Medway Area Sunday League round-up (23/03/25)
Quested booked their place to face Medway Invicta in the Senior League Cup final.
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Medway United Football Club are to start weekly pan-disability sessions through the Football Association’s Comets programme
Medway United Football Club embark on their new Comets pan-disability programme next weekend.
Germany Survive Italy Scare To Make Nations League Semi-Finals
Germany survived a spirited second-half fightback from Italy, letting a three-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 in Dortmund on Sunday, before reaching the Nations League semi-finals 5-4 on aggregate. A first-half Joshua Kimmich masterclass, with a penalty and two assists for Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst, had Germany 3-0 up and cruising at the break. However, injury-hit Italy kicked into gear in the second half, Moise Kean scoring a double to rattle the hosts. Italy looked on course to level the scores when they were awarded a penalty with 73 minutes gone, but it was overturned by VAR.
Spain Edge Netherlands On Penalties, Set Up France Nations League Semi-Final
Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out after a 2-2 aggregate draw. On a dramatic night, Portugal battled past Denmark in extra time and will next face Finals hosts Germany after their tense 5-4 aggregate victory over Italy. European champions Spain took the lead in the tie, after Thursday's 2-2 first-leg draw, when Mikel Oyarzabal picked himself up after being fouled in the box to slot home an early penalty.
Thiago Motta Sacked As Juventus Coach, Igor Tudor Announced As Replacement
Thiago Motta was sacked as Juventus coach on Sunday after less than one season in charge with former player Igor Tudor replacing him, the Italian giants announced. "Juventus FC announce that Thiago Motta has been relieved of his duties as men's first team coach," said a statement by Juventus. "The club would like to thank Thiago Motta and all of his staff for their professionalism and for the work they have carried out in recent months with passion and dedication. "Juventus also announce that the team will now be led by Igor Tudor, who will take charge of his first training session tomorrow, Monday, 24 March."
"I Think They Know...": Thomas Tuchel Sends Clear Message To Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden
Thomas Tuchel has spoken to both Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden following their ineffectual displays in his first match as England coach but stressed he still had full confidence in the duo. Tuchel began his Three Lions reign with a 2-0 victory against Albania in a World Cup qualifier at a sold-out Wembley on Friday, where Myles Lewis-Skelly scored on his debut before captain Harry Kane extended his England record tally to 70 goals. But German boss Tuchel was far from fully satisfied, saying he had hoped Rashford and Foden would be more "impactful" out wide.
Real Madrid Stun Barcelona In Women's Clasico, VAR Controversy Mars Historic First Win
Real Madrid's women's team earned their first ever victory over Liga F champions Barcelona with a shock 3-1 away triumph on Sunday at the Olympic stadium. Pere Romeu's Barcelona remain top of the table, four points ahead of second place Madrid after losing their second league match this season under rain and hail before a crowd of nearly 36,000 fans. Barcelona have won the Spanish top flight five years running and last season lifted the quadruple.
England Manager Thomas Tuchel Set To Make Changes For Next World Cup Qualifier vs Latvia
Thomas Tuchel says it's possible he could make changes for England's second World Cup qualifier, at home to Latvia on Monday. Tuchel made a winning start to his reign as England coach with a 2-0 victory over Albania at Wembley on Friday in their opening qualifying match. The German could rotate his squad with Levi Colwill, Marc Guehi, Morgan Rogers and Dominic Solanke among those bidding to force their way into the team. Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon is already ruled out due to a hip injury, and when asked Sunday if there would be changes to his starting line-up, Tuchel told reporters: "Yes and no.