rd minute as Morocco defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.
Game Two:
Bongani Zungu scored the only goal of the contest in the 68th minute as South Africa defeated Namibia 1-0.
Group D Standings:
1. x-Morocco (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Ivory Coast (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. South Africa (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Namibia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
NOTE: Ivory Coast defeated South Africa at Cairo this past Monday.
GROUP E:
At Suez:
Wahbi Khazri's equalizer in the 70th minute lifted Tunisia to a 1-1 draw with Mali.
Diadie Samassekou scored for the Eagles in the 60th minute.
GROUP D, with both games contested at Al Salam Stadium in Cairo:
Game One:
Youssef En-Nesyri scored the only goal of the match in the 23rd minute as Morocco defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.
Game Two:
Bongani Zungu scored the only goal of the contest in the 68th minute as South Africa defeated Namibia 1-0.
Group D Standings:
1. x-Morocco (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Ivory Coast (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
3. South Africa (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Namibia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
NOTE: Ivory Coast defeated South Africa at Cairo this past Monday.
GROUP E:
At Suez:
Wahbi Khazri's equalizer in the 70th minute lifted Tunisia to a 1-1 draw with Mali.
Diadie Samassekou scored for the Eagles in the 60th minute.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Europa League: The Road To Gdansk (And Possibly The 2020-21 Champions League) Starts
Seven games were played on Thursday as the Europa League's preliminary round is set to commence.
At Differdange, Luxembourg:
Mayron De Almeida scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute as Progres Niederkorn topped visiting Cardiff Metropolitan University 1-0 in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At Serravalle, San Marino:
Aaron Sanchez scored the game's lone goal in the 31st minute as Andorra's Engordany knocked off La Fiorita 1-0 in their series-opening match.
At Andorra la Vella, Andorra:
Joel Mendez scored twice (44', 64') and Pedro Munoz once (90'+3) as Sant Julia held off Gibraltar's Europa FC 3-2 in an exciting series-opening contest.
At Ballymena, Northern Ireland:
Leroy Millar (49') and Jude Winchester (55') each scored once as Ballymena United blanked visiting NSI Runavik 2-0 in their series opener.
At Pristina, Kosovo:
Juan Pena's equalizer in the 31st minute carried St. Joseph's of Gibraltar to a series-opening 1-1 deadlock with FC Prishtina.
Armend Dallku converted a penalty kick in the 28th minute for the Clods' score.
At Torshavn, Faroe Islands:
Joannes Bjartalid scored twice (73', 83') as KI Klaksvik all but finished off Tre Fiori with their series-opening 5-1 demolition of the club from San Marino.
At Cardiff, Wales:
Barry Town United and visiting Cliftonville battled to a series-opening 0-0 stalemate.
At Differdange, Luxembourg:
Mayron De Almeida scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute as Progres Niederkorn topped visiting Cardiff Metropolitan University 1-0 in the opening contest of their two-game series.
At Serravalle, San Marino:
Aaron Sanchez scored the game's lone goal in the 31st minute as Andorra's Engordany knocked off La Fiorita 1-0 in their series-opening match.
At Andorra la Vella, Andorra:
Joel Mendez scored twice (44', 64') and Pedro Munoz once (90'+3) as Sant Julia held off Gibraltar's Europa FC 3-2 in an exciting series-opening contest.
At Ballymena, Northern Ireland:
Leroy Millar (49') and Jude Winchester (55') each scored once as Ballymena United blanked visiting NSI Runavik 2-0 in their series opener.
At Pristina, Kosovo:
Juan Pena's equalizer in the 31st minute carried St. Joseph's of Gibraltar to a series-opening 1-1 deadlock with FC Prishtina.
Armend Dallku converted a penalty kick in the 28th minute for the Clods' score.
At Torshavn, Faroe Islands:
Joannes Bjartalid scored twice (73', 83') as KI Klaksvik all but finished off Tre Fiori with their series-opening 5-1 demolition of the club from San Marino.
At Cardiff, Wales:
Barry Town United and visiting Cliftonville battled to a series-opening 0-0 stalemate.
Copa America: Brazil Survives PK Shootout To Advance To Semifinals
At Porto Alegre, Brazil:
Following 90 minutes of scoreless regulation, and with overtime dispensed with, Willian, Marquinhos, Philippe Coutinho, and Gabriel Jesus converted their spot kicks on Thursday as Brazil took the penalty-kick shootout 4-3 over Paraguay as the quarterfinal round of the Copa America commenced.
Following 90 minutes of scoreless regulation, and with overtime dispensed with, Willian, Marquinhos, Philippe Coutinho, and Gabriel Jesus converted their spot kicks on Thursday as Brazil took the penalty-kick shootout 4-3 over Paraguay as the quarterfinal round of the Copa America commenced.
African Nations Cup: Thursday Wins For Madagascar, Kenya, Algeria (Who Advances To Knockout Stage); Tanzania Eliminated
The African Nations Cup continued on Thursday in Egypt with three more group-stage games.
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Marco Ilaimaharitra scored the only goal of the match in the 76th minute as Madagascar placed themselves on the cusp of a knockout-stage berth by defeating Burundi 1-0.
Group B Standings:
1. x-Nigeria (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Madagascar (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Guinea (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Burundi (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP C (both games played at June 30 Stadium in Cairo):
Game One:
Mohamed Belaili scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute as Algeria defeated Senegal 1-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
Game Two:
Michael Olunga scored twice (39', 80') as Kenya defeated Tanzania 3-2 to knock the Taifa Stars out of the tournament.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Algeria (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Senegal (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Kenya (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. z-Tanzania (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Marco Ilaimaharitra scored the only goal of the match in the 76th minute as Madagascar placed themselves on the cusp of a knockout-stage berth by defeating Burundi 1-0.
Group B Standings:
1. x-Nigeria (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Madagascar (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
3. Guinea (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Burundi (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
GROUP C (both games played at June 30 Stadium in Cairo):
Game One:
Mohamed Belaili scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute as Algeria defeated Senegal 1-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
Game Two:
Michael Olunga scored twice (39', 80') as Kenya defeated Tanzania 3-2 to knock the Taifa Stars out of the tournament.
Group C Standings:
1. x-Algeria (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Senegal (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Kenya (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
4. z-Tanzania (GP: 2; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
z-Eliminated from tournament
FIFA Women's World Cup: England Dominates Norway To Advance To Semifinals
At Le Harve, France:
In Thursday's opening game of the FIFA Women's World Cup's quarterfinal round, Jill Scott (3'), Ellen White (40'), and Lucia Bronze (57') each scored once as England dominated Norway 3-0.
In Thursday's opening game of the FIFA Women's World Cup's quarterfinal round, Jill Scott (3'), Ellen White (40'), and Lucia Bronze (57') each scored once as England dominated Norway 3-0.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
MLS: DC, Reds, Impact, Quakes Garner Wednesday Wins
Six games were contested in Major League Soccer on Wednesday.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Kacper Przybylko's equalizer in the 84th minute carried the Philadelphia Union to a 1-1 road draw with the New England Revolution.
Brandon Bye tallied for the Revs in the 31st minute.
At Montreal:
Orji Okwonkwo scored twice (28', 66') as the Montreal Impact held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1.
At Washington:
Wayne Rooney scored the only goal of the match in the tenth minute----from 70 yards out, no less-----as DC United knocked off visiting Orlando City 1-0.
At Toronto:
Alejandro Pozuelo scored twice (27', PK-90'+4) as Toronto FC came from behind to upend visiting Atlanta United 3-2.
At Frisco, Texas:
Yordy Reyna (81') and Lucas Venuto (90'+4) each scored once in the waning minutes as the Vancouver Whitecaps came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with FC Dallas.
Jesus Ferreira (55') and Ryan Hollingshead (59') each scored once for the Hoops.
At San Jose, California:
Vako scored both goals (22', 75') in the San Jose Earthquakes' 2-0 home blanking of the Houston Dynamo.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 18; GD: +11; PTS; 32)
2. Montreal (GP: 19; GD: -6; PTS: 30)
3. DC United (GP: 18; GD: +6; PTS: 30)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 16; GD: +7; PTS: 26)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 16; GD: +8; PTS: 24)
6. New York City FC (GP: 14; GD: +6; PTS: 23)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 17; GD: -1; PTS: 22)
8. Chicago (GP: 17; GD: +1; PTS: 19)
9. Orlando City SC (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 18)
10. Columbus (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 17)
11. New England (GP: 17; GD: -16; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 17; GD: -21; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Montreal and DC United level on points with 30, the Impact have won more games than DC (9-8); with Columbus and New England level on poins with 17, the Crew have won more games than the Revolution (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 16; GD: +26; PTS: 37)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 17; GD: +5; PTS: 31)
3. Seattle (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 26)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 18; GD: +3; PTS: 26)
5. Houston (GP: 15; GD: +1; PTS: 24)
6. San Jose (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 22)
7. Minnesota United FC (GP; 16; GD: -2; PTS: 21)
8. Real Salt Lake (GP: 16; GD: -6; PTS: 20)
9. Vancouver (GP: 18; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
10. Kansas City (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
11. Portland (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
12. Colorado (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 16)
NOTES: With Seattle and Dallas level on points (26) and wins (7), the Sounders have the superior goal differential (+5, compared to the Hoops' +3); with Real Salt Lake and Vancouver level on points with 20, RSL have won more games than the Whitecaps (6-4).
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Kacper Przybylko's equalizer in the 84th minute carried the Philadelphia Union to a 1-1 road draw with the New England Revolution.
Brandon Bye tallied for the Revs in the 31st minute.
At Montreal:
Orji Okwonkwo scored twice (28', 66') as the Montreal Impact held off the visiting Portland Timbers 2-1.
At Washington:
Wayne Rooney scored the only goal of the match in the tenth minute----from 70 yards out, no less-----as DC United knocked off visiting Orlando City 1-0.
At Toronto:
Alejandro Pozuelo scored twice (27', PK-90'+4) as Toronto FC came from behind to upend visiting Atlanta United 3-2.
At Frisco, Texas:
Yordy Reyna (81') and Lucas Venuto (90'+4) each scored once in the waning minutes as the Vancouver Whitecaps came back from two goals down to gain a 2-2 road draw with FC Dallas.
Jesus Ferreira (55') and Ryan Hollingshead (59') each scored once for the Hoops.
At San Jose, California:
Vako scored both goals (22', 75') in the San Jose Earthquakes' 2-0 home blanking of the Houston Dynamo.
MLS STANDINGS:
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Philadelphia (GP: 18; GD: +11; PTS; 32)
2. Montreal (GP: 19; GD: -6; PTS: 30)
3. DC United (GP: 18; GD: +6; PTS: 30)
4. Atlanta United FC (GP: 16; GD: +7; PTS: 26)
5. New York Red Bulls (GP: 16; GD: +8; PTS: 24)
6. New York City FC (GP: 14; GD: +6; PTS: 23)
7. Toronto FC (GP: 17; GD: -1; PTS: 22)
8. Chicago (GP: 17; GD: +1; PTS: 19)
9. Orlando City SC (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 18)
10. Columbus (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 17)
11. New England (GP: 17; GD: -16; PTS: 17)
12. FC Cincinnati (GP: 17; GD: -21; PTS: 11)
NOTES: With Montreal and DC United level on points with 30, the Impact have won more games than DC (9-8); with Columbus and New England level on poins with 17, the Crew have won more games than the Revolution (5-4).
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
1. Los Angeles Football Club (GP: 16; GD: +26; PTS: 37)
2. Los Angeles Galaxy (GP: 17; GD: +5; PTS: 31)
3. Seattle (GP: 16; GD: +5; PTS: 26)
4. FC Dallas (GP: 18; GD: +3; PTS: 26)
5. Houston (GP: 15; GD: +1; PTS: 24)
6. San Jose (GP: 16; GD: -2; PTS: 22)
7. Minnesota United FC (GP; 16; GD: -2; PTS: 21)
8. Real Salt Lake (GP: 16; GD: -6; PTS: 20)
9. Vancouver (GP: 18; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
10. Kansas City (GP: 16; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
11. Portland (GP: 15; GD: -4; PTS: 17)
12. Colorado (GP: 17; GD: -9; PTS: 16)
NOTES: With Seattle and Dallas level on points (26) and wins (7), the Sounders have the superior goal differential (+5, compared to the Hoops' +3); with Real Salt Lake and Vancouver level on points with 20, RSL have won more games than the Whitecaps (6-4).
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Jozy Makes Things Rosy For Team USA As Americans Beat Panama To Win Group D As Group-Stage Play Ends
Group-stage play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluded on Wednesday with two games in Group D, both contested at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
Game One:
Kevin Molino's equalizer in the 80th minute lifted Trinidad and Tobago to a 1-1 draw with Guyana in the tournament swan song for both squads.
Neil Danns scored for the Golden Jaguars in the 54th minute.
Game Two:
In the group-stage finale, Jozy Altidore's goal in the 66th minute as the United States defeated Panama 1-0 to win Group D. Both teams had already clinched berths in the quarterfinal round.
Final Group D Standings:
1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +11; PTS: 3)
2. Panama (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Guyana (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
4. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
The Unites States and Panama advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Here are the match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Saturday:
At NRG Stadium, Houston:
Haiti vs. Canada, 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Mexico vs. Costa Rica, 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Sunday:
At Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia:
Jamaica vs. Panama, 2:30 PM Pacific Time
United States vs. Curacao, 5:00 PM Pacific time
Game One:
Kevin Molino's equalizer in the 80th minute lifted Trinidad and Tobago to a 1-1 draw with Guyana in the tournament swan song for both squads.
Neil Danns scored for the Golden Jaguars in the 54th minute.
Game Two:
In the group-stage finale, Jozy Altidore's goal in the 66th minute as the United States defeated Panama 1-0 to win Group D. Both teams had already clinched berths in the quarterfinal round.
Final Group D Standings:
1. United States (GP: 3; GD: +11; PTS: 3)
2. Panama (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
3. Guyana (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 1)
4. Trinidad and Tobago (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 1)
The Unites States and Panama advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Here are the match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Saturday:
At NRG Stadium, Houston:
Haiti vs. Canada, 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Mexico vs. Costa Rica, 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Sunday:
At Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia:
Jamaica vs. Panama, 2:30 PM Pacific Time
United States vs. Curacao, 5:00 PM Pacific time
African Nations Cup: Nigeria, Egypt Advance To Knockout Stage; Uganda and Zimbabwe Draw
Three games were contested in Egypt on Wednesday as the second cycle of group-stage matches in the African Nations Cup commenced.
GROUP A, with both games played at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo:
Game One:
Khama Billiat's equalizer in the 40th minute lifted Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw with Uganda.
Emmanuel Okwi scored for the Cranes in the 12th minute.
Game Two:
Ahmed Mohamady (25') and Mohamed Salah (43') each scored once as host nation Egypt blanked the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
Group A Standings:
1. x-Egypt (GP: 2; GD: +3;PTS: 6)
2. Uganda (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Zimbabwe (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Kenneth Omeruo scored the game's lone goal in the 73rd minute as Nigeria defeated Guinea 1-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.
GROUP A, with both games played at Cairo International Stadium in Cairo:
Game One:
Khama Billiat's equalizer in the 40th minute lifted Zimbabwe to a 1-1 draw with Uganda.
Emmanuel Okwi scored for the Cranes in the 12th minute.
Game Two:
Ahmed Mohamady (25') and Mohamed Salah (43') each scored once as host nation Egypt blanked the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage.
Group A Standings:
1. x-Egypt (GP: 2; GD: +3;PTS: 6)
2. Uganda (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 4)
3. Zimbabwe (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 1)
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)
x-Clinched berth in knockout stage
GROUP B:
At Alexandria:
Kenneth Omeruo scored the game's lone goal in the 73rd minute as Nigeria defeated Guinea 1-0 to lock up a berth in the knockout stage.
AFC Champions League: Red Diamonds, Shanghai SIPG Advance To Quarterfinals
The round of 16 in the AFC Champions League continued on Wednesday with two East Asian Region contests.
At Ulsan, South Korea:
Shinzo Koroki scored twice (41', 80') as the Urawa Red Diamonds dominated Ulsan Hyundai 3-0 on the road in game two and won their series 4-2 on aggregate.
At Jeonju, China:
After a 1-1 regulation draw in game two that deadlocked the series at 2-2 on aggregate, followed by 30 minutes of goal-free overtime, Hulk, Elkeson, Odil Ahmedov, Wang Shenchao, and Oscar converted their spot kicks as China's Shanghai SIPG defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 5-4 on the road in the penalty-kick shootout.
At Ulsan, South Korea:
Shinzo Koroki scored twice (41', 80') as the Urawa Red Diamonds dominated Ulsan Hyundai 3-0 on the road in game two and won their series 4-2 on aggregate.
At Jeonju, China:
After a 1-1 regulation draw in game two that deadlocked the series at 2-2 on aggregate, followed by 30 minutes of goal-free overtime, Hulk, Elkeson, Odil Ahmedov, Wang Shenchao, and Oscar converted their spot kicks as China's Shanghai SIPG defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 5-4 on the road in the penalty-kick shootout.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Jamaica, Curacao Advance To Quarterfinals
Two games in Group C of the CONCACAF Champions League were contested on Tuesday at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.
Game One:
Jurien Gaari's stoppage time equalizer (90'+3) lifted Curacao to a 1-1 draw with Jamaica as both teams advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Shamar Nicholson scored for the Reggae Boyz in the 14th minute.
Game Two:
Jorge Alvarez (59'), Roman Castillo (65'), Bryan Acosta (75'), and Emilio Izaguirre (90') each scored once as Honduras demolished El Salvador 4-0 in what proved to be the tournament swan song for both squads.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Curacao (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. El Salvador (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
Jamaica and Curacao advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Game One:
Jurien Gaari's stoppage time equalizer (90'+3) lifted Curacao to a 1-1 draw with Jamaica as both teams advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Shamar Nicholson scored for the Reggae Boyz in the 14th minute.
Game Two:
Jorge Alvarez (59'), Roman Castillo (65'), Bryan Acosta (75'), and Emilio Izaguirre (90') each scored once as Honduras demolished El Salvador 4-0 in what proved to be the tournament swan song for both squads.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Jamaica (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 5)
2. Curacao (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. El Salvador (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Honduras (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
Jamaica and Curacao advanced to the quarterfinal round.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Italy, Netherlands Advance To Quarterfinals
The FIFA Women's World Cup's round of 16 concluded on Tuesday in France with two games.
At Montpellier:
Valentina Giacinti (15') and Aurora Galli (49') each scored once as Italy blanked China 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinal round for the first time since 1991.
At Rennes:
Lieke Martens scored twice (17', PK-90') to help carry the Netherlands to a 2-1 victory over Japan.
Here are the match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Thursday:
At Le Harve:
Norway vs. England
Friday:
At Paris:
France vs. United States
Saturday:
At Valenciennes:
Italy vs. Netherlands
Sunday:
At Rennes:
Germany vs. Sweden
At Montpellier:
Valentina Giacinti (15') and Aurora Galli (49') each scored once as Italy blanked China 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinal round for the first time since 1991.
At Rennes:
Lieke Martens scored twice (17', PK-90') to help carry the Netherlands to a 2-1 victory over Japan.
Here are the match-ups for the quarterfinal round:
Thursday:
At Le Harve:
Norway vs. England
Friday:
At Paris:
France vs. United States
Saturday:
At Valenciennes:
Italy vs. Netherlands
Sunday:
At Rennes:
Germany vs. Sweden
UEFA Champions League: Road To Istanbul Opens
The preliminary round of the UEFA Champions League opened on Tuesday with two games, both played at Pristina, Kosovo's Fadil Vokrri Stadium.
In the opening game, Javier Lopez Iglesias scored its' only goal in the 76th minute as Andorra's FC Santa Coloma defeated San Marino's Tre Penne 1-0.
Game two:
Mendurim Hoti's goal in the third minute held up as Feronikeli of Kosovo knocked off Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps 1-0.
Feronikeli and FC Santa Coloma will face of in Pristina on Friday for a berth in the first qualifying round and an encounter with The New Saints from Wales in a two-match series.
In the opening game, Javier Lopez Iglesias scored its' only goal in the 76th minute as Andorra's FC Santa Coloma defeated San Marino's Tre Penne 1-0.
Game two:
Mendurim Hoti's goal in the third minute held up as Feronikeli of Kosovo knocked off Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps 1-0.
Feronikeli and FC Santa Coloma will face of in Pristina on Friday for a berth in the first qualifying round and an encounter with The New Saints from Wales in a two-match series.
African Nations Cup: Indomitable Lions Win On Tuesday; Ghana and Benin Draw
Two games were played in Group F in Egypt on Tuesday as African Nations Cup group-stage action continued.
At Ismailia:
Banana Yaya (66') and Stephane Bahoken (69') each scored once as Cameroon blanked Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
At Ismailia:
Mickael Pole scored twice (2', 63') as Benin gained a draw with Ghana.
Andre Ayew (9') and Jordan Ayew (42') each scored once for the Black Stars.
Group F Standings:
1. Cameroon (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Ghana (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Benin (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Guinea-Bissau (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
At Ismailia:
Banana Yaya (66') and Stephane Bahoken (69') each scored once as Cameroon blanked Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
At Ismailia:
Mickael Pole scored twice (2', 63') as Benin gained a draw with Ghana.
Andre Ayew (9') and Jordan Ayew (42') each scored once for the Black Stars.
Group F Standings:
1. Cameroon (GP: 1; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
2. Ghana (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Benin (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Guinea-Bissau (GP: 1; GD: -2; PTS: 0)
AFC Champions League: Antlers, Guangzhou Evergrande Advance To Quarterfinals
The AFC Champions League's round of 16 resumed on Tuesday with two games in the East Asian Region.
At Hiroshima, Japan:
Shoma Doi scored twice (33', 89') as Kashima Antlers, despite dropping a 3-2 game-two road decision to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, won their series with their fellow Japanese club on away goals with the aggregate score at 3-3.
At Jinan, China:
Despite dropping 2-1 regulation decision in game two of their series with Shandong Luneng, which deadlocked this all-Chinese series at 3-3 on aggregate, and after which each club scored once in overtime, Guangzhou Evergrande won the penalty-kick shootout 6-5 as Wei Shihao, Gao Lin, Yang Liyu, Paulinho, Zhang Linpeng, and Zhong Yihao all converted their spot kicks.
At Hiroshima, Japan:
Shoma Doi scored twice (33', 89') as Kashima Antlers, despite dropping a 3-2 game-two road decision to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, won their series with their fellow Japanese club on away goals with the aggregate score at 3-3.
At Jinan, China:
Despite dropping 2-1 regulation decision in game two of their series with Shandong Luneng, which deadlocked this all-Chinese series at 3-3 on aggregate, and after which each club scored once in overtime, Guangzhou Evergrande won the penalty-kick shootout 6-5 as Wei Shihao, Gao Lin, Yang Liyu, Paulinho, Zhang Linpeng, and Zhong Yihao all converted their spot kicks.
Monday, June 24, 2019
CONCACAF Gold Cup: Haiti Knocks Off Ticos To Top Group B
Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey was the site for both Monday Group B contests in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Game one:
Lejuan Simmons (60') Nahki Wells (71') each scored once as Bermuda, in their first-ever Gold Cup victory, blanked Nicaragua 2-0 in the tournament swan song for both squads.
Game two:
Djimy Alexis scored the winning goal in the 81st minute as Haiti knocked off Costa Rica 2-1 to win the Group B title.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Bermuda (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Nicaragua (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
Haiti and Costa Rica advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Game one:
Lejuan Simmons (60') Nahki Wells (71') each scored once as Bermuda, in their first-ever Gold Cup victory, blanked Nicaragua 2-0 in the tournament swan song for both squads.
Game two:
Djimy Alexis scored the winning goal in the 81st minute as Haiti knocked off Costa Rica 2-1 to win the Group B title.
Final Group B Standings:
1. Haiti (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Costa Rica (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Bermuda (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 3)
4. Nicaragua (GP: 3; GD: -8; PTS: 0)
Haiti and Costa Rica advanced to the quarterfinal round.
Copa America: Japan And Ecuador Eliminated; Peru Advances To The Quarterfinals
Two games in Group C were contested on Monday at 4:00 PM Pacific Time in Brazil as Copa America group-stage play came to a conclusion.
At Rio de Janeiro:
Edinson Cavani scored the only goal of the match in the 82nd minute as Uruguay defeated Chile 1-0 to lock up top spot in Group C; both teams had already locked up berths in the quarterfinals.
At Belo Horizonte:
Angel Mena's equalizer in the 35th minute lifted Ecuador to a 1-1 draw with Japan which saw both teams eliminated from the tournament as Peru locked up a wild-card berth.
Shoya Nakajima scored for the Blue Samurai in the 15th minute.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Uruguay (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
2. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Japan (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
4. Ecuador (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Uruguay and Chile advanced to the quarterfinal round
At Rio de Janeiro:
Edinson Cavani scored the only goal of the match in the 82nd minute as Uruguay defeated Chile 1-0 to lock up top spot in Group C; both teams had already locked up berths in the quarterfinals.
At Belo Horizonte:
Angel Mena's equalizer in the 35th minute lifted Ecuador to a 1-1 draw with Japan which saw both teams eliminated from the tournament as Peru locked up a wild-card berth.
Shoya Nakajima scored for the Blue Samurai in the 15th minute.
Final Group C Standings:
1. Uruguay (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 7)
2. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
3. Japan (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 2)
4. Ecuador (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 1)
Uruguay and Chile advanced to the quarterfinal round
African Nations Cup: Monday Wins For Ivory Coast, Mali; Tunisia And Angola Draw
The African Nations Cup continued on Monday in Egypt with three group-stage games.
GROUP D:
At Cairo:
Jonathan Kodjia came through for Ivory Coast as his 64th-minute goal lifted the Elephants to a 1-0 victory over South Africa.
Group D Standings:
1.
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GROUP E:
At Suez:
Djalma's equalizer in the 73rd minute lifted Angola to a 1-1 draw with Tunisia.
Youssef Msakni converted a penalty kick in the 34th minute for the Eagles of Carthage.
At Suez:
Abdoulay Diaby (37'), Moussa Marega (PK-45'), Adama Traore II (55'), and Adama Traore I (73') each scored once as Mali dominated Mauritania 4-1.
Group E Standings:
1. Mali (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Tunisia (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Angola (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Mauritania (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
GROUP D:
At Cairo:
Jonathan Kodjia came through for Ivory Coast as his 64th-minute goal lifted the Elephants to a 1-0 victory over South Africa.
Group D Standings:
1.
2.
3.
4.
GROUP E:
At Suez:
Djalma's equalizer in the 73rd minute lifted Angola to a 1-1 draw with Tunisia.
Youssef Msakni converted a penalty kick in the 34th minute for the Eagles of Carthage.
At Suez:
Abdoulay Diaby (37'), Moussa Marega (PK-45'), Adama Traore II (55'), and Adama Traore I (73') each scored once as Mali dominated Mauritania 4-1.
Group E Standings:
1. Mali (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Tunisia (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Angola (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Mauritania (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)
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