国产热热热精品,亚洲视频久久】日韩,三级婷婷在线久久,99人妻精品视频,精品九热人人肉肉在线,AV东京热一区二区,91po在线视频观看,久久激情宗合,青青草黄色手机视频

Sports / Soccer

World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2014-06-23 16:19

Ronaldo's last-minute assist saves Portugal

World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive

Cristiano Ronaldo's last minute cross set up a late equalizer for Silvestre Varela to secure Portugal a 2-2 draw with the United States and keep alive hopes of a spot in the second round.

In the final seconds of stoppage time, Ronaldo sent a long range cross into the area and found second half substitute Varela whose powerful header left desperate American goalkeeper Tim Howard helpless and stunned the US coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

The draw gave Portugal its first point from two games, level with Ghana but three points behind Germany and the US, both with four points.

Portugal still has the chance to qualify for the knockout stage but only if they beat Ghana by a big margin? and Germany lose to the US in Group G's final games.

First World Cup water break

World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive

Argentinian referee Nestor Pitana stopped play for a discretionary water break - the first time at a World Cup - due to the heat and humidity in the jungle venue of Manaus during the Group G match between the United States and Portugal.

Players from both countries were significantly affected as the temperature in the Amazonian stadium reached 86 Fahrenheit (30 Celsius degree), with 66 percent humidity, according to the FIFA website.

A Brazilian court on Friday ordered mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes if the temperature reached and exceeded 90 Fahrenheit (32 Celsius degree) and FIFA said it had already recommended one short hydration break in each half in such conditions.

Flying Dutchman starts a craze

 World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive

Fans wasted little time photographing themselves — and even their babies — in similar poses to Robin van Persie diving to head a goal during the 5-1 thrashing of Spain to give birth to the "Persieing" meme.

The Netherlands captain flung himself at a long pass and headed the ball over Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas to create what is sure to be one of the goals of the tournament in Brazil.

The flying Dutchman's momentum sent him sliding on his stomach across the damp turf of Salvador's Arena Fonte Nova, his arms stretched out to either side.

Welcome distraction from Wimbledon

World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive

Andy Murray says the World Cup is a welcome distraction from tennis for those competing at Wimbledon. "…Pretty much when you walk into the locker room most mornings, that's what almost all of the players are talking about," Murray said. "World Cup gives me something to do in the evenings."

Murray's England failed to progress out of the group stage, meaning more interest might be focused on Wimbledon in the UK. Defending champion Spain, with Rafael Nadal one its biggest supporters is also out.

"A lot of the Spanish guys have been a little bit quiet the last few days," Murray said, smiling.

Klose celebrates record with imperfect somersault

World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive

Makeshift striker Miroslav Klose celebrated his 15th World Cup goal with a trademark somersault but ended with a flawed landing.

The 36-year-equaled Brazilian star Ronaldo’s record tally equalizer only a minute after leaving the bench in the second half for his first appearance in his fourth World Cup.

"It was complete, but I can't remember the last time I did it," Klose said of his stunt. "15 goals in 20 matches, that's not bad. But the important thing is to play well against the United States."

Figo drops hint about coaching China

World Cup highlights: Ronaldo keeps Portugal alive

"I certainly would", former Portugal captain Luis Figo said without hesitation when asked if he would like to coach the Chinese national football team, during a meeting with fans in Chengdu.

There is no plan for him to be involved but Figo surprised fans with his assertion: "Under my coaching, the Chinese team would have the chance to rank first". He also said that the enthusiasm of so many Chinese people would contribute to the development of the sport in the country.

He suggested in a lighthearted manner that people should bet on either Mexico, Chile, Germany, Argentina or Brazil as the winner of this year's event, and – when pressed - singled out Germany as most likely to win after witnessing the Germans beat his country's team 4-0 in the first round.

The former captain also spoke of his admiration for his successor Cristiano Ronaldo. "He has always been a very good player."

 
Most Popular
What's Hot
Highlights
Special
...
鸡泽县| 沙河市| 萍乡市| 丽江市| 彝良县| 尉犁县| 清镇市| 咸宁市| 霍邱县| 保亭| 锦屏县| 常宁市| 繁昌县| 娱乐| 子洲县| 社旗县| 徐水县| 达州市| 奉化市| 麻阳| 周口市| 南开区| 湘潭市| 冀州市| 娄底市| 威宁| 东平县| 英吉沙县| 荆州市| 云林县| 瑞金市| 攀枝花市| 双辽市| 汨罗市| 读书| 萍乡市| 乐山市| 深泽县| 永嘉县| 云梦县| 蒙自县|