Argentina goes into semis after late night drama

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:27:47 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semifinals after beating the Netherlands, 4-3, on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero in the shootout after the South Americans let a two-goal lead slip in the final […]

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Brazil ready and confident against Croatia

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:23:20 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Brazil headS into Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar’s return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16. Their eye-catching 4-1 victory against South Korea, which featured goals by Vinicius Junior, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta as well as a Neymar penalty, sent out […]

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Neymar, Brazil dazzle to ease into quarters; Croatia beats Japan in shootout

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:34:28 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Brazil hit top gear with Neymar back in the line-up to brush aside South Korea, 4-1, on Monday and ease into the quarterfinals of the World Cup where they will face Croatia. Neymar had been sidelined for two matches but with the world’s most expensive player restored to their side, Brazil’s yellow […]

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Messi scores first KO match goal as Argentina sets up duel with Dutch

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 06:02:40 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Lionel Messi finally scored a goal in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Saturday as he inspired Argentina to a 2-1 win over Australia that sets up a mouthwatering quarterfinal showdown with the Netherlands, who proved too strong for the United States earlier. The Argentina captain marked his 1,000th career appearance […]

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Saudi shocks Messi’s Argentina; France impressive

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:24:55 +0000

Saudi shocks DOHA (AFP) – Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 but France launched their title defence in style. Argentina arrived in Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten streak and appeared to be on its way to a straightforward victory after […]

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Makati Girls U14 finishes 2nd in Singapore

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:09:35 +0000

Makati FC’s Girls U14 made an impression on its international debut, securing a silver medal in the recently-concluded SingaCup (Singapore International Youth Cup). The Philippine side put up a gallant stand before dropping a narrow 1-0 loss to Australia’s Northern New South Wales in the final. Prior to making it to the Girls U14 championship […]

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Pinay booters salvage draw vs Costa Rica

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:17:22 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Katrina Guillou scored a late goal to salvage a 1-1 draw for the Philippines against a higher-ranked Costa Rica side Saturday, Oct. 8 (Manila time), at the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium in San Jose. Guillou’s heroics enabled the Filipinas to draw their first of their second friendly against the 37th world-ranked squad […]

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Makati FC wins 14U crown in Malaysia tourney

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:44:11 +0000

Makati FC downed St. George Australia, 2-1, and ruled the 14-under division in the 2022 Malaysia Borneo Football Cup Tuesday in Kota Kinabalu. Joshua Moleje and River Solis netted the first-half goals that proved crucial for Makati FC’s title win. They advanced to the final with a 1-0 win Diklat Merden of Indonesia in the […]

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Oh boy! Rihanna headlines traditional Super Bowl halftime show

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:49:20 +0000

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – Superstar Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, the main event sponsor Apple Music announced Sunday. The move marks a long-awaited return to performing for the singer, who had previously turned down the gig in protest. “IT’S ON. @rihanna will take the stage for the first ever Apple […]

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Filipinas start World Cup prep with California training camp

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:04:40 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN The Philippine women’s national football team has reunited with head coach Alen Stajcic for the start of their training camp in Irvine, California for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.“We’ve been looking forward to this camp after a memorable and unforgettable AFF campaign,” said Stajcic as quoted in an article posted by […]

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