الرياضة والنتائج المباشرة
Russo’s return to form is vital but Lionesses still lack bite against low blocks | Suzanne Wrack
المصدر: Sport | The Guardian · نُشر

England have the edge over Greece after the first leg of their World Cup playoff but remain a team in transition It took a labyrinthine move from Sarina Wiegman’s team to find a way through deep-lying Greece. On the outskirts of Heraklion, the ancient city of Knossos, which is as
England have the edge over Greece after the first leg of their World Cup playoff but remain a team in transition It took a labyrinthine move from Sarina Wiegman’s team to find a way through deep-lying Greece. On the outskirts of Heraklion, the ancient city of Knossos, which is associated with the legend of the Minotaur and the labyrinth constructed by Daedalus to contain it, Laura Blindkilde Brown’s quick pass to Alessia Russo was artfully flicked first time to her Arsenal teammate Georgia Stanway and the midfielder slotted in past the goalkeeper Fafailia Petaloti. There were muted celebrations after the goal, reflective of the frustration they felt at having taken 39 minutes to get their first goal against the team ranked 54 places below them.
Continue reading...
أخبار ذات صلة

England take control of World Cup play-off with win in Greece
England are in control of their World Cup play-off with Greece after winning the first leg 3-1 in Crete.
SkySports | News ·

Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
feeds.bbci.co.uk ·

David Squires on … David Beckham’s heroics for England v Greece, 25 years on
Our cartoonist on the 25th anniversary of the England midfielder’s one-man rescue act at Old Trafford Buy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
Sport | The Guardian ·

Chelsea manager Alonso insists Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England
Palmer pulled out of England squad due to injury Attacker available for Chelsea’s game with Bournemouth Xabi Alonso has said Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England and revealed Chelsea’s No 10 missed this international break with a problem related to the groin injury tha
Sport | The Guardian ·

NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
feeds.bbci.co.uk ·