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Nigeria, Ivory Coast reach semis

Nigeria, Ivory Coast reach semis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

Euro 2016: Poland sink Switzerland on penalties to reach quarters

Euro 2016: Poland sink Switzerland on penalties to reach quarters

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Poland reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 on Saturday when they beat Switzerland 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the sides had drawn 1-1 after extra-time. Granit Xhaka missed the second penalty for the Swiss when he fired his shot wide of the post.

Drogba fires Chelsea to Champions League glory

Drogba fires Chelsea to Champions League glory

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Chelsea stunned Bayern Munich to win the Champions League for the first time after a penalty shootout in the Allianz Arena after a tension-soaked final had ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden -- the three youngest players in the England squad -- have been described as "generational talents", but the Arsenal player said they had learned to tune out the noise, be it compliments or criticism.

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

It was a first Cup of Nations success for Senegal after two lost finals in 2002 and 2019.

Under-17 WC: England beat Japan in penalties, set up quarters with USA

Under-17 WC: England beat Japan in penalties, set up quarters with USA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Steve Cooper's team remained calm in front of a 53,000-strong crowd as substitute Nya Kirby sealed the issue after their goalkeeper Curtis Anderson denied Hinata Kida.

Spain win could prove tiresome for Morocco in QF

Spain win could prove tiresome for Morocco in QF

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Morocco gave their players time off for a second successive day on Thursday after the physical exertion of the Spain win.

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Beckham, Boris, Cruise at Euro final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

British royalty were among the 60,000 spectators at Wembley.

Argentina prepare for penalties

Argentina prepare for penalties

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Argentina ended their practice shooting penalties but coach Jose Pekerman said they aim to win their quarter-final against Germany

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Morata became the first ever Spanish player to score for club and country at Wembley Stadium.

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe misses training

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe misses training

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Portugal defender Pepe missed a training session on Monday as a precaution after suffering a problem with his thigh, a team spokesman told reporters. "Pepe has a muscle pain in his thigh and is not going to train today as a precaution," the spokesman said.

AFC U-16 C'ship: Iran beat DPR Korea to set up clash with Iraq in final

AFC U-16 C'ship: Iran beat DPR Korea to set up clash with Iraq in final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Iran beat defending champions DPR Korea via sudden death (6-5) after both the teams were locked 1-1 in the regulation time to set up a title clash with Iraq in the AFC U-16 Championship, in Margao on Thursday.

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

EXPLAINED: How Argentina made it to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Here is what you need to know about their route to the final

Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC

Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to clinch a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout.

PIX: Argentina beat Venezuela, set up Copa SF with Brazil

PIX: Argentina beat Venezuela, set up Copa SF with Brazil

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Argentina can look forward to a mouthwatering Copa America semi-final clash with Brazil after delivering a much-improved display to beat Venezuela 2-0 in the quarter-finals in their first game at the Maracana since losing the 2014 World Cup final.

Delhi beat Chhattisgarh 6-5, enter quarters

Delhi beat Chhattisgarh 6-5, enter quarters

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Delhi had to sweat it out to get the better of a resilient Chhattisgarh 6-5 (2-2) in the penalty shootout to advance into the quarter-final league of the 64th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at Howrah Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.

PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea to meet in all-English Europa League final

PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea to meet in all-English Europa League final

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Chelsea beat Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties on Thursday to set up an all-English Europa League final with local rivals Arsenal in Baku on May 29.

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Indian men's hockey team finish third...

PIX: Fabregas leaves Portugal in pain, sends Spain through

PIX: Fabregas leaves Portugal in pain, sends Spain through

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Spain's 'Tiki Taka' passing was off-tempo at the Donbass Arena but the holders, unable to hurt Portugal in 120 minutes of stalemate, broke their hearts in a penalty shootout to reach the final of Euro 2012 on Wednesday.

East Bengal end Lajong dream run, lift Fed Cup

East Bengal end Lajong dream run, lift Fed Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Custodian Abhra Mandal saved three successive penalty shots to help East Bengal clinch Federation Cup football title by overcoming giant-killer Lajong FC of Shillong in a keenly contested summit clash in Guwahati on Sunday.

Sultan of Johor Cup: Britain beat defending champs India to clinch title

Sultan of Johor Cup: Britain beat defending champs India to clinch title

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The Indian junior men's hockey team lost to Great Britain 3-4 in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out in the Sultan of Johor Cup final in Johor Bahru on Sunday.

Mumbai beat FC Goa in penalties to reach ISL final

Mumbai beat FC Goa in penalties to reach ISL final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Mumbai City FC beat FC Goa 6-5 penalties to reach the ISL final

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

PIX: Arsenal down Liverpool on penalties to win FA Community Shield

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Arsenal beat Liverpool 5-4 on penalties on Saturday to lift the FA Community Shield, the curtain-raiser for the English domestic season, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw on a chilly afternoon at Wembley.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.

Copa America: Mexico take third spot

Copa America: Mexico take third spot

Rediff.com15 Jul 2007

Uruguay defender Diego Lugano, whose missed penalty led to the semi-final defeat against Brazil, was sent off and gave away a penalty as his side lost 3-1 to Mexico in the Copa America third-place match on Saturday.

World Cup: Costa Rica can leave with their heads held high

World Cup: Costa Rica can leave with their heads held high

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Costa Rica achieved "wonderful things" at this World Cup and are proud to bow out having conceded only two goals and without losing a game, coach Jorge Luis Pinto said on Saturday.

Hosts Brazil feel the heat as carefree Colombia lie in wait

Hosts Brazil feel the heat as carefree Colombia lie in wait

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Brazil is under intense pressure to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and produce a performance worthy of champions when they face Colombia and their free-scoring midfielder James Rodriguez in Friday's quarter-final.

'The whole of Costa Rica is going to the streets'

'The whole of Costa Rica is going to the streets'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

From the beaches to the capital, Costa Ricans poured into the streets to celebrate the national team's historic World Cup victory over Greece that put the team in the quarter finals for the first time.

Sevilla retain UEFA Cup after shootout

Sevilla retain UEFA Cup after shootout

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Goalkeeper Andres Palop emerged as Sevilla's hero by saving three penalties in the shootout to give his side victory over Espanyol.

FA Cup dreams over for Chelsea and Crawley Town

FA Cup dreams over for Chelsea and Crawley Town

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Phil Neville scored the decisive spot kick to give Everton a 4-3 penalty shootout win over holders Chelsea after their FA Cup fourth-round replay ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Italy crowned European champions after shootout win over England

Italy crowned European champions after shootout win over England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties after the Euro 2020 final ended 1-1 following extra time at Wembley

Croatia bear no grudges against Argentina

Croatia bear no grudges against Argentina

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Asked to rate Croatia's success in the past four years, Dalic said the 2018 semi-final win over England was so far their biggest match.

Goalkeepers shine under the bar at Women's World Cup

Goalkeepers shine under the bar at Women's World Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'Four years ago, there were goalkeepers that could not deal with the ball just under the bar and now we've got a whole generation of very athletic goalkeepers, who don't let in that kind of ball.'

'Playing Spain before the World Cup is risky'

'Playing Spain before the World Cup is risky'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli acknowledges that playing Spain in a friendly three months before the World Cup may not be the best idea but a decent performance could help his side take a step forward in their development.

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

PIX: Wolves shock City; United down Inter

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Rui Patricio saved three penalties as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated English Premier League champions Manchester City to claim the Premier League Asia Trophy 3-2 in a penalty shootout.

Goalkeeper Roy Choudhury takes Mahindra into final

Goalkeeper Roy Choudhury takes Mahindra into final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Mahindra United beat Dempo via the tie-breaker in the semi-finals of the Federation Cup.

FIFA investigate Germany-Argentina melee

FIFA investigate Germany-Argentina melee

Rediff.com1 Jul 2006

FIFA will investigate the incidents that led to players and officials from Germany and Argentina clashing on the pitch.

Will Van Gaal's wishful thinking work again for the Dutch?

Will Van Gaal's wishful thinking work again for the Dutch?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Louis van Gaal's tactical masterstroke got them out of a sticky situation again in the quarter-final on Saturday but the Netherlands will know they cannot continue relying on their coach to conjure up tricks if they are to go further at the World Cup.

PHOTOS: Costa Rica dreams come true against Greece

PHOTOS: Costa Rica dreams come true against Greece

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

For Costa Rica defender Michael Umana it was a case of dreams come true as he stepped up to take the decisive spot kick for his country in a World Cup last-16 penalty shootout with Greece on Sunday.

Uruguay's Suarez justifies handling ball

Uruguay's Suarez justifies handling ball

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Uruguay's Luis Suarez said his conscience was clear after being dismissed for a handball that denied Ghana a last-gasp winner in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday.