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☆ African qualifier to go ahead in Marrakech despite deadly quake
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

However, Saturday's match between Morocco and Liberia in Agadir, some 260km away from the quake epicentre, has been postponed. The Congo and Gambia squads spent the night sleeping beside their respective hotel pools after the magnitude 7.2 quake that struck in Morocco's High Atlas mountains and damaged buildings in nearby Marrakech. The coaches of both teams said their players had been traumatised by the event but had been told they must go ahead with their match. Sunday’s Group G decider between Gambia and Congo is being played in Marrakech because Gambia do not have a suitable stadium for hosting international matches. “We have been told our match on Sunday must go ahead.

Persons: Tom Saintfiet, ”, ” Congo’s, Paul Put Organizations: of Nations, Sunday’s, Sunday, ”, Reuters, CAF, Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Confederation of African, Thomson Locations: CAPE, Congo, Marrakech, Morocco, Liberia, Agadir, Gambia, ” Gambia

☆ Ake available to play for Dutch in Dublin
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

AMSTERDAM, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Nathan Ake is available for the Netherlands’ European Championship qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Sunday after being replaced in their last match on Thursday with a hamstring problem. The defender went off after the first half of the Netherlands' 3-0 Group B win over Greece in Eindhoven. Coach Ronald Koeman said Ake had felt a twinge in his hamstring and been replaced as a precautionary measure but that the Manchester City centre would be available for Sunday’s match. The Dutch and Greeks have six points each while the Irish have only three. Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Nathan Ake, Ronald Koeman, Ake, Mark Gleeson, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Greece, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Eindhoven, Manchester, France, Germany, Cape Town

☆ Ireland thrash Romania 82-8 in sweltering Bordeaux
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BORDEAUX, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Ireland thrashed Romania 82-8 to get their World Cup campaign started in style in Bordeaux on Saturday, running in 12 tries despite the sweltering heat as the returning Johnny Sexton pulled the strings and centre Bundee Aki ran riot. Romania briefly led against the number one-ranked team in the world, after running back a clearance kick and sending scrum half Gabriel Rupanu clean through to score in the second minute. By the time Sexton walked off to a standing ovation midway through the second half the game was long over as a contest. Aki’s power was also impressive, running perfectly into the gaps and getting his second try six minutes from time to take the Irish tally past the 70-point mark. Ireland next meet Tonga in Nantes next Saturday while Romania return to Bordeaux against South Africa on Sunday, Sept. 17.

Persons: Johnny Sexton, Bundee Aki, Gabriel Rupanu, Jamison Gibson, Hugo Keenan, Tadhg Beirne, Aki, Sexton, Rob Herring, Peter O'Mahony, Joe McCarthy, Rupanu's, Keenan, O'Mahony, Herring, McCarthy, Beirne, David Humphreys, Jack Crowley, Mark Gleeson, Lawrence White, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Ireland, Romania, World, South, Gibson, Namibia, Thomson Locations: BORDEAUX, Bordeaux, Romania, Ireland, South Africa, Scotland, Argentina, Lens, Sydney, Tonga, Nantes

☆ Poor Italy secure bonus-point win over Namibia
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Italians led 17-8 at the break and later scored a superb 60-metre try through livewire wing Ange Capuozzo. Namibia’s wait for a first World Cup win extends to a record 23 games, though they also scored an excellent try via wing Gerswin Mouton. Italy were the first to score a try after 11 minutes when Lorenzo Cannone went over after a lineout maul with Namibia already down to 14 men as hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld was sin-binned. However, Italy were much stronger after the break and the difference in quality off the bench all too evident. Manuel Zuliani took advantage of a tiring Namibia defence to break two tackles and race down the line for his 78th minute try.

Persons: Stade Geoffroy, Guichard, Ange Capuozzo, Lorenzo Cannone, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Richard Hardwick, Paolo Garbisi, Tiaan, Mouton, Swanepoel, Namibia’s, Lock Dino Lamb, Monty Ioane, Manuel Zuliani, Paolo Odogwu, Tommaso Allan, Nick Said, Mark Gleeson Organizations: Italy, Namibia, Rugby, Stade, livewire, Gerswin, Thomson Locations: Namibia, ETIENNE, France, Italy, Gerswin Mouton

☆ Warner, Labuschagne tons as Australia crush South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 9 (Reuters) - Swashbuckling centuries from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to a crushing 123-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The touring side moved 2-0 up in the five-match series as the teams prepare for next month's World Cup in India with Australia scoring 392-8 after being put into bat and bowling out South Africa for 269. He had only travelled to South Africa as a replacement for injured Steve Smith but scored 80 not out to see Australia to victory in Thursday’s opening game and was man of the match again. Quinton de Kock (45) and Temba Bavuma added 81 for South Africa's first wicket but the wrist spin of Adam Zampa (4-48) dismissed Bavuma 46 and Heinrich Klaasen for 49. When David Miller (49) was trapped lbw by Nathan Ellis, South Africa’s hopes were realistically over and they were all out in the 42nd over.

Persons: David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Warner bludgeoned, Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis, David Miller, Spinner Shamsi, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Quinton de Kock, Bavuma, Adam Zampa, Heinrich Klaasen, Nathan Ellis, South Africa’s, Mark Gleeson, Ed Osmond Organizations: South, Australia, Warner, World, South Africa's, Thomson Locations: Australia, South Africa, Bloemfontein, India, Thursday’s, England, South, Potchefstroom, Cape Town

☆ Australia adds Neser to bolster pace attack in South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BLOEMFONTEIN, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Fast bowler Michael Neser will return to the country of his birth to shore up Australia's pace attack in the one day international series in South Africa after more injuries hit the team. Left hand quick Spencer Johnson, who was added to the ODI squad, has now sustained a hamstring injury, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Saturday. Johnson will remain in South Africa and travel with rest of the white-ball squad to India later this month, added the CA statement. South Africa on Saturday added all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo to their squad as cover for Sisanda Magala, who is recovering from an acute knee injury. Magala has made positive progress in his recovery and will continue his build-up towards contention for selection during this series, said a statement from Cricket South Africa.

Persons: Michael Neser, Ness, Tony Dodemaide, Neser, Pat Cummins, paceman Mitchell Starc, Spencer Johnson, Cameron Green, Johnson, Phehlukwayo, Sisanda Magala, Magala, Amlan Chakraborty, Mark Gleeson, Michael Perry, Pritha Organizations: Bloemfontein, Australia, Cricket Australia, Cricket South, Thomson Locations: BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, Pretoria, Potchefstroom, India, Africa, Cricket South Africa, New Delhi, Cape Town

☆ Former Ireland coach Pauw says FAI 'undermined' her during World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Former Ireland coach Vera Pauw said executives from the country's football association (FAI) undermined her position and interfered in football matters during the Women's World Cup. Dutch coach Pauw led Ireland to their first major tournament this year in Australia and New Zealand, where they exited in the group stage. Eileen Gleeson, FAI's head of women and girls' football, was appointed interim head coach. "Following the article ... which included allegations I absolutely refute, I believe the FAI made some major mistakes by directly overruling the tasks of the coach," Pauw said on Thursday in a statement cited by the Irish Times. "I believe that the review process which the association has carried out was flawed and that the outcome was pre-determined," Pauw added.

Persons: Vera Pauw, Pauw, Eileen Gleeson, FAI's, Houston Dash, Hritika Sharma, Peter Rutherford Organizations: FAI, Athletic, Houston, Irish Times, Thomson Locations: Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hyderabad

☆ Scotland name squad for Rugby World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

EDINBURGH, Aug 16 - Scotland selected 15 players with Rugby World Cup experience for next month’s tournament in France when they named their 33-man squad on Wednesday, including captain Jamie Ritchie and flyhalf Finn Russell, but there was no place for former skipper Stuart McInally. Russell is one of four players who will go to a third World Cup, along with locks Grant Gilchrist and Richie Gray and 37-year-old frontrower WP Nel. Coach Gregor Townsend did not spring any major surprises in naming his squad, the announcement coming four days after Scotland’s 30-27 loss in a warm-up test in France. The squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs for the Sept. 8 to Oct. 28 tournament in France, where Scotland will face South Africa, Ireland, Tonga and Romania in Pool B. Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jamie Ritchie, flyhalf Finn Russell, Stuart McInally, Russell, Grant Gilchrist, Richie Gray, Nel, Gregor Townsend, Mark Gleeson, Peter Rutherford Organizations: EDINBURGH, Rugby, Thomson Locations: France, Scotland, South Africa, Ireland, Tonga, Romania, Cape Town

☆ Tough calls for Townsend in finalising Scotland World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

EDINBURGH, Aug 16 - Scotland coach Gregor Townsend admitted he had to have some difficult conversations with players left out of his 33-man World Cup squad, which was announced on Wednesday. The Scots had begun pre-tournament preparations with 41 players and the numbers were then reduced to 37 earlier this month before Wednesday’s final cut. Those dropped include Stuart McInally, who captained the side at the last World Cup and was hoping for a final swansong before quitting rugby later this year to become an airline pilot. “They've all had big goals and dreams to get to this World Cup. And that will drive our standards up over the next few weeks in training,” Townsend said.

Persons: Gregor Townsend, Stuart McInally, ” Townsend, “, it's, I've, haven't, “ It's, we've, We've, you've, Mark Gleeson Organizations: EDINBURGH, Scotland, Georgia, Thomson Locations: France, Scotland, Cape Town

☆ France assess flyhalf options in the absence of Ntamack
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 15 (Reuters) - France's World Cup prospects have suffered with the injury to flyhalf Romain Ntamack but coach Fabien Galthie has several options to replace him, including Matthieu Jalibert, in-form Antoine Hastoy or even a switch from fullback for Thomas Ramos. It is a combination capable of devastating effectiveness, at eye-jolting pace and with a Gallic flamboyance, and the fact that France cannot use Ntamack will weigh heavily on the rest of their World Cup preparations. He won the European Champions Cup with La Rochelle this year but has won only three caps for France and played a total of 96 minutes of test rugby. France name their World Cup squad next Monday. Reporting by Mark Gleeson and Nick Said, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: flyhalf Romain Ntamack, Fabien Galthie, Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Hastoy, Thomas Ramos, Ntamack, scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, Galthie, Jalibert, Ramos, Allan Alaalatoa, Achilles, Mark Gleeson, Nick Said, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: France, New Zealand, Toulouse, Nations, Scotland, European, La Rochelle, South Africa, Argentina, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Ntamack, Hastoy

☆ Springboks include injured skipper Kolisi in World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 8 (Reuters) - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was included in the squad for next month’s Rugby World Cup but other key players left out because of injury, including influential flyhalf Handre Pollard and World Cup-winning centre Lukhanyo Am. There are 12 World Cup debutants but the Boks kept the bulk of the side that won the tournament in Japan four years ago. Also out is Lood de Jager, the giant lock who was also part of team four years ago. He heads a list of players who compete at a third World Cup tournament. South Africa play in Pool B at the World Cup where they also meet Romania, Ireland and Tonga.

Persons: Siya Kolisi, flyhalf Handre Pollard, Kolisi, Pollard, de Jager, Jacques Nienaber, De Jager, Nienaber, Frans Malherbe, Trevor Nyakane, Eben Etzebeth, Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel, Kurt, Lee Arendse, Faf de Klerk, Andre Esterhuizen, Jaden Hendrikse, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Manie, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie, Cobus Reinach, Damian Willemse, Grant Williams, Pieter, Deon Fourie, Steven Kitshoff, Jean Kleyn, Vincent Koch, Malcolm Marx, Kubota Spears, Bongi Mbonambi, Franco Mostert, Nche, Marvin Orie, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Jasper Wiese, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Rugby, Lukhanyo, Scotland, Argentina, SA Rugby, Wales, New Zealand, Twickenham, Romania, Tonga, Squad, Panasonic, Knights, Canon Eagles, Harlequins, Suntory, Eagles, Toyota, Honda, Snyman, Leicester Tigers, Thomson Locations: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Marseille, Japan, Cardiff, New, Ireland, Montpellier, Ulster, Munster, Stormers

☆ Croatia's experience might provide edge in final, Perisic says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ROTTERDAM, June 17 (Reuters) - Croatia’s experience might prove key when they go up against a youthful Spain in Sunday’s Nations League final in the Netherlands, midfielder Ivan Perisic said on the eve of the game. Yes, we do have more experience than they do, having been runners-up at the 2018 World Cup and then third in Qatar. We had a great experience from Russia and from Qatar. “We had a great World Cup in Qatar, where we were a team that have played great matches and put together great results. He's one of our greatest strengths.”The highly rated 21-year-old pulled out of the Nations League finals because of injury.

Persons: Ivan Perisic, “, we're, ” Perisic, Zlatko Dalic, Josko, I'm, Dalic, Mark Gleeson, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Sunday’s Nations League, Croatia, Nations League, Feyenoord, Spanish, Italy, Thomson Locations: ROTTERDAM, Spain, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Wednesday’s, Qatar, Russia, ” Spain, Enschede, Croatia

☆ Spain players trumping fatigue as they look to win Nations League
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ROTTERDAM, June 17 (Reuters) - Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is confident the motivation of playing in the Nations League final will trump any end-of-season fatigue his players might feel after an exhausting campaign. Spain take on Croatia to decide the title in Rotterdam on Sunday after edging Italy in the last minute of their semi-final on Thursday. De la Fuente told a pre-match press conference he had no concerns about his players finding the requisite energy before heading off on holidays. De la Fuente took over as Spain coach after their last-16 elimination at the World Cup last November, and he now has a chance to win a title in only his fourth game in charge. Croatia, however, will be a tricky opponent for Spain, the coach added.

Persons: Luis de la Fuente, De la Fuente, la Fuente, Mark Gleeson, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Nations League, Thomson Locations: ROTTERDAM, Spain, Croatia, Rotterdam, Europe, Cape Town

☆ Spain and Man City's Rodri enjoying the best of times
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

On Sunday he is expected to be key again, this time for Spain as they take on Croatia to decide the Nations League champions in Rotterdam. But I'm more focused on the team overall, what matters is winning trophies as a team, that's what I've always wanted." DEMANDING SEASON"We have a big game tomorrow after a very long season for me which has been very demanding. "I think it would be brilliant to win a trophy for Spain for the first time in a long while and take Spain to the top. It would be very important not just in terms of winning, but also in terms of forging a winning future.

Persons: Rodri, ” Rodri, I’ve, I've, I'm, Mark Gleeson, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Manchester City, City, Inter Milan, Nations League, Spain, France, Thomson Locations: ROTTERDAM, Spain, Istanbul, Croatia, Rotterdam, Italy, Manchester City, Cape Town

☆ Croatia reach Nations League final after knocking out hosts Netherlands
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ROTTERDAM, June 14 (Reuters) - Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday’s decider. Donyell Malen handed the hosts a 34th-minute lead before Andrej Kramaric equalised from the penalty spot 10 minutes into the second half. Cody Gakpo set it up by winning possession and five passes later, Mats Wieffer teed up an unmarked Malen to fire home. The Netherlands now have to play in the third-place playoff game against Thursday’s losers in Enschede on Sunday. Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Bruno Petkovic, Luka Modric, Donyell Malen, Andrej Kramaric, Mario Pasalic, Noa Lang, Netherlands ’, Cody Gakpo, Mats Wieffer teed, Modric, Luka Ivanusec, Lang, Petkovic, Mark Gleeson, Toby Davis Organizations: Croatia, Nations League, Feyenoord, Thomson Locations: ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Enschede, Qatar, Gakpo, Pasalic, Cape Town

☆ Trio of cup final appearances a boost for Italy, says Mancini
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

I think they were very unfortunate because none of the three deserved to lose their respective finals," Mancini told a press conference on Wednesday. And in the Under-20 World Cup, Italy made it to the final and we shouldn't play that down. Italy face Spain on Thursday in their Nations League semi-final in the Dutch city of Enschede. "We have reached the Nations League finals for the second time and it's a good achievement, especially because we played the group stage with several youngsters,” added Mancini. On potential team selection, Mancini said: “Ciro Immobile had several injuries after the last Euros.

Persons: Roberto Mancini, " Mancini, ”, Mancini, “, “ Ciro, Nicolo Zaniolo, Federico Chiesa, Mark Gleeson, Toby Davis Organizations: week’s Nations League, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Champions League, AS Roma, Sevilla, Europa League, Fiorentina, West Ham United, Europa Conference League, Nations League, Thomson Locations: ENSCHEDE, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Dutch, Enschede, Cape Town

☆ Kolisi's World Cup in the balance after SA Rugby confirm surgery
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

CAPE TOWN, May 3 (Reuters) - South African Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi underwent knee surgery last week and said it is unclear if he will be fit for this year's Rugby World Cup. "Mampane said it was too early to make any reliable forecasts on when Kolisi may be able to return to play." SA Rugby and Kolisi's club had remained tight-lipped about his condition over the last 10 days. Kolisi, one of the most respected figures in the game, is due to move to French club Racing 92 after the World Cup, which runs from Sept. 8-Oct. 28. South Africa, who name their final 33-man squad on Aug. 8, begin their title defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sept. 10.

☆ Bids for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations offer path for comprise over 2025 hosts
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

CAPE TOWN, April 27 (Reuters) - Algeria head a list of four bids to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations, which the Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday, but Morocco are a surprise omission suggesting a compromise over the 2025 edition has been struck. A statement said CAF had received bids from Algeria, Botswana, Egypt and a joint candidacy from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for the 2027 tournament after the expiry of the deadline for declarations of interest. CAF have repeatedly delayed deciding who will replace Guinea as the 2025 hosts. Algeria and Morocco are the top two contenders for 2025 but choosing between the two neighbours has become a political dilemma for CAF, sources have told Reuters. The two North African neighbours have an adversarial relationship, with diplomatic ties suspended, and winning the rights to host the 2025 Cup of Nations would be a matter of national pride and a public relations triumph.

☆ Thirty years on, Zambia mourns national team killed in plane crash
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The bulk of the team were experienced internationals, fancied to emerge top of their final round qualifying group and secure a first-ever World Cup final appearance at the 1994 tournament in the United States. Engine failure after takeoff from Libreville caused the plane to crash into the sea, killing all on board including the coaches, support staff and crew. A year after the crash, the team were surprise finalists at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, losing 2-1 to Nigeria. Twenty years after the disaster, Zambia finally won the African title - in Gabon, site of the crash. Just days before the final, players threw flowers into the sea at the beach where the bodies had washed up.

☆ Wolves earn vital points in battle against drop
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Victory put Wolves nine points clear of the bottom three places, joining Palace on 37 points and ended Hodgson’s run of three wins and a draw since returning to Palace in the wake of Patrick Vieira’s sacking last month. But it was largely a nervy night for the fans as Palace threatened to fight their way back into the game and dominated many of the exchanges. But Lokonga was firmly on his feet when he struck a point-blank shot on target five minutes before halftime, only to see the effort saved by diving Wolves keeper Jose Sa. Neves hit the resultant spot kick into the corner of the net to wrap up the win. Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Ajax in danger of missing out on Champions League football
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Rangers v Ajax Amsterdam - Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - November 1, 2022 Ajax Amsterdam fans with flares and banners in the stands before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee SmithApril 24 (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam are in danger of finishing outside the top two in the Dutch league for the first time in 13 seasons and missing out on the Champions League next season as they struggle to build a new team in the wake of record sales last year. However, after a 3-0 drubbing from PSV Eindhoven on Sunday, Ajax have dropped to third with four league matches left to play. It could get worse as their next league clash on May 6 is home to AZ, who lie two points behind them in fourth place. Now it is their arch rivals Feyenoord who are on course to win the league, needing five points from their final four matches. They have 73 points with PSV second on 65 and Ajax on 62, facing having to play in the Europa League next season after 13 successive season of competing in the Champions League.

☆ Beer thrown from stands halts another Dutch league clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

AMSTERDAM, April 23 (Reuters) - Beer thrown from the crowd caused a 15-minute stoppage to the match before PSV Eindhoven secured a 3-0 home win over Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch league on Sunday in another incident involving objects thrown from the crowd. A similar incident on Saturday caused the abandonment of the league match between second-from-bottom Groningen and NEC Nijmegen. But while Saturday’s game was called off after a plastic beaker of beer struck the linesman, Sunday’s match was only halted temporarily because the beer thrown did not land on anyone on the field. Dutch football has been grappling with abuse from the stands and the throwing of objects. They also decided that if an object is thrown from the terraces but misses, play will be temporarily stopped with the players sent to the dressing rooms.

☆ South Africa move to brink of World Cup qualification
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

JOHANNESBURG, April 2 (Reuters) - Aiden Markram scored a superb century and Sisanda Magala claimed five wickets to lead South Africa to a 146-run win over the Netherlands in a one-day international on Sunday and move them to the brink of World Cup qualification. Markram plundered 175 runs off 126 balls as South Africa, put into bat, scored 370-8 off their 50 overs before Magala took his first five-wicket haul to help dismiss the Dutch for 224. The win lifted South Africa into eighth place in the World Cup Super League standings, from where they can now automatically qualify for the World Cup in October. The Netherlands bowling attack started brightly, dismissing South Africa’s openers cheaply but then came in for a peppering, eventually going at a rate of 7.4 per over. Already qualified for the tournament from Oct. 5-Nov. 19 are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Pakistan and hosts India.

☆ South Africa chase down record T20 target to beat Windies
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Opener Quinton de Kock hit a first T20 century as South Africa scored 259-4 after being set an imposing target of 13 runs per over to win the match. Johnson Charles had led the West Indies to 258-5, a new record T20 total at the Pretoria test venue, after they had been put into bat and amassed a formidable total. South Africa began at blistering pace in reply and by scoring 150 without loss off the first 10 overs set another T20 record. I've been looking for a T20 century for a while and to do it at my home ground was something special," said De Kock. South Africa tied the three-match T20 series with the final game at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

☆ Windies skipper smashes his side to T20 win over South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Cricket - First Twenty20 - South Africa v West Indies - SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion, South Africa - March 25, 2023 South Africa's Anrich Nortje and Aiden Markram after the match REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoPRETORIA, March 25 (Reuters) - West Indies captain Rovman Powell smashed a quickfire 43 not out to propel his side to a three wicket victory over South Africa in a rain reduced Twenty20 international clash on Saturday. Powell’s knock came off only 18 balls as the West Indies reached their target of 132 with three balls to spare to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. The game was reduced to 11 overs each with South Africa scoring 131-8 and then the tourists replying with 132-7. After a two-hour delay, Powell put South Africa into bat in damp conditions and got immediate returns as key batsmen Quinton de Kock and Rilee Rossouw departed cheaply. West Indies went on the attack from the start of their innings, scoring 17 runs off their opening four balls before South Africa snagged Kyle Mayers with the next delivery.

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