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Man on a ledge: Mwaruwari relieved after Wadzanai stalemate
Highlanders coach Benjani Mwaruwari is breathing a sigh of relief after his side managed to escape Wadzanai Stadium with a point, holding Simba Bhora to a goalless draw in a week 4 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter played yesterday.The Bosso gaffer is under immense pressure after four consecutive draws, with his side winless in…
Read MoreLens thrash Angers as Thauvin shines in return to top spot
Florian Thauvin delivered a standout performance as RC Lens cruised to a 5-1 victory over Angers SCO, reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1. The result moved them two points ahead of Paris Saint-Germain, although their rivals still have two matches to play. Lens had seen their title push stumble recently with defeats against Lorient and…
Read MoreQuick McTominay goal lifts Napoli into second spot in Serie A
Scott McTominay made an immediate impact as Napoli claimed a narrow 1-0 success away at Cagliari. The midfielder found the net just 90 seconds after kickoff, reacting quickly to a loose ball following a delivery from the right flank and finishing from close range. That early moment effectively determined the outcome, as Napoli controlled proceedings…
Read MoreDramatic finish sees United held as Maguire is sent off
Harry Maguire experienced a whirlwind of emotions after being recalled to the national team squad by Thomas Tuchel, only to see his club outing end in disappointment. The defender, selected for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, was dismissed during Manchester United’s clash after bringing down Evanilson in the penalty area while his side led…
Read MoreNottingham Forest edge past Midtjylland on penalties to reach last eight
Nottingham Forest booked their place in the Europa League quarter-finals after edging past Midtjylland on penalties following an intense two-legged contest. The shootout proved decisive as the Danish side faltered, with Cho Gue-Sung and Aral Simsir both striking the same post, while Edward Chilufya slipped during his attempt and failed to convert. In contrast, Morgan…
Read MoreVilla cruise past Lille to reach Europa League last eight
Aston Villa secured a calm passage into the Europa League quarter-finals as goals from John McGinn and Leon Bailey ensured a 3-0 aggregate triumph over Lille. The result sets up a last-eight meeting with Bologna, who advanced after overcoming Roma in extra time. Managed by Unai Emery, a four-time winner of the competition, Villa moves…
Read MoreSarr double sends Palace into Conference League quarter-finals
Ismaila Sarr struck twice as Crystal Palace overcame nine-man AEK Larnaca after extra time to secure a place in the Conference League last eight. The Senegal international opened the scoring in the 13th minute, giving Oliver Glasner’s side an ideal start following a goalless first leg in London. The hosts responded after the interval when…
Read MoreLiverpool surge past Galatasaray to book PSG quarter-final
Liverpool produced an electrifying display at Anfield, overturning a first-leg deficit to defeat Galatasaray convincingly and secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain. Having lost 1-0 in Istanbul, the hosts drew level on aggregate through Dominik Szoboszlai, who finished off a cleverly rehearsed set piece. The goal shifted momentum firmly in…
Read MoreBarcelona run riot to end Newcastle’s Champions League dream
Barcelona produced a ruthless attacking performance to sweep aside Newcastle United and secure their place in the quarter-finals. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski both struck twice as the hosts overwhelmed Eddie Howe’s side, turning a competitive contest into a one-sided affair after the break. The Brazilian winger was at the heart of everything, scoring twice, creating…
Read MoreSpurs win, but leave Champions League after losing the first leg
Tottenham Hotspur claimed a deserved victory over Atletico Madrid, their first under Igor Tudor, but their Champions League journey ended in the last 16 after failing to recover from a heavy first-leg loss. The 5-2 defeat in Madrid left them chasing an unlikely turnaround, a task that ultimately proved beyond reach despite clear improvement in…
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