to an unexpcted 1—1 draw by equitorial guinea, ranked 88th in the world, in their group a fixture. nigeria's bid for a fourth afcon title was off to a shocking start as they fell behind in the 36th minute, with ivan salvador being allowed ample time and space for the opener. but they responded immediately, with the african player of the year victor 0simhen making it i—i just two minutes later. nigeria went on to register 12 off—target attempts in the match, including this miss from 0simhen, which left the fans unhappy and in disbelief. the scoreline remained undisturbed and it's back to the drawing board for the super eagles. another big tournament featuring premier leaue stars — the asian cup — is taking place. and tournament favourites — japan — came back from an early scare. they beat vietnam 4—2 in their group d opener. underdogs vietnam took a 2—1 first half lead, when pham tuan hai took advantage of a mistake byjapanese
unhappy and in disbelief. the scoreline remained like that and it's back to the drawing board for the super eagles. ghana take on cape verde in a few minutes' time. another big tournament featuring premier leaue stars — the asian cup — is taking place. and tournament favourites japan came back from an early scare to beat vietnam 4—2 in their group d opener. underdogs vietnam took a 2—1 first half lead when pham tuan hai took advantage of a mistake byjapanese goalkeeper zion suzuki. the japanese were able to turn things around taking the lead through this stunning strike from keito nakamura, and they sealed the win with one more goal in the second half. the united arab emirates got their group c campaign off to a win, beating the lowest ranked side in the competition hong kong 3-1. hong kong scored their first asian cup finals goal in 56 years when philip chan converted everton camargo's cross to equalise. the uae rode their luck in parts, two of their goals came from var—ruled penalties. zayed sultan among
williams' eye—catching nimble footed one. liverpool looked like they were missing their stars, but fulham couldn't take chances to increase their lead. liverpool upped it. nunes brought the spark and they scored two goals in three minutes. first, curtisjones deflected shot, then gakpo's finish. and the goalkeeper was central in keeping it to a scoreline which means that fulham aren't out of it, but liverpool are more likely to reach what would be a record 14th final in this competition. now, a thriller to tell you about in the spanish super cup as real madrid sealed their cup after going over there. an action packed first—half saw four goals 2—2 at half time. got the 174 goalfor the four goals 2—2 at half time. got the 174 goal for the club. they went ahead but a late goal for real sent the match to extra time at 3—3. a late own
eye—catching nimble footed one. the opening goal in the 20th minute. liverpool looked like they were missing their bigname stars, but fulham couldn't take chances to increase their lead. liverpool upped it. nunes brought the spark and they scored two goals in three minutes. gakpo�*s flashing finish. first, curtisjones deflected shot, then gakpo�*s flashing finish. and the goalkeeper was central in keeping it to a scoreline which means that fulham aren't out of it, but liverpool are more likely to reach what would be a record 14th final in this competition. now, a thriller to tell you about in the spanish super cup as real madrid sealed their sport over athletico after going over there. an action packed first—half saw four goals 2—2 at half time. greisman became the all time goal leader. got the 174 goal for the club.
liverpool are a step closer to the league cup final after beating fulham in the first leg semifinal encounter at anfield. it could have been the visitors walking away with advantage, but three crucial second—half minutes sanurgen klopp's side turn the game. the bbc�*s football correspondent was watching. liverpool will go to craven cottage as strong favourites, but for much of the first leg, it was fulham who led after williams�* eye—catching nimble footed one. the opening goal in the 20th minute. liverpool looked like they were missing their bigname stars, but fulham couldn't take chances to increase their lead. liverpool upped it. nunes brought the spark and they scored two goals in three minutes. first, curtisjones deflected shot, then gakpo�*s flashing finish. and the goalkeeper was central in keeping it to a scoreline which means that fulham aren't out of it, but liverpool are more likely to reach what would be a record 14th final in this competition.
welcome along to the programme. liverpool are a step closer to the league cup final after beating fulham in the first leg semifinal encounter at anfield. it could have been the visitors walking away with advantage, but three crucial second—half minutes sanurgen klopp�*s side turn the game. the bbc�*s football correspondent was watching. liverpool will go to craven cottage as strong favourites, but for much of the first leg, it was fulham who led after williams�* eye—catching nimble footed one. the opening goal in the 20th minute. liverpool looked like they were missing their bigname stars, but fulham couldn't take chances to increase their lead. liverpool upped it. nunes brought the spark and they scored two goals in three minutes. first, curtisjones deflected shot, then gakpo�*s flashing finish. and the goalkeeper was central in keeping it to a scoreline which means that fulham aren't out of it, but liverpool are more likely to reach what would be a record 14th final in this competition.
liverpool upped it in the second half. substitutes nunez and gakpo brought the spark and they scored two goals in three minutes. first, curtisjones deflected shot, then gakpo�*s flashing finish and goalkeeper leno was then central in keeping it to a scoreline. that means fulham aren't out of it, but liverpool are more likely to reach what would be a record 14th final in this competition. a thriller to tell you about in the spanish super cup, as real madrid sealed their spot in sunday's final, after an extra time victory of city rivals atletico in saudi arabia. an action—packed first half, saw four goals. 2—2 at half time, thanks to antoine griezeman, who became atletico�*s all time leading scorer with 174th for the club. they went ahead, but a late dani carvajal goal for real sent the match to extra—time where a late stefan savic own goal and brahim diaz strike won the game for real... in italy's coppa italia, three players were sent off, in a fiery rome derby — between lazio and roma.
in five—set matches, and he's returning to spain for treatment and rest. one man who's been thwarted by nadal in the past, the former world number three grigor dimitrov, has won his first atp title in more than six years. the 32—year—old has seen off holger rune — a player in the world's top five and 12 years hisjunior — to win the brisbane international in straight sets. it was tighter than the scoreline suggests. the first set went to a tie—break and there was just one break of serve in the second. an emotional dimitrov said, "it's been a while since i held one of these," as he lifted the trophy. my love affair started 11 years ago out here in brisbane and it continues. i am very thankful that i am able to play in front of you guys and lift the trophy again. it means a lot to me for so many different reasons. i want to say thank you to my team. my parents are not here, they had to rush to the airport, so it's a shame they are not here,
in more than six years. the 32—year—old has seen off holger rune, a player in the world's top five and 12 years hisjunior, in straight sets. it was tighter than the scoreline suggests. the first set went to a tie—break and there was just one break of serve in the second. an emotional dimitrov said, "it's been a while since i held one of these", as he gripped the trophy. 19—year—old coco gauff has shown why she's one my my love affair started 11 years ago out here in brisbane and it continues. i am very thankful that i am able to play in front of you guys and lift that trophy again. it means and lift that trophy again. it means a lot to me for so many different reasons. i want to say thank you to my team. my parents are not here, they had to rush to the airport, so it is a shame they are not here, but i will send them a picture.