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Ruthless England break Matildas hearts – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE  (eLanka Sports Editor) England were unsympathetic yet professionally switched on as they mercilessly destroyed a Matildas dream to advance to the World World Cup final.  The European Champions were clinical yet ruffled by a spirited home team that gave them a few shivers before pulling away in the last 20 minutes to scramble home 3-1 in an entertaining semi final that at times looked like it could go down to the wire. The Matildas had their chances of making the outcome different,  but England rose to and countered every challenge with forays of their own that was worthy of their eventual dominance and victory.  England lacked the skills of Denmark and France but adopted a cat and mouse strategy against a dangerous underdog, playing with new found confidence and overwhelming home crowd support.  England played with the dominant spirit ...

Aug 16, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Australia underlined their intentions at the Women’s World Cup Soccer with an empathetic 2-0 win over a skilful Denmark to advance to the quarter final – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka Sports editor – Melbourne) Despite being down 0-1 after a brilliant goal by Caitlan Foord in the first half, Denmark displayed superior skill and went to the sheds at the break promising a titanic tussel. Sadly it was not to be as the Aussies took control and a second goal to Raso half way in the second half, sank the Danish hopes to ensure victory. The Aussies at this stage look ominous, and with skipper Sam Kerr playing the final 13 minutes, her first minutes in the World Cup since returning from injury, will be a dangerous contender to shock this edition of the World Cup. The shock loss to Nigeria seems like a distant blip right now and the ...

Aug 7, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , ,
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‘He’s in a position to have a huge influence’: Mills praised after Australia Day honour By Roy Ward Source:smh.com.au First he empowered his teammates, then he inspired the nation. Patty Mills led the Australian Boomers to the nation’s first Olympic medal in men’s basketball at the Tokyo Games with a record 42-point performance against Slovenia in the bronze-medal game.   Mills, 33, who is among a handful of sporting stars recognised with Australia Day honours for their achievements on the world stage, was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and praised for his ability to unite. He was honoured for significant service to basketball, to charitable initiatives and to the Indigenous community. “He’s done it in a way which has not been divisive,” basketball legend Andrew Gaze told The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. “That’s the thing that sticks out the most, and we live in a world right now ...

Jan 26, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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