Womens football games

A waterlogged pitch last week meant the Watford game had to be rearranged for Thursday, with Tranmere progressing courtesy of a 2-1 win after extra-time on a playing surface where there were a number of bald patches, with both wings heavily sanded. … [Read more...] about Manchester United can’t use pitch as an excuse in FA Cup tie, says Tranmere boss

“Lay co” helps players nurture their patience, and challenges their agility. Photo: danviet.vn According to Vi Hong Nhan, head of the provincial association for traditional folk songs preservation and a researcher of Tay and Nung traditional culture, Tay and Nung ethnic minority groups have a wide range of traditional games such as nem con (con throwing), danh yen (similar to badminton), and day gay (stick pushing), among others. Of which, “lay co” is a unique game that shows off the players’ talent. … [Read more...] about “Lay co” – a unique tradition of Tay and Nung people in Lang Son

Manchester City's English striker Raheem Sterling (centre) runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match against Schalke 04. (Oli SCARFF/AFP) City had snatched two late goals to win the first leg 3-2 and they made the most of that fightback with a ruthless demolition job at the Etihad Stadium to clinch a 10-2 last-16 aggregate victory. … [Read more...] about Man City crush Schalke 7-0 to reach Champions League quarter-finals

Serena Williams is a seven-time champion in Melbourne. (Photo: AFP/David Gray) Men's title-holder Novak Djokovic eased into the last 16 but elsewhere there were surprises all over Melbourne Park with Williams the biggest victim and Federer fighting back from 4-8 down in a fifth-set tie-break with John Millman. … [Read more...] about Williams, Osaka out, Federer survives as surprises rock Australian Open