Araujo equaliser saves Uruguay's blushes in draw with Saudis
(Corrects attribution in final quote from Vinas to Valverde)
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Late Araujo equaliser denies Saudi Arabia victory in World Cup
RIYADH: Egyptian fans most certainly felt a sense of déjà vu while watching Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay. Like Egypt, the Green Falcons took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break, unable to hold on for victory. Yet, also like the Pharaohs, Saudi Arabia will feel they deserved more, even if a draw against one of the tournament’s strongest sides would have been gladly accepted before kickoff.
Lukaku’s worth to Belgium could yet be measured in gold
SEATTLE, June 15 : Romelu Lukaku had only been on the pitch a little over 20 seconds when his power and persistence forced Egypt defender Mohamed Hany to turn the ball into his own net, underlining the striker’s value to Belgium at this World Cup.
Canada captain Alphonso Davies appears unlikely to play against Qatar on Thursday
The status of Alphonso Davies, who is attempting to return from a succession of hamstring and muscle strains in time to see at least some World Cup minutes, has become clearer: Despite head coach Jesse Marsch’s earlier assertions that Davies was close to fitness, he almost certainly won’t play Thursday against Qatar.
Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero as keeper shuts out Spain
ATLANTA, June 15 : Cape Verde keeper Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday's 0-0 draw with Spain after the 40-year-old was mobbed by his teammates following a stunning display as he denied the European champions victory in their World Cup opener, and became a social media sensation in the process.
Spain have no reason for doubt after Cape Verde stalemate, says coach De la Fuente
ATLANTA, June 15 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente insisted there was no cause for alarm after his side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday, saying his players had earned the right to trust themselves after winning the 2024 European Championship with a brilliant unbeaten run.
France game full-circle moment for Senegal's player-turned-coach Thiaw
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 15 : Senegal coach Pape Thiaw was a player on the sidelines 24 years ago when his country beat France 1-0 in a shock result at the World Cup - now, he is ready to step into the driver's seat when the two sides meet in a highly anticipated rematch.
Portugal eye fast start against DRC in bid for elusive World Cup glory
HOUSTON, June 15 : Portugal’s latest bid for World Cup glory begins in Houston on Wednesday when they take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Group K clash against a side appearing at their first global finals in 52 years.