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O Santos goleou o Vasco, por 4 a 1, na Vila Belmiro, em jogo válido pela 25ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Com gols de Marcos Leonardo, Rincón e Soteldo, o Peixe conseguiu o que queria para terminar a rodada fora da zona de rebaixamento. 

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Enquanto isso, o Cruz-maltino, que só foi às redes com Vegetti, caiu uma posição na tabela do Brasileirão e pode acabar a rodada dentro do Z-4.

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CINCO LANCES QUE MARCARAM A PARTIDA

> CORREDOR DE FOGO, FAIXAS E FESTA!O jogo começou antes mesmo da bola rolar, com a recepção calorosa da torcida santista ao ônibus que levou a delegação à Vila Belmiro.

> PÊNALTI DE PELÉ!Após queda dentro da área de Marcos Leonardo, enquanto a torcida do Peixe gritava o nome do lendário camisa 10 do time da Vila Belmiro no décimo minuto da partida, o árbitro consultou o VAR e deu o pênalti para o Santos. O centroavante do time paulista assumiu a responsabilidade e deixou o Peixe na frente.

> TUDO IGUAL!Kevyson tentou arriscar de muito longe. A bola explodiu no ataque Cruz-maltino, iniciou um contra-ataque para Gabriel Pec, o atacante do Vasco disparou em velocidade, tocou para Vegetti no meio, que precisou tirar apenas do goleiro para empatar o marcador.

> GOLS FULMINANTES! Rincón e Marcos Leonardo fizeram os gols do Peixe nos acréscimos da primeira etapa. Essa letalidade do Peixe garantiu uma segunda etapa bem mais tranquila.

> TEMPO FECHADO!No começo da segunda etapa, jogadores do Santos e Vasco entraram em confusão após Soteldo gingar para cima da marcação vascaína. A briga generalizada se instaurou e o juiz da partida distribuiu cartões para as duas equipes.

COMO FOI O PRIMEIRO TEMPO?

O jogo foi bem disputado nos minutos iniciais. Marcos Leonardo conseguiu um pênalti e, após consulta no VAR, converteu a penalidade. Pouco depois, a equipe carioca começou a dominar a partida. Com a falha de Kevyson, Pec puxou o contra-ataque, tocou para Vegetti e o 99 do Cruz-maltino empatou a partida. Contudo, o Santos dominou a parte final até fazer gols com Rincón e Marcos Leonardo.

E A ETAPA FINAL?

O segundo período da partida teve todos ingredientes possíveis. Gol anulado milimetricamente de Marcos Leonardo, confusão generalizada após dribles do Soteldo e, além disso, um gol do camisa 10 do Peixe para sacramentar o placar da partida.

OS NÚMEROS DO JOGO

O QUE VEM POR AÍ

As duas equipes só voltarão a campo no próximo fim de semana. O Vasco recebe no sábado (7), às 18h30, em São Januário. No domingo (8), o Santos terá um clássico pela frente, diante do Palmeiras, às 16h.

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FICHA TÉCNICA
SANTOS 4 X 1 VASCO
CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO – 25ª RODADA

Local: Vila Belmiro, Santos (SP)
Data e hora: 1º de outubro de 2023, às 16h (de Brasília)
Arbitragem: Anderson Daronco (RS – Fifa)
Assistentes: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS – Fifa) e Michel Stanislau (RS)
VAR: Wagner Reway (PB – Fifa)
Público e renda: 13.545 pessoas / R$ 580.037,50
Cartões amarelos: Dodô, Tomás Rincón, Soteldo, João Paulo e Dodi (Santos); Sebastián Ferreira (Vasco).
Cartões vermelhos: Lucas Lima e Rodrigo Fernández (Santos); Medel (Vasco).

SANTOS

João Paulo; Joaquim, João Basso e Dodô (Messias); Lucas Braga, Tomás Rincón (Camacho), Jean Lucas (Nonato), Lucas Lima e Kevyson; Soteldo (Dodi) e Marcos Leonardo (Julio Furch). Técnico: Marcelo Fernandes (interino)

VASCO

Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez (Maicon), Medel, Léo e Lucas Piton; Zé Gabriel (Sebastián Ferreira), Paulinho, Praxedes (Payet); Marlon Gomes (Jair), Vegetti e Gabriel Pec (Alex Teixeira). Técnico: Ramón Díaz

* Gabriel Teles colaborou sob supervisão de Sidney Daguano

The former South Africa cricketer played for Scotland between 1989 and 1992

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Omar Henry was the first player of colour to play for South Africa•Getty Images

Omar Henry, the former South Africa cricketer and convener of selectors, is expected to be ratified as president of Cricket Scotland by the organisation’s member clubs on July 30. Henry, who played for Scotland between 1989 and 1992, has accepted a two-year term with the option of extending to a third year in what will be an ambassadorial role to further the aims of Scottish cricket, particularly in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion.”I am honoured to have been nominated as President-Elect of Cricket Scotland,” Henry said in a statement. “It is a privilege to serve the Scottish cricketing community, and I am grateful for the trust placed in me. I look forward to supporting the continued growth and progress of the game across the country.Related

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“During my term, I aim to champion the development of cricket at all levels — from local clubs to the national stage — and to help foster a game that is inclusive, sustainable, and forward-looking. Engaging directly with clubs, volunteers, and communities will be at the heart of this effort.”I am particularly encouraged by Cricket Scotland’s new four-year strategy, Uniting People and Communities through Cricket. Its focus on inspiring women and girls, promoting equality, achieving sustainable success, and strengthening Cricket Scotland as a governing body reflects a bold and necessary vision for the future. I am committed to supporting its implementation, especially in helping to build a more inclusive and accessible game for all — one where diversity, equality and inclusion are embedded at every level.”To all clubs and members of our cricketing community, thank you for your continued dedication. I look forward to working with you in the months ahead to help bring this shared vision to life and shape a positive future for cricket in Scotland.”Henry, who was South Africa’s first player of colour post-readmission, moved to Scotland in his early 20s to play club cricket and seek opportunities that were not available to him at home. As a non-white player, Henry could not represent South Africa during the Apartheid era. He built a successful career in Scotland. He played 62 games for Scotland, captained them 14 times, and was named in their Hall of Fame in 2018. When South Africa’s sporting sanctions ended post-Apartheid, Henry made his debut for the national team at 40, and played three Tests and three ODIs in 1992 and 1993.He has since gone into administration and worked as the CEO of Boland Cricket and then on South Africa’s national selection panel. In 2021, he gave emotional testimony at the Social Justice and Nation Building (SJN) Hearings about feeling excluded from his own community when he played for a white club in the 1970s, and then again at the 1992 World Cup. His experiences of dealing with racism and speaking out about it have also led to his championing the case for inclusion and his passion for working in development. Henry will spend the next two summers (2025 and 2026) in Scotland and will also occasionally travel with the national teams abroad.

Standing in for Harmanpreet, who suffered a head injury in the warm-up game, Mandhana struck her maiden T20I ton while Charani took four wickets on debut

Valkerie Baynes28-Jun-2025A maiden T20I century for stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana powered India to an emphatic 97-run victory over England to open their five-match series at Trent Bridge.With Harmanpreet Kaur sitting out after she suffered a head knock during the warm-up game against ECB Developent XI on Wednesday, Mandhana struck three sixes and 15 fours on her way to 112 off 62 balls in a beautiful knock which only ended in the final over of India’s innings after they had been sent in.The scrappiness in the field which haunted England in the aftermath of their T20 World Cup exit returned against an opposition that were always going to punish any mistakes but Mandhana was a class above, reaching her ton in just 51 deliveries. She joined Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney as the only women to score centuries in all three formats.Related

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While Mandhana reprised her opening partnership with the recalled Shafali Verma, it was Harleen Deol who played the best supporting role with the bat in a 23-ball 43 as India reached 210 for 5, their second-highest total in T20Is.It was a wake-up call for England, who swept both their home white-ball series against West Indies, but were also found wanting with the bat, crumbling to 113 all-out inside 15 overs with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt playing a lone hand with 66 as debutant spinner N Shree Charani claimed 4 for 12.Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma now have the most fifty-plus stands in T20Is•NurPhoto/Getty ImagesMandhana weaves magic in NottinghamEngland thought their short-ball plan to Shafali had worked when, on 6, she chased one the pull and was given out caught behind by umpire Jacqueline Wilson. But Shafali indicated it had struck her helmet and used DRS to overturn the decision.Shafali was by far the quieter of the opening pair, scoring her first boundary when she crashed Lauren Filer’s previous ball through mid-off. She struck another off the last ball of the over, advancing down the pitch to pierce the covers with some force.Mandhana was the picture of elegance as she started the next over with back-to-back fours off Linsey Smith and finished it with another over the head of mid-on. She raised her fifty off 27 balls, cutting Alice Capsey for a second four off her first over. Em Arlott, whose misfield had contributed to the first of those boundaries, made amends when she broke up the pair as Shafali tamely chipped to mid-off and departed for 20 in a 77-run opening stand.Mandhana’s six off the first ball of Filer’s third over went several rows into the stands at deep backward square leg after Deol had settled straight into her work at No.3, sweeping three fours off one Smith over. Mandhana cruised to her century via consecutive fours off Lauren Bell, with Harmanpreet beaming and applauding from the dressing room balcony as her substitute soaked in the moment.Ecclestone’s not-so memorable comebackSophie Ecclestone returned to England for the first time since the dire Ashes tour of Australia after missing West Indies’ visit and taking a short injury and wellbeing break from domestic cricket. She watched as Mandhana slog-swept her first delivery for six and, three balls later, Mandhana sent another over the rope at wide long-on, Ecclestone conceding 19 runs in all off the over. She switched to the Stuart Broad end for her second, Mandhana and Deol helping themselves to 12 runs from it. Deol remained strong on the sweep but she fell mistiming a slog off Bell as Arlott ran round from long-on to take a strong catch just inside the rope.Sophie Ecclestone misfielded on the first ball of the game•Getty ImagesDeol’s dismissal raised the question whether Bell should have been brought back into the attack earlier to limit the damage India were inflicting, but she bowled soundly at the death. She accounted for Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues cheaply, the former holing out to Sophia Dunkley at wide long-off and the latter for a second-ball duck when Sciver-Brunt took a brilliant catch diving low to her left at cover point.Bell had said on the eve of the match that she was looking forward to bowling to Mandhana, her team-mate at Southern Brave, but it was Ecclestone who finally captured her wicket when called upon to bowl the final over. Mandhana smashed the first ball, a full toss, down the ground for four but miscued the second into the air over the covers and was caught by Sciver-Brunt. Ecclestone ended with 1 for 43 from three overs while Bell took 3 for 27 from four.Indian spinners on songThe home side’s reply was off to the worst start imaginable when Ghosh took a stunning catch behind the stumps, reaching high to her right to pluck the ball from the air after Dunkley slashed at a swinging delivery from Amanjot Kaur at the end of the first over.Deepti Sharma had taken a blow to the helmet from a ball thrown in from the outfield as she dived to make her ground off the last ball of India’s innings. But she struck with the first ball of the next over as Danni Wyatt-Hodge sent a leading edge straight to Deol at short third. The dismissal continued a poor international season against spin for Wyatt-Hodge, who was dismissed cheaply three times by left-arm spinner Zaida James during the T20Is against West Indies.Deepti struck again when she bowled an advancing Tammy Beaumont, back in the T20 side for the first time since touring Ireland last September and playing just her sixth international match in the format since January 2022. England’s 58 for 3 at the end of the powerplay quickly became 62 for 4 when Radha Yadav beat Amy Jones’ attempt to drive and Ghosh overcame a fumble to remove the bails in time.N Shree Charani piled on the dots and got wickets•Getty ImagesEngland’s reality checkLeft to shoulder a huge load, Sciver-Brunt’s task was made even harder by Capsey’s tame dismissal spooning Charani straight to Arundhati Reddy at short third. Arlott, a more-than-capable batter, as she proved earlier in this domestic season shortly before being called up for England, smashed a six over deep midwicket off Radha but was caught in the covers by none other than Mandhana and England’s fate was sealed.Sciver-Brunt brought up her fifty off 31 balls with a four off Deepti over the covers, but she was caught behind attempting to cut Charani, who also took the last wicket, Bell picking out to Rodrigues at deep midwicket. Charani finished with a memorable haul. England were expecting a tougher task than West Indies had posed when they came to face India but this match gave them the ultimate reality check.

Akeal Hosein, West Indies’ left-arm spinner, will arrive in time for the second T20I against England in Bristol on Sunday*. He missed the series opener at Chester-le-Street after he and his fellow Trinidadian, Jyd Goolie, were unable to secure the necessary visas to enter the UK.Both men were unable to travel to the country following recent changes to UK visa entry requirements for Trinidad and Tobago citizens, which came into effect on April 23 and May 12, 2025. These changes required the players to submit visa applications and attend mandatory in-person appointments.However, Hosein was initially unable to meet these requirements after being given permission by Cricket West Indies to remain with Quetta Gladiators until the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League late last month. His late arrival was confirmed on Saturday evening by CWI.Goolie, meanwhile, had been named as a late replacement for West Indies’ tour of Ireland last month, in the wake of Roston Chase’s appointment as Test captain, but was unable to secure a visa waiver at such short notice. Chase is due to leave for a training camp in Barbados, ahead of the forthcoming home series against Australia, after his involvement in the England series.Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, explained the situation. “As soon as the updated visa requirements were announced, CWI began the necessary application processes,” he said. “This was only possible after Akeal returned to Trinidad, and following the confirmation of Jyd’s selection to the Ireland squad.”Akeal, who was selected for both the England and Ireland legs of the tour, was granted permission to fulfill his commitments with the extended Pakistan Super League until mid-May.”Jyd was called up for the Ireland series … however, [he] was unable to secure the required visa waiver, as the transition period for Trinidad and Tobago residents had already expired.”CWI confirmed that formal efforts had been made the expedite the process for both players. “These processes are ultimately governed by UK immigration authorities and remain outside of CWI’s control. CWI remains optimistic that the matter will be resolved in the coming days, allowing Hosein to join the squad for the remaining matches.”The situation comes in the wake of concerns raised by Major League Cricket about the potential exclusion of Afghanistan cricketers from this season’s tournament, which begins on June 12, following a recent travel ban implemented by the Trump administration.June 6, 1900 BST – This story was updated with confirmation of Hosein’s arrival

“We also want to make sure that Shaheen has made some improvements to his game so that when he comes back into the T20 side, he does well”

ESPNcricinfo staff10-Jul-2025Mike Hesson has dismissed speculation that he had asked Babar Azam to consider taking up wicketkeeping in a bid to regain his place in Pakistan’s T20I side.Reports had surfaced in recent days that the new Pakistan coach had told Babar, until recently a captain and mainstay in the T20I side, that he needed another skill to make him a more viable option at the top of the order.Babar has never kept wicket in his career, but Hesson was, in any case, categorical that Pakistan did not view him as a wicketkeeping option. Babar was not part of Pakistan’s last T20I squad for the home series against Bangladesh and is also not part of the squad that travels there for a return series later this month.Related

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The two series are the first under Hesson, as Pakistan look to reset their T20 batting approach under Salman Agha’s captaincy. But Babar and his longtime opening partner Mohammad Rizwan are both part of a week-long training camp in Karachi with the selected squad. Rizwan is also not part of the squad; as a long-time opening partnership, Babar and Rizwan’s stock has fallen steadily over the last couple of years, with criticism growing around their low-risk approach, apparent lack of intent and low strike rates.”Firstly, Babar Azam is not seen as a wicketkeeping option, no,” Hesson said. “Not sure where that came from, but I have heard that speculation. Babar is competing for one of the opening positions at the moment. But obviously, we have Fakhar [Zaman] and Saim [Ayub] in those two roles at the moment, so he’s competing for that.”Hesson was asked again about Babar, in the context of batting strike rates, and said he wanted Pakistan to catch up with the rest of the world in their approach.”No doubt strike rate is important in T20 cricket but you have to combine it with a volume of runs,” Hesson said. “There’s a good reason why our ranking in T20 cricket is as low as it is, because our strike rates from a batting point of view are not high enough. We certainly made some shifts in that last series to play a more expansive game of cricket and probably catch up with the rest of the world, as that is the way the modern game is.”We have identified some areas that Shaheen needs to work on,” Mike Hesson said•ICC/Getty Images”Babar is one of many who have the ability to make those improvements. And I’m here to work with them and help them. In the last month or so, he’s made some really good changes. It’s not just a matter of going from 125 to 150, it’s a matter of increasing what you can offer because we’re no doubt often 30-40 runs short with the bat. So, we need to find a way of getting that.”Babar and Rizwan aren’t the only big names on the outer as far as the team is concerned. Shaheen Shah Afridi, another member of the core that led Pakistan successively to last-four and runners-up finishes in the T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022, has also not been picked in recent Pakistan T20I sides. Afridi won a third PSL title in four seasons as captain of Lahore Qalandars in May, bowling well towards the end of the league. He is also at the camp, though not yet back in favour.”Shaheen Shah Afridi is a world-class player,” Hesson said. “There’s no doubt that we’ve identified some areas that Shaheen needs to work on, as does every player at this camp. But there’s a good reason that he, and everybody else, is at this camp. They’re in the wider frame for Pakistan in white-ball cricket and that includes T20 cricket. Players go through good periods and periods where they’re a little bit down in their game. And it’s up to us as coaching staff to try and get our best players on the park and make them better, so when they play for Pakistan, they perform better. We certainly don’t discount quality players, but we try and work with them to help them come back stronger.”Hasan Ali is currently playing the Blast in England•Getty ImagesHesson also clarified that Hasan Ali – the top wicket-taker against Bangladesh in the home series – had not been dropped, but that they had allowed him to continue playing in the Blast in England. Hasan will be back in the side for Pakistan’s T20 series against West Indies in August. Hesson, who is part of the selection panel, took the opportunity to include Salman Mirza, the left-arm pacer who made such an impression late in Qalandars’ winning PSL campaign.”Shaheen is a high-quality player,” Hesson said. “We had Hasan Ali, we had Haris Rauf, we had Abbas Afridi perform really well against Bangladesh. Haris is injured, and with Hasan, we saw an opportunity to bring in Salman Mirza. Shaheen will get his opportunity. But we also want to make sure that Shaheen has made some improvements to his game so that when he comes back into the T20 side, he does well.”The week-long camp is seen as more than just preparation for the Bangladesh tour. Pakistan have a busy T20 schedule as they look to rebuild for the next T20 World Cup in February-March 2026. They failed to make it past the group stages of the 2024 edition, a forgettable campaign which included a loss to USA.”This camp is about identifying key areas where we need to work on,” Hesson said. “And then putting the boys under a bit of pressure. I think we’ve identified even in the short time we’ve had with them, even with the last series, that there are some real fundamentals that we need to work on as a group. And that’s why we have a week with them. The first few days will be around those and then we’ll start to have a more specific focus for Bangladesh.”

Leeds head coach Daniel Farke has confirmed winger Daniel James’ ankle injury will rule him out for up to six weeks.

James, who has recently struggled with a core muscle injury which kept him out of last week’s home draw against Bournemouth, has turned an ankle in training and will be sidelined until November.

The Wales winger will miss Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Tottenham at Elland Road and both his country’s upcoming matches against England at Wembley and the World Cup qualifier against Belgium.

Farke said: “Daniel James will be out for a few weeks, he’s rolled his ankle sadly in training.

“The doctors say he’s likely out four to six weeks so realistically we expect him back just after the November international break.

“If he would be back before it would be a bonus and a surprise. It’s not great news.”

Gnonto and Gray could also miss Spurs

Farke, whose side currently sit 12th in the Premier League, also revealed Willy Gnonto has not yet recovered from a calf injury which has kept him out of the last two matches.

Teenager Harry Gray will also miss out against older brother Archie’s Tottenham after sustaining a hip flexor injury.

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On the plus side, goalkeeper Lucas Perri has returned to training following a thigh problem, although the Brazilian summer signing will not be included in Farke’s squad this weekend.

Tottenham made the long trip to the Arctic circle in the Champions League on Tuesday night, fighting back to draw 2-2 against Bodo/Glimt, but Farke does not think this will have a bearing on Saturday’s encounter at Elland Road.

The German added: “I don’t think so because nowadays you don’t travel with a bicycle or on a ship or a coach. They have their private jets, so it shouldn’t be too uncomfortable.

“It’s not like in my generation when the travel was horrendous. They have chefs around.

“But it could be tricky sometimes, say if it was a Wednesday night (match) and then early Saturday kick-off.

“From Tuesday, I wouldn’t expect anything (adverse) and I also expect he will bring some fresh legs on the pitch.”

Tottenham are fourth in the table having lost one of their eight league matches this season and head to Leeds after drawing their previous two, against Brighton and Wolves.

Leeds United have now opened talks to sign a Europa League midfielder, with their first official offer set to be sent in a matter of weeks.

Leeds looking to strengthen in midfield amid downturn in form

While they still remain outside the Premier League relegation zone, Leeds’ form has gone downhill in recent weeks, most recently suffering a 2-0 defeat away against Burnley, which could prove to be a real six-pointer at the end of the season.

Speaking after the match, manager Daniel Farke claimed the result was “tough to take”, given that the Whites were the better team on the balance of play, with Brenden Aaronson hitting the woodwork, while Jack Harrison, Lukas Nmecha and Jayden Bogle also missed big chances.

Ultimately, however, it is a results business, and Farke’s side now find themselves just three points clear of 18th-placed Nottingham Forest, with the Clarets also closing the gap to just one point courtesy of their victory on Saturday.

It is still a little early to panic, considering the Elland Road outfit remain outside the bottom three, but Farke may have one eye on the January transfer window, and it has now been revealed that a new midfielder is of interest.

That is according to a report from Africa Foot (via Sport Witness), which reveals Leeds have now opened talks over a deal for Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Issouf Sissokho, who has emerged as a target for the January window.

The Whites plan to send their first official offer within a matter of weeks, given that talks with Sissokho’s entourage are progressing nicely, although it is unclear what sort of fee the Israeli side will demand to sanction a departure.

A verbal agreement with the Malian could soon be reached, with a winter move on the cards, and there are signs he could be a fantastic acquisition for the west Yorkshire outfit.

Pass-master Sissokho could be fantastic signing

The Maccabi Tel Aviv maestro is particularly impressive in possession of the ball, placing in the 99th percentile for his pass completion rate per 90 over the past year, when compared to other midfielders, having averaged 93.2%.

The defensive midfielder has also gained experience at a high level, having made ten Europa League appearances during his time with Maccabi Tel Aviv, and the 23-year-old was particularly impressive against Greek side PAOK at the end of September.

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Indeed, the Mali international put in a solid display in a holding midfield role to help his side pick up a clean sheet, recording a 100% pass completion rate, while also completing four defensive actions.

Leeds have been left a little light on options in central midfield at times this season, with Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu spending time on the sidelines, so it could make sense to bring in another option, and Sissokho has proven he could be a solid addition.

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O Brasil empatou em 1 a 1 com a Venezuela, nesta quinta-feira (12), na Arena Pantanal, em Cuiabá-MT, pela terceira rodada das Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo de 2026. Depois de abrir o placar com Gabriel Magalhães, os brasileiros sofreram um golaço de bicicleta de Bello, no fim do jogo.

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Com o resultado, a Seleção cai para a segunda posição das Eliminatórias com sete pontos, dois a menos do que a Argentina. Já os venezuelanos ocupam o sexto lugar, com quatro pontos.

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CINCO LANCES QUE MARCARAM O DUELO

> CANETA E PANCADA! O jogo começou com algumas jogadas plásticas do ataque do Brasil, principalmente com Neymar, que deu uma caneta em Herrera e iniciou o embate individual com o venezuelano e seu parceiro Rincón. Aí foi drible de um lado e pancada do outro.

> ABRE O JOGO, DINIZ! Em boa parte do primeiro tempo, Diniz concentrou o jogo no lado esquerdo do ataque com Vini Jr, Rodrygo, Neymar e Arana. Mas o lado direito ficou sem nada, e o jogo pelo meio estava manjado pela Venezuela. Resultado? Ida ao intervalo com 0 a 0 no placar.

> GOL, UFA! Apesar de muitos passes, muitos dribles e muitas tabelas, a abertura do placar para o Brasil saiu em uma cobrança de escanteio. Neymar cobrou para o meio da área e Gabriel Magalhães desviou forte para fazer 1 a 0.

> DE BICICLETA! Quando não mais parecia que a Venezuela iria assustar, Savarino encontrou um cruzamento para Bello, que armou uma bicicleta e acertou o cantinho de Ederson, que nem teve chance de pular. Empate venezuelano.

> BRASIL PEDIU! Depois de inúmeras chances perdidas durante todo o jogo, a Seleção deu margem para levar o merecido empate.

PRIMEIRO TEMPO

Como era esperado, o Brasil dominou a posse de bola na primeira etapa, mas não conseguiu concretizar o volume de jogo em bolas na rede. Concentrada muito do lado esquerdo do ataque, a Seleção até teve um início promissor, mas depois esbarrou na forte marcação venezuelana na entrada da área. E se engana quem pensa que o adversário apenas se defendeu. Com contra-ataques cedidos pelos brasileiros, a Venezuela chegou com perigo algumas vezes, mas também não conseguiu mexer no placar, que foi para o intervalo em 0 a 0.

SEGUNDO TEMPO

O Brasil “achou” o gol na segunda etapa, mas seguia com os mesmos problemas do primeiro tempo. Tanto é que balançou a rede com Gabriel Magalhães, de cabeça, após cobrança de escanteio de Neymar. Dali em diante, porém, uma enorme desorganização, falta de marcação e falta de intensidade brasileira colocaram a Venezuela no jogo, dando campo e chances para empatar. Em uma jogada de Savarino, bola lançada na área e Bello, de bicicleta, anotou o um golaço para igualar o placar merecidamente.

O QUE VEM POR AÍ

Na terça-feira (17), o Brasil enfrenta o Uruguai, em Montevidéu, às 21h (de Brasília), pela quarta rodada das Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo de 2026. Já a Venezuela recebe o Chile, também na terça (17), às 18h (de Brasília).

FICHA TÉCNICA
BRASIL 1 x 1 VENEZUELA
Local: Arena Pantanal, em Cuiabá (MT)
Data e hora: 12/10/2023, às 21h30 (de Brasília)
Árbitro: Kevin Ortega (PER)
Assistentes: Eduardo Cardozo (PER) e Milciades Saldivar (PER)
VAR: Carlos Orbe (EQU)
Público e renda: 40.020 torcedores/R$ 12.745.969,80
Cartões amarelos: André e Richarlison (BRA) Rincón e Herrera (VEN)
Cartões vermelhos: Fulano, aos 0’/0ºT (BRA) (VEN)
Gols: Gabriel Magalhães (5’/2ºT) (1-0), Bello (39’/2ºT) (1-1)

BRASIL: Ederson; Danilo (Yan Couto, aos 41’/1ºT), Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães e Guilherme Arana; Casemiro (André, aos 33’/2ºT), Bruno Guimarães (Gerson, aos 33’/2ºT) e Neymar; Rodrygo, Vini Jr (Matheus Cunha, aos 33’/2ºT) e Richarlison (Gabriel Jesus, aos 13’/2ºT). Técnico: Fernando Diniz.

VENEZUELA: Romo; González, Osorio, Ángel e Makoun; Herrera (Cásseres, no intervalo), Rincón (Junior Moreno, aos 21’/2ºT), Sosa (Bello, aos 33’/2ºT) e Machís (Soteldo, aos 13’/2ºT); Córdova (Savarino, no intervalo) e Rondón. Técnico: Fernando Batista.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has urged patience with Alexander Isak as the striker returns to full training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City. The £125 million record signing has missed four games with a groin injury, but Slot insists the Swedish forward needs "time" to regain match sharpness after a frustrating stop-start beginning to life at Anfield.

• Isak could be available for Man City clash

  Isak is set to return to Liverpool training after three weeks on the sidelines as Slot’s side prepare for a crucial trip to Manchester City this weekend. The Swedish forward, who sustained an adductor injury during last month’s 5-1 Champions League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, has not featured since and has spent the past fortnight undergoing a personalised rehabilitation programme. Liverpool’s medical team confirmed that Isak is now back in full training, though his availability for the City game will depend on how he responds over the next 48 hours.

  The 26-year-old’s return is a timely boost for Slot during a demanding stretch of fixtures. Isak’s absence has coincided with a dip in Liverpool’s attacking efficiency, forcing the Reds to rely on wide Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo to shoulder the goalscoring burden.

  However, Isak’s fitness woes have become a recurring theme since his blockbuster summer move from Newcastle United. After missing most of pre-season due to transfer complications, he has struggled to find rhythm or consistency in Slot’s system. The Liverpool manager has therefore stressed the importance of easing his record signing back carefully, with no desire to risk a relapse ahead of a congested winter schedule.

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  Slot not putting pressure on record signing

  Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Slot confirmed Isak’s return to team training and cautioned against expecting an immediate impact. "He will train for the first time today with the team again, after being three weeks out," Slot said. "I know that I said three weeks ago that his pre-season has ended, so now it’s time for us to see where he is. But I have to come back to those words, because if you are only three weeks with the rehab, that doesn’t bring you back to the levels he was three weeks ago."

  Praising Liverpool’s medical staff for their work behind the scenes, Slot continued: "Although our rehab team is doing an incredible job, you cannot compare rehab with games of football or training sessions with the team. As much as we try to replicate it, that’s simply not possible. So, again I have to say, give him some time."

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  Massive fee on Isak's mind?

  Isak’s return comes amid mounting scrutiny over his early struggles since completing a £125 million ($164m) switch from Newcastle in the summer, a move that made him the most expensive player in British football history. The transfer saga dominated headlines throughout pre-season, with reports claiming the forward pushed to force through the deal, leading to tension with his former club. As a result, Isak began his Liverpool career behind schedule, lacking match fitness and sharpness during his first few weeks under Slot.

  That slow start has been compounded by injuries. The striker has missed multiple fixtures due to persistent muscle problems, preventing him from developing chemistry with key teammates like Salah, Gakpo, and Ekitike. His current record – one goal and one assist in eight appearances – stands in stark contrast to his prolific spell at Newcastle, where he scored 54 goals in 86 league games.

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• Reds face fellow title outsiders at Etihad Stadium

  Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Manchester City will provide the first major test of Slot’s injury management approach. While Isak is expected to be included in the travelling squad, the likelihood is that he will begin on the bench with Ekitike starting instead. Slot and his medical staff will make a late decision after assessing Isak’s reaction to full training, but the emphasis remains on caution rather than risk.

West Ham boss Nuno Espírito Santo has already received a promise from the board ahead of January, with David Sullivan and co now making an ambitious plan.

West Ham in crisis with January window crucial

Nuno perhaps didn’t realise what a mighty job he’s got on his hands until West Ham’s tepid 2-0 loss at home to Brentford on Monday night.

From the offset, West Ham looked disjointed and uninspired. Their much-changed line-up, much to the bemusement of on-lookers, struggled to impose any control on the game, and their lack of creativity was glaring.

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The east Londoners chased shadows for much of the match, and Brentford’s dominance was reflected in their relentless attacking play, as they repeatedly threatened the West Ham goal with 17 shots in total.

Losing just 2-0 flattered Nuno’s side, with Alphonse Areola forced into excellent saves as Keith Andrews’ side also struck the crossbar twice and had a goal chalked off for marginal offside by VAR.

Tomas Soucek and Andy Irving failed to provide the necessary balance in Nuno’s engine room. Soucek really struggled to influence the game going forward, while Irving appeared out of his depth in such a pivotal role.

Defensively, the decision to use Kyle Walker-Peters and Olly Scarles as opposing full-backs was equally puzzling. Neither player looked convincing on their weaker sides and left West Ham vulnerable on the flanks, while both Jean-Clair Todibo and Max Kilman had a nightmare as Nuno’s chosen centre-back pairing.

Lucas Paqueta also struggled in the striker role against Brentford, giving away possession a whopping 23 times, so Nuno will likely tinker the starting line-up again ahead of their tough trip to face newly-promoted Leeds United on Friday.

West Ham have now lost all of their first four home league games for the first time in their history, breaking an unwanted record, with the Hammers also standing out as the Premier League’s most vulnerable side.

No team has conceded more goals in the top flight than Nuno’s men so far, and this desperately needs to change if West Ham stand any chance of avoiding a drop to the Championship.

Their lack of options going forward, thanks in part to yet another injury for Niclas Füllkrug, is also a major problem.

Only bottom side Wolves and Nottingham Forest have scored fewer goals than West Ham in the league this term, with Sullivan and the board already making some plans ahead of the January window in a bid to save their campaign.

West Ham make January promise to Nuno as Sullivan eyes ambitious move

That is according to Sky Sports and journalist Kaveh Solhekol, who’ve now shared what West Ham are planning for the winter transfer market.

It is believed Nuno has “received confirmation” from the board that funds will be available to strengthen the squad in January, with West Ham ambitiously eyeing three major signings in total.

They want a new defender, midfielder and forward, which will be very hard to do considering just how tricky the January window can be with the lack of available, quality options.

It is very likely that the London club will look to instigate loan deals, and they’ve already been tipped to go for Real Madrid sensation Endrick or Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney to bolster their striking department.

According to journalist Alan Nixon this week, West Ham have already worked on a loan deal for Toney, who could be open to the prospect of a London Stadium switch with the 2026 World Cup looming as he looks to battle his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans.

Endrick, meanwhile, was on West Ham’s radar last January and his situation hasn’t exactly improved at the Bernabeu since then.

The Brazilian played a key role in Real’s run to the Copa del Rey final, scoring in nearly every game before their loss to Barcelona, but he’s scarcely been used in La Liga or the Champions League — mainly due to both injury and the fierce competition for places.

Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Endrick is expected to leave on loan in January as a result, so this is an opportunity that West Ham could grab with both hands.