Soccer-New Zealand coach Hay lashes out at ref, VAR after World Cup exit
By Mark Gleeson
Mark Gleeson Sport News
Cricket-Houghton back at the helm for ailing Zimbabwe
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's former test captain Dave Houghton is returning to his previous post as national team coach, with his predecessor Lalchand Rajput assuming a new role as technical director, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said on Tuesday.
Australia beat Peru on penalties to claim World Cup place
DOHA : Australia substitute Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to secure his country a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw after extra time in an inter-continental qualifying playoff on Monday.
De Bruyne allowed to miss Belgium’s next Nations League game
BRUSSELS : Kevin De Bruyne is one of three Belgium players given permission to go off early on holiday after their 1-1 draw with Wales on Saturday, coach Roberto Martinez said.
Dutch bring abrupt end to Wales’s World Cup party with Cardiff win
CARDIFF : A second-string Netherlands brought Wales back down to earth, after they secured World Cup qualification at the weekend, with a 2-1 away victory in Cardiff in the Nations League on Wednesday.
De Vrij to skipper Netherlands as Van Dijk goes on holiday
Centre back Stefan de Vrij will take over from Virgil van Dijk as Netherlands captain for Wednesday’s Nations League game against Wales with coach Louis van Gaal suggesting he would ring the changes for the clash in Cardiff.
New Zealand out for 285, England take team hat-trick
LONDON : Daryl Mitchell reached his century but Tom Blundell fell agonisingly short as New Zealand were bowled out for 285 runs in their second innings on Saturday, setting England a target of 277 to win the first test at Lords.
