The Socceroos have produced a dogged defensive performance to hold Japan to a 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifying action in Saitama. Australia .... Australia vs Japan live score, H2H and lineups Alexandre Lacazette's opener completed a 16-pass team goal And Martin Odegaard doubled the lead six minutes later, heading home from close range. Romelu struggled in the last games to deliver that and that's why I said I think he was tired both mentally and physically. I'm looking forward to doing my best every single day to try to create some new history with all the fantastic people at the club. Frank's assistant Brian Riemer has also signed a new contract until the summer of 2025. Scotland play Luxembourg on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, in their final warm-up game before Euro 2020 - the first time the men's side has taken part in a major international tournament since the 1998 World Cup. Spurs have the second-lowest number of goals, the lowest number of shots and the least number of chances created from open play. It would have been easy to predict the Pharaohs’ demise after that Nigeria defeat in the opening round. It would have been somewhat reasonable to foresee another disappointing Afcon showing for the North African giants to follow the 2019 edition where they were eliminated by South Africa in the Round of 16 despite hosting the competition. Apart from a 15-minute spell at the start when Newcastle's players drew inspiration from the buoyant home fans and took the game to their opponents, Liverpool rarely looked troubled on Saturday. Allan came across to the near touchline, as he has so often done during these early eventful months of the Rafa Benitez era, to have a lengthy discussion with his manager. How the teams lined up | Match statsPremier League fixtures | Premier League results | Premier League tableWatch PL highlights and clips for free on Sky Sports In a sign of what was to come, Everton looked nervous in the opening minutes with Alli making a sooner-than-expected debut as Demarai Gray limped off with an injury. So do Fulham opt to cash in on their star man now - clubs in Spain are also reportedly keen on the youngster, although the compensation fee the Cottagers would get from La Liga clubs is far lower than if they sold to a Premier League side - but risk hindering their chances of a top-flight return? “It’s a pity, because we should’ve sealed the group long before it came to this. We just need to rediscover what characterised us up until today. We had two missed penalties in the decisive matches, so that shows we had the chances to win.” England head to the Estadi Nacional d'Andorra on Saturday night knowing they are just eight points away from confirming their participation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as manager Gareth Southgate celebrates five years in the job. Morocco are looking to preserve their unbeaten record in this year’s Afcon when they take on a Malawi side making their first appearance in the last 16 of the competition. Thomas Tuchel will certainly hope for good news on two players who would expect to have a say in Sunday's Wembley proceedings. Leandro Trossard tested Ederson with a low stinging drive that somehow stayed out on 60 minutes as the hosts pinned Guardiola's team back, winning lots of set pieces in their bid to get back into the game. Liverpool have shipped 10 in their last six league matches, more than the previous 17, and in all competitions have conceded twice or more in six games already this season. Neither Duffy nor Robinson could make the most of late opportunities to cement the win, but Ogbene duly obliged in the final minute of normal time with a firm header from Cullen's corner, the first time the Republic had scored three times in a competitive game since doing so in Moldova five years ago to the day. Sporting are in good form themselves, however, as they have won four and drawn one of their last five games. Central midfield: Callum McGregor (Celtic) - 7.22 rating Joining Celtic team-mate Turnbull in the middle of the park is Callum McGregor, the 28-year-old returning a WhoScored.com rating of 7.22 last month. Arsene Wenger says the aversion to a biennial World Cup is emotional. The former Arsenal manager is the front man - read fall guy - for what is, by all reasonable measures, a horrendous idea. Usually a front man for an ill-fated idea needs to be able to sell the shocker of a concept fluidly and with conviction. He does neither. I am facing it like the last World Cup because I don't know whether I will be able to, mentally, to endure more soccer. I will do everything possible to get there very well. Both Mr Blatter and Mr Platini were banned from football in 2015 in connection with this payment and that ban was upheld in the Court of Arbitration for Sport and by the Swiss Federal Tribunal. This season's reverse fixture between the Red Devils and Young Boys was also won with a goal scored in the final 15 minutes of the game, with Jordan Siebatcheu netting a 95th minute winner for the Swiss side. Balint is on the side of Steaua - the team now in the second tier. His former team-mate Helmut Duckadam, the hero goalkeeper of '86, sides with FCSB. Page said: The important game for us is done and thankfully we got the positive result. It gives us an opportunity to use it as an exercise to give them minutes. You only really know when you are in the dressing room and you are working with them every day on the training ground, but he definitely looks like he's got the qualities to be an Arsenal captain. Emma Hayes’ team tied down Kerr to a new two-year contract extension earlier in the week, and the win is an excellent way to continue their success as they went top of Group A, recording 65% possession over the course of the game. Xavi has also shown he is not afraid to use a three-man defence, with four central midfielders and then three forwards ahead of them; a system that would give Traore a good chance of playing on the right, with the whole flank his playground, while he has the legs and physicality to get back and help defend. Tottenham were losing after 94 minutes, 52 seconds - the latest time a team has been behind before winning a Premier League match Matildas face USA, Japan and Colombia in SheBelieves February 21, 9am: Matildas vs Japan; February 21, 12pm: United ABC Sport will be live blogging all three matches. Who is in the ... Newcastle are pushing hard to sign Jesse Lingard but have so far been unable to agree a deal with Manchester United. Lyon also signed exciting winger Tete on loan for the rest of the season - but he is unable to play against West Ham in the Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday night after representing Shakhtar in the Champions League group stage. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City all suffered here this season to varying degrees, and the visitors were given an early warning inside 80 seconds when Mathias Jensen blasted wide from the edge of the box. I don't like the word arrogance, it's a confidence and belief that if we reach our level of performance, we can achieve results against most teams. That kind of image leaves an impression. If there are still people today who say that it was just made up... I am a fervent pacifist but I'd punch them in the face. The Czechs' only win in this fixture was a 2-1 home success in Euro 2008 qualifying, with two other games finishing goalless. Chelsea's top scorer this season currently is Reece James with the England defender netting four times and he is offered at 22/1 (23.00) to score first. 2025 SheBelieves Cup: Full TV schedule, streaming 2025 SheBelieves Cup: Full Match Schedule. Thursday, February 20: · Japan vs. Australia: 5 pm ET at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas ... The only player to provide more goals and assists under Pep Guardiola in the competition before turning 22 is Lionel Messi (14 - 9 goals and 5 assists). Japan vs Australia Live Score and Live Stream Japan National Football Team squared off with Australia National Football Team in the Qualifying 3rd Round of the World Cup action on October 15. However, L’Equipe - after speaking with the player on Monday - declared that Ahamada will be available to take to the field against Cameroon after receiving a negative Covid result on Monday following tests on Sunday. After Sanchez, they agreed a deal for Loic Remy, only for the Queens Park Rangers striker to fail a medical. Fulham swept back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship after cruising to their seventh straight win with a 4-1 victory over Barnsley at Craven Cottage. I would have wanted him to have less saves in total, I think we had four or five shots on goal, but again we can still improve even in that area. Liverpool full-back Neco Williams, Tottenham defender Joe Rodon and QPR midfielder George Thomas have also withdrawn from Wales duty through injury. At the bottom of the table, Leeds drop into the relegation zone - level on points with 17th-place Burnley - It was one of many poor decisions made by West Ham's focal point. Antonio needs taking out of the heat of this battle - but Moyes can't. Both sides must switch their focus back to domestic duties now. West Ham will need to climb down from cloud nine and prepare for the visit of Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. As for Lyon, they’ll need to dust themselves off ready to return to Ligue 1 action when they welcome Bordeaux on Sunday.