World Cup qualifiers

THIS is the crazy moment a goalkeeper conceded a penalty just FIVE seconds into an international match.The comical incident occurred in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier between Tanzania and Madagascar.
This is the moment a goalie conceded a penalty after just FIVE seconds
The hosts kicked off proceedings by immediately sending a long ball towards the Madagascar box.
A Tanzania player quickly pounced on it as he found space in the penalty area.
And it forced Madagascar goalie Melvin Adrien to charge forward with a last-ditch challenge.
But the former Amiens star, who now plays in Ligue 2 with FC Martigues, clattered into his opponent.
And the referee had no choice but to point to the spot.
Tanzania scored the penalty to take an immediate lead.

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And a thrilling game saw them emerge with a 3-2 win.
Footy fans were quick to react on social media, with one saying: “The whole crowd loved it!”
Another wrote: “Did he just deck him?”
One added: “That goalie has cornerback in his blood. Made the incomplete pass signal within a quarter second of mowing the guy over.”
Madagascar have now lost three of their World Cup qualifiers.
And October’s clash against DR Congo is now a must-win if they are to reach Qatar 2022.

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Adrien’s mistake was the latest in a list of high-profile errors by international goalies this year.
Poland’s Wojciech Szczesny became the first stopper to score an own-goal in Euros history when he put the ball in his own net against Slovakia.
Spain’s Unai Simon also produced a howler against Croatia, letting a halfway line back-pass creep under his foot and into the goal.
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LIVERPOOL, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Leeds have been told they CANNOT play their Brazilian aces who skipped World Cup duty.Fifa today informed the Prem clubs that the Brazilian FA had asked them to impose the “five day restriction” on the players who did not travel for the international break.
Liverpool will be without goalkeeper Alisson for their clash against Leeds on SundayCredit: Getty
Manchester United midfielder Fred will play no part in Saturday’s game against NewcastleCredit: Getty
It means Liverpool will be without Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino for their game at Leeds on Sunday, with the home side set to be without Raphinha.
Manchester United’s Fred will miss both the home clash with Newcastle and the opening Champions League game at Young Boys.
And centre-back Thiago Silva will be absent for Chelsea’s game with Aston Villa and Euro tie with Zenit St Petersburg.
Champions City must also plan without Ederson and Gabriel Jesus at Leicester on Saturday.
Wolves striker Raul Jiminez and Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron have also been told they are ineligible for this weekend’s Prem return after not travelling for their qualifiers.
But Everton CAN play striker Richarlison against Burnley on Monday after his name was omitted from the list supplied to world chiefs.

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It is understood that Premier League clubs plan to contest the ruling.
Under Fifa regulations, agreed by the 211 member nations, the five day restriction is automatically mandated if a national association asks for it to be imposed.
It runs from the day after the final match of the international window, so in the case of the Brazilians named that is September 10-14, running out at midnight on Tuesday.
Unlike Mexico, Paraguay and Chile, who contacted Fifa over their unreleased players last week, Brazil did not formally send their letter until overnight.
That left Fifa with no option but to inform the clubs immediately to confirm the disciplinary steps.
But it is likely to spark an angry reaction from the Prem sides involved, especially after the chaotic scenes that saw Brazil’s game with Argentina halted after just six minutes when health officials attempted to detain Spurs pair Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso and Aston Villa pair Emi Martinez and Emiliano Buendia over alleged Covid quarantine breaches.
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizanni insisted yesterday that Raphinha had chosen not to fly back to Brazil when he had been given the chance by the club.
Radrizanni said: “We invited him to make a decision and he decided no.
“He showed great respect for his club and the Premier League in giving up this opportunity to play for his country for the first time.”

But that has not prevented Raphinha being named among the players Fifa were told Brazil wanted action over – which also included Zenit pair Malcom and Claudinha, who will also miss the Chelsea Euro game next Tuesday.
Brazil’s decision to omit Richarlison from the list submitted to Fifa appears evidence of the relationship between Everton and national team bosses after the striker was allowed to play in the Olympic Games in Tokyo when he could have been prevented from travelling.

Fifa have also contacted the FA, who are bound by the regulations to confirm the official notification from Zurich.
And with more World Cup qualifiers due to take place in Covid “red list” hotspots next month and in November, the onus is on Fifa to find a proper solution rather than risking further repeats.
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LYNDON DYKES was the hero for Scotland as his goal secured victory over Austria – and handed them a huge World Cup qualifying boost.Scotland knew all three points were needed in Vienna if they were to give themselves the opportunity to reach next year’s tournament in Qatar.
Lyndon Dykes celebrates with his team-mates after scoring for ScotlandCredit: Kenneth Ramsay

And they duly delivered as two big moments – Dykes’ goal and Craig Gordon’s vital second-half save – achieved exactly that.
Austria dominated the opening stages and put Scotland under plenty of pressure.
David Alaba had a good opportunity to open the scoring for the hosts, while the visitors struggled to operate under the high press.
However, it was the Scots who created the most clear-cut chance in the first 10 minutes.
After picking up the ball on the left-hand side of the box, John McGinn fired in a perfectly weighted cross towards the head of Lyndon Dykes.
The big striker was able to header the ball towards goal but Daniel Bachmann was able to make the save.
But it wasn’t long before Austria had another good chance of their own when Christoph Baumgartner broke free of Jack Hendry and fired a shot wide of the goal.

As Scotland grew into the game, they started to keep more of the ball.
And one particularly good move came when Stephen O’Donnell was able to break away down the right wing after latching on a pass from Billy Gilmour.
However, with both Dykes and McGinn in promising positions, O’Donnell’s cross ultimately hit the first defender and was recovered by Bachmann.
But Scotland’s luck finally changed just before the half-hour mark when Che Adams was brought down in the box by Martin Hinteregger.
The penalty wasn’t initially given but after a VAR check, the referee pointed to the spot.
Dykes duly stepped up and fired the ball under Bachmann’s body into the net to give the national side the lead.
The home crowd were silenced by this development, which would have suited Scotland just fine.
As the first half wore down, Austria did their best to create more chances but Clarke’s men defended brilliantly to keep them out.
The home side made a decent start to the second half but it didn’t put Scotland under nearly as much pressure as it did in the opening 45 minutes.
However, Scotland were wasteful in possession at times as they allowed the Austrians to have more of the ball.
There was another VAR check as well, but this time it was Austria who hoped to benefit from a potential penalty.
Fortunately for the Scots, the referee ultimately allowed play to continue.
Bachmann nearly caused disaster for the Austrians though when he tried to clear the ball away from his box, only to trip over his own foot.
Adams was on him immediately and managed to win possession before passing the ball back to O’Donnell.
But the Motherwell skipper was unable to capitalise as his subsequent shot at goal deflected off a defender before being cleared.
Austria continued to get more desperate for a goal and threw men forward, which left space open at the back for Scotland.
However, it was Craig Gordon who was forced into emergency action as he made a magnificent save to deny Baumgartner’s header from a corner.
Replays only made it look even better as you could see just how precise the keeper had to be in his reaction to stop the ball going into the net.
Austria continued to give it all they had in their desperate search for an equaliser.
But it wasn’t to be as Scotland held on to claim three vital points in Vienna.
The referee checks Scotland’s penaltyCredit: Kenneth Ramsay
Billy Gilmour in action for ScotlandCredit: Kenneth Ramsay
Austria’s Konrad Laimer and Scotland’s Callum McGregor battle for the ballCredit: Kenneth Ramsay
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THIS is the moment footy fans invaded the pitch to take selfies with Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes.The incident happened on Tuesday as Portugal beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes was approached on the pitch for selfies with fansCredit: Reuters
Security failed to intervene as Portugal beat Azerbaijan 3-0Credit: EPA
Three supporters were able to storm the field and run up to United ace Fernandes without being stopped by security.
The youngsters looked to be delighted standing in the playmaker’s presence.
And they instantly produced phones for a round of selfies.
Fernandes appeared to look a bit shocked that local security were doing nothing to intervene.
And he ended up posing for photos before the invaders exited, allowing the game to restart.
Despite having no Cristiano Ronaldo, who was missing through suspension, Portugal were still able to field a strong XI also including Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, as well as Man City trio Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias.

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And Fernandes was quickly involved as he assisted Silva for Portugal’s first goal after 26 minutes.
RB Leipzig striker Andre Silva doubled Portugal’s lead just five minutes later after being played in by Jota.

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Scored for Portugal, made in Manchester. 🤝Bruno Fernandes finds Bernardo Silva who scores a stunning opener for Portugal against Azerbaijan! 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/ZYpQaYTprF— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) September 7, 2021

And the Liverpool winger ended up on the scoresheet himself in the 75th minute after being teed up by Cancelo.
It means Portugal have won all three of their games in the international break, which also included a 2-1 qualifier against Ireland and a 3-1 friendly over Qatar.
The game against Ireland was extra special as Ronaldo became the all-time leading international goalscorer with a late double to clinch victory.
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