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    Arsenal 3 Orlando City 1 LIVE RESULT: Martinelli, Nketiah and Nelson extend Gunners’ pre-season success

    ARSENAL extended their perfect pre-season record to four wins after beating Orlando City 3-1 at the Exploria Stadium.The Gunners opened the scoring with Gabriel Martinelli only for Orlando to equalise with a stunner by Facundo Torres.
    However, manager Mikel Arteta introduced his marquee players in the second half and regained the lead with goals by Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson.
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    That’s all from Orlando!
    Arsenal defeated Orlando City 3-1 at the Exploria Stadium to extend their pre-season record to four wins out of four friendly matches.
    This proved to be a dramatic encounter before a ball was kicked as it endured a one-hour delay due to weather conditions in Florida.
    The Gunners fielded a rather alternative line-up but started strong as they opened the scoring after just five minutes.
    A one-two between Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli inside the box saw the latter producing a crisp curling shot.
    Martinelli’s effort appeared to have picked a heavy deflection off of Antonio Carlos but the Brazilian was ultimately credited.
    Orlando retaliated soon after on 24 minutes when a wonderful pass by Facundo Torres set Benji Michel in front of Aaron Ramsdale but the England international denied his low shot with his right foot.
    However, the hosts managed to equalise when Torres picked a nice ball by Carlos and beat Ramsdale with a stunning shot from the edge of the area that hit the Arsenal keeper’s bottom left corner after 29 minutes.
    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta introduced his marquee players in the second half and the balances tilted in favour of the visitors.
    Gabriel Jesus didn’t score this time but was crucial in the North Londoners’ efforts to turn things around.
    Jesus picked a pass from Martin Odegaard inside the area and a tackle led to a loose ball that was picked by Nketiah who gave Arsenal the lead in the 66th minute.
    The visitors put it to bed when Odegaard played the ball to Bukayo Saka on the right and the England international set Reiss Nelson with a beautiful cross 10 minutes before full-time.
    That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a lovely night!
    Credit: Reuters
    Stats
    Arsenal turned things around in the second half when they introduced their marquee signings.
    The Gunners dominated 57 per cent of possession against Orlando City.
    The North Londoners registered 19 shots, 11 of which were on target.
    Orlando, on the other hand, produced only five shots, but three of them were on target
    FT: Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    Arsenal defeated Orlando City with a comfortable 3-1 score at the Exploria Stadium.
    This proved to be a dramatic encounter before a ball was kicked as it endured a one-hour delay due to weather conditions in Florida.
    The Gunners fielded a rather alternative line-up but started strong as they opened the scoring after just five minutes.
    A one-two between Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli inside the box saw the latter producing a crisp curling shot.
    Martinelli’s effort appeared to have picked a heavy deflection off of Antonio Carlos but the Brazilian was ultimately credited.
    Orlando retaliated soon after on 24 minutes when a wonderful pass by Facundo Torres set Benji Michel in front of Aaron Ramsdale but the England international denied his low shot with his right foot.
    However, the hosts managed to equalise when Torres picked a nice ball by Carlos and beat Ramsdale with a stunning shot from the edge of the area that hit the Arsenal keeper’s bottom left corner.
    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta introduced his marquee players in the second half and the balances tilted in favour of the visitors.
    Gabriel Jesus didn’t score this time but he was crucial in the North Londoners’ efforts to turn things around.
    Jesus picked a pass from Martin Odegaard inside the area and a tackle led to a loose ball that was picked by Nketiah who gave Arsenal the lead in the 66th minute.
    The visitors put it to bed when Odegaard played the ball to Bukayo Saka on the right and the England international set Reiss Nelson with a beautiful cross 10 minutes before full-time
    Credit: Reuters
    FT: Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    Peep!
    That’s full-time in Orlando!!!
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    90+3 Chance!
    Nelson delivers a fiery free-kick from the left but Gallese palms it away as he lunges to his right
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    90+3 Yellow card
    Ruan gets booked for a rough foul on Nelson down the left flank.
    Arsenal get a free-kick from a promising position
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    90 Three more minutes of stoppage time to go.
    Arsenal have cooled down as we approach full-time
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    88 Arsenal, who debuted their away jersey for the coming season, have had a rather easy job tonight.
    An easy victory for the Gunners, whose pre-season success continues
    Credit: AP
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    86 Chance!
    Arsenal ace Xhaka takes on a free-kick from a promising position and just misses Gallese’s bottom right corner
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    85 Substitution
    Orlando manager Pareja responds withe a double switch as Tablante takes Michel’s place while Williams replaces Pato
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    84 Substitution
    Arsenal manager Arteta introduces Bellerin, who replaces Tavares
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    82 Chance!
    Saka wants one for himself as he comes down the right flank again and tries a shot but Gallese denies him
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    80 That should be it…
    Odegaard finds Saka on the right sinde of the area and the England international delivers a cross to Nelson who fires the ball to the back of Gallese’s net
    Orlando City 1-3 Arsenal
    Goal!
    Arsenal seal it with Nelson!!!
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    79 Chance
    Saka gets the ball down the right and tries a shot from the edge of the area but it’s too weak and Gallese picks it up with ease
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    78 Chance!
    Odegaard tees Jesus off again inside the area and the star striker gets a shot from a tight angle down the right.
    But the shot is blocked by Gallese’s face, yes you read that right!
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    78 Arsenal continue to dominate as we slowly approach full-time.
    Orlando have not been able to replicate their first-half performance
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    75 And we’re back underway!
    Both of Arsenal’s goalscorers – Martinelli and Nketiah – have come off
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    74 Substitution
    Arsenal manager Arteta responds with nelson taking Nketiah’s place.
    And it is now time for a coolling break
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    73 Substitution
    Another switch for Orlando manager Pareja as Lynn replaces Mulraney
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    73 Saliba hasn’t had to do much ever since his introduction in the second half.
    But when the Arsenal ace is needed he is always composed and clinical
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    70 Arsenal are absolutely dominating possession in the second half.
    Jesus, Odegaard and Nketiah have been on fire so far
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    68 The difference in quality is evident after the introduction of the marquee players.
    Orlando haven’t had much of a say in the second half
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    66 Arsenal have regained the lead with Nketiah.
    Odegaard finds Jesus in the area and the striker gets dispossessed.
    However, Nketiah comes in and delivers a shot that ends up in Gallese’s bottom left corner
    Orlando City 1-2 Arsenal
    Goal!
    Nketiah gives Arsenal the lead!
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    Chelsea vs Charlotte LIVE: Stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for pre-season friendly – latest updates

    CHELSEA are up against Charlotte in their next pre-season game out in the US as Thomas Tuchel continues preparation for the start of the Premier League. The Blues overcame Club America 2-1 in Las Vegas last weekend and will be hoping for another win here.

    Start time: 12.30am BST
    TV/Live stream: Chelsea TV/5th Stand

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    That’s all from us!
    Thank you once again for tuning into SunSport’s coverage of Charlotte vs Chelsea!
    It certainly was not the result we were expecting, as the underdogs threw up a last minute comeback, before winning the game on penalties.
    Hopefully if you have work tomorrow morning, you won’t pay too hefty a price for supporting your team at 4am here in the UK…
    Have a great day ahead and thank you again for joining us!
    Next up for Chelsea…
    Next up for Chelsea is a big one on their pre-season tour, as they face London rivals Arsenal, in what is expected to be a much bigger test.
    Arsenal also played this morning, as they got the better of Orlando City by a 3-1 margin.
    Goals for them were scored by Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah, which serves them well ahead of this game.
    Chelsea will be hoping for significant improvements ahead of facing Mikel Arteta’s side, in a game which could see Kalidou Koulibaly make his debut, and Raheem Sterling start for the first time…
    Reflecting on Raheem…
    Raheem Sterling may not have lit up the game with a goal how many Chelsea fans would have been hoping, but he did look sharp regardless.
    The winger looked quick, fit and able to beat a man, but just could not add the finishing touch when necessary.
    He had a good chance that was stopped at the near post when Kai Havertz played him through on goal, which was unfortunate.
    Raheem did also slot his penalty away in the shootout very nicely, with the goalkeeper trying to taunt him.
    It will definitely not be his finest performance in a Chelsea shirt, and fans of the Blues should still be excited for the future!
    Sterling looked sharp in his first game for Chelsea.Credit: Getty
    Man of the match.
    The SunSport man of the match tonight goes to Mason Mount.
    The English midfielder looked very sharp when he came on, and was the best of a bad bunch in what was really a pretty poor display from the Blues.
    Rios and Romero were both good for Charlotte at the end of the game, but their overall play was not convincing.
    Who was your Man of the match?

    Charlotte win on penalties!
    Well, that was not in the script…
    Charlotte have beaten two time Champions League winners Chelsea in their pre-season tour on penalties!
    A late penalty won by the substitute Romero took it to penalties, before they were faultless from the spot in the shootout.
    It was Conor Gallagher who missed the crucial pen for the Blues, but he was good other than that.
    Nonetheless, it is Charlotte who will be celebrating tonight, so congratulations to them!
    Raheem Sterling looked bright, but didn’t get his debut goal.Credit: Getty
    Penalties (Charlotte 5-3 Chelsea)
    Jozwiak makes no mistake, and Charlotte have won it here!
    Penalties (Charlotte 4-3 Chelsea)
    Raheem Sterling dispatches his penalty into the top left corner.
    Penalties (Charlotte 4-2 Chelsea)
    Mora makes no mistake!
    Penalties (Charlotte 3-2 Chelsea)
    Conor Gallagher misses! Advantage Charlotte.
    Penalties (Charlotte 3-2 Chelsea)
    Walkes is composed, and scores.
    Penalties (Charlotte 2-2 Chelsea)
    Chilwell scores, off the right hand post and in!
    Penalties (Charlotte 2-1 Chelsea)
    Makoun scores with a Jorginho hop, skip and jump.
    Penalties (Charlotte 1-1 Chelsea)
    Havertz scores Chelsea’s first.
    Penalties (Charlotte 1-0 Chelsea)
    Rios scores for Charlotte.
    Penalties it is!
    It is penalties that will decide this one!
    Full time! Chelsea 1-1 Charlotte.
    That’s all from Charlotte and what late, late drama we had there as the substitute drove towards goal and forced a handball out of Trevoh Chalobah!
    Rios then converted the spot kick with the last kick of the game, and he has salvaged a draw for Charlotte in the 90!
    Penalties on the way!
    Mason Mount was brilliant in the second half, but Chelsea still couldn’t win.Credit: Getty
    90+2. Chelsea 1-1 Charlotte.
    Goal! Rios converts from the spot!
    90. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    Penalty to Charlotte! Handball by Trevoh Chalobah!
    89. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    A final change for Charlotte, and Chelsea have a throw in deep in their own half, to be taken by Ben Chilwell,
    87. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    Into the closing stages here and Charlotte are looking desperate for an equaliser, but not getting any closer to one.
    The Chelsea defence looks too strong, with Ampadu impressing in particular.
    85. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    Sterling wins a loose ball in midfield and looks for the pass between the two center halfs for Kai Havertz, but the pass is cut out.
    83. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    Conor Gallagher wins the ball back well in midfield and sets Raheem Sterling on his way!
    His run is brilliant, but his shot at the near post is saved.
    81. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    Kenedy finds Sterling inside the box this time, but he shows too much of the ball to the Charlotte defence, and loses it.
    79. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    A free header for Charlotte!
    From the corner a free header is put wide of the post, and the American side should work Mendy there.
    77. Chelsea 1-0 Charlotte.
    Kenedy lays the ball back to Conor Gallagher inside the box, who fires a shot on target, but it is wide of the mark.
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    England 2 Spain 1 LIVE REACTION: Stanway’s extra-time screamer seals historic Euro 2022 semi-final spot for Lionesses

    ENGLAND secured a historic semi-final spot of the Women’s Euro 2022 thanks to a heroic 2-1 win over Spain. Spain opened the scoring early in the second half but Ella Toone pegged one back with five minutes to go.
    And Georgia Stanway scored a 25-yard scorcher to seal a place in the semis for the Lionesses.

    Start time: 8pm BST
    TV/Live stream: BBC One/iPlayer
    England XI: Earps, Bronze, Daly, Walsh, Bright, Mead, Williamson, White, Stanway, Hemp, Kirby

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    Lionesses through to semi-finals
    Sarina Weigman’s side will continue their Euro 2022 journey!!

    Stanway thunderbolt settles it!!
    Georgia Stanyway wins a Euro 2022 quarter-final in style!

    FT: (ET) England 2-1 Spain
    The Lionesses are through to the Euro 2022 semi-finals.
    Fans go wild at the Amex Stadium.
    They were looking like going out with 8 minutes left in normal time and they have turned this around in true style.
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    120+2. Spain are struggling to get forward now.
    The fans are singing and dancing.
    England are pressing high and the visitors are struggling to play through it now.
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    120. The fans are on the edge of their seats.
    It is moments away.
    Spain are desperate to create one last chance.
    We are going to have four minutes of time added on.
    Credit: Getty
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    118. Spain continue to try and play their way through England.
    The slick passing gets them deep into the England half.
    The Lionesses are struggling to clear their lines without the ball coming straight back at the moment.
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    116. England bring some fresh legs on.
    Lauren Hemp for Nikita Parris.
    Minutes remaining to keep Spain out.
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    114. We are into the final 6 minutes of extra time.
    The Lionesses need to show their heart here to hold onto this lead and keep the Spanish at bay.
    No lapses of judgement or taking your eye off your marker now, there is a semi-final on the line.
    Credit: Reuters
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    112. Chloe Kelly draws a foul and wins a free kick in her own half.
    Just what England need now to take the pace out of the game.
    They look to play the ball into the corner to pin Spain in their own half.
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    110. Spain are twisting and turning in the England penalty area.
    Walsh smashes the ball clear for a corner.
    England need to show more composure defending, that could have been cleared for a throw-in.
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    108. England are passing the ball around when in Spain territory.
    They know the more they keep possession there, they get closer and closer to their end goal.
    They need to start frustrating Spain.
    Credit: Reuters
    England 2-1 Spain (ET)
    106. Spain come straight out the traps and fire a shot off at goal.
    The shot goes just wide of the post.
    England go straight up there other end and mange to win themselves a corner.
    Kick-off: (ET) England 2-1 Spain
    England get the second half of extra time started.
    Huge 15 minutes of football for both teams.
    Nerves will be huge.
    HT: (ET) England 2-1 Spain
    The referee brings the first-half of extra time to a close.
    Perfect 15 minutes for the Lionesses.
    From 1-0 down they now find themselves 2-1 up.
    They can almost see that semi-final place.
    England 2-1 Spain
    103. With 8 minutes to go in normal time with England trailing, no one could have guessed they would be in this positions 16 minutes later.
    Defence is key to booking that semi-final spot.
    Some tired legs out there at the moment.
    England 2-1 Spain
    101. What England would have given for the golden goal rule now.
    This could be a long remaining 20 minutes for the hosts.
    Spain will throw everything but the kitchen sink at them.
    England 2-1 Spain
    99. England know what they need to do now.
    Game management is key.
    Spain have to come at the Lionesses now.
    Credit: Rex
    England 2-1 Spain
    97. What a strike by Georgia Stanway!
    Struck from well outside the box it was struck so sweetly it went like an arrow into the top corner.
    The Amex Stadium erupts to choruses of ‘It’s Coming Home’
    Goal – Georgia Stanway (England)
    England 1-1 Spain
    95. Neither side would take penalties right now.
    It looks like they both feel they can win this.
    One moment of magic wins this.
    England 1-1 Spain
    93. England will are looking to keep the tempo up.
    Hemp is slotted in and she looks to cut the ball back in the box but it is blocked for a corner.
    Great play by the Lionesses.
    Credit: Getty
    England 1-1 Spain
    91. The risk and reward stakes just grew immensely.
    A goal now and it is hard for the other side to come back.
    It can knock the wind out of your sails.
    30 minutes is not as long as it sounds then.
    Kick-off: England 1-1 Spain
    Spain get the first half of extra time started.
    This is on a knife edge.
    FT: England 1-1 Spain
    That is the end for 90 minutes.
    No way to separate these two teams.
    We will need extra-time and maybe even penalties to do so.
    England 1-1 Spain
    90+3. Russo and Toone were so important in that equaliser for England, having made such a difference to this game.
    Spain looked in no danger of conceding before then.
    Now they are looking to hold on for the full time whistle.
    Credit: Reuters
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    Man Utd vs Crystal Palace LIVE REACTION: Will Fish SENT OFF after Martial, Rashford and Sancho strike in Melbourne

    MANCHESTER UNITED continued their flying start under new boss Erik ten Hag with a 3-1 pre-season win over Crystal Palace in front of 80,000 fans in Melbourne.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho got on the scoresheet.
    Ten Hag’s tenure in the hot seat has so far got off to a superb start, with three wins out of three in their pre-season preparations.

    Kick-off time: 11.10am BST
    TV/live stream: MUTV/ Palace Player
    Man Utd XI: De Gea, Malacia, Lindelof, Maguire, Dalot, Fred, McTominay, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial, Sancho
    Crystal Palace XI: Butland, Clyne, Ward, Andersen, Mitchell, Rak-Sakyi, Milivojevic, Phillips, Ayew; Ebiowei, Mateta

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    ‘What the f*** are you doing?’
    Even at 3-1 up in the closing stages of today’s win over Crystal Palace, Erik ten Hag was far from happy with his players.
    The Manchester United boss appeared to be caught letting out an X-rated shout from the side of the pitch.
    With just two minutes left to play, Ten Hag clearly wasn’t happy with his side.
    After a long ball forward from David De Gea, MUTV’s live coverage of the game picked up what appeared to be Ten Hag screaming: “What the f*** are you doing?”
    Although it’s not entirely clear exactly who Ten Hag was aiming his blast at from the touchline, or if it was another member of his backroom staff.

    Maguire boos
    Harry Maguire was BOOED by fans whenever he touched the ball during the club’s pre-season clash against Crystal Palace.
    The 29-year-old, who was also booed by England supporters in March during the friendly against Ivory Coast, started for the Red Devils in Australia.
    But he was subject to a chorus of loud boos from inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground whenever he was in possession of the ball during the 3-1 victory.
    To make matters worse, the majority of fans watching from the stands were wearing United shirts.
    Credit: AFP
    Fish ‘rugby tackle’ red card
    Will Fish’s late red card at the cricket ground has been labelled as a rugby tackle by some.
    One tweeted: “Will Fish playing rugby out there.”
    Another wrote: “Will Fish be good at Rugby?”
    Others felt bad for the youngster after his trip Down Under turned into something of a nightmare.
    One shared: “Imagine having to take a 22 hour flight from UK to Melbourne last minute and was sent off just 20mins into his game.”
    Credit: Getty
    Cristiano who?
    In the absence of United’s top-scorer last season, Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Martial has established himself as Ten Hag’s number one striker during pre-season with three goals in his last three games. The Frenchman was effective again this evening, scoring the opener before assisting Sancho for their second.
    Is it time for United fans to start seriously backing their number 9?
    .Credit: EPA
    Villa up next
    Up next on their pre-season tour, Ten Hag’s men head to Perth on Saturday to play Aston Villa who have won their last two friendlies.
    Will it be four from four?
    Fernandes pleased with aggressive display
    United’s creator-in chief was on the winning side for the third game running. Here’s what he had to say:
    I think that we are much more aggressive now. The three guys up front press well. We are much fresher and have freedom. There is loads of space in the middle and we are playing much better on the ball, too.Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United midfielder
    .Credit: Getty
    United forwards excite
    It may have been a slow last half hour or so, but United were devastating in the first half, scoring three terrific goals courtesy of all three forwards.
    A revitalised Martial opened the scoring with a smartly taken finish. Sancho was up next, calmly dispatching the ball past Matthews. Then it was Rashford, getting into the right position to stroke the ball home for United’s third.
    .Credit: AFP
    FULL TIME – Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
    The whistle blows and United come away worthy winners in Melbourne.
    Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
    90, We are into stoppage time and the fizz of this game has dissolved since the changes.
    United are about to register their third pre-season win on the trot.
    Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
    87, Elanga sells Iqbal short and Palace get on the counter-attack with Banks. The winger dinks a ball into Akinwale, but it’s just ahead of him. Nice idea from the substitute.
    RED CARD for United – Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
    84, The ball is knocked on and the last man, Will Fish gets in a tangle with Viktot Akinwale, dragging him to the floor on the edge of the area. The substitute is forced to walk.
    Scott Banks wastes the opportunity from the resulting free kick, blazing the ball over the bar.
    .Credit: Getty
    Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
    82, United look quite happy to see the game out from the back now. The pace has slowed a little, but the youngsters will be looking to make a name for themselves.
    Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
    78, Hannibal lets fly from distance with a powerful effort, but it’s straight at the keeper.
    Charlie Savage did well to win the ball back in the build-up.
    Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace – Palace changes
    77, Viera has chucked on another five players for the remaining 15 minutes or so.
    His side certainly look more threatening than ever.
    GOAL – Manchester United 3-1 Crystal Palace
    74, Ward gets Palace on the scoresheet.
    Ola-Ademomi initially gets the header away, but De Gea reacts well to save. The resulting corner is met by Ward who flicks a header on to the near post. De Gea fumbles, and it creeps into the back of the net.
    De Gea will be annoyed at himself there. But Palace’s substitutions are changing things here.
    Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace – Palace changes
    70, A small break in the game as Palace have a free kick on the right hand side.
    A few Palace changes to report. Ola-Ademomi, Quick, Adaramola, Raymond and Ozoh are all on.

    Manchester United 3-0 Palace – United changes
    68, Iqbal, Fish, Amad, Wan-Bissaka, Telles, Elanga, Laird, Hannibal and. Savage are all on for the Red Devils.

    Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace
    65, Here come the changes then!
    We’ll pass on the names shortly.
    Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace
    63, Mateta puts the ball in the back of the net, but the flag is quickly raised for offside.
    The United defenders had all pushed up.
    GOAL – Manchester United 3-0 Crystal Palace
    59, Sancho makes it three!
    United open up Palace again. Martial cleverly flicks the ball on to Sancho who is too quick for Ward, dummying a shot before bending the ball past a helpless Matthews in goal.
    Surely no way back for Palace now who look undone.
    Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
    58, Warning for United.
    Palace find Mateta over the top, but the forward can’t punish them.
    Yellow card – Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
    57, Ayew is very late on Fernandes and picks up a booking. But the Palace man isn’t done, scrapping with Fred. He’s not a happy boy.
    United are all over Palace though, finding spaces all over the pitch.
    Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
    54, Fernandes skies a golden opportunity!
    The Palace defenders are nowhere to be seen, and Fernandes finds himself one on one. With the whole goal to aim at, he puts too much on it, firing the ball over the bar.
    Should have been three.
    Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
    51, Lovely build up play by United.
    Fernandes lets it run foo Van De Beek, but the Dutchman slips as he goes to hit it. Another smart move from Ten Hag’s men.
    GOAL – Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
    48, Rashford finishes a delightful move.
    The Red Devils work the ball from front to back. Fernandes spots Martial running in behind who takes it down before finding Sancho. The winger then returns the favour before Martial rounds the keeper into the path of van De Beek. The substitute is a calm under pressure, and spots Rashford in a better position, who strokes it home to double their lead.
    Slick football by United.
    .Credit: Getty
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    Chelsea 2-1 Club America LIVE RESULT: Mount scores a screamer to make up for James OG – updates

    CHELSEA were bailed out late on by a Mason Mount screamer after Timo Werner gave them the lead in Las Vegas this morning. A comedy own goal from Reece James put a spanner in the works for Thomas Tuchel’s side, but they came away with the win in the end.
    Supporters were hoping to see summer signings Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly in action, but neither of them made a debut.

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    Job done.
    Chelsea made it difficult at times, but they got the job done in Las Vegas.
    Timo Werner opened the scoring at the second attempt, after his initial effort was blocked on the goal line.
    But the Blues joy was short lived, as a mix up between Reece James and Bettinelli meant that it was all level within five minutes.
    Mason Mount’s brilliance came to the rescue in the 83rd minute, as the Cobham academy product hit a beauty from outside the box.
    Full Time. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    That is all from Chelsea’s first pre-season game here in Las Vegas.
    A late Mason Mount stunner wrapped up the win for the Blues after Timo Werner gave them the lead.
    90+2. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    Nothing comes of it, and it will be a goal kick for Chelsea as we approach the full time whistle.
    90+1. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    Timo Werner catches his man late on the edge of the box, and Club America will have a free kick right at the death.
    The stadium will boom if they can score this.
    90. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    There will be three added minutes of extra time.
    89. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    Chelsea will just look to see this one out now.
    Alonso is winning everything in the air on the left hand side, and he has been very good in the second half for Chelsea.
    87. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    Emerson drives a shot goal wards, but it is just wide of the right hand post.
    So close.
    83. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    Reece James plays a cross field ball to Marcos Alonso, who finds Mason Mount on the edge of the area.
    Mount hits the strike from the edge of the box, next to no backlift, and it nestles into the right hand side of the net.
    Top class goal from a top class player.
    82. Chelsea 2-1 Club America
    Goal! Mason Mount scores a BEAUTY!
    82. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Chelsea are searching for a winner here as Reece James attempts to make up for his own goal earlier in the game.
    80. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Alonso picks up a yellow card, as he tries to make up for a poor first touch.
    78. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Club America get through on goal here, but there is heavy pressure from the Chelsea defenders.
    Martinez cannot quite get the shot off, and it is a goal kick for Chelsea.
    76. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Club America are coming forwards, but that leaves space for Chelsea on the counter attack with Pulisic.
    He finds Batshuayi, who is offside, and misses the target anyway.
    Great work from Pulisic, poor from the Belgian.
    72. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Alonso does really well to pick out Timo Werner, but his first touch lets him down.
    A cross then comes in from Emerson towards Pulisic, but the American heads over.
    It is all Chelsea as we speak.
    70. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Reece James pings a great raking ball across the pitch, before receiving it again and looking for Batshuayi, who doesn’t make the best of contact.
    68. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Batshuayi is shooting on sight every chance he gets, but his quality of shot has not been all that great so far.
    Chelsea have looked the more dangerous of the two sides, with Mount, Werner and James all impressing.
    64. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    It’s Mount, to James, back to Mount.
    They have an almost telepathic connection, but Mount’s cross cannot find anyone in the middle.
    62. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Well, that was not in the script, we find ourselves at 1-1 here in Las Vegas, and all of a sudden the game has opened up.
    James went from hero to zero within five minutes there, as he played a great cross to setup Timo Werner, and then a misjudged backpass caught out Bettinelli in the Chelsea goal.
    60. Chelsea 1-1 Club America
    Goal for Club America! Own goal from Reece James!
    56. Chelsea 1-0 Club America
    Goal for Chelsea! Timo Werner!
    54. Chelsea 0-0 Club America
    Batshuayi sees a half chance and lashes a shot goalwards, but it is slightly over the bar.
    He has been a good servant for Chelsea over the years, with some big goals, but you would think his time is over with the Blues now.
    52. Chelsea 0-0 Club America
    Mount finds Reece James on the right hand side, who does his trademark low cross, but it is intercepted by Caceres.
    50. Chelsea 0-0 Club America
    Chelsea work it brilliantly back to front here, but Alonso eventually loses it.
    Werner is making some good runs, but his team mates are struggling to find him a little so far.
    48. Chelsea 0-0 Club America
    Mason Mount has a go from distance, but fires his effort over the bar.
    46. Chelsea 0-0 Club America
    We are back with the second half in Las Vegas, and there is a full change of 11 players at half time.
    Werner, Pulisic, Alonso, Batshuayi, Jorginho, James, Emerson, Mount, Azpilicueta, Ampadu and Bettinelli are all on the pitch for 45 minutes.
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    Arsenal 2 Everton 0 LIVE REACTION: Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka lead Gunners to comfortable win over Toffees

    ARSENAL defeated Everton 2-0 with a dominant display at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore Maryland.Gabriel Jesus continued his goalscoring streak, which now stands at three goals in two matches, and Bukayo Saka sealed the win against a hapless Toffees side.
    Relive ALL the action from the LIVE RESULTS page below…
    That’s all from Baltimore
    Arsenal beat Everton in a friendly game at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
    A dominant performance in the first half was enough to seal the win for Mikel Arteta’s side against a hapless Toffees side.
    Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring on 33 minutes when a pinpoint corner-kick from the left by Cedric Soares found him completely unmarked in the far post from where he beat Jordan Pickford.
    Jesus then drove the ball down the left flank and flicked it perfectly to the far post where a slight touch from Gabriel Martinelli set Bukayo Saka up for the Gunners’ second of the night just three minutes later
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Stats
    Arsenal dominated an impressive 60 per cent of possession against Everton.
    The Gunners had full control of the first half but slowed down in the second.
    The North Londoners registered 12 shots, four of which were on target.
    The Toffees, on the other hand, produced seven shots, two of which were on target
    FT: Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    Arsenal defeated Everton in a friendly match at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
    A dominant performance in the first half was enough to seal the win for Mikel Arteta’s men against a hapless Toffees side.
    Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring after 33 minutes when a pinpoint corner-kick from the left by Cedric Soares found him completely unmarked in the far post from where he beat Jordan Pickford.
    Jesus then drove the ball down the left and flicked it perfectly to the far post where a slight touch from Gabriel Martinelli set Bukayo Saka up for the Gunners’ second of the night just three minutes later
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Full-time!
    And that’s it in Baltimore!!!
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    90 Chance
    Arsenal ace Pepe comes close to a third but his effort is saved by Crellin
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    89 Yellow card
    Pablo Mari becomes the first Arsenal player to be booked for a late tackle on Iwobi
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    88 Both teams are playing very conservatively.
    However, Everton have really improved compared to the first half
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    85 Five more minutes to go.
    An important win for Arsenal that gives them reason to feel confident ahead of the coming season
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    83 Time goes by very slowly in Baltimore…
    Both teams are unable to create any threats…
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    80 Just 10 more minutes to go.
    Arsenal are on course to victory as Everton have been unable to create threats
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    79 Yellow card
    Everton ace Gbamin gets booked for pulling Nketiah to the ground
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    77 Everton’s defence is getting carelles with some weak passes back to Crellin.
    Nketiah came just a whisker away from picking up a loose ball that would set him up against the Toffees keeper.
    But the young shot-stopper just manages to clear it in front of the striker
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    75 Tempo has really slowed down as we slowly approach full-time.
    Everton are still missing their big chance…
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    73 Nelson and Mari have also come on for Arsenal.
    Arteta is handing out a lot of opportunities
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    70 Substitution
    Arsenal manager Arteta introduces youngster Walters, who takes Gabriel’s place.
    Lokonga also comes on for Xhaka
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    68 Time for a water break!
    Everton are getting a lot more joy in the second half
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    68 Arsenal are struggling to find spaces to recreate the same chances they had in the first half.
    Everton ace Iwobi is quite lively against his former team.
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    65 Everton are missing Richarlison’s influence, based on what we’re seeing in this match.
    The Toffees will need to find a replacement as Calvert-Lewin struggled to have an effect
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    63 Everton are getting a lot more of the ball so far in the second half.
    But the Toffees are lacking that big chance…
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    60 The game has really opened after all those changes from both teams.
    Many players that are not favourites to be starters this coming season…
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    59 Chance
    Martinelli drives the ball down the left and fires a cross that is deflected by Tarkowski, who also came on after half-time.
    The Everton signing seemed to be hurting after the tackle but is thankfully able to continue
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    57 Chance
    Arsenal ace Maitland-Niles tries a long-range shot but doesn’t worry Crellin
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    55 Arsenal and Everton are both wearing their home kits for the coming season.
    The Gunners don their legendary red and white while the Toffees are in their signature blues
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    52 Arsenal enjoyed an incredible first half with goals by Jesus and Saka in the space of three minutes.
    But Everton have come on stronger in the second half
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Arsenal 2-0 Everton
    50 Substitution
    And Everton have made a lot of changes with Keane, Welch, Gbamin, Crellin, Rondon, Iwobi, Warrington, Mykolenko and Gordon coming on
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    Tottenham 1-1 Sevilla LIVE RESULT: Rakitic levels after Kane fires Spurs ahead – updates

    HARRY KANE fired Spurs ahead against Sevilla, but Ivan Rakitic came along and equalised.Spurs needed SIX goals to overcome the K-League all-stars in their most recent outing on Wednesday.
    Which included a brace from the 2021/22 golden boot winner Son Heung-min and a spectacular long range effort by Harry Kane.
    However, Antonio Conte will be on red alert as he would have been far from impressed with Tottenham’s woeful defending at time.
    And Sevilla come into this game fresher of the two having not played a single exhibition match since the conclusion of last season.

    Live stream: Spurs Play
    TV channel: The game is not on TV
    Kick off time: Noon UK
    Tottenham team: Lloris, Lucas, Romero, Dier, Sanchez, Sessegnon, Hjobjerg, Skipp, Richarlison, Son, Kane.
    Sevilla team: Dmitrovic, Montiel, Jose Angel, Rekik, Acuna, Fernando, Jordan, Papu Gomez, Lamela, Ocampos, Rafa Mir.

    Stay up to date with all the latest from this match in our live blog…
    That is all, thank you!
    That is all for SunSport’s coverage of Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Sevilla.
    Thank you, as always for joining us. It is always a pleasure to have your company, and we hope that you join us again for our coverage of Tottenham vs Rangers on July 23rd.
    In the meantime be sure to check out the clash that left Gonzalo Montiel bloodied, after an elbow from Heung Min Son in this game.
    Or delve into today’s transfer news, which saw Chelsea confirm the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly.
    Next up…
    Spurs pre-season tour of South Korea has come to an end, and in their next challenge they head to Scotland to face Rangers.
    There were some magical moments at Ibrox last year, particularly in Rangers’ exciting Europa League campaign, that ended in penalty heartbreak to Eintracht Frankfurt.
    Spurs will be hoping that Harry Kane can continue his hot goal scoring form, and that it will continue into the start of the season.
    Kane has scored three goals in two games of pre-season so far.Credit: Reuters
    Man of the match.
    The SunSport man of the match award today goes to Harry Kane.
    The England hitman scored the goal that gave Spurs the lead, and also had a goal disallowed.
    Jesus Navas and Ivan Rakitic were both excellent for Sevilla, but their minutes limited them a little in terms of an overall rating.
    Who would be your man of the match?

    Hats off to the fans.
    The fans here today were absolutely unbelievable.
    The 43,998 people in attendance in Suwon made it feel like a Champions League final, not a pre-season friendly.
    Much fuss was made of Heung Min Son in his home country, and the stadium lit up every time he was on the ball.
    Heung Min Son has many adoring fans in his native South Korea, and everywhere else.Credit: Getty
    Super Sevilla.
    It is shaping up to be another good season in Seville, if that performance is anything to go by.
    The Spanish outfit looked very competent on the ball, especially in the wide areas when Jesus Navas and Tecatito came on the pitch.
    Lamela was also brilliant against his former club, and hit the post with a wonderful left footed effort.
    Kane and Son in Suwon.
    It wasn’t their greatest performance by any means, but without them in this game, Spurs would likely have gone home losers.
    The South Korean was pivotal in the build up to many of Spurs’ attacks, and got the vital assist for Harry Kane’s opener.
    The latter has been on fire in pre-season, with three goals in two games, two of which were outside the box.
    Kane also had a goal disallowed in this one, as he looks to set up a charge for another Premier League golden boot.
    Son fires a shot at goal, which went narrowly wide.Credit: AFP
    Full Time. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    It is full time here in South Korea, and it has finished Spurs 1-1 Sevilla.
    A great contest and run out for both sides, who both could have won it.
    91. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Sarr has a dig from about 30 yards out, very ambitious from the Senegalese international, but it is way over the bar.
    90. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Sevilla have a corner in the final minutes, but it is well cleared.
    Kulusevski looks to break, but he is dispossessed and Sevilla will come again…
    89. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Sevilla play some silky football on the right hand side of the pitch, but the cross from Oliver Torres is cut out.
    87. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Spurs goalkeeper Austin gives the ball away to Romero, but the Sevilla striker cannot direct his shot on target.
    Sevilla almost found a winner.
    86. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Fagan-Walcott has now replaced Ben Davies, although it is expected to just be a precautionary measure.
    84. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Davies is back on, and Emerson Royal does well to win a goal kick for Tottenham.
    82. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Ben Davies goes down after a clash of heads with Rakitic.
    The stretcher comes on, but won’t be needed, as the Welshman walks off the pitch, it looks like he will try to continue.
    80. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Kulusevski gets some space on the right hand side and has an effort on goal, but it is deflected out for a corner.
    78. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Tottenham do really, really well again playing it out from the back.
    This is a big improvement in that area than what we have seen from the Lilywhites in recent seasons.
    76. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    It is a stadium effectively at full capacity, as the attendance of 43,998 is announced.
    The fans have been excellent it must be said.
    73. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    You would have to say that on paper now, it is Sevilla who have the stronger 11 on the pitch.
    Eric Dier is the only Tottenham player still on the pitch who started the game.
    72. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    There is another flurry of changes imminent for Spurs, with Bryan Gil, Troy Parrott, Brandon Austin and Sarr coming on.
    Heung Min Son, Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris and Hojbjerg are being replaced.
    68. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Kulusevski comes very, very close!
    It is an Arjen Robben-esque strike from the Swede, who cuts in on his left and fires it towards the top left corner, but it is narrowly over.
    66. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    That is a great goal by the Croatian maestro, and that is what he does.
    Ex-Manchester City man Jesus Navas did well down the right and side, and works the ball inside to the Rakitic.
    The Croatian then fires the shot across goal with hardly any backlift into the left hand side of the goal.
    A beauty.
    63. Spurs 1-1 Sevilla
    Goal! Ivan Rakitic scores a beauty!
    61. Spurs 1-0 Sevilla
    Tanganga loses the ball in defence, and it falls nicely to Pablo Perez, but he fires his shot over the bar.
    57. Spurs 1-0 Sevilla
    Ambitious effort from ex-Barcelona maestro Ivan Rakitic.
    The ball falls to him on the edge of the area and he attempts a full volley, but it falls wide of the goal and will result in a goal kick.
    Rakitic won everything in his time with FC Barcelona.Credit: Getty
    55. Spurs 1-0 Sevilla
    Son has a go from distance, but it is high and wide from the South Korean.
    You can’t blame him for trying, he has scored some beauties from that range.
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    Northern Ireland 0 England 5 LIVE RESULT: Russo’s double inspire Lionesses to a FIVE goal Irish thrashing – updates

    ENGLAND capped off their Euro 2022 group stage with an emphatic 5-0 win over Northern Ireland.Kelsie Burrows’ freakish own goal, Beth Mead’s tidy finish and two fantastic strikes from Alessia Russo got the job done for the Lionesses in Southampton.
    Which meant that Sarina Wiegman’s side maintained their 100% win record and topped Group A with NO goals conceded.

    RESULT: Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    TV/Live stream: BBC
    Northern Ireland XI: Burns; Mckenna, Nelson, Robson, Vance; Rafferty, Callaghan, Furness, Holloway; Wade, McGuinness
    England XI: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Daly; Stanway, Walsh; Mead, Kirby, Hemp; White

    Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
    That’s all from St Mary’s Stadium
    England march through to the quarter-finals with another record-breaking win over Northern Ireland.
    Their next opponents will be determined when Denmark take on Spain tomorrow evening.
    The next round will kick off next Wednesday.
    But until then, thank you for reading and goodnight!
    Final Group A standings
    England and Austria qualify for the quarter-finals!
    Credit: Twitter.com/@WEURO2022
    Alessia Russo awarded player of the match
    The striker came off the bench at half time to score a brace.
    Credit: Getty
    Arjan Veurink reacts
    When speaking to BBC Sport, Veurink said:
    “We spoke about lots of potential scenarios and this [Covid] was one of them – my compliments go to the staff and players group because we reacted really well.
    “We plan for scenarios and the world we are living in it could happen – we spoke about it and we’re well prepared. She’s managing the staff and players brilliantly.
    “The first 30 minutes to be fair to Northern Ireland they did well – we didn’t use the right spaces to play in and that’s one of the things we tried to put some attention on – we did really well in the first part of the second half and sometimes when they are defending in a low block it is really difficult.”
    When asked if Wiegman will return in time for the quarter-final, he said:
    “We have to see – we have to manage it day by day, hopefully she is back in business as soon as possible.”
    Credit: Getty
    Marissa Callaghan reacts
    When speaking to BBC Sport, the Northern Ireland captain said:
    “For the players the legacy is that we believed we could compete in this tournament, it was a far cry for us four or five years ago we never thought we would make it and I felt we played really well at times against top sides and players.
    “We have to believe that we can challenge the top sides.
    “There’s a massive gulf – we’ll go back on Monday and it will be a big wake up call, we’ve been full-time since January together but soon we’ll go back to our normal jobs and lives and we have to try to keep the momentum.
    “We have to keep investing in women’s football – the Irish FA, our leagues we have to make them better. I hope that we can get more sponsorship and push on because we are capable of doing that and playing more in these big tournaments.
    “At times in each of the games we’ve really battled and stood shoulder to shoulder with top players and sides, in the past playing England we created no chances but today we went for it.
    “Unfortunately we didn’t score any but we did have chances and we have to take something from that – the gulf is massive and when they come on in the second half and change subs like for like it’s hard to compete.
    “But I’m so proud every player left everything on the pitch and it’s been an amazing two weeks.
    “The fans have been amazing – a thousand of our fans and we could hear them over everything. The girls have really appreciated them being here, they’ve been outstanding and so we’re thankful to them all.”
    Credit: Getty
    Lionesses roar
    England have won 100% of their group stage games for the second consecutive UEFA Women’s Euros.
    They’re the first side to do it in back-to-back tournaments since Germany, who did so in 2001, 2005 and 2009. (Opta)
    Fran Kirby reacts
    Kirby told Radio Five Live:
    “I’ve been wanting to get a goal through the tournament and have been getting myself in good positions bit it hasn’t come off for me.
    “Luckily today I was in the right place and I got good contact on the ball and it was one of those you’re watching to see if it goes in so when it did I was just really happy to open my account.
    “We spoke before the game about having a positive start, we felt our starts in the previous two games had been a bit slow so we wanted to make sure we got good possession of the ball and looked after it and I felt we did that even though the goal didn’t quite come.
    “I’m just happy it went in and got the ball rolling and it just relaxed us and we could play the game a bit more.”
    Credit: Getty
    Alessia Russo reacts
    When speaking to BBC Sport, Russo said:
    “I enjoy every game in an England shirt and to come on and score is great.
    “I just got in the right place at the right time, and was able to put it in the back of the net.
    “I should have finished that last one but we will move on to the next game.
    “I’ve been watching Ian Wright’s goals this week and maybe that helped me.
    “Obviously I want to play in every game for England but I know I have to be patient.”
    Credit: Getty
    Full Time – Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    It took a while for the Lionesses to get into the game, but as soon as Kirby broke the deadlock there was no stopping them.
    England completely dominated possession while Northern Ireland struggled to get a touch on the ball.
    Beth Mead continues to shine for England, while super-sub Alessia Russo has issued a statement of intent to Sarina Wiegman, suggesting that she should be in the starting XI for the quarter-final after scoring three goals in two appearances off the bench.
    Goalkeeper Mary Earps has barely had to make a save over the last three games, demonstrating the strength of England’s defence.
    England break another record
    The Lionesses have scored 14 goals at the 2022 Women’s Euros, the most on record in the group stages at a single edition – previously 11 for Germany in 2001. (Opta)
    Credit: Getty
    Full Time – Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    England’s Euro2022 record:

    Three games
    Nine points
    14 goals scored
    No goals conceded

    Credit: AFP
    Full Time – Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    England march on to the quarter-finals with maximum points from the group stages.
    Credit: Getty
    88. Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    Kirby sends the ball out to Carter on the left, who crosses it into Russo.
    The striker heads towards goal, but her effort flies over.
    England go on the attack again as Toone sends the ball out to Mead.
    The winger squares it to Russo, who fires over bar.
    86. Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    Two more changes for Northern Ireland.
    Wilson replaces Callaghan.
    Hutton replaces Nelson.
    82. Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    England have a free kick in a threatening position as Mead is brought down by McKenna.
    Mead sends the ball in, but nobody can get a touch on it and Northern Ireland have a goal kick.
    78. Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    Another change for Northern Ireland.
    Furness is replaced by Caldwell.
    77. Northern Ireland 0-5 England
    Mead sends the ball into the box.
    Burrows sticks a leg out in an attempt to clear the danger, but the ball deflects up and over Burns and into the goal.
    Credit: Reuters
    76. GOOOAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!!
    It’s an own goal as the ball deflects off Burrows and over Burns before bouncing into the goal.
    74. Northern Ireland 0-4 England
    Another change for England.
    Bronze is replaced by Carter, who comes on to make her tournament debut.
    70. Northern Ireland 0-4 England
    England are looking very comfortable in possession.
    Meanwhile, Northern Ireland are struggling to get a touch on the ball.
    66. Northern Ireland 0-4 England
    Northern Ireland make their first two changes of the game.
    Holloway is replaced by Magee.
    Rafferty is replaced by Burrows.
    61. Northern Ireland 0-4 England
    Another substitution for England.
    Hemp is replaced by Kelly.
    60. Northern Ireland 0-4 England
    Toone has another go at goal from distance, but this time her strike is sent over the bar.
    Credit: Reuters
    59. Northern Ireland 0-4 England
    Chance for England as Toone strikes from distance, but her effort flies wide.
    54. Northern Ireland 0-4 England
    Toone receives the ball in midfield and sends it through to Russo, who sets herself up perfectly with an excellent first touch.
    She finds herself one-on-one with Burns and slots the ball into the back of the net with great composure.
    Credit: Reuters
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