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Last Thursday, Sparta Prague faced AZ Alkmaar again in the second leg.the round of 16 of the conference league. AZ Alkmaar won against Sparta with a surprising 4-0 win at Epec stadium in the Czech Republic, with this win AZ Alkmaar moves on to the conference league quarter-finals, with an aggregate score of 6-1, a score that silences the home crowd in Prague. (Image Credits to AZ.nl ) AZ Alkmaar arrived in the capital of the Czech Republic with a very minimal lead of 2-1 from

The second last day of group stages came around quickly, as the two Asian sides played a fierce game of football. A competitive battle saw four goals scored, however the match statistics looked to paint a much more even game. Read ahead for a recap of the match and how the statistics looked to tell a different story. (Image credit to The AFC) A sunny Perth evening had both teams adjusting to the heat as they kicked off at 1700. A quick start saw a yellow card for Bangladesh’s

Is the third time the charm, or are the quarter-finals going to slip? In the return game of their 1-0 loss last week, Liverpool hosted Galatasaray in Anfield to determine who’s gonna face PSG in the UCL quarter-finals. (Image credits to dazn.com ) The Reds and the Lions are facing each other for the 7th time in the Champions League on their way to the latter stages. Despite having the statistical advantage over Liverpool, Gala’s away game record on British soil isn’t good. In

What a match for India and Chinese Taipei in their last match of the group stage. Here’s everything that happened. (Image credits to the AFC) The game kicked off and Chinese Taipei kicked off with strong possession, fast pace, and a fast start for India with an early corner. It hit the post but was quickly taken by the goalkeeper. Doing a quick check for a penalty, the game continued while VAR was undertaken. Chinese Taipei had a good shot at goal but was just wide. India tri

Big moments for both teams who will qualify? Here’s everything that happened in the final group stage clash. (Image credit to The AFC) DPR Korea set us off and seconds later, DPR Korea had a collision but managed to get straight up. This match kicked off quickly, both teams were extremely feisty. 3 minutes in and there was already a possible red card being checked under VAR for DPR Korea for a foul. It was ruled out as a yellow card. After DPR Korea had a free kick, they kick

This article is about Italy hosting Northern Ireland in the fight for a spot at next year's World Cup.  (Image Credits to Football-Italia.net )  Italy to push for control Italy enters the fixture with a structured possession style and a quick combination of players in their Midfield area. The Italians also have a front line that has begun to show sharper movement in their recent games over the past few months. However, their focus in this first leg will be on testing whether

AZ Alkmaar made a big statement on Sunday, by winning the game against Heracles Almelo with an impressive 4-0 for the home playing team. With this win at AFAS Stadium, they reclaimed the sixth position in the Eredivisie. (Image credit to voeballtrips.com )  The home team started off looking very strong from the very beginning, and pushed Heracles' defense to their best abilities, adding to their visitors' growing worries for degradation. Just a couple of days after their win

Cbus Super Stadium was in for a whirlwind of a game between IR Iran and The Philippines, and the teams definitely delivered. The heat of the evening didn’t stop them from playing incredible football. A flurry of goals, substitutions and fouls made for a captivating game. (Image credit to The AFC) The Philippines led the game from the first whistle, holding strong possession and taking any attempts on goal they could, eventually they capitalised with a goal in the 29th minute

A fierce game between the two Group C sides saw a long list of substitutions, a foul, and a goal. Read ahead to see a quick recap of the competitive match and what it means moving forward in the tournament. (Image credit to The AFC) A slow start to the game had both teams pushing back and forth for shots and possession of the ball. In the 26th minute, Su Yu-hsuan scored the goal of the game for Chinese Taipei, putting them up 1-0. The game continued, with Chinese Taipei leadi

This article will be about the Championship leaders and their match against Preston North End yesterday.

This article is about England Kyle Walker's retirement from International Football. Kyle said, “I am sad to be making this decision, but I'm also very proud of what I've achieved with England."

For some it’s first love, for some it’s a lifestyle and for some it’s a legacy to pass on to their future generations. 19th of March is the day of the Black Eagle fans. On this special day for them, this article covers what makes Besiktas so special in Turkish sports and World sports.

Complete and utter demolition for Atletico Madrid at home after Tottenham failed to perform in the Champions League round of 16 first leg. (Image credit to outlook) Tottenham’s poor run of form as of late has translated over into the Champions League, where they performed well enough to reach the round of 16 - but that is all catching up with them. Tottenham have just 1 win in the last 10 games against Dortmund in the Champions League and 5 Premier League game losses in a row

Despite the impressive performance and goals, the Barcelona side were just unable to score enough goals to push Atletico Madrid out of their spot in the final, the semi-finals ending 3-4 on aggregate. (Image credits to Barca Blaugranes) Going into the game, Atletico Madrid looked to have all but guaranteed their spot in the Copa del Rey final after an unexpected 4-0 victory against Barcelona while at home. For the second leg, however, it would be Barcelona playing at home, so

After a stunning display, Brentford came out victorious after a stoppage-time goal from the Bees and a disallowed goal from Burnley, much to the disappointment of the Burnley players. (Image credits to ESPN) Brentford and Burnley put on an incredible display on Saturday after the game saw 7 goals in total. During the game, both teams were quite evenly matched statistically. The game saw 12 shots from Brentford and 9 from Burnley, with 5 and 4 being on target. The possession w

Everton took home a sweet 3 points against a struggling Newcastle side away from home, after  a delicious last-minute goal by Thierry Barry. (Image credits to chronicle live- Getty images) From the beginning, all odds looked to be in Newcastle’s favour, despite just 1 point separating the two teams. Alan Shearer, a Newcastle Legend, explained his reasoning behind predicting a Newcastle win while talking to Betfair;“Everton are having a tough time at home and are probably more

The rematch of the League Phase takes place in Istanbul. In the first game of the Round of 16 of the Champions League, Galatasaray hosts Liverpool at Rams Park. (Image credits to si.com ) After knocking down Juventus in the Knockout Play-Offs, Galatasaray was either gonna be drawn against Liverpool or Tottenham for the next round. Liverpool ended up being their opponents, who they’ve faced 5 times before, most recently in the League Phase this season. Galatasaray won 2 of the

Here’s everything you may have missed in the last matches of the group stage. We welcomed back players, scored goals and so much more  (Image credit to The Guardian) As the game takes off, both teams have had amazing past matches, but Australia is looking a lot more thirsty for this match. Australia kicked off trying to take a shot, but unfortunately, it landed in the keeper's hands. The Republic of Korea seems to have a passing sequence, but Australia's defence is strong to

This article covers a very interesting match between both teams, an amazing result for Japan and a disappointing night for India. Read more about all 11 goals! (Image credit the AFC) With Japan vs India, both teams came in with completely different stories. Japan were trying to keep their strong run going and push towards the finals, while for India it was about the opportunity to compete and challenge a top side. Japan were leading the group and started the match with posses

What an intense match between both teams! Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant for Uzbekistan with a 3-0 defeat. This article is everything you may have missed. (Image credit to The AFC) As the game set off, China were determined to keep their champions title, and Uzbekistan were trying their best as the rookies of the tournament. China started the game with strong play, especially in midfield, gaining a lot of possession. China had a shot right on target within the first 14 minute