Berlin, April 30 (Ians) Ritsu Doan’s goal helped Freiburg cement their fourth place in the table after moving 1-0 past Cologne at the 30th round in Bundesliga.
Cologne took the reins from the starting whistle and came close with 21 minutes played when Freiburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken had to be on guard to defuse Linton Maina’s effort on target, reports Xinhua.
Flekken remained in the thick of things as he tipped Eric Martel’s close-range header around the post with a great reflex two minutes later.
Freiburg showed signs of life at the half-hour mark when Lucas Holer forced Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwabe into action.
The visitors increased the pressure before the break, but Holer’s long-range effort got palmed away by Schwabe.
Freiburg eventually opened the scoring after the restart as Holer flicked on a corner into the path of Doan, who nodded home with a diving header at...
Cologne took the reins from the starting whistle and came close with 21 minutes played when Freiburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken had to be on guard to defuse Linton Maina’s effort on target, reports Xinhua.
Flekken remained in the thick of things as he tipped Eric Martel’s close-range header around the post with a great reflex two minutes later.
Freiburg showed signs of life at the half-hour mark when Lucas Holer forced Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwabe into action.
The visitors increased the pressure before the break, but Holer’s long-range effort got palmed away by Schwabe.
Freiburg eventually opened the scoring after the restart as Holer flicked on a corner into the path of Doan, who nodded home with a diving header at...
- 4/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 17 (Ians) Freiburg crashed out of the UEFA Europa League after losing 2-0 in the last-16 second leg, and 3-0 on aggregate, to Juventus on Thursday night.
The hosts assumed control from the start and created chances through Ritsu Doan, who unleashed a dangerous effort in the fifth minute, and Matthias Ginter, who tested Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny with a 22nd-minute header.
Juventus broke the deadlock as Var awarded them a penalty just before the break. Dusan Vlahovic kept his nerves from the spot and beat Freiburg custodian Mark Flekken. The hosts were reduced to 10 men as Manuel Gulde was sent off for his second yellow card after handling the ball inside the area.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Freiburg came out with guns blazing in the second half as Michael Gregoritsch and Lucas Holer came close from promising positions after the restart, a Xinhua report said.
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The hosts assumed control from the start and created chances through Ritsu Doan, who unleashed a dangerous effort in the fifth minute, and Matthias Ginter, who tested Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny with a 22nd-minute header.
Juventus broke the deadlock as Var awarded them a penalty just before the break. Dusan Vlahovic kept his nerves from the spot and beat Freiburg custodian Mark Flekken. The hosts were reduced to 10 men as Manuel Gulde was sent off for his second yellow card after handling the ball inside the area.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Freiburg came out with guns blazing in the second half as Michael Gregoritsch and Lucas Holer came close from promising positions after the restart, a Xinhua report said.
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- 3/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Al Khor (Qatar), Dec 2 (Ians) Germany head coach Hansi Flick has blamed a late lapse against Japan in their opening match for his team’s early World Cup elimination. Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 in their last group match on Thursday, but Japan’s 2-1 win over Spain meant Hansi Flick’s side finished third in Group E, behind Spain on goal difference.
Flick said his team had paid the price for a poor performance in the first group fixture against Japan when Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored in the last 20 minutes to give the Samurai Blue a 2-1 win.
“Our downfall didn’t happen today, but in 20 minutes against Japan,” Flick said, reports Xinhua. “We could have won against Spain with a bit more efficiency. Nevertheless, the disappointment is huge.”
Germany had 32 shots on goal on Thursday, 11 of which were on target, while...
Flick said his team had paid the price for a poor performance in the first group fixture against Japan when Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored in the last 20 minutes to give the Samurai Blue a 2-1 win.
“Our downfall didn’t happen today, but in 20 minutes against Japan,” Flick said, reports Xinhua. “We could have won against Spain with a bit more efficiency. Nevertheless, the disappointment is huge.”
Germany had 32 shots on goal on Thursday, 11 of which were on target, while...
- 12/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
In material of losing the last league match of the group Spain qualified along with Japan to the knockout stage of the tournament.
In a night of chaotic pair of games, at the Khalifa International Stadium, Japan trailing by a 11th minute goal scored by Alvaro Morata to go into the half time break trailing 1-0.
The Samurai Blue however stormed back with full gusto in the second half to score two goals within a span of three minutes.
Coach Hajime Moriyasu drew level through Ritsu Doan in the 48th minute and went into the lead with a goal from Ao Tanaka three minutes later.
Japan, who have set a target of qualifying for the last-eight stage of the tournament, had opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over four-time winners Germany but lost to Costa Rica.
Spain on the other hand started with 7-0 drubbing of Costa Rica and...
In a night of chaotic pair of games, at the Khalifa International Stadium, Japan trailing by a 11th minute goal scored by Alvaro Morata to go into the half time break trailing 1-0.
The Samurai Blue however stormed back with full gusto in the second half to score two goals within a span of three minutes.
Coach Hajime Moriyasu drew level through Ritsu Doan in the 48th minute and went into the lead with a goal from Ao Tanaka three minutes later.
Japan, who have set a target of qualifying for the last-eight stage of the tournament, had opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over four-time winners Germany but lost to Costa Rica.
Spain on the other hand started with 7-0 drubbing of Costa Rica and...
- 12/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Nov 23 (Ians) Japan have provided the second major shock of the FIFA World Cup with a stunning comeback 2-1 win over Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium here on Wednesday.
The four-time world champions took a first-half lead through Ilkay Gundogan’s coolly dispatched penalty and looked likely to add to their advantage early in the second half.
However, after a couple of near misses from Serge Gnabry and goalscorer Gundogan, and a stunning series of saves from Shuichi Gonda, Japan made their move.
The Samurai Blue became increasingly adventurous as the match wore on and, having threatened Manuel Neuer’s goal on more than one occasion, pulled level with 15 minutes remaining through substitute Ritsu Doan’s opportunistic close-range finish.
A shock then turned into a sensation eight minutes later when Takuma Asano burst through on the right, amid some less-than-impressive German defending, to blast a ferocious and,...
The four-time world champions took a first-half lead through Ilkay Gundogan’s coolly dispatched penalty and looked likely to add to their advantage early in the second half.
However, after a couple of near misses from Serge Gnabry and goalscorer Gundogan, and a stunning series of saves from Shuichi Gonda, Japan made their move.
The Samurai Blue became increasingly adventurous as the match wore on and, having threatened Manuel Neuer’s goal on more than one occasion, pulled level with 15 minutes remaining through substitute Ritsu Doan’s opportunistic close-range finish.
A shock then turned into a sensation eight minutes later when Takuma Asano burst through on the right, amid some less-than-impressive German defending, to blast a ferocious and,...
- 11/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Doha (Qatar), Nov 11 (Ians) The Samurai Blue will have their first practice session on Friday at Al Sadd Sc Training Facilities in Doha, officials of the team informed media persons here.
On Thursday morning, six J. League players touch Doha, including veteran Fc Tokyo defender Yuto Nagatomo, Shonan Bellmare forward Shuto Machino, Kawasaki Frontale defenders Shogo Taniguchi and Miki Yamane, Nagoya Grampus winger Yuki Soma and Shimizu S-Pulse goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda as part of Japan’s World Cup squad ahead of the November 20-December 18 tournament.
The 36-year-old Nagatomo is set to appear at four World Cups when Japan kick off their Group E campaign against four-time champions Germany on November 23.
Among the Japanese domestic league players making it to Qatar along with the former Inter Milan and Galatasaray man Nagatomo was Machino, who was called up late as an injury replacement.
Another J, League player who will reach Doha on...
On Thursday morning, six J. League players touch Doha, including veteran Fc Tokyo defender Yuto Nagatomo, Shonan Bellmare forward Shuto Machino, Kawasaki Frontale defenders Shogo Taniguchi and Miki Yamane, Nagoya Grampus winger Yuki Soma and Shimizu S-Pulse goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda as part of Japan’s World Cup squad ahead of the November 20-December 18 tournament.
The 36-year-old Nagatomo is set to appear at four World Cups when Japan kick off their Group E campaign against four-time champions Germany on November 23.
Among the Japanese domestic league players making it to Qatar along with the former Inter Milan and Galatasaray man Nagatomo was Machino, who was called up late as an injury replacement.
Another J, League player who will reach Doha on...
- 11/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Tokyo, Nov 1 (Ians) Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu announced a 26-man squad for the Qatar World Cup here on Tuesday.
Only six players are from Japanese first-division teams. German clubs have contributed the most players for Moriyasu’s side with seven from Bundesliga, including the captain Maya Yoshida who will play his third World Cup, reports Xinhua.
There are two players from English Premier League, three from French Ligue 1 and one from Spain’s La Liga.
“There are really lots of players in all positions that could have been picked,” Moriyasu said at a press conference. “It was extremely difficult.”
He said that Japan’s goal is to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. “I know it is not an easy target but with the support of our fans, I think we can achieve it,” he said.
Japan, which has been drawn in Group E with Germany, Spain and Costa Rica,...
Only six players are from Japanese first-division teams. German clubs have contributed the most players for Moriyasu’s side with seven from Bundesliga, including the captain Maya Yoshida who will play his third World Cup, reports Xinhua.
There are two players from English Premier League, three from French Ligue 1 and one from Spain’s La Liga.
“There are really lots of players in all positions that could have been picked,” Moriyasu said at a press conference. “It was extremely difficult.”
He said that Japan’s goal is to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. “I know it is not an easy target but with the support of our fans, I think we can achieve it,” he said.
Japan, which has been drawn in Group E with Germany, Spain and Costa Rica,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 11 (Ians) Werder Bremen scored twice in the second half to beat relegation-threatened Arminia Bielefeld 2-0 in a postponed fixture of the 20th round in the Bundesliga.
Newly promoted Bielefeld remain winless in their seventh straight match after wasting a number of chances. Bremen, on the other hand, were clinical in front of goal to snatch all three points on the road.
The match had been postponed in February due to heavy snowfall in Bielefeld. The hosts started well as they created the first half chances through Amos Pieper and Andreas Voglsammer in the opening stages on Wednesday, Xinhua news reported.
With 29 minutes gone Bremen's defender, Omer Toprak had to block Ritsu Doan's attempt to deny the opener from close range.
It was all in the first 45 minutes, yet the hosts failed to turn their dominance into a tangible reward while Bremen remained passive and focussed only on fast breaks.
Newly promoted Bielefeld remain winless in their seventh straight match after wasting a number of chances. Bremen, on the other hand, were clinical in front of goal to snatch all three points on the road.
The match had been postponed in February due to heavy snowfall in Bielefeld. The hosts started well as they created the first half chances through Amos Pieper and Andreas Voglsammer in the opening stages on Wednesday, Xinhua news reported.
With 29 minutes gone Bremen's defender, Omer Toprak had to block Ritsu Doan's attempt to deny the opener from close range.
It was all in the first 45 minutes, yet the hosts failed to turn their dominance into a tangible reward while Bremen remained passive and focussed only on fast breaks.
- 3/11/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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