semi-final

Hawks’ Heartbreaking Defeat: Semi-Final Dream Shattered in a Nail-Biting Finish

19/11/2024 Raymond 0

Port Adelaide produced one of the most dramatic comebacks in AFLW history, overturning a 22-point deficit in the final term to defeat Hawthorn by a single point, 7.8 (50) to 6.13 (49). The Power’s remarkable resurgence was powered by Abbey Dowrick, Gemma Houghton, and Matilda Scholz, who combined for four goals in the final quarter, stunning the Hawks and securing a spot in next week’s preliminary final against North Melbourne.

Despite a strong start from Hawthorn, including an early goal from Ella Boag, Port Adelaide remained resilient. As the match progressed, the Hawks struggled to convert their opportunities, and the Power’s speed and unpredictability in ball movement began to take control. Houghton and Dowrick led the charge, with Houghton’s dynamic performance helping to break the Hawks’ defensive structure.

Port Adelaide’s win was a testament to their first-year players, who rose to the occasion when it mattered most, while Hawthorn’s injury woes and inability to keep up with the Power’s pace ultimately saw them fall short.

Rangers Boss Clement Acknowledges Celtic’s Power After Witnessing Aberdeen Defeat at Hampden

04/11/2024 Raymond 0

Celtic secured their spot in the League Cup final scheduled for December after delivering an emphatic defeat to Aberdeen at Hampden on Saturday. Their commanding performance left no doubt about their readiness for the final. Meanwhile, Rangers joined Celtic in the final a day later, but their journey was much more challenging. After going down early in the first half against Motherwell, they had to fight hard to come back, eventually winning the semi-final 2-1.

In the aftermath of Rangers’ victory, Philippe Clement expressed concern about the upcoming challenge of facing Celtic in just over a month. He acknowledged the difficulties teams face in maintaining peak performance every few days, citing Aberdeen’s recent struggles against both teams. Clement emphasized that Celtic is a formidable opponent, demonstrating their strength both domestically and in Europe. He recognized the upcoming match as a significant challenge, expressing his determination to rise to it.

Since Clement took over as Rangers’ boss in October 2023, Celtic has dominated their encounters, winning four of the five matches they’ve played against each other. In their most recent clash on September 1, 2024, Celtic once again asserted their dominance with a 3-0 victory, sending a clear message to their rivals early in the season.

Leeds United star Charlie Cresswell’s Land Rover smashes into police car outside stadium before team’s must-win semi-final playoff

16/05/2024 Raymond 0

Ahead of Leeds United’s crucial play-off semi-final, a Land Rover belonging to defender Charlie Cresswell collided with a police car outside the club’s stadium, Elland Road. The incident occurred as players were preparing to report for the vital match against Norwich City. Shocking images captured the aftermath, depicting a severely damaged West Yorkshire Police patrol car alongside Cresswell’s Land Rover Defender. The circumstances surrounding the collision, including whether Cresswell was driving the £60,000 vehicle, remain unclear.