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Late goal gives FC Pune City win over FC Goa

October 9, 2016

Margao, October 9: A last-gasped goal by substitute Momar Ndoye helped FC Pune City beat FC Goa 2-1 and secure their first win in the Indian Super League football at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Saturday.

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Ndoye struck the match-winner in the 90th minute after FC Goa’s Rafael Coelho (33rd minute) had cancelled out Pune side’s 25th minute goal by Arata Izumi.

As usual, FC Goa dominated the second half and they had chances to take the lead after the two sides were locked 1-1 at the breather, but Zico’s boys failed to put the ball into the opposition goal.

The visitors, who were back on the wall, capitalised on a rare chance they had in the second session through Ndoye to secure the winner.
Both the teams had lost their opening matches and were looking for their first win on Saturday.

In the first half, the visitors had more control and better ball possession. Their defence looked solid and thwarted the moves whenever the home team tried to penetrate into the box.

Man of the match, Jonathan Lucca, who was the driving force for the visitors, caught the home team napping on a couple of occasions. He fired a shot from the top of the box from a quick build up and the ball hit the post after brushing the hands of diving keeper Laxmikant Kattimani and the rebound came to Arata Izumi who slotted home in the 25th minute.

FC Goa found the equaliser in the 33rd minute. Goalkeeper Kattimani sent a long ball from his own half for Joffre Gonzalez who headed the ball towards rival box. Rafael Coelho then got the better of rival defender Gouramangi Singh before slotting the ball into the Pune net.

Zico made a change in second half, bringing in midfielder Romeo Fernandes in place of defender Fulgaanco Cardozo and the move paid off as the home team controlled the midfield.

Rafael Coelho had a good chance to put his team ahead but his shot went straight into the hands of Pune keeper Edel Bete in the 54th minute.

FC Goa continued to pile pressure and substitute Romeo Fernandes had the glorious chance to score but he shot wide off the target from close range.

Goa did the bulk of attacking but it was Pune who scored the winner from a counter attack in the 90th minute to secure their first win.

Lucca split the defence with a through pass to Ndoye who got the better of Lucio and then essayed a firm left-footer that found the far corner of the net.

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Agencies
June 23,2020

Islamabad, Jun 23: Seven more Pakistan cricketers, including Muhammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, selected for the tour of England have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total to 10, the PCB revealed on Tuesday.

The seven who tested positive on Tuesday are Kashif Bhatti, Muhammad Hasnain, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Rizwan, Imran Khan, Hafeez and Riaz. Shadab Khan, Haider Ali and Haris Rauf had returned positive tests on Monday.

“It is not a great situation to be in and what it shows is these are 10 fit and young athletes...if it can happen to players it can happen to anyone,” Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO, Wasim Khan told a media conference.

He said a support staff member, masseur Malang Ali, had also tested positive for COVID-19.

Khan said that the players and officials would now assemble in Lahore and another round of tests would be carried out on June 25 and a revised squad would be announced the next day.

The squad has to leave on June 28 for the series scheduled to be held next month, he said.

“It is a matter of concern but we shouldn’t panic at this time as we have time on our hands,” Khan said.

He said the players and officials would be retested on reaching England.

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Agencies
June 9,2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series as per a release issued by the international body.

The ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations from the Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee, aimed at mitigating the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus and protect the safety of players and match officials when cricket resumes.

COVID-19 Replacements

Teams will be allowed to replace players displaying symptoms of COVID-19 during a Test match. In line with concussion replacements, the Match Referee will approve the nearest like-for-like replacement.

However, the regulation for COVID-19 replacements will not be applicable in ODIs and T20Is.

Ban on Saliva on Ball

Players will not be permitted to use saliva to shine the ball. If a player does apply saliva to the ball, the umpires will manage the situation with some leniency during an initial period of adjustment for the players, but subsequent instances will result in the team receiving a warning.

Whenever saliva is applied to the ball, the umpires will be instructed to clean the ball before play recommences.

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News Network
February 4,2020

Feb 4: India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash has impacted his outlook towards life, which he feels, is sometimes taken for granted in pursuit of control over the future.

Bryant, a two-time Olympic gold-medallist and one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, died in a helicopter crash last month along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who was also a budding hoopster.

"Firstly, it was a shock to everyone. I grew up watching those NBA games in the morning and watching what he did on court. But when someone that you have looked up to in some ways, passes away like that, it does put things in perspective," Kohli said on the eve of the first ODI against New Zealand here.

"...at the end of the day, life can be so fickle. It's so unpredictable. I think a lot of the times we get too caught up in the pressures of what we have to do tomorrow...we really forget living life and enjoying life and just appreciating and being grateful for the life we have," he added.

Kohli said a tragedy like this makes one realise that nothing can be more important than enjoying every moment of existence.

"...it did put things in perspective for me massively. It just makes you feel like not wanting to have control of things in front of you all the time, and just embracing life and appreciating it.

"You start looking at things from a different point of view suddenly and you want to enjoy every moment you're going through. You realise that what you're doing at the end of the day is not the most important thing. The most important thing is life itself," Kohli signed off.

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