Portugal's Goncalo Guedes hails 'important victory' against Czechs
Portugal scored twice in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic on Thursday and open up a two-point lead at the top of Group A2 in the Nations League.
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Irvine hopes Australia can reward early risers, inspire World Cup dreamers
Jackson Irvine hopes Australia can reward fans who get up early to watch their World Cup playoff against Peru and inspire the next generation of 'Socceroos' with victory.
Soccer-Irvine hopes Australia can reward early risers, inspire World Cup dreamers
(Reuters) - Jackson Irvine hopes Australia can reward fans who get up early to watch their World Cup playoff against Peru and inspire the next generation of 'Socceroos' with victory.
Salah-less Egypt suffer shock Afcon loss to Ethiopia
Egypt sorely missed injured captain Mohamed Salah as they slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat by Ethiopia on Thursday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying.
Mohamed Salah-Less Egypt Suffer Shock AFCON Loss To Ethiopia
Egypt sorely missed injured captain Mohamed Salah as they slumped to a shock 0-2 defeat by Ethiopia on Thursday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying. A strain ruled out the prolific Liverpool scorer after he defied his club last Sunday and played in a victory over Guinea despite not being fully fit. Egypt lacked several other injured first choices, but were still expected to secure maximum Group D points in neutral Malawi against opponents 108 places lower in the world rankings. But the quick Ethiopian forwards repeatedly troubled a slow Egyptian defence in the opening half and goals from Dawa Hotessa and captain Shemeles Bekele gave them a two-goal half-time advantage.
UEFA Nations League: Cancelo and Guedes send Portugal to victory over Czech Republic
Portugal scored twice in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic on Thursday and open up a two-point lead at the top of Group A2 in the Nations League. Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Guedes were on target in the 33rd and 38th minutes in Lisbon as Portugal continued their strong start in the competition with a comfortable 2-0 win. Victory means they sit two points clear of Spain, having won two and drawn one of their opening three games.
Nations League: Joao Cancelo, Goncalo Guedes Send Portugal To Victory Over Czech Republic
Portugal scored twice in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic on Thursday and open up a two-point lead at the top of Group A2 in the Nations League. Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Guedes were on target in the 33rd and 38th minutes in Lisbon as Portugal continued their strong start in the competition with a comfortable 2-0 win. Victory means they sit two points clear of Spain, having won two and drawn one of their opening three games.
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