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On a shortened day in which Somerset took five Lancashire wickets, they also discovered that Marcus Trescothick will be out for longer than first thought

George Dobell at Taunton27-Apr-2012Vernon Philander was one of the Somerset bowlers to find his length on day two•Getty Images

On the face of things, this was a decent – if brief – day for Somerset. Showing they had learned the lessons of a disappointing first day, their seamers maintained a much tighter line and length and reaped immediate rewards. In the 21 overs possible before rain arrived, Lancashire lost five wickets for the addition of just 32 runs. Somerset, therefore, claimed full bowling bonus points, while Lancashire may yet be denied their fifth batting point.Scratch beneath the surface, however, and this was a grim day for Somerset. Most seriously, it has become apparent that Marcus Trescothick’s injury is worse than feared. Trescothick underwent surgery on the tendon in his right ankle on Thursday but, during the procedure, the surgeon discovered the tendon was not torn but ruptured. As a consequence, he is now expected to miss at least two months of the season. The mouth watering prospect of Trescothick and Chris Gayle opening together in T20 cricket at Taunton may well never come to fruition.Indeed it is becoming increasingly likely that neither man will be available. Brian Rose, Somerset’s director of cricket, spoke to Gayle on Friday with the pair agreeing to talk again after the West Indies announced their squad to tour England. As things stand, Gayle remains unclear of his inclusion in the touring squad and will speak to Rose again within the next few days. Bearing in mind the fragility of the West Indies’ batting, it would be odd if they felt they could do without Gayle.There are, at least, some intriguing names that could be available for Somerset to bring in on loan. Durham’s Liam Plunkett, struggling for form and languishing in second-XI cricket, is one experienced bowler who might benefit from a change of scenery, while his team-mate Steve Harmison is a less likely possibility. Naqaash Tahir, now with Lancashire, and Oliver Hannon-Dalby, of Yorkshire, are potential targets, too, while Kabir Ali of Hampshire is another. Whether Division One sides are persuaded to help Somerset is one issue; whether Somerset are interested in bowlers unable to win a place in Division Two sides is another. Either way, Somerset will not make a decision until assessing the fitness of all their bowlers in the days following this match.Somerset’s better bowling display on the second day here could be interpreted in different ways. While the bonus points were welcome, they may also reflect that Lancashire’s struggles provided a better indication of the true nature of this pitch. Had the hosts bowled better on the first day, Lancashire may have struggled to reach 300. Instead, the damage is done and Lancashire have already established a match-defining total. Somerset may yet be grateful for Sunday’s anticipated deluge.Amid the storms – literal and metaphorical – Craig Kieswetter enjoyed an accomplished performance in front of England selector, James Whitiker. Kieswetter remains very much a work in progress with the gloves, but he does inconsistently show an ability to cling on to very difficult chances. Here he claimed three in ten deliveries – two of them low, diving efforts in front of his slips – that would have made any keeper proud. Perhaps, for some, that will make his run of the mill blemishes – and there are still too many for a professional keeper – all the more infuriating, but it does suggest great potential.Vernon Philander, in particular, hit a perfect length and, with some balls nipping away and others going straight, soon spread confusion amid the Lancashire batting. Gareth Cross was the first to prod at one leaving him, before Luke Procter and Steven Croft followed suit. Glen Chapple’s counterattack was ended when George Dockrell found the edge of his bat with some turn and James Hildreth, at slip, pulled off another sharp catch.Such wickets must have inspired mixed feelings. While Somerset would celebrate the successful bowling, the fear remains that Lancashire, with the likes of Chapple and Simon Kerrigan in their line-up, have an attack that will not require a second invite to exploit these conditions.

Mike Yardy’s century put Sussex in command at Aigburth as the champions endured another tough day

Myles Hodgson at Aigburth13-Apr-2012
ScorecardMichael Yardy’s hundred built a big lead for Sussex•Getty ImagesSussex may have provided Lancashire with their early momentum towardslast summer’s historic title success, but they have been anything butaccommodating a year on and remain on course to inflict an early andhumiliating defeat to the defending champions.Last summer’s innings victory over Sussex at Aigburth, which wasfollowed by an equally convincing triumph over Somerset, providedLancashire with the belief to go on and end their 77-year wait forChampionship success but from the first morning of their defence theyhave struggled to keep pace with a determined Sussex side led superblyby Michael Yardy.Arriving at the crease with Sussex struggling on the opening dayYardy steadied their innings and dominated a 164-run stand with EdJoyce that earned Sussex a 176-run first innings lead and set theplatform for what should be a comfortable victory at Lancashire’sMerseyside base. A further four Lancashire top order wickets beforethe close served to only put the gloss on Yardy’s earlierdetermination.”I didn’t feel in throughout the innings,” Yardy said. “I alwaysthought there was a ball with your name on it. I think it’s a goodcricket wicket. It started off a little bit damp but overall there isa bit of bounce and if you bowl well you get your rewards and if youbat well you can score.”Realising it was not a wicket to try and take liberties, Yardy washappy to play a patient game alongside the equally cautious Joyce andthey benefitted from Lancashire missing four catches behind the wicketbefore lunch. Yardy was the chief beneficiary, missed on 85 and 98, before claiming a century that was all the more remarkable for hisrecent battle against depression.For all Sussex’s domination, however, Lancashire fought backimpressively well during the afternoon session. Gareth Cross, Lancashire’s wicketkeeper, made amends for missing a regulation catchto reprieve Joe Gatting by stumping Yardy as he toppled out of hiscrease and earned Simon Kerrigan a second wicket in four overs with anequally sharp catch off Gatting’s bottom edge.Those two breakthroughs allowed Lancashire to restrict Sussex to only13 runs in the 17 overs after the interval, but the benefits of creaseoccupation were there for all to see when Amjad Khan enjoyed somelower order hitting that guided his side to 300 – an impressive totalon a wicket that claimed 13 wickets on the opening day.Facing a tricky final session and a major first innings deficit, Lancashire again struggled against Steve Magoffin, Sussex’s impressiveAustralian overseas signing. He continued his good work from the firstinnings and has consistently extracted more bounce than any otherbowler from the River End, which prompted Stephen Moore into an edgeto slip while Karl Brown fell lbw shouldering arms to his nextdelivery.Ashwell Prince, Lancashire’s South African overseas batsman, deniedMagoffin a debut hat-trick but Monty Panesar provided a glimpse of thechallenge facing the remaining batsmen by turning the ball away fromSteven Croft and clipping his off-stump bowling from the same end.Prince and Luke Procter survived 15 overs before the close, but onGrand National Day Lancashire start as rank outsiders and facing theirfirst defeat in an opening Championship match of a season since 1998when they lost at Hove.”We’re still in it because we have a couple of batters in there whoare playing well,” said Peter Moores, Lancashire’s positive-thinkingcoach. “We need to get a lot more runs yet but at Liverpool when twopeople get in it can look quite straightforward.”

ESPNcricinfo previews the second Twenty20 international between Australia and India in Melbourne

The Preview by Brydon Coverdale02-Feb-2012Match factsFebruary 3, Melbourne
Start time 1935 (0835 GMT)Can Matthew Wade further push Brad Haddin for top honours with a solid showing in Melbourne?•Getty ImagesBig PictureA change of formats seems to have not helped India, who struggled in the first Twenty20 at Stadium Australia on Wednesday night. Again it was a case of the top order failing to give the side a good start, and the batting will need to improve if they are to avoid a 2-0 defeat. Australia’s new-look outfit, which has more of a Twenty20 specialist feel than any side they have previously fielded, displayed enthusiasm and talent, and they worked well together under the captain, George Bailey. The second and final Twenty20 at the MCG gives Bailey an opportunity to secure a series win in his first series as Australia’s leader.Australia relied heavily on spin in Sydney, and it was a ploy that slowed India’s scoring to the point that they were unable to fight their way back into the chase. The MCG might offer a little more for the fast men, and it also offers the chance for an enormous crowd after a Sydney record of 59,659 turned out for the first game. A Friday night game in Melbourne means people can wander down to Jolimont after work and take in the action, and far more will be expected at this match than at the first ODI that follows on Sunday, also at the MCG.Form guideAustralia WLWLL (Most recent first)
India LLLWWIn the spotlightMatthew Wade could hardly have timed his Man-of-the-Match performance better. At a time when an out-of-form Brad Haddin has been told to rest by Cricket Australia, Wade has the Twenty20s and at least the first three ODIs to push his case for greater honours. He played some fine shots in his 72 from 43 balls in Sydney, and will be looking to build on that with another strong display on Friday.It is hard not to feel for Rohit Sharma, who toured for a month with the Test squad without getting an opportunity, and then fell for a golden duck when he was given a chance in the first Twenty20. If anyone could use rust as an excuse, it was him. It will be interesting to see how he responds should he be given another opportunity.Team newsSelectors are generally reluctant to change a winning side, but with so few matches before the World Twenty20 later this year, they are also keen to see as many players in action as possible. Aaron Finch did not play the first game and could come in at his home ground, as may Clint McKay. Shaun Marsh is a known quantity and the selectors may prefer to leave him on the sidelines and give Travis Birt another chance. It is, of course, all conjecture: the selectors might aim for a strong 2-0 series win by choosing the same XI.Australia (possible) 1 David Warner, 2 Matthew Wade (wk), 3 Travis Birt, 4 David Hussey, 5 George Bailey (capt), 6 Aaron Finch, 7 Mitchell Marsh, 8 Daniel Christian, 9 Brad Hogg, 10 Brett Lee, 11 Clint McKay.Who knows what India’s selectors will do after the loss in Sydney. Irfan Pathan looms as one potential inclusion, perhaps for Ravindra Jadeja, but with such a big squad, anything is possible. Given the MCG’s long boundaries, they are likely to persist with two spinners.India (possible) 1 Virender Sehwag, 2 Gautam Gambhir, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Suresh Raina, 5 Rohit Sharma, 6 MS Dhoni (capt & wk), 7 Irfan Pathan, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Praveen Kumar, 10 Vinay Kumar, 11 Rahul Sharma.Pitch and conditionsThe drop-in pitches at the MCG are not renowned for pace, but the local batsman David Hussey expects “a very good batting wicket, a fast wicket”. The forecast for Melbourne is a sunny day with a high temperature of 27C.Stats and trivia Matthew Wade has played three Twenty20s for Australia and already has a Man-of-the-Match award, but is yet to take a catch behind the stumps – mainly because none have come his way. Should India lose at the MCG it will equal their longest losing streak in Twenty20 internationals – four.Quotes”I thought the Indians came out and fielded and bowled particularly well early. I just thought our bowling and fielding trumped theirs.”

Richard Levi wants to emulate Jacques Kallis, who went to the same school as he did

Firdose Moonda in Cape Town 11-Oct-2011

Wynberg Boys’ High School in Cape Town last produced a national cricketer in 1995. His name was Jacques Kallis. Sixteen years later, another of their pupils is ready to represent South Africa. His name is Richard Levi. To say he has big shoes to fill is an understatement.”Jacques is probably the best cricketer in the world at the moment, so it’s an unbelievable pedestal to look up to,” Levi said. “We are quite different players but being brought up in the culture of Wynberg, we both enjoy and respect the game. Unfortunately I won’t be able to play with him, which I was really looking forward to, but hopefully one day soon.”Levi is the only uncapped player in South Africa’s Twenty20 squad and has been rewarded for ending third on the run-charts in the domestic twenty-over competition in which he scored 258 runs and three half-centuries. He also made an impression in the Cape Cobras first match of the Champions League T20 with a fluent 43 off 27 balls.His international career was threatened before it even began when he was hit on the head by a Wayne Parnell bouncer during a practice session on Monday. “I got seven stitches in the back of the head but the rest of the boys and everyone else has been taking care of me so I am alright now,” he said.Although Levi has not been given indication of what his role will be if he is in the starting XI, he could well open the batting with either Graeme Smith or Hashim Amla or bat at No. 3 or 4 in the absence of AB de Villiers. It’s an exciting prospect for a rookie and something Levi hopes to take full advantage of. “If I do get selected over the next two games it will be an unbelievable experience. I will look to bring youth and exuberance and to put in as much energy as possible.”While South Africa may be blooding a new player in Levi, the series could also teach some old hands new skills. Morne Morkel will have to lead the pace attack because Dale Steyn is being rested for the Twenty20 internationals, and Morkel says he has been working towards a more authoritative role for some time. “It’s one of the things I have targeted,” he said. “If one day something happens to Dale I have to be ready to lead the attack. Over the past couple of seasons I have grown personally so I am ready for it.”Morkel has played in two first-class matches since the start of the season, bowled one ball short of 57 overs and taken six wickets. He said the games were enough to “get rid of all the little niggles and aches and pains you get as a fast bowler,” and he is now ready for international competition.With Morkel the senior fast bowler, an interesting contest is expected between him and Delhi Daredevils team-mate David Warner, who is coming off back-to-back centuries for New South Wales in the Champions League. Morkel is ready to embrace the battle. “The most important thing is not to stand back and fight fire with fire,” he said. “Let’s see who can win that battle. Conditions here will be completely different; it’s something the Australians need to get used to especially after preparing and playing in India so hopefully we can get the upper-hand there.”One of the bowlers who will support Morkel is left-armer Lonwabo Tsostobe. He made a positive impression in the series against India earlier this year and will want to build on that. Tsotsobe said he sees the new season as a chance to make a “fresh start” and that the South African team culture has created the conditions to enable him to do so. “We’ve got guys like Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn; whatever you do wrong, they are always backing you up. It’s in the team culture that people lift you up,” he said. “They want you to be your own leader so you don’t have to wait for the captain to tell you something, you have to be the leader of your own space.”

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O Sampaio Corrêa fez o dever de casa e venceu a Ponte Preta nesta segunda-feira, no Castelão. Sem conseguir crias ações ofensivas, a Macaca acabou sendo derrotada por 1 a 0, com gol marcado por Bruninho, ainda na primeira etapa.

No primeiro tempo, as equipes tentaram fazer um jogo aberto, buscando os ataques. Porém, sem muito perigo aos goleiros. A Ponte Preta, com toques de bola, não foi efetiva e acabou sofrendo o gol dos donos da casa.

Na segunda etapa, o Sampaio perdeu um jogador por expulsão, aos 11 minutos. Deste modo, a defesa teve que ser recomposta, e as jogadas de contra-ataque foram exploradas. A Macaca, por sua vez, criou pouco e irritou
o técnico Doriva durante a partida.

O resultado faz o Sampaio saltar da 14ª para a 11ª colocação, agora com 11 pontos, mais próximo dos primeiros colocados. Enquanto isso, a Ponte Preta soma a terceira partida sem vencer, curiosamente desde o triunfo no dérbi campineiro contra o Guarani, e fica em 15º lugar, com sete.

O JOGO

Os clubes precisavam da vitória para se afastar da zona de rebaixamento, e quem tomou a iniciativa foi o Sampaio Corrêa, aos 5 minutos, com João Paulo, que cabeceou por cima do goleiro Igor. Depois desta chance de gol, as equipes não exploraram o ataque, com muito toque de bola, especialmente a Ponte Preta. Até que aos 20 minutos, quando o camisa 10 do time da casa, João Paulo invadiu a área, cruzou rasteiro e Bruninho somente só escorou para abrir o placar: 1 a 0.

Após sofrer o gol, a Macaca, que fazia um jogo sem velocidade e com muitos passes, resolveu imprimir um ritmo maior. Com isso, as oportunidades surgiram para igualar a partida. Visualizando o crescimento do rival, os maranhenses se fixaram na defesa para que não sofressem o gol de empate, e conseguiram segurar a vitória parcial.

Mesmo vencendo, o Tricolor não poupou esforços para tentar ampliar a vantagem no Castelão. Em menos de cinco minutos, duas oportunidades e o arqueiro Ivan teve que trabalhar. Porém, aos 11 minutos da segunda etapa, o time da casa teve um revés: o zagueiro Alyson foi expulso.

Com dez em campo, a dificuldade aumentou para o Sampaio. Deste modo, a estratégia foi se fechar na defesa para segurar o resultado. O técnico Roberto Fonseca substituiu jogadores para recompor a defesa. Por outro lado, Doriva avançou seus atletas em busca de gol, mas os erros, no último passe, dificultaram a vida dos paulistas, que sofriam com os contra-ataques.

No lado de fora, impaciente com os erros, Doriva esbravejava para seus jogadores. Porém, com a boa atuação dos defensores e do goleiro Andrey, do Sampaio Corrêa, a cada minuto tornava-se torturante. Do lado adversário, Roberto Fonseca ruía as unhas a cada chegada dos visitantes. Mas ao final comemorou a vitória em casa.

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Canada’s coach Pubudu Dassanayake has chosen not to renew his contract once it expires at the end of the month after three years in the job

ESPNcricinfo staff13-Apr-2011

Canada’s coach Pubudu Dassanayake has chosen not to renew his contract once it expires at the end of the month after three years in the job.Dassanayake, who played 11 Tests for Sri Lanka, took up the position in 2007 but has decided not to extend his contract. Canada had a disappointing World Cup recently in Asia, where they won just a single match, but Dassanayake has overseen an improvement in the infrastructure in Canadian cricket.”I would like to thank the organization and the cricket community in Canada for the warm support our team has received over the past three years,” he said. “I would also like to express my sincere appreciation for those of you who supported me personally over the years and those who gave their time and efforts to help the team achieve so much in such a short time.”Though stepping aside from the main position, Dassanayake was keen to stay involved and pledged to assist Canadian cricket as much possible in the future.”I will always be available to assist Canadian cricket in whatever capacity I can to ensure that we keep moving forward and continue to build on what we have started,” he said. “Over the past three years we have taken massive steps both on and off the field and we now sit on the cusp of doing something very special on the international cricket scene.”While not all times were easy, they were necessary for our program to turn the corner. I have been proud to play a part in that and I wish all the players and the organization as a whole the best of luck moving forward.”

Celtic have their final Premiership game of the season this afternoon as the newly-crowned league champions welcome Motherwell to Parkhead.

Wednesday’s 1-1 draw against Dundee United was enough to confirm Ange Postecoglou’s side as the top dogs in Scotland and reclaim the league title.

Looking ahead to today’s showdown against Motherwell, it gives the home supporters one more chance to see their heroes in action before the season ends and celebrate the Premiership triumph.

On the chalkboard

Before the full celebrations can begin, the Hoops and Postecoglou will want to finish the season with another victory.

In terms of the starting XI, one man who didn’t start in midweek but should be in the team on this occasion is Jota.

After replacing James Forrest just after the hour mark at Tannadice, the Portuguese wizard – who was praised by Postecoglou for his “unbelievable” performances earlier in the season – had 25 touches of the ball.

With those touches, the winger completed 10 passes, had two shots at goal and won four of his five duels. This shows just how much of an attacking nuisance he can be for the Bhoys.

Since arriving at the Parkhead club on loan from Benfica, the 23-year-old has scored 12 goals and provided 14 assists in 39 games across all competitions.

To further highlight how deadly he has been for the Hoops, David Turnbull is the only player currently in the Celtic squad with a higher average for shots and crosses per game in the league this season than the Portuguese winger.

In terms of who the forward could replace, the fact that Liel Abada went off with an injury in midweek could pave the way for the 23-year-old to come back in if the Israel winger isn’t fit enough to play.

Also, in addition to being able to terrify Motherwell with his attacking prowess, another reason for Postecoglou to start Jota this afternoon is to give him what could potentially be his final game for the Hoops before he returns to his parent club in Lisbon.

However, this chance to end the season playing in front of the celebrating home fans could also sway the loan star into wanting to stay at the club and sign for Celtic on a permanent basis should Benfica allow it, which would be something extra for the fans to savour at Parkhead.

In other news: Postecoglou must axe wasteful £14.5k-p/w Celtic ace, he’s holding the team back

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São 11 vitórias e três empates em 16 jogos do Flamengo em 2018. Apesar dos resultados – o time de Carpegiani lidera o Grupo D na Libertadores e está na semifinal do Carioca com a vantagem do empate contra o Botafogo -, existem críticas sobre o desempenho da equipe, com alguns dos principais nomes sendo questionados. Entre eles, o meia Diego, que vê a pressão como natural.

– Tenho essa responsabilidade. É uma posição que conquistei e que gera uma expectativa. A torcida cobra de quem pode corresponder. Nem sempre você fará o gol da vitória aos 40 do segundo tempo, mas há várias maneiras de ser decisivo, com passes para gols e articulando bem as jogadas – analisou o meia.

‘O Botafogo é uma equipe que se dedica bastante, assim como o nosso. É natural que seja um clássico quente. Que seja de maneira respeitosa’, comentou Diego.

Titular em 10 dos 16 jogos do Fla na temporada, Diego marcou dois gols, contra Madureira e Boavista, ambos no Campeonato Carioca. O camisa 10 foi questionado sobre o rendimento no ano, e ressaltou que a avaliação não pode ser feita apenas com base no número de gols marcados por ele.

O mais importante é ajudar a equipe a conquistar os objetivos. Nesta quinta, o foco está na classificação para a final.

-Não digo que não pode ser melhorado (nível de atuação). É um decisão e assumo minha responsabilidade. Se for com gol, perfeito. Se não for, o objetivo é vencer. Não entro em campo para ser o centro das atenções – analisou Diego.

Campeão da Taça Guanabara e dono da melhor campanha geral, a equipe de Carpegiani chega ao confronto com o Botafogo com o vantagem do empate. Ou seja, se a semifinal no Maracanã terminar em igualdade, o Fla disputará a grande decisão contra o vencedor de Fluminense e Vasco, que jogam na quinta.

England have one hand on the Ashes after Graeme Swann bowled them to victory with a five-wicket haul in Adelaide, where neither rain nor the lower order could save Australia on the fifth morning

The Bulletin by Brydon Coverdale07-Dec-2010
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsJames Anderson and Steven Finn combined for the first breakthrough, the big wicket of Michael Hussey•Getty Images

England have one hand on the Ashes after Graeme Swann bowled them to victory with a five-wicket haul in Adelaide, where neither rain nor the lower order could save Australia on the fifth morning. The significance of the win cannot be underestimated, as it gives England a 1-0 advantage heading in to the third Test in Perth, which starts in a week and a half.The triumph came when Swann turned a ball through the gate to bowl Peter Siddle, completing his five-for and confirming the margin of an innings and 71 runs. It was a devastating morning for Australia, who began the day hopeful that they could survive for a draw with six wickets in hand, but it took England less than 90 minutes to skittle the remaining Australians.Last time England took a series lead in Australia, it was 1986-87, and they did not give it away. And as the holders of the urn, Andrew Strauss and his men will retain the Ashes unless Australia can win at least two of the remaining three Tests, a monumental task given that they have now gone five Tests without tasting victory, stretching back to the series against Pakistan in England.There will be changes for both teams at the WACA, with England forced to look to Chris Tremlett or Tim Bresnan, due to a series-ending abdominal injury to Stuart Broad. Australia will have to find a new opener as Simon Katich’s Achilles tendon problem has ruled him out of the rest of the series, while Xavier Doherty and Marcus North will also face a nervous wait to see if they keep their places.North could have saved his position by salvaging a draw for Australia on the final day, but he was one of the wickets to fall cheaply as England wrapped up the contest before lunch. The visitors knew a thunderstorm was expected later in the afternoon, and after they made the initial breakthrough by getting rid of the established Michael Hussey for 52, they tightened the noose on Australia’s lower order.Hussey and North resumed at 4 for 238 after the loss of Michael Clarke from the last ball of play on Monday, and it took only six overs for England to get a sniff of victory. Hussey was dropped by Matt Prior off the bowling of Swann but didn’t survive a second chance when he top-edged a pull off Steven Finn and was comfortably taken at midwicket by James Anderson.There was a roar from Anderson as soon as he had the ball safely in his hands, knowing that the in-form Hussey was big breakthrough England required. Brad Haddin followed soon afterwards for 12 when he edged behind off Anderson, and England were in to Australia’s long tail, with North carrying the home team’s slim hopes at the other end.Anderson quickly found himself on a hat-trick when Ryan Harris made unwanted history by completing a king pair, leaving a ball that swung back in and struck him in line with the stumps. Out of desperation more than belief, Harris asked for a review, but there was no way he was going to be saved, and neither were Australia.There was no hat-trick for Anderson when he began his next over but he didn’t really mind, as in the meantime Swann had removed North, the last of Australia’s specialist batsmen, for 22. This time the review system did overturn a decision; Tony Hill gave North not out as he came forward with bat and pad close together, Swann wanted a referral, and the replays showed it was pad first, hitting the stumps, and a potentially career-busting blow for North.Swann bowled outstandingly on the final day, and deserved his 5 for 91. In the absence of Broad for much of the innings, he sent down 41.1 overs, and collected the final two wickets when he sneaked the ball under the bat of Doherty for 5 and then finished off Siddle.And it all happened under the most perfect, sunny skies. If Australia were hoping for storms, their prayers were not answered. In truth, they never recovered from the hurricane that struck on the first morning when they were 3 for 2. And now, England need only one more victory to retain the Ashes.

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A Chapecoense venceu sem dificuldades o Concórdia por 3 a 0, neste domingo, na Arena Condá, pelo Catarinense. Os gols saíram dos pés de Amaral, Wellington Paulista e Nadson. O resultado deixou o Verdão na segunda posição, com 23 pontos, a um ponto líder Figueirense, e o Concórdia desceu para a sétima colocação, com 10 pontos.

A Chapecoense chegou a pressionar o Concórdia, mas a equipe de Chapecó falhava nas finalizações, o que tornou o jogo mais difícil. Mas de tanto tentar, aos 40 minutos, Amaral de cabeça colocou o Verdão na frente no placar.

O Verdão começou melhor, retendo a bola no meio-campo e trocando passes. Até que em uma das jogadas, Wellington Paulista aproveitou oportunidade e ampliou o resultado. Além dele,Nadson, que começou o jogo no banco, entrou para substituir Arthur e fazer a torcida comemorar. Afinal, aos 43 minutos do segundo tempo, ele fechou o placar: 3 a 0.

Na próxima rodada, a 11ª do estadual, o Concórdia entra em campo no sábado, 3 de março, às 19h, contra o Criciúma. O jogo será no Domingos Machado de Lima. No dia seguinte, às 17h, a Chapecoense enfrenta o Inter de Lages, no Tio Vida.

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