Oranje outfoxed in Rotterdam as Croatia book Nations League final spot
Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday's decider.
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Netherlands 2-4 Croatia: Luka Modric and Bruno Petkovic score in extra-time to book Nations League final place
In typically dogged and clever style, Croatia beat the Netherlands in what eventually became a terrific match to set up a Nations League final against either Spain or Italy. Neither side looked much like scoring in a first half high on effort but low on quality. But then on 34 minutes Netherlands strung a few passes together and Teun Koopmeiners made use of the spare man that created, sliding in Donyell Malen who cracked home a low finish into the far corner.
Six campsites near Greater Manchester you can book for this weekend
As Greater Manchester continues to bask in a heatwave, one way to make the most of the glorious weather is by packing up the car and heading out on a camping trip. According to the Met Office we’re set for another warm weekend so it’s the perfect time to spend a night or two in the great outdoors.
Rampant Ruud stops Zverev to book French Open final with Djokovic
PARIS : A flawless Casper Ruud returned to the French Open final for a second year running by dismantling German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 6-0 in a battle of big-hitters on Friday to set up a showdown with 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic downs ailing Alcaraz to book French Open final spot
PARIS : Novak Djokovic made a huge leap towards a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title with a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 victory against an ailing Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.
Defending Currie Cup champs Pumas overpower Griquas to book semi-final place
The Pumas must love playing in Kimberley.
French Open 2023: Casper Ruud overcomes valiant Holger Rune fightback to book place in semi-finals
Casper Ruud overcame a fightback from Holger Rune to win 6-1 6-2 3-6 6-3 and book his place in the French Open semi-finals for the second year in a row. The pair have a strained relationship after they had a fiery encounter at this tournament last year, and they had met in May at the Rome Masters to contest the semi-finals, with Rune emerging victorious.
Norway's Ruud battles past Rune again to book French Open last four spot
PARIS : Norway's fourth seed Casper Ruud battled past 20-year-old Holger Rune of Denmark 6-1 6-2 3-6 6-3 on Wednesday for the second consecutive year to reach the French Open semi-finals.