Tag: Victory

Sergi Roberto help Barcelona edge past Almeria in hard-fought 3-2 victory

Barcelona secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Almeria at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, courtesy of late Sergi Roberto’s goal. Despite the win, the pressure on manager Xavi Hernandez and the team continue to mount, following their unconvincing outing. The match saw Barcelona dominate early on, resulting in Raphinha’s goal just after the half-hour mark. However, Almeria quickly responded with a goal from Leo Baptistao, capitalizing on a mistake from Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo to level the score at 1-1 going into halftime. Sergi Roberto stars in Barcelona’s 3-2 win against Almeria – Getty image In the second half, Sergi Roberto’s header off a Raphinha corner put Barcelona ahead once again, but Almeria managed to equalize for the second time following a defensive mix-up between Inaki Pena and Araujo, allowing Edgar Gonzalez to score. Despite the setback, Sergi Roberto stepped up once more, securing his brace with a crucial goal following a stellar play involving Robert Lewandowski. The victory puts Barcelona within six points of league leaders Girona, who play on Thursday, while Almeria remains at the bottom of the table without a win this season.

Victor Boniface shines as Bayer Leverkusen dominate Eintracht Frankfurt in 3-0 victory

Bayer Leverkusen showed dominance with a 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, breaking a streak of two draws in the Bundesliga. The win now strengthens their lead in the league, proving them major contenders for the coveted title. The first half of the game witnessed a shift in control, which initially favoured Frankfurt, before Leverkusen seized command. Victor Boniface made his mark as usual, opening the scoring in the 14th minute, setting the tone for his team. Bayer Leverkusen thrash Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 – Getty image As the game progressed into the second half, Leverkusen further asserted their dominance with Jeremie Frimpong capitalizing on a parried Boniface shot, doubling the lead. The party continued, and Florian Wirtz added a third goal in the 57th minute, timately sealing the fate of the match. Meanwhile, Frankfurt struggled to pose any major threat, allowing Leverkusen to cruise to a well-deserved victory.

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Jack Grealish rescues Manchester City in hard-fought victory against Luton Town

Manchester City faced a challenging battle against Luton Town, with key players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne absent. Luton took a shocking lead in the match with Elijah Adebayo’s header in first-half stoppage time, setting the stage for a potential Premier League upset. Manchester City forward Jack Grealish – Getty image However, Bernardo Silva’s equalizer in the 62nd minute provided City with a lifeline, but the real heroics came from Jack Grealish, securing only his second goal of the season three minutes later. Grealish’s goal sealed a hard-fought 2-1 victory for City, preventing what could have been a draw. Despite the win, City’s performance show their recent struggles in the Premier League, going five games without a victory.

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Hammers stun Tottenham with 2-1 comeback victory, as Spurs’ winless streak extends to five

West Ham completed a delightful turnaround against Tottenham, securing a 2-1 win and extending Spurs’ winless streak to five games. Ange Postecoglou’s side, initially dominating the game with Cristian Romero’s early header, suffered misfortune and defensive lapses, allowing West Ham to clinch a crucial win. The match began in Tottenham’s favour, with Romero’s 11th-minute header giving them the lead. Despite their dominance, Spurs struggled to capitalize on their created opportunities, and the lot shifted when Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a double deflection, leveling the score.

West Ham comeback ensured they secured all three points against Tottenham – Getty image James Ward-Prowse then converted a defensive error from Destiny Udogie, sealing West Ham’s comeback and three points from the Thursday night’s clash. The defeat now adds to Tottenham’s recent struggles, including injuries and a challenging run of results distancing them from challenging for the Premier League title. Their initial promising start to the season now feels like a distant memory.

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Trippier’s blunders hand Everton 3-0 victory over Newcastle, as Dyche’s side leave relegation zone

Kieran Trippier’s defensive lapses contributed to Everton’s 3-0 win over Newcastle, pulling Sean Dyche’s side out of the relegation zone. The victory, marked by second-half goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure, and Beto, ends Everton’s struggle and marks their move from the zone for the first time since a 10-point deduction.

Trippier’s blunders handed Everton 3-0 victory against Newcastle, amidst brawl – Getty image Despite Everton’s success, Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s miss from close range drew attention. The striker, with an open opportunity, failed to convert, leaving the home fans frustrated in the first half. Meanwhile, at the final whistle, there was a heated altercation, involving Everton’s Jordan Pickford and Newcastles Joelinton. Players from both teams engaged in a confrontation, with Pickford needing to be held back by his teammates.

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Drama as Rice heads Arsenal to last-minute victory against Luton, amidst Raya’s mistakes

Declan Rice ensured Arsenal’s victory against Luton Town on Tuesday’s Premier League clash, with last minute header in a 4-3 encounter. The match which was played at the Kenilworth Road saw Gabriel Martinelli open the scoring for Arsenal, with an assist from Bukayo Saka. However, Luton Town quickly responded as Gabriel Osho found the net, leveling the score at 1-1. Just before halftime, Gabriel Jesus struck, giving the Gunners a 2-1 lead. Declan Rice header ensured Arsenal’s victory against Luton Town – Getty image The second half delivered an even more interesting clash as Elijah Adebayo’s powerful header from a corner brought Luton Town back into the game, equalizing at 2-2. Luton then took the lead for the first time with Ross Barkley’s strike slipping through the hands of Arsenal keeper David Raya, making it 3-2. Not quite long after, Kai Havertz restored a parity for Arsenal on the hour mark. With the match going into its last seconds, Declan Rice broke Luton hearts securing a 4-3 win for Arsenal. Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya endured the second half from hell as his two errors saw Arsenal go from 2-1 up to 3-2 down at Luton. Raya’s mistakes have received criticism from Arsenal fans who demand a better performance from the man who benches Ramsdale.

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Ten men PSG players secure 2-0 victory over Le Havre after goalkeeper Donnarumma’s red card

Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 victory over Le Havre in a Ligue 1 clash on Sunday, despite early red card awarded Gianluigi Donnarumma. The match which held at the Stade Oceane stadium in Le Havre, saw Donnarumma pick a red card for a bizarre high foot challenge 10 minutes into the game. The 24-year-old goalie misjudged the movement of the ball before landing his foot high on Le Havre’s Josue Casimir. The deadlock was broken in the 23rd minute when Kylian Mbappe struck a maestro to give Parisiens the lead.

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Ziyech bags brace for Galatasaray, as Onana’s flaws deny United victory in 3-3 thriller

Andre Onana’s flaws denied Manchester United victory against Galatasaray on Wednesday’s Champions League clash. United’s hopes in the Champions League is now hanging in the balance, following a dramatic 3-3 draw against Galatasaray. Erik ten Hag’s squad faces an uphill battle to advance to the last 16, needing a must win against Bayern Munich in the final Group A clash. Early in the game, Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes put the Red Devils ahead, giving the Old Trafford team a strong start. Andre Onana’s flaws deny Manchester United win over Galatasaray – Getty image However, a Hakim Ziyech free-kick slipped past goalkeeper Andre Onana, just before half time. Scott McTominay’s goal added to United’s lead, but Ziyech capitalized on another free-kick, exploiting a fumble by Onana. The Turkish side completed their comeback with a stunning effort from Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu, leaving United’s hopes in jeopardy.

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Erling Haaland’s Norway kicked out of Euro 2024 tournament after Romania’s Saturday victory

Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland is set for disappointment as Norway’s hopes for Euro 2024 qualification were dashed on Saturday. Norway’s fate for a possible playoff was cut by Israel’s 2-1 defeat to Romania, even when they are yet to face Scotland on Sunday. Despite Norway having a chance to secure a playoff spot if Israel had won, Romania’s victory in Group I cemented their direct qualification for Euro 2024. The outcome means Israel will join Bosnia in the Path B playoffs, leaving Haaland’s Norway on the sidelines. Erling Haaland’s Norway kicked out of Euro 2024 tournament – Getty image Meanwhile, the Manchester City striker, who had already announced his unavailability for the match against Scotland due to an ankle problem, faces another blow, still awaiting his first qualification for an international tournament. In an earlier interview, Haaland said, “Unfortunately, I am missing tomorrow’s (Sunday) game against Scotland. Wishing the boys all the best. Now treatment and trying to get back asap.” But Norway’s coach Stale Solbakken, has clarified that Haaland’s injury is not a severe one, but acknowledged it might take a while for him to return to the pitch.

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Lindelof rescues narrow 1-0 victory for Manchester United against Luton Town

After a hard-fought battle, Manchester United narrowly won struggling Luton Town 1-0 at Old Trafford, all thanks to Victor Lindelof. Lindelof’s second-half strike proved to be the game decider. The deadlock-breaking moment came when Lindelof capitalized on Luton’s defensive lapse, sweeping home a corner shortly before the hour mark. Despite the victory, under-fire United side’s performance raised concerns, especially with Rasmus Hojlund missing an early opportunity, denied by Luton keeper Thomas Kaminski. The display adds to the pressure on their manager Erik ten Hag, despite the team moving up to sixth place in the Premier League table. Lindelof strikes for United to hand them the win – Getty image The win is a crucial one for United’s position in the league, now three points behind fourth-place Liverpool. Luton, despite the loss, maintains their 17th position in the league, just above the relegation zone, on goal difference.

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