Defiant 10-man Porto upset Juventus to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate draw despite losing 3-2 to the Italians following extra time in a thrilling clash that went to the wire on Tuesday (March 9). Sergio Oliveira’s low free-kick for Porto’s second goal in the extra period went through the legs of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Juve wall and squeezed past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s despairing dive to strike what proved to be the decisive blow. Porto had dominated the first half and took the lead in the 19th minute with Oliveira’s penalty taking them into the break in front as they looked comfortable at the Juventus Stadium. But with the first attack of the second half Juve’s Federico Chiesa, who scored their goal in the 2-1 last-16, first-leg defeat in Portugal, arrowed a strike into the top corner to give his side hope four minutes after the re-start. The game turned further in Juve’s favour as Mehdi Taremi needlessly got sent off … [Read more...] about Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus sent packing by 10-man Porto
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Poland goes into partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases top 2 mln
Video Player Close A woman wearing a face mask walks past some pigeons in central Warsaw, Poland, on March 20, 2021. The government of Poland announced a new nationwide partial lockdown on Friday after the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic exceeded two million in the country. Starting on Saturday, only a select number of shops -- among them supermarkets and pharmacies -- located in shopping malls with over 2,000 square meters of retail space are allowed to operate. Cinemas, theaters and museums will have to remain closed, and schools will return to online learning. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua) WARSAW, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The government of Poland announced a new nationwide partial lockdown on Friday after the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic exceeded two million in the country. Starting on Saturday, only a select number of shops -- among them supermarkets and pharmacies -- located in shopping malls … [Read more...] about Poland goes into partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases top 2 mln
COVID-19: Poland to face tough times ahead as third-wave grips the country
Warsaw : The days and weeks ahead will be difficult due to the third coronavirus wave, the spokesman for Poland’s Health Ministry warned. Wojciech Andrusiewicz told journalists on Tuesday(March 23) that the restrictions introduced by the ministry on Saturday are not expected to bring about results in just three or four days, Xinhua news agency reported. The Polish government imposed a new nationwide partial lockdown last Saturday after the cumulative number of Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic surpassed two million in the country. "As seen in the Warmia-Mazury Province (in northeastern Poland), a minimum of two weeks is needed for the restrictions to slow down the pandemic," he was quoted as saying by Polish Press Agency. "There are still quite difficult days and weeks ahead of us." He said that although the situation in Warmia-Mazury has not stabilised yet, it appears to be improving day by day. This, he said, was good news since the restrictions … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Poland to face tough times ahead as third-wave grips the country
England 2-1 Poland: Maguire bails out Stones with late winner
Gareth Southgate's men, who had begun a new World Cup qualifying campaign with wins over San Marino and Albania, just about did enough against a Poland side without the injured Robert Lewandowski. The Three Lions were good value for their lead amid a commanding first-half display, Harry Kane becoming England's all-time leading penalty scorer on 10 as he converted after fine play by Raheem Sterling. Stones gifted Poland a chance that Jakub Moder capitalised on in the 58th minute, though he played an important role as Maguire's goal maintain England's unblemished start in Group I. 100 - Excluding own goals, England have now scored 105 goals under Gareth Southgate, with Harry Kane’s the 100th by players under 30 years of age; indeed, each of England’s last 81 goals have been scored by under 30s, since Gary Cahill netted against Nigeria in June 2018. Fresh. pic.twitter.com/QzhU9aztbj — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 31, 2021 England played the ball around with swagger during the … [Read more...] about England 2-1 Poland: Maguire bails out Stones with late winner
Juventus 0-1 Benevento: Gaich punishes Arthur clanger as Pirlo’s side lose again
A wretched pass from Juventus midfielder Arthur was seized upon by striker Gaich, who drilled a powerful finish beyond Wojciech Szczesny for the 69th-minute winner. Coach Pirlo looked askance on the touchline as his team suffered another defeat, with this one leaving them 10 points behind leaders Inter, their hopes of a 10th successive Serie A title in tatters. They had chances in this game and a penalty decision overturned after a VAR review, but were left counting the cost of one careless mistake. Cristiano Ronaldo struck a low shot six inches wide of the left post in the third minute, in an early warning from Juventus. Alvaro Morata, who scored but was also sent off after the final whistle when these sides draw 1-1 in November, was the next Juve player to have a significant sight of goal. The Spanish striker outsmarted the Benevento defence and ran through the centre before his low shot was blocked by goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo. Juventus were awarded a penalty in the 35th … [Read more...] about Juventus 0-1 Benevento: Gaich punishes Arthur clanger as Pirlo’s side lose again