12/08/2023 Football
12/08/2023 Football – Plenty of football action today. In the World Cup, England are in action against Columbia on ITV at 11:30.
12/08/2023 Football – Women’s World Cup – Australia v France
Australia’s Sam Kerr is set to start in the Women’s World Cup quarter-final against France if fit, according to manager Tony Gustavsson, with high hopes for her performance in Brisbane Stadium. France anticipates a challenging match against the co-hosts.
Facts
- 🇦🇺 Sam Kerr, having played just over 10 minutes in the World Cup, is expected to start for Australia in the quarter-final if fit.
- 🏟️ Co-hosts Australia aims for their first semi-final, with fans hoping for a bigger role for Kerr.
- 🗣️ Manager Tony Gustavsson confirms Kerr’s starting position if she’s fit to play 90 minutes.
- 🇳🇬 After losing to Nigeria, Australia coped well without Kerr, scoring six goals in their last two matches.
- 🏴 Rachel Brown-Finnis predicts a close 2-1 win for Australia, expecting a penalty from Caitlin Foord and a goal from Stephanie Catley.
- 🥅 Australia seeks their first three consecutive Women’s World Cup wins.
- 🇫🇷 France looks to capitalize on pressure, acknowledging a tough challenge against the co-hosts and their partisan crowd.
- ⚽ France has scored 12 goals in the tournament, a new record for them.
- 🇫🇷 Wendie Renard will earn her 150th cap for France if she plays in the game.
Key Stats
- 🇦🇺 Australia has lost all three previous Women’s World Cup quarter-finals, conceding seven goals.
- 🇫🇷 The host nation hasn’t progressed past quarter-finals in the last four editions of the Women’s World Cup.
- 🇫🇷 France’s 12 goals in this tournament mark their first time scoring more than 10 goals in a single edition.
- 🇺🇸 USA was the last host nation to progress further than quarter-finals in 2003.
Line-ups
Australia (Formation: 4-4-2)
- Goalkeeper: Arnold
- Defenders: Carpenter, Hunt, Kennedy, Catley
- Midfielders: Raso, Gorry, Cooney-Cross, Foord
- Forwards: Fowler, van Egmond
France (Formation: 4-4-1-1)
- Goalkeeper: Peyraud-Magnin
- Defenders: de Almeida, Lakrar, Renard, Karchaoui
- Midfielders: Dali, Geyoro, Toletti, Bacha
- Forwards: Le Sommer, Diani
12/08/2023 Football – Women’s World Cup – England v Columbia
England narrowly advances to the quarter-finals after a tough match against Nigeria, securing a penalty shootout victory. Colombia also reaches their first-ever quarter-finals by defeating Jamaica. England faces a challenging rematch against Colombia, who are expected to put up a strong fight.
Facts
- 🏴 England survives quarter-finals with a penalty shootout win against Nigeria.
- 🟥 Lauren James receives a red card, missing yje next two upcoming matches.
- ⚽ Chloe Kelly stands out as a key player for England in crucial moments.
- 🇨🇴 Colombia secures quarter-finals spot by beating Jamaica 1-0; Catalina Usme scores decisive goal.
- 🏴 England previously defeated Colombia 2-1 in 2015.
- 🇨🇴 Colombia expected to challenge England aggressively from the start.
- 🏟️ If England replicates their successful performance against China, they might have an easier time.
- 🤝 Despite challenges, England predicted to narrowly advance over Colombia.
12/08/2023 Football – Premier League – Arsenal v Nottingham Forest
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are set to face off in a match, with notable player absences on both sides due to injuries.
Facts
- Arsenal will be missing Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Reiss Nelson, Folarin Balogun, and Jorginho. However, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Kai Havertz are expected to start.
- Nottingham Forest’s Matt Turner might start against his former team. The team aims to replicate a previous successful performance against Arsenal. Taiwo Awoniyi is ruled out due to injury, and Felipe’s inclusion in defense could be a risky move.
12/08/2023 Football – Premier League – 3 PM Kick-Offs (Not on UK TV)
12/08/2023 Football – Premier League – Newcastle v Aston Villa
Newcastle and Aston Villa are set to face off, with both teams dealing with injuries to key players and making strategic lineup choices.
Facts
- ⚽ Newcastle and Aston Villa are preparing to compete against each other.
- 🏥 Newcastle’s Fabian Schar is doubtful, while Joe Willock, Javier Manquillo, and Emil Krafth are likely to miss the match.
- 🆕 Newcastle’s new arrivals, Tino Livramento, Sandro Tonali, and Harvey Barnes, are expected to feature, with Barnes facing competition from Anthony Gordon for a starting spot.
- ⚔️ The striking position is likely to be contested between Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson for Newcastle.
- 🤕 Aston Villa faces injury concerns, with regular left flank players Alex Moreno and Jacob Ramsey injured, and Emi Buendia suffering an ACL injury.
- ✨ New signings Pau Torres, Youri Tielemans, and Moussa Diaby hope to play a role for Aston Villa.
- 🛡️ Pau Torres might take Lucas Digne’s place in the absence of Alex Moreno, adopting a flexible defensive role.
- 🏃♂️ Matty Cash’s role is important on the opposite flank for Aston Villa.
- 🤔 The left-wing position for Aston Villa is a question, with Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Leon Bailey, and Philippe Coutinho in contention.
12/08/2023 Football – Other Football
OTHER FOOTBALL – SATURDAY 12 AUGUST
All National League matches (3pm kick off) are shown internationally on National League TV (excluding UK)
1:00am UK SAT / 8:00pm ET FRI
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – Valour v Cavalry
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – Fox Sports 2
2:00pm UK / 9:00am ET
FRENCH LIGUE 2 – Rodez Aveyron v St Etienne
Canada – beIN Sports
Hong Kong – beIN Sports 2
Indonesia – beIN Sports 1
Malaysia – beIN Sports
Thailand – beIN Sports 1
USA – beIN Sports
5:30pm UK / 12:30pm ET
NATIONAL LEAGUE – Bromley v Barnet
UK – TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports Ultimate
International – National League TV
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
TURKISH SUPER LIG – Kayserispor v Galatasaray
Canada – beIN Sports 4
USA – beIN Sports 4
8:00pm UK / 3:00pm ET
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – HFX Wanderers v Vancouver
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
USA – Fox Soccer Plus
12/08/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Chelsea Increases Offer for Caicedo: Chelsea is ready to increase their offer for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo to £115m after Liverpool’s £111m bid was accepted.
- Liverpool and Chelsea Eye Lavia: Both clubs are interested in Southampton’s 19-year-old midfielder Romeo Lavia, with Chelsea close to agreeing on a deal.
- Chelsea’s Deal for Adams Breaks Down: Chelsea’s move to sign 24-year-old United States midfielder Tyler Adams from Leeds United for £20m has broken down.
- Manchester City’s Bid for Paqueta: Manchester City plans another bid for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta after an initial £70m offer was rejected; West Ham wants more than £90m.
- Barcelona Eyes Cancelo: Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo is on Barcelona’s radar, with his agent working on a deal.
- Manchester United Considers Onana: Manchester United is considering a move for 21-year-old Everton and Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana.
- Aston Villa’s Bid for Zaniolo: Aston Villa awaits an answer from Galatasaray after bidding for Italy attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, including a 3m euro loan fee and 20m euro option to buy.
- Arsenal’s Price Tag for Tomiyasu: Arsenal sets a £30m price tag for Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, attracting interest from Inter Milan.
- Sunderland’s Stand on Rigg: Sunderland wants 16-year-old forward Chris Rigg to remain a “free spirit” amid interest from Manchester United.
- Sheffield United’s Deal for Hamer: Sheffield United agrees to a £15m deal for Coventry City’s Brazilian-born Dutch midfielder Gustavo Hamer.
- Everton’s Talks with Iwobi: Everton continues discussions with midfielder Alex Iwobi over his future at the club, almost a year after talks began.
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