In the second match of the tournament Kosovo overcome a determined Hong Kong earning a 1-0 victory.
Kosovo dominated much of the first half but could not break down a solid Hong Kong defence.
The second half continued in the same vain Kosovo with much of the possession with no success.
Finally in the 78th minute Elizabeta Ejupi broke clear and slotted the ball into the bottom right corner after a beautiful through ball opened up the Hong Kong defence.
Despite pressure no further scoring could be made Kosovo run out victors 1-0
India 4-3 Estonia Manisha 17 81 Tammik 32 Kathiresan 62 Kubassova 88 Pyari Xaxa 79 Salei 90
Hong Kong 0-1 Kosovo Elizabeta Ejupi 78
India 3 4-3 Kosovo 3 1-0 Estonia 0 3-4 Hong Kong 0 0-1
India 4-3 Estonia Manisha 17 81 Tammik 32 Kathiresan 62 Kubassova 88 Pyari Xaxa 79 Salei 90
The opening game of the Evima Sport Turkish Women’s Cup turned out to be a seven goal thriller as India held off a valiant fight back from a determined Estonia.
Manisha opened the scoring for India a well executed low shot at the near post beating the keeper on 17th minute. In the 32nd minute veteran Lisette Tammik headed home from close range to level the contest.
India dominated much of the the second half and took a deserved lead when Indumathi Kathiresan struck on the 62nd minute. Two rapid goals on 79 and 81 minutes saw India burst into a 4-1 lead. Firstly a great solo goal from Pyari Xaxa rounding several defenders and placing the ball low into the corner of the net was quickly followed by Manisha’s second of the game again a clinical finish.
Estonia however responded leaving a nervous stoppage time period for India. Vladda Kubassova drilled home a powerful shot from 12 yards to reduce the deficit in the 88th minute followed by Anette Salei in the 90th minute rounding off a excellent move with a close range header to reduce the deficit to 4-3.
India held out in the additional time to clinch the victory. India will face Hong Kong on February 24 in their second game of the tournament while Estonia meet Hong Kong.
Today the Iraq women’s national team began its training camp at the Claireontaine complex north of the French capital, Paris, in preparation for participation in the West Asian Federation Championship hosted by the Saudi Arabia next month.
The camp comes within the cooperation protocol program between the Iraqi Football Federation and the Embassy of the Republic of France , which includes holding training camps for women’s national teams to raise the levels of technical staff and players.
The team’s camp, which includes two training units per day, will continue for one week, before returning to Baghdad and entering another training camp that includes playing a number of trial matches, the aim of which is to determine the team’s readiness and the capabilities of the players.
Eight teams will participate the WAFF womens championships Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Guam, and Nepal, in addition to Saudi Arabia, the host of the tournament.
Ahead of the resumption of the Guiness Women’s Super League in Cameroun which is scheduled to resume on February 17, second place club Authentic Ladies welcomed Suzy Mbiandji.
The under 20 international a former player of the armed forces and police (Amazone FAP ), signs up with Authentic Ladies Fc De Douala on a 2-year contract
The league is scheduled to resume on February 17. Week 12 action will feature the following matches
Ita Mbong v Awa, AS Fortuna v Eding, Caïman v Amazone, DJA Sport v Eclair, Louves v Ebolowa, Lekie v Authentic
Authentic Ladies trail leaders Ebolowa by 5pts in second position, Authentic having 26pts áfter week 11 Ebolowa has 31pts. Authentic’s opposition in week 12 Lekie FF are third with 25pts.
Safa Banouk struck the only goal of the game in the 33rd minute as ASFAR rebounded from a opening day loss to defeat Equatorial Guinea champions Huracanes . ASFAR came out determined and immediately saw a first minute double opportunity as Zineb Redouani crashed the woodwork and Safa Banouk follow up effort also strike the post . In the 15th minute Ghizlane Chebbak saw her penalty saved firing straight at Huracanes keeper Dolores Masongo. In the 33rd minute Safa Banouk broke the deadlock with a fine curling effort into the bottom corner much to the relief of the ASFAR bench. In the second period ASFAR continued to press Fatima Tagnaout being the major outlet in a attempt to double the advantage . Despite the effort and several missed opportunities to extend the advantage ASFAR had to settle for the single goal victory heading to the final group match against AS Mande on November 12th on 3pts .
Ampem Darkoa set out to put their stamp firmly on Group B . They thought they had opened the scoring on 6 minutes when Ophelia Amponsah struck Jennifer Owussua’s cross into the net . However on VAR review Owussua was adjudged to be offside in the build up play . AS Mande gradually got into the opening half creating some half openings of their own , holding off Ampem Darkoa’s attacks. Late in the opening period the Malien outfit struck when Oumou Kone pounced on a rebounded freekick in the 40th minute to open the scoring for AS Mande . The second period started out with the Ghana outfit pressing for a equaliser but it was a quick counter attack that found Kone open producing a esquisate cross only for the outstretched effort of Yasso Konste go wide on 52 minutes. On 59 minutes Ampem held their breath as a VAR review for a possible red card was checked . However Jennifer Owussua was cautioned as her foot slid down the back of Fatou Dembele’s leg in what seemed accidental as the two chased for the ball . AS Mande blew the game open as Oumou Kone pounced twice in three minutes to complete her hattrick , the first from a corner on 71 minutes followed two minutes later a sweeping attack heading home a cross from Maimouna Traore . The game fizzled out Ophelia Amponsah broke away but was offside despite her putting the ball in the net in the 88th minute . AS Mande move to the top of Group B heading to the final group match against ASFAR . Ampem will face Huracanes
Mamelodi Sundowns advance to the Semi Final defeating Sporting Club Casablanca 1-0 courtesy of a Melinda Kgadiete header on 42 minutes . Casablanca created some opportunities in the first half but Sundowns controlled much of the game .
JKT Queens move into second spot in the group defeating host club Atlético 2-1. Atlético took the lead on 33 Minutes Sandrine Niamen rounding off a fine move from close range . JKT who squandered a couple of opportunities in the first half equalised through 15 years old starlet Winifrida Gerald on 65 minutes . Both teams went for a winner which fell to Alia Salum on 85 minutes to earn the Tanzania Champions the points.
Mamelodi will play Atlético in the final round of Group A matches while JKT Queens will seek to seal a Semi Final spot against Sporting Club Casablanca on November 11th .
Liguilla is set after the conclusion of the final round in Mexico. Pumas taking the eighth spot after a 2-0 victory at Juarez to eliminate the host from contention. Tigres ended the regular season in first place as they defeated Necaxa 3-1 to leapfrog America who fell to a 2-1 defeat at Rayadas. liguilla quarter final match ups. Pumas v Tigres, Pachuca v America, Toluca v Chivas , Xolos v Rayadas.
Hammarby moved to the top of Damallvenskan heading to the final round defeating Hacken in a 5 goal thriller. Infront of another rousing packed stadium the host stormed to a 3-0 lead only for Hacken to fight back and set up a rousing finale with near misses having the host loyal support biting nails. However Hammarby held out for a 3-2 victory as they head to Norkopping in a bid to seal the title. Linkopings blitzed Kalmar 15-1 to all but ensure a return to the UWCL next season with a huge goal advantage over fourth place Pitea.
Toppserien took a twist as the top two where held in round 25 of 27. Valerenga failed to take advantage of Rosenborgs earlier draw with Avaldness as they were held by Sk Brann 1-1 with a 79th minute equaliser from Mimmi Lofwenius .LSK moved within 3 points of Valerenga cruising to a 3-0 away win at Arna Bjornar. As it stands with two games remaining Valerenga has 56pts , Rosenborg 54 and LSK 53. Rosenborg host Valerenga on the final day of the season.
Pogon Szczecin and Katowice continue to battle out the top of Ekstraliga. Leaders Szczecin thumped Medyk Konin 5-0 as second place Katowice pummelled Gdansk 5-1. Szczecin move onto 23pts a point clear of reigning champions Katowice. Lodz , Czarni and Gdansk trail behind on 14pts after 9 rounds.
Racing Power fought valliantly to hold out for a 0-0 draw with Famalicao to advance to the Semi finals of the Taca de Liga taking the tie 1-0 on aggregate. Valadares also advanced a excellent goal from Cris on 84 minutes proving to be the match winner and eliminating SC Braga 3-2 on aggregate. Sporting defeated Maritimo 4-2 in a thrilling encounter to win 5-3 on aggregate. SL Benfica cruised to a 5-0 8-1 aggregate win over Ouriense dominating both ties.
Salma Paralluelo was the star of the week in Spain scoring 4 goals as Barcelona demolished Sevilla 8-0. Real Madrid stay in second place with a narrow 1-0 win at Eibar courtesy of Bruuns 73rd minute winner. Gabi Nunes was Levantes match winner as they defeated Madrid CFF 1-0 to move level in third place with Madrid on 15pts.
Roma produced another exciting performance dominating Juventus in the big clash in Italy running out 3-1 winners to remaiin 100 percent through round 6 on 18pts three points clear of Juve. Fiorentina moved into third defeating Milan 1-0 as Como upset Inter 2-1 to go level points with the Fireze outfit on 13. Sassuolo picked up there first win at Napoli as Sampdoria defeated Pomigliano 1-0 with the latter board of directors issueing a statement which seemed unknown to the players of intention to quit the league with immediate effect.
Chelsea hammered a poor Aston Villa outfit 6-0 to go top of FAWSL as second place Manchester City were defeated 2-1 at Arsenal with Blackstenius taking advantage of a glaring goalkeeper error to put the ball into a empty net in the 87th minute for the match winner. Third place Tottenham were held at home by Everton as Liverpool defeated Leicester 2-1 to join a host of teams on 10 pts three behind the leaders after round 5. Manchester United earned another dramatic late point as Rachel Williams headed home a equaliser 8 minutes into additional time. United move to 9pts a point behind Man City, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Lyon served notice to upcoming European opponents dismantling Paris FC 6-1 at Charlety. A brace from Le Sommer the second a stunning volley along with Ada Hegerberg with two, Sara Dabritz and a Kadi Diani stoppage time goal to round of the rout. Montpellier had to settle for a point at Lille in a goalless encounter, with Reims and Fleury earning victories to move to 10pts at Bordeaux and over St Etienne respectively. PSG had their game against Guingamp postponed a hour before the game due to pitch conditions.
Bayern moved to the top of Frauen Bundesliga in a rousing weekend of action. Bayern defeated rivals Wolfsburg mostly dominating the opening 45 minutes which saw goals from Dallman 29 and Buhl 37. Wolfsburg produced a better second period Lena Oberdorf reducing the defecit on 63 minutes but the Munchen outfit held out for the 3pts. Freiburg stunned second place Hoffenheim with a excellent performance to gain a 3-2 away victory in a thrilling contest. Eintracht rounded off the weekend action in Germany with a hard fought 1-0 win at Werder Bremen Anyomi with the match winner on 26 minutes. The Frankfurt outfit move to 10pts a point behind Leverkusen and Hoffenheim on 11 , Bayern 14 and Wolfsburg 13 lead the way.
It was home day blues in the NWSL semi finals as both road teams earned 1-0 victories. Firstly Gotham downed Portland with a extra time strike from Katie Stengel from the edge of the box on 107 minutes and holding out frantic but poorly placed balls from the Thorns attack to earn a final spot. Reign then defeated regular season shield winners San Diego 1-0 a Veronica Latsko 47th minute goal being enough to advance over a poor display from the Wave outfit.
In Africa leagues Red Arrows fell to their first defeat of the season as YASA upset the leaders 1-0, second place Indenii Roses had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Luyando as reigning champions Green Buffaloes destroyed Kabwe Celtic 10-0 to move ominously into third place on 12pts three behind leaders Arrows. Ebolowa remain top in Cameroun after round 3 on 7pts despite a 2-2 draw with Authentic. Brenda Tabe scored a brace as reigning champions Lekie defeated Eclair 3-1 to move to 6pts in second position.
CAF Womens Champions League got under way in Cote D’Ivoire. Host club Atletico where thwarted of a opening day victory thanks to a excellent strike from N’Guessan Koffi on 81 minutes to earn Sporting Club Casablanca a deserved point. 2021 champions Mamelodi Sundowns dominated play in a 2-0 win over Tanzania champions Jkt Queens who looked a little out of game ryhthm . Monday’s action saw a pulsating performance from a youthful Ampem Darkao outfit who overturned a half time defecit to defeat reigniing champions ASFAR 2-1, a stunning goal from 16 years old Comfort Yeboah on 57 minutes levelled the match and 4 minutes later her pace and low cross then forced a own goal from Nouhaila Benzina for the match winner. Huracanes and AS Mande played out a entertaining 1-1 draw to end the first match round of action.
Paulistao Femenino Semi Finals got underway with Libertadores champions Corinthians once again overcoming rivals Palmeiras thanks to a Mariza goal on the stroke of half time. Another hard fought derby saw the lone goal as Corinthians will host the return on November 12th. Santos gained a 1-0 win at Sao Paolo , Brena striking a 81st minute winner, Sao Paolo may feel hard done by as they fought they had scored in the first half through Glaucia though VAR was inconclusive if the whole ball had crossed the line.
AFC Womens club championship got under way. In Group A Urawa Reds crushed India champions Gokulam 8-0 with a dominating performance. Bangkok defeated Haulien of Chinese Tapei 2-0 in the other group game. Sydney defeated Bam Khatoon 3-0 Fiona Worts scoring a brace. Korea’s Hyundai defeated group b host Nasaf of Uzbekistan 2-0.
Provisional squad list for the CAF Women’s Champions League have been released . The tournament commences in Côte D’ivoire on November 5th and run through to November 19
Cameroun made a thrilling comeback to defeat Uganda 3-0 in extra time to set up a third round tie against Nigeria next February.
Nigeria’s stars shone as they dismantled Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg for a 5-1 aggregate victory, Uchenna Kanu, Rasheedat Ajibade brace and Asisat Oshoala on the scoresheet
Tanzania eased through a Aisha Masaka Goal in the 25th minute enough to earn a 1-0 victory and a 3-0 aggregate win
Ghana added two second half goals as a spirited Benin held out to the 65th minute Evelyn Badu provided the breakthrough with a own goal 10 minutes later sealing the Black Queens 5-0 aggregate win
Morocco eased through courtesy of two late goals a beautiful ball from Ghizlane Chebbak put in Imane Saoud to end Namibia’s resistence. Chebbak added a late penalty to Round off a 2-0 win on the day and a 4-0 aggregate victory to set up a contest against Tunisia in the third qualifying round.
Yesterday Thembi Kgatlana scored a brace as South Africa overcame RD Congo’s resistance. A dominanting second half performance from Banyana Banyana saw them win 2-0 on the day and 3-1 on aggregate.
Third Round draw with the ties to be played next February. One from each half will qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics.
Top Half Ghana v Zambia Tunisia v Morocco
Bottom Half Cameroun v Nigeria Tanzania v South Africa
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