Five talking points ahead of World Cup qualifier between UAE and Australia
The World Cup hopes of both the UAE and Australia are on the line on Tuesday night when the two meet in Doha in a do-or-die Intercontinental Playoff.
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New Zealand upbeat despite defeat in World Cup playoff warm-up
Coach Danny Hay said that "we learned a hell of a lot" after his New Zealand team lost 1-0 to Peru in a warm-up match for their World Cup playoff.
Soccer-New Zealand lose 1-0 to Peru in World Cup warmup
(Reuters) - New Zealand warmed up for their World Cup playoff with a 1-0 defeat by Peru in a friendly in Barcelona on Sunday but coach Danny Hay said it was the ideal preparation for the All-Whites' crunch match against Costa Rica.
Australia, UAE face off with World Cup dreams on the line
Australian dreams of a fifth straight World Cup appearance will be on the line on Tuesday when they go head-to-head with the United Arab Emirates in Al Rayyan for a chance to keep alive their hopes of returning to Qatar for November's finals.
New Zealand lose 1-0 to Peru in World Cup warmup
New Zealand warmed up for their World Cup playoff with a 1-0 defeat by Peru in a friendly in Barcelona on Sunday but coach Danny Hay said it was the ideal preparation for the All-Whites' crunch match against Costa Rica.
Aussie Will Power holds off Rossi to win IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix
WASHINGTON: Australia’s Will Power held off American Alexander Rossi by one second to win the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday and seize the series season points lead.
Ronaldo steers Portugal past Switzerland, Spain held in Prague
PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo marshalled Portugal past Switzerland in the Nations League on Sunday as Gavi made history becoming Spain’s youngest ever scorer. Ronaldo scored two goals in four first half minutes and had a third ruled offside by VAR as Portugal crushed Switzerland 4-0 in Lisbon. The Manchester United striker had set up William Carvalho for the opener with Joao Cancelo completing the rout to fire Portugal to the top of League A, Group 2, on goal difference from the Czech Republic.