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David Lloyd anchors run-chase after top-order implosion from visitors

ECB Reporters Network07-Jul-2024Derbyshire 131 for 3 (Lloyd 50) beat Yorkshire 130 for 9 (Ferreira 44, Thomson 3-26) by seven wicketsAlex Thomson took three wickets in an over to put Derbyshire Falcons on course for a crushing seven-wicket Vitality Blast victory over Yorkshire Vikings in front of a 5,200 sell-out crowd at Chesterfield.Vikings collapsed to 21 for 5 on a ground where they have now lost their last seven T20 games and although Donovan Ferreira made 44 off 32 balls, they could only manage 130 for nine.On a two-paced pitch, Thomson’s off-spin claimed 3 for 26 and Pakistan pace ace Mohammad Amir took 2 for 23 while skipper Samit Patel conceded only 15 from his four overs.Falcons made short work of chasing down the target with skipper David Lloyd scoring 50 off 32 balls and Wayne Madsen a composed unbeaten 30 to take the home side to 131 for 3 in 15 overs.After heavy rain in the morning delayed the start by 30 minutes, Vikings started disastrously losing three wickets to Thomson in the second over.Dawid Malan sliced the first ball he faced to gully, Adam Lyth drove straight to cover and Shan Masood was stumped after he came down the pitch to play through the offside.It got even worse for Yorkshire in the next over when Amir pinned James Wharton in front with a yorker to reduce the visitors to 10 for 4Vikings hopes of setting any sort of competitive score rested with Ferreira who survived a difficult swirling catch to Lloyd running back from short third man off Zak Chappell when he was on four.Chappell took a stunning catch in the next over when he plucked the ball one-handed at point to remove George Hill which left the Vikings in danger of falling short of their lowest T20 total of 68 made on the same ground last year.Ferreira drove and pulled Pat Brown for two fours to take the visitors to 52 for 5 after 10 overs and put a dent in Thomson’s figures by pulling him for the first six of the innings.That drop was starting to look costly when he mistimed a cut at Luis Reece low to point and although Matt Revis and Jordan Thompson both cleared the ropes in a Madsen over that cost 14, Revis pulled Amir to deep square leg and Dom Bess skied Chappell to mid-wicket.Thompson pulled Amir for six but Brown conceded only three from the final over to leave Falcons chasing a modest target.Vikings needed early wickets to have any chance but Masood dropped Aneurin Donald at mid off in the first over from Bess.Donald put a dent in the target before he drove Revis to mid on and Reece struck two sixes to take Falcons to 50 in the fourth over.Reece miscued a drive off Ben Cliff to long on but at the end of the powerplay, Falcons were 68 for 2 and well on their way.Lloyd was intent on finishing it quickly, hitting five fours and a six from the first 13 balls he faced as he cruised to 50 from only 31 deliveries.Thompson yorked him in the 14th over but by then it was too late and Falcons wrapped up victory with five overs to spare to boost their hopes of making the quarter-finals.

da bet7k： The striker situation at Arsenal has been a nightmare for boss Mikel Arteta for many months now, unable to rely upon his two senior options for the majority of the campaign.

da pinup bet： Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have missed a combined 28 Premier League games between them, with the pair currently sidelined with hamstring and knee issues respectively.

Mikel Merino and Leandro Trossard are just two of the players who have been tasked with filling the void at the top end of the pitch, with the latter scoring three goals in his last two outings.

As a result, it’s a surprise to no one to see the hierarchy already targeting attacking reinforcements to help Arteta in his quest to win the title in 2025/26.

Numerous players have already been hugely touted with a switch to the Emirates during the upcoming window, certainly improving the options available at the manager’s disposal.

The latest on Arsenal’s pursuit for a new striker this summer

Ever since the appointment of sporting director Andrea Berta, it’s been clear to everyone who Arsenal’s number one target is to become their new talisman this summer.

The former Atlético Madrid man has already held talks with the representatives of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres over a switch to join the Gunners in the coming months.

The Swedish international could be available for a fee in the region of £60m this window, a potential bargain given his record of 48 goals and 11 assists in his 47 outings this season to date.

However, another name has emerged on their shortlist in the form of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, potentially making a shock move across the capital to join Arteta’s side.

According to French outlet RMC Sport, the Gunners have made an enquiry over a potential move for the former £52m signing, who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

Why Nkunku could become Arteta’s next Havertz

As previously mentioned, Arsenal forward Havertz is currently on the sidelines through injury, with Arteta missing one of his key talismen within the final third.

The German joined the club in a £65m deal from Chelsea back in the summer of 2023, with supporters unsure of where his best position would be at the Emirates.

However, his record of 29 goals in all competitions during his two years in North London is evidence that he’s more than capable of featuring as the club’s central striker.

His absence has been felt throughout the last few months, with the likes of Merino featuring in an unnatural position to make up the numbers whilst he continues his recovery.

Arteta could land another version of the German international this summer should they complete a deal for Nkunku, with the Frenchman following in a similar vein in joining from Chelsea.

He’s also come into question about which position suits his playstyle the best, but has still managed to outperform Havertz in numerous key areas in the Premier League throughout 2024/25.

The former RB Leipzig star, who’s been labelled a “monster” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, may have registered fewer combined goals and assists, but has notched a higher shot-on-target accuracy rate – showcasing his clinical nature in the final third.

How Nkunku compares to Havertz in the PL (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Nkunku

Havertz

Games played

27

21

Goals scored

3

9

Shot-on-target accuracy

44%

40%

Pass accuracy

90%

78%

Shot-creating actions

3.3

2

Take-on success

37%

23%

Carries into final third

1.6

1.1

Stats via FBref

He’s also completed more of the passes he’s attempted, whilst completing more take-ons and achieving a higher tally of carries with the ball into the final third – highlighting the danger he poses with the ball at his feet.

It’s unclear how much their London rivals would demand for his services, but it could be a risk worth taking with the positives massively outweighing the negatives with the Frenchman.

He’s fallen massively out of favour in West London throughout this season, with Arteta having the opportunity to sign another one of the Blues’ stars and transforming them into a key player for their title charge next campaign.

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The U.S. are avoiding and tuning out criticism aimed at them and Pulisic ahead of the Gold Cup

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• Adams says U.S. tuning out criticism from anyone
• Donovan, Dempsey have piled on Pulisic in recent days
• Midfielder suffered "turf toe" injury vs. Turkey, hopeful for quick recovery

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  U.S. men’s national team captain Tyler Adams says the squad is ignoring outside criticism, including recent pointed comments from Landon Donovan, after Christian Pulisic opted out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

  "We don't talk about that internally as a group," Adams told the Associated Press. "The noise on the outside is the noise on the outside. I think we need to focus on what we need to do as a group and continue to build."

  Donovan, while serving as an analyst for FOX’s coverage of the EURO Nations League, took a thinly veiled shot at Pulisic without naming him directly. While praising Cristiano Ronaldo’s commitment to Portugal at age 40, Donovan expressed frustration with unnamed USMNT players who declined to join the squad this summer.

  “This is what it means to represent your country,” Donovan said. “And if you don’t want to take this, as a professional soccer player and someone who gets the opportunity to wear that jersey and take it seriously and responsibly, then don’t come in… I can’t help but think about some of our guys on vacation right now not wanting to play in the Gold Cup. It’s p*ssing me off.”

  Pulisic’s father later responded on social media, telling Donovan to “look in the mirror.” Clint Dempsey also weighed in on his podcast, saying, “I always wanted to play in those games.”

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The U.S., which has lost four straight games for the first time since 2011, fell to Switzerland 4-0 Tuesday evening in their final tune-up match ahead of this summer's Gold Cup.

  "This is part of the process," Adams said. "You're going to win games. You're going to lose games. It's about continuing to build that. I think we're on the right path. We have to continue to build and try the things that we've been training. It'll take a little bit of time, but it will come together."

  Adams, who didn't dress for the affair due to a minor injury, is hoping to be ready for their opening game of the competition against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.

  "A little turf toe-type injury. More of an overuse thing probably than anything — overload. It was something that I picked up when I came into camp," Adams said. "Progressing well right now, but just trying to be smart and manage it."

• ADAMS REFLECTS ON INJURY RECOVERY

  This past campaign, Adams appeared in 28 Premier League matches for Bournemouth – a career-high for the after he missed a large chunk of the 2023-24 season due to injury, where he was limited to just three showings.

  "It's definitely enjoyable when you're healthy," he said. "The 16 to 18 months that it was just on and off inconsistency is something I never had in my career and never had to battle. And then when it hits you and you go through that, you just learn different ways to navigate things, enjoy life, just not take things for granted, all the little things."

  The U.S., who played their 10th game under manager Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday, are trying to play more freely on the pitch, breaking away from the previously confined structure that was deployed under former manager Gregg Berhalter.

  "From a positional standpoint, obviously we had probably a little bit of a different structure under Gregg," Adams said. "Mauricio gives the players freedom to find spots they're comfortable in and see how they can affect the game in different ways. I think our attacking players definitely have freedom to try and find the ball and create things in the right areas of the field. So, yeah, I think he gives everyone freedom, but there's still structure to the way that we want to play."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ADAMS?

  The U.S. play Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday in their opening Group Stage match of the Gold Cup.

The agents of a “sensational” Arsenal player have now jetted out to hold a meeting over a potential move away from the Emirates Stadium, according to a report.

Andrea Berta planning summer midfield rebuild

Andrea Berta is poised to become the Gunners’ new sporting director, and while fans may be crying out for the Italian to sign a new striker as the first port of call, there have been suggestions he is also keen on overhauling the midfield.

Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi remains Berta’s top target in midfield, although it is not yet a done deal, with the Spaniard potentially in line to take Thomas Partey’s spot in the starting XI, as the Ghanaian is out of contract at the end of the season.

Mikel Arteta is also believed to be a big fan of a different La Liga midfielder, however, with a report revealing the north Londoners are now very keen on signing Barcelona’s Marc Casado, although the Spaniard is protected by a huge £83m release clause.

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There may be a need to bring in more than one new central midfielder this summer, given that there is also major doubt over Jorginho’s future, and reports from Brazil have revealed the Italian’s agents have now jetted out to discuss a move to Flamengo (via Sport Witness).

There is reportedly already a verbal agreement in place for the midfielder to join the Brazilian club on a three-year deal, and his reps have now held a meeting with Flamengo sporting director Jose Boto.

The 33-year-old’s contract is set to expire at the end of the campaign, meaning he will be able to join Flamengo on a free transfer.

"Sensational" Jorginho playing sporadic role this season

The central midfielder has been impressive for the Gunners in the past, being lauded as “sensational” by BBC journalist Dan George, but he has started to play a lesser role in Arteta’s side this season, although he has played his part from the sidelines.

The Brazil-born midfielder has featured 12 times in the Premier League, with many of those appearances coming from the bench, and at 33-years-old he is arguably in the twilight years of his career, so it is probably wise to sanction his departure.

A return to the country of his birth could be a fitting end to Jorginho’s career, and Arsenal are now tasked with bringing in a suitable replacement for the £110k-per-week maestro, having identified a number of potential targets.

This summer is a huge opportunity for Ruben Amorim to make the changes he wants to his Manchester United first-team squad, allowing for the best possible chance of success in his first full year at the helm.

During the January transfer window, the 40-year-old only had a couple of weeks to make changes to the side, allowing numerous players to depart the North West on loan.

Marcus Rashford, Tyrell Malacia and Anthony all departed the club for various temporary stints away, with it unknown whether any of the trio have a future at Old Trafford.

Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven were the first additions of the Amorim era, with the pair both already excelling in the first-team, showing signs of being worth their respective transfer fees.

Hopefully he can continue his excellent early start in the transfer market this summer, potentially returning for a deal to land a player who he’s previously managed.

Man Utd’s potential move to land Viktor Gyokeres this summer

The 2024/25 Premier League season is yet to reach its conclusion, but the transfer rumours are already starting to gather momentum ahead of the summer.

United have already been touted as a possible destination for striker Viktor Gyokeres, who previously featured under Amorim during his time as Sporting CP manager.

The Swedish international has been in phenomenal goalscoring form over the last couple of months, notching a total of 40 goals in 41 outings across all competitions this campaign.

Gyokeres has registered a total of 83 goals in 91 appearances for the Portuguese outfit and is rumoured to be available for around the £60m mark this summer.

However, the club may have made a mistake in allowing one player to depart the club, possessing similar characteristics to the former Coventry City ace – highlighting the wrong call in allowing him to depart.

The former United ace who’s been like Gyokeres in 2024/25

Former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær is responsible for numerous impressive pieces of business which has seen the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo move to the club.

The Norwegian led the club to a second-placed finish in 2020/21, coming within touching distance of claiming the first league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure – offering stability which has often been lacking in Manchester.

However, the 52-year-old also made the call to part ways with Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku in the summer of 2019, ending his two-year stint in the North West.

The Red Devils forked out a staggering £75m for his signature in the summer of 2017, looking to transform the club’s front line and edge them closer to a top-flight triumph.

He managed to find the net 27 times in his first year, before scoring 15 in the following year, leaving in a £73m deal to join Inter Milan and ending his short stint in Manchester.

However, the “unplayable” talisman, as dubbed by pundit Alan Shearer, has consistently scored goals everywhere he’s been since his departure six years ago, notching double figures in every single season.

He’s now plying his trade for Napoli in Serie A, with FBref ranking him as a similar player to Gyokeres based off their respective numbers from the current season – with the comparison understandable when delving into their figures.

Games played

27

25

Goals & assists

18

33

Shot-on-target accuracy

47%

45%

Times dispossessed

1.6

2.5

Aerials won

1.2

0.6

Aerial success rate

44%

31%

Take-on success

27%

27%

Lukaku may have registered fewer goals to date, but he’s managed to achieve a higher shot on target accuracy rate – showcasing that he’s been unlucky not to have more goals than he currently does.

He’s also won more aerials per 90, whilst losing possession fewer times per game, offering that all-round focal point which the side have been desperately missing.

There’s no denying that Gyokeres would be a phenomenal addition to the side, certainly handing them the goalscoring threat they’ve been after in recent years.

However, this whole scouting mission could’ve been saved had Solskjaer not parted ways with the Belgian six years ago, with his presence potentially helping the club fight at the top end once again.

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حقق الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الاتفاق الفوز على نظيره الخلود، بهدفين مقابل هدف، في افتتاح مواجهات الدوري السعودي، اليوم الخميس.

واستضاف الاتفاق، المحترف ضمن صفوفه المهاجم المصري أحمد حسن كوكا، الفوز على الخلود، مساء اليوم بملعب إيجو في الدمام، ضمن منافسات الجولة الأولى من عمر مسابقة الدوري السعودي للمحترفين.

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وكان كوكا قد انضم إلى الاتفاق في فترة الانتقالات الصيفية قادمًا من لوهافر الفرنسي في صفقة انتقال حر، بعقد لمدة موسم.

وشهدت المباراة غياب كوكا عن الاتفاق في مواجهة الخلود، بعد معاقبته بالإيقاف 4 مباريات 2 منها مع إيقاف التنفيذ، بقرار من لجنة التأديب التابعة للرابطة الفرنسية لإخفائه شعار “المثلية الجنسية” بقميصه مع فريقه السابق لوهافر بآخر جولات دوري الموسم الماضي.

وتقدم الاتفاق بالهدف الأول عن طريق موهاو نكوتا في الدقيقة السابعة، بعد تصويبة قوية من خارج منطقة الجزاء، سكنت شباك الضيوف ولم ينجح الحارس في التعامل معها.

وتعادل الخلود سريعا عن طريق جون باكلي في الدقيقة 36، بعد عرضية من جانب ميزياني ماوليدا، قابلها باكلي برأسية سكنت شباك مارك روداك حارس مرمى الاتفاق.

وفي الشوط الثاني، نجح فريق الاتفاق في خطف هدف الفوز في الدقيقة 61، عن طريق جورجينيو فينالدوم، بعد عرضية من خالد الغنام وضها فينالدوم في الشباك، ليخطف ثلاث نقاط مهمة.

وبهذه النتيجة، ينجح فريق الاتفاق في خطف أول ثلاث نقاط في الدوري السعودي للمحترفين، بينما يبقى الخلود دون أي نقاط. أهداف مباراة الاتفاق والخلود

عبر الإعلامي خالد الغندور عن رأيه في أداء مدربي الأهلي والزمالك، خوسيه ريبيرو ويانيك فيريرا، رغم تصدر الفريق الأبيض جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري الممتاز بعد نهاية الجولة الرابعة.

وكتب الغندور على صفحته الشخصية بموقع “فيس بوك”: “رغم تصدر الزمالك بعد الأسبوع الرابع، إلا أن المدرب أقل بكثير من قيمة الزمالك، ونفس القصة تنطبق على مدرب الأهلي”.

وأضاف: “اسم الأهلي وقيمته الكبيرة في إفريقيا أعلى بكثير جدًا من ريبيرو”.

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وجاءت تصريحات الغندور عقب انتهاء منافسات الجولة الرابعة، والتي شهدت فوز الزمالك على فاركو بهدف دون رد، ليصل الفريق إلى النقطة العاشرة من 3 انتصارات وتعادل وحيد، محتلاً صدارة ترتيب الدوري.

في المقابل، اكتفى الأهلي بالتعادل السلبي أمام غزل المحلة مساء الإثنين، ليخسر نقطتين ثمينتين في سباق الصدارة، فيما تعرض نادي بيراميدز لهزيمة أمام مودرن سبورت بهدفين مقابل هدف، في المباراة التي أقيمت على استاد الدفاع الجوي.

ومن المقرر أن يواجه الزمالك في مباراته المقبلة في الدوري المصري الممتاز فريق وادي دجلة في الجولة الخامسة من المسابقة المحلية، وذلك يوم الأحد الموافق 31 أغسطس.

ويستعد الأهلي لمواجهة من العيار الثقيل ضد فريق بيراميدز حامل لقب دوري أبطال إفريقيا، وذلك يوم السبت المُقبل الموافق 30 من الشهر ذاته.

Beuran Hendricks called up as replacement

Firdose Moonda08-Dec-2023Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the T20Is against India with a left ankle sprain and is also in doubt for the two-match Test series.Ngidi was due to play in the first two T20Is and then a domestic four-day match starting on December 14 in preparation for the Tests. But he will now be assessed by Cricket South Africa’s medical team before a decision is made on his availability for that fixture.Left-arm seamer Beuran Hendricks, who has played 19 T20Is for South Africa but none since July 2021, has been called up as a replacement.That leaves South Africa without three first-choice bowlers for the T20Is, after Kagiso Rabada was rested for the series and Anrich Nortje was ruled out for the entire tour as he recovers from a lower-back stress fracture. But they still have a strong selection of quicks to pick from. Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams, Ottniel Baartman and Hendricks, along with allrounders Nandre Burger and Andile Phehlukwayo, are all in the current squad. However, Jansen and Coetzee will be released after the first two games to play red-ball cricket ahead of the Tests.None of the frontline quicks will play in the ODIs, with Baartman and Williams to lead an attack that includes Burger, Wiaan Mulder and uncapped Mihlali Mpongwana.South Africa’s two experienced spinners, Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, have been included in both white-ball squads with Maharaj also part of the Test set-up.

Chelsea have suffered a terrible turn in form since their 0-0 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on December 22nd, picking up just nine points in their last nine Premier League games, dropping from second in the league to sixth after 25 games played.

However, in their last ten Premier League games, Chelsea have only lost the “xG battle” three times, so what exactly has gone wrong?

Game

xG for

xG against

Brentford (2-1 Win)

2.23

1.61

Everton (0-0 Draw)

1.17

1.03

Fulham (2-1 Loss)

1.12

1.78

Ipswich (2-0 Loss)

2.00

1.58

Crystal Palace (1-1 Draw)

1.24

1.08

Bournemouth (2-2 Draw)

2.50

1.18

Wolves (3-1 Win)

3.20

0.81

Man City (3-1 Loss)

1.80

2.50

West Ham (2-1 Win)

1.67

1.22

Brighton (3-0 Loss)

0.54

1.42

A mixture of their inexperience to see out games when they are ahead and control the tempo of a game, their lack of ability to break down low block defensive units and poor shot volume from their wide men have all contributed to this poor run of form. Something needs to change with Aston Villa up next…

Jadon Sancho's Chelsea woes

The wing pairing at Chelsea has been an issue in recent weeks, as a lack of output from wide areas has left the likes of Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson with an awful lot of the attacking workload.

Noni Madueke has netted seven Premier League goals, but Pedro Neto has only managed two league goals and Jadon Sancho has only managed two himself.

Aside from Madueke, Neto and Sancho have been much less direct with their actions on the field, often turning back to retain possession, taking fewer shots in games and looking to create for others rather than taking the game by the scruff of the neck themselves.

Sancho did do this against Tottenham, getting Chelsea back into the game after going 2-0 down, but in recent weeks the form of Sancho hasn’t helped Maresca’s side, and it could require a change in this position to add something different.

But Sancho isn’t the only man who could be dropped, as there is another Chelsea star who has been in poor form in recent weeks.

The Chelsea star who now needs to be dropped

Levi Colwill has made 23 appearances for the Blues this season, all coming in the Premier League, providing one assist, contributing to four clean sheets and totalling 2,070 minutes played.

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The 21-year-old defender has been a clear favourite of Maresca’s, but since Wesley Fofana went down injured, Colwill has struggled more in the defensive line.

Since Fofana’s injury, Colwill has been partnered with the likes of Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheampong, Axel Disasi and Trevoh Chalobah (returning from loan in January).

The lack of consistency hasn’t helped the Blues backline, as they have struggled to find that same balance afforded to them with Colwill and Fofana together.

Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley described Colwill’s mistake against Brighton as “inexcusable” for their second goal, looking for a foul, not sprinting back into position to defend the ongoing attack and then conceding. And this isn’t the young defender’s only mistake in recent weeks, after also gifting West Ham their goal to go 1-0 up a few weeks ago.

Whilst the talent of Colwill is clear, and the future of Chelsea’s defensive line absolutely has him in it, after a few poor performances, the Blues could possibly do with taking him out of the firing line, bringing Adarabioyo in, who adds some experience and looking to weather the storm.

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شارك نجم فريق مانشستر سيتي، عمر مرموش، في المباراة الودية مساء يوم السبت ضد نظيره باليرمو، في إطار الاستعدادات الخاصة بالموسم الجديد 2025/2.

وحل مانشستر سيتي، ضيفًا على خصمه باليرمو في آخر الاستعدادات الودية للموسم الجديد المرتقب، الذي سينطلق بعد أيام قليلة، حيث فاز الفريق الإنجليزي بثلاثة أهداف دون رد.

ولعب النجم المصري، عمر مرموش، في تلك المباراة كأساسي رفقة مانشستر سيتي، قبل استبداله رفقة عدة لاعبين بين الشوطين، من قِبل المدرب بيب جوارديولا. ملخص لمسات عمر مرموش في مباراة مانشستر سيتي وباليرمو

وحاول عمر مرموش شن هجمة من الناحية اليسرى في منطقة جزاء الخصم، في الدقيقة السابعة، قبل أن يتعرض لضغط من جانبي لاعبي باليرمو، ويسقط على أرض الملعب.

وبعد ذلك، تلقى مرموش الكرة وسددها من خارج منطقة جزاء باليرمو، ولكنها مرت بعيدة عن المرمى، بشكل سيء.

ووجه مرموش كرة عرضية داخل منطقة جزاء أصحاب الأرض، في الدقيقة 25، ولكن تم تشتيت الفرصة من جانب لاعبي باليرمو.

وقام مرموش ببناء هجمة مثالية، بعدما مرر كرة عرضية، ووصلت إلى إيرلينج هالاند الذي مررها بدوره ناحية آيت نوري، الذي سددها أعلى المرمى، في الدقيقة 33.

وتحصل مرموش على فرصة مثالية لتسجيل هدف، في الدقيقة 36، بعدما تابع كرة طويلة، ولكنها كانت أطول من اللازم بالنسبة له، ولم يتمكن من التعامل معها جيدًا، قبل أن يتمكن حارس باليرمو من الإمساك بالكرة.

ونفذ مرموش ركلة ركنية لصالح مانشستر سيتي، في الدقيقة 43، ووجه الكرة ناحية منطقة الجزاء، ولكن دفاع باليرمو شتتها.