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Willian scored from a clever set piece as Brazil edged Ecuador 1-0 at East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. In a play that came right off the training ground, Oscar found Neymar with a short delivery, and the Barcelona man’s delicate lay-off to Willian allowed the Chelsea attacker to slot the ball just inside the far post. Brazil enjoyed the majority of possession against...
Published: September 10, 2014
Tuesday’s friendly between Brazil and Ecuador took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In an exhibition that provided fans in a big American market with a glimpse into international football, Brazil prevailed 1-0 on the strength of a goal by Willian in the 31st minute. World Cup superstar and Barcelona prodigy Neymar chipped the ball over a gaggle of Ecuador defenders off...
Published: September 10, 2014
It’s the biggest week of the season for 29 PGA Tour players who have advanced to the Tour Championship in Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club. There’s an $8 million purse to be divided among those 29, and there’s also a $10 million FedEx Cup bonus available if the right player wins. In the days leading up to Thursday’s opening round, there are some interesting storylines to...
Published: September 10, 2014
At this stage in the FedEx Cup 2014, “dark horse” has a little different definition than it traditionally does in PGA Tour events. With only 29 players in the field (Dustin Johnson is absent, of course), there’s not a lot of territory between front-runners and dark horses, especially since the field is theoretically the 30 best golfers on tour this season. In this case, we’ll...
Published: September 9, 2014
Having walked out on Juventus earlier this summer, Antonio Conte’s appointment as Italy coach came as something of a surprise to supporters of both sides. The Azzurri were in disarray following a dire showing at the World Cup, and the FIGC clearly saw the 45-year-old as the ideal man to restore some pride. He enjoyed an excellent debut, notching a 2-0 win over the Netherlands, and spoke after...
Published: September 9, 2014
Players have been shining for their countries rather than their clubs this past week, but soon they’ll return to their respective clubs and continue with domestic competitions. Can Danny Welbeck carry his momentum into the EPL? How will Loic Remy fare as one of Chelsea’s new offensive targets? Watch Bleacher Report’s Stan Collymore and Ryan Bailey as they discuss world football’s...
Published: September 9, 2014
The mighty Zlatan Ibrahimovic found himself at the centre of controversy during Sweden’s 1-1 draw with Austria on Monday evening, as he appeared to elbow goalscorer David Alaba in the face. The talismanic Swede was given just a yellow card for an offence that many deemed worthy of an instant dismissal. After the game, Zlatan was typically bullish about the incident, making a sarcastic suggestion...
Published: September 9, 2014
International Friendly—MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey BRAZIL 1-0 ECUADOR (31′ Willian) Line-ups Brazil: Jefferson; Danilo, Miranda, Marquinhos, F. Luis; L. Gustavo, Oscar, Ramires; Willian, Tardelli, Neymar Ecuador: Dominguez; Paredes, Canga, Erazo, W.Ayovi; Castillo, Noboa; Ibarra, Cazares, Sornoza; E.Valencia Follow @jerradpeters Read more International Football...
Published: September 9, 2014
Kicking off their Euro 2016 qualification campaigns, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands faced each other in an open and relatively equal contest in Prague. The home side won 2-1, but for a long time, it looked like the match would end in a draw. For the Czech Republic, Borek Dockal had scored with a shot from just outside the box, while Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij had headed one in for the...
Published: September 9, 2014
Kei Nishikori’s famous win over Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open semi-finals Saturday served as a reminder that there have been some incredible performances at the 2014 Grand Slams. Nick Kyrgios stole the limelight and the hearts of the Wimbledon crowd when he beat Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. The exuberant Australian engineered some stupendous tennis in order to bring the Spaniard down to...