Saravana Kumar bags five as Tamil Nadu cruise into Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final

Hyderabad, unbeaten before this game, were bowled out for 90 before TN got to the target with 34 balls to spare

ESPNcricinfo staff20-Nov-2021Full scorecardTamil Nadu rode on an excellent bowling performance led by medium pacer P Saravana Kumar, who returned 5 for 21, to rout Hyderabad by eight wickets in Delhi on Saturday and storm into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. Asked to bat first, Hyderabad only put up 90, just one of their batters getting into double-digits, and Tamil Nadu underscored their dominance with a sharp chase, finishing it with 34 balls in hand.Hyderabad, so dominant as they swept the Elite Group E and then trumped Gujarat in the quarter-final, were in trouble straightaway after being asked to bat, Saravana striking in each of his three overs in the powerplay – twice in the second – to leave the scoreboard reading 30 for 4 after six overs. His victims at that stage were the top four of the Hyderabad order: captain Tanmay Agarwal, Pragnay Reddy, Tilak Varma and Himalay Agarwal.Saravana later completed his five-for in his final over, the 19th of the innings, when he sent back the only bright spark for Hyderabad, Tanay Thyagarajan, who hit 25 in 24 balls, but between his strikes, the trio of M Ashwin, M Mohammed and R Sai Kishore did a great job too.Legspinner Ashwin got rid of B Sandeep and Chama Milind, while medium pacer Mohammed sent back Ravi Teja and Mehdi Hassan, and left-arm spinner Sai Kishore dismissed Rahul Buddhi.For 32-year-old Saravana, it was a maiden five-for in what was his third game – all T20s, all in this tournament – for Tamil Nadu.Though chasing a modest target, Tamil Nadu were in trouble early as they lost N Jagadeesan and H Nishaanth to quick bowler Rakshann Readdi by the third over, but that was as good as it got for Hyderabad on the day.Sai Sudharsan and captain Vijay Shankar didn’t allow their opponents to make any further inroads, adding 76 runs together for the unbroken third-wicket stand, with Sudharsan making 34 in 31, with four fours, and Vijay hitting 43 in 40, his fourth four and only six, off Readdi, in the 15th over of the innings completing the win for Tamil Nadu.Tamil Nadu will face the winners of the other semi-final, being played between Karnataka and Vidarbha, in the title round.

Liverpool keeping tabs on record-breaking teenager in potential £12.5m deal

Liverpool are interested in completing the signing of a record-breaking youngster in a potential £12.5m deal, according to Sky Sports journalist Patrick Berger.

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After a quiet summer transfer window, Reds supporters will be hoping to see fresh faces come in soon, whether that be in January or next summer. Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu has been mentioned as a possible target, with the 23-year-old having a reported £126m release clause in his current deal, highlighting how much he is valued by the Portuguese giants.

Arne Slot could still be looking for another player in the middle of the park, having missed out on Martin Zubimendi during the summer, and the Turk could be an ideal alternative to the Real Sociedad ace, presuming the Reds can whittle down that release clause.

Benfica midfielderOrkun Kokcu.

Meanwhile, long-term replacements for Virgil van Dijk will need to keep being looked at, even though the Dutchman still has plenty of years left in him, and Vitor Reis has been linked with a move to Liverpool. The 18-year-old Palmeiras centre-back is considered a big talent, with his own release clause believed to be a whopping £84m.

Amid concerns over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Anfield, Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries has also emerged as a rumoured target for the Reds, with his current employers reportedly concerned that a deal has already been struck.

Liverpool keen on signing record-breaking teenager

Writing on X on Monday, Sky Germany’s Berger claimed that Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Serbia teenager Andrija Maksimovic, potentially getting the attacking midfielder for as little as £12.5m.

Maksimovic made history last weekend, as Berger mentions in his update, becoming the youngest player in Serbia’s history, making his debut in his country’s 2-0 win at home to Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. Still just 17, the teenage attacking midfielder looks to have an enormous future in the game, having already been linked with a switch to Newcastle United in recent weeks.

Away from his record-breaking feats for Serbia at senior level, Maksimovic also scored an incredible 29 goals in just 26 appearances for Red Star Belgrade’s Under-17s, as well as nine in 29 outings for dual side Graficar Beograd.

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While the Serb wouldn’t be considered a key man from the off for Slot, he would come in as a player with vast potential who could grow into a special footballer at Anfield.

David Lloyd issues apology to Azeem Rafiq over comments on Asian players

David Lloyd, the Sky Sports commentator and former England coach, has issued an apology to Azeem Rafiq and the wider Asian cricket community, after admitting to a text message exchange in which he had questioned Rafiq’s personal life and called into question the community’s willingness to participate in the social side of club cricket.Speaking at a parliamentary hearing in Westminster on Tuesday, Rafiq spoke about the sport’s response to his allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire, and accused “high-profile media people”, including Lloyd, of engaging in “denial, briefings, cover-ups, smearing” to damage his credibility.”It’s clear the problem is there,” Rafiq said. “Everyone’s known it for a very long time. I think it’s been an open secret. As I’ve seen over the last 15 months, if you speak out your life is going to be made hell – and there’s no doubt my life [has been made hell].”I sat in front of national TV and talked about the dark places this whole episode has got me into and what’s happened since then? Denial, briefings, cover-ups, smearing.”High-profile media people messaging other members of the media who supported me saying stuff like, ‘The club houses are the life blood of a club and Asian players don’t go in there’, ‘Getting subs out of Asian players is like getting blood out of stone’.Related

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“And then personally this guy doesn’t even know me, has never spent any time with me, is talking about my personal drinking, going out and socialising.”That was David Lloyd, he’s been an England coach, commentator, and I found it disturbing because Sky are supposedly doing this amazing work on bringing racism to the front and within a week of me speaking out that’s what I got sent to me.”And I thought, ‘Gosh, there’s some closet racists and we need to do something about it’.”Responding on Twitter, Lloyd, 74, acknowledged that he had made an error of judgement in making such generalisations, and pledged to work harder to “make cricket a more inclusive sport”.”In October 2020, I had a private message exchange with a third party involved in cricket, about a number of topics,” Lloyd wrote. “In these messages, I referred to allegations about Azeem Rafiq which I had heard from within the game. I also made some comments about the Asian cricket community.”I deeply regret my actions, and I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian cricket community for doing this, and for any offence caused. I am strongly committed to making cricket a more inclusive sport.”It is very obvious now that more work needs to be done and I will do everything I can to remove discrimination from the sport I love, and the sport that has been my life for over 50 years.”

Gabba no longer such a 'stronghold' for Australia, warns Joe Root

England captain says India defeat will “plant a little bit of doubt in Australia’s mind”

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India were victorious in Brisbane earlier this year, ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten run•Tertius Pickard/Associated Press

Joe Root has declared the Gabba is no longer a stronghold, arguing doubt will linger in Australia’s minds when the Ashes start on December 8 because of their shock Test loss to India’s depleted XI.India stormed to an unexpected victory at the Gabba in January, snapping Australia’s undefeated Test streak at the ground that had dated back to 1988. The tourists completed a venue-record chase of 328; a feat made even more remarkable because Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwin, Mohammed Shami and several other first-choice players were unavailable.Uncertainty regarding England’s participation in the five-Test series had dominated the Ashes phoney war in recent months. But the series is now set to begin with its traditional curtain-raiser in Brisbane and Root, who departs alongside England’s red-ball specialists this week, has delivered a timely reminder about what occurred in Australia’s most recent Test.Related

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“Look at that India team that won at the Gabba. They were a long way from their first-choice XI but they had no fear,” England’s captain told the . “They stood up to Australia and won crucial parts of that Test.”It will give every player in our squad a huge amount of confidence and just plant a little bit of doubt in Australia’s mind. Having to go back there and play again for the first time against us, what with it being such a stronghold for them for such a long period of time. We now know that it’s not.”England have been the world’s busiest national cricket side throughout the Covid-19 era, whereas Australia’s series loss to India represents their only Test cricket since the pandemic erupted.Root has already equalled the English record for most Test centuries in a calendar year, reaching three figures on six occasions in 2021. He has yet to score a century in Australia but believes lessons learned from miserable 2013-14 and 2017-18 tours, which England lost by a combined scoreline of 9-0, will help him continue his red-hot form.”The two previous tours I think if anything I probably got a bit too desperate,” he said. That extra bit of experience off the back of a fruitful year for me personally puts me in a better place.”Root was understandably thrilled to have Ben Stokes back in England’s Ashes plans and mentally ready to return to cricket. Stokes required two surgeries to repair a finger injury, while he also took time out of the game for his own mental wellbeing.”I’d got an inkling. I’d had some good conversations with Ben over the period while he’s not been playing,” Root said. “It was just such a joy to hear him speak. You could almost hear his smile, if that makes sense, down the phone. You could tell he was so much happier within himself.”

He bullied England: West Ham line up £15m star who’d make Kudus unplayable

West Ham United claimed their finest win of the Julen Lopetegui era before play paused to allow the stream of international action back through.

Now, it’s matchweek once again, and United are ready to make headway in the Premier League, though they will encounter some testing opponents over the coming weeks.

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There’s plenty to be optimistic about at the London Stadium, but there’s no denying it’s been a rocky start. West Ham still need to unleash a top-class centre-forward to perform at full throttle.

West Ham lacking forward presence

Michail Antonio might have opened his account for the season against Ipswich, but the 34-year-old has trudged through most of the campaign, winning 21% of his duels, completing 23% of his dribbles and averaging seven successful passes per game, as per Sofascore.

His ostensible successor, the 31-year-old Niclas Fullkrug, is a hulking and surprisingly dynamic centre-forward, purchased from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £27m this summer. Alas, the German has endured an injury-hit start to life in London, yet to score, yet to assist.

Jarrod Bowen’s days of regularly moonlighting at number nine appear to be over – it’s for the good of the team, you see. He’s at his most effective on the right. West Ham need to map out a plan. And they are doing so, in fairness.

According to Football Insider, whose claim is made in conjunction with ex-Irons scout Mick Brown, Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis is on the club’s radar and could be targetted this January.

He signed for Benfica in an initial €18m (£15m) deal this summer and has started life in Portugal with aplomb, but you may know him better from last Friday when he silenced England at Wembley.

Vangelis Pavlidis' performance vs England

The man who toppled the long-standing Lee Carsley dynasty. Maybe not, but scoring a brace against England in their own backyard is still a mean feat.

Carsley’s experimental outfit fell flat, unravelled like a badly-wrapped present. Greece, though, were excellent and fully deserved to come away with three points and establish themselves as table-toppers in their Nations League Level B group – it’s a group that the Three Lions are expected to escape from.

Pavlidis’ clinical performance put his name on the map, opening the scoring after half-time with a fine strike past Jordan Pickford. Jude Bellingham, England’s go-to talisman, exploded into a roar of rapture after restoring parity late on, but the Greek forward left Wembley bewildered and beleaguered, firing true in the dying embers to score a historic victory.

West Ham’s technical director Tim Steidten is bound to have noted the display, with the Hammers looking at the 25-year-old earlier in the year, before ultimately moving to sign Fullkrug.

While West Ham’s new focal frontman has all the qualities in the locker to forge a successful career for himself under Lopetegui’s leadership, there’s little question that Pavlidis would bring a contrasting skillset to potentially propel the side back into the limelight.

Why Vangelis Pavlidis would be perfect for West Ham

Pavlidis joined Benfica from Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar this summer, and he’s started his life in Liga Portugal very well indeed, carrying over the prolific edge that had seen him plunder 33 goals and six assists across 46 appearances in all competitions last term.

He hasn’t quite hit the same vein of form for Benfica, though has notched two goals and two assists apiece over nine games.

This isn’t the most mesmerising of hauls, for sure, but his underlying metrics accentuate the wonderful skillset, with an average of 2.3 key passes and 1.6 dribbles per league match, as per Sofascore, while only missing three big chances, highlighting an efficiency in front of goal, albeit not striking with the greatest consistency – it’s no wonder he’s been described as a “real handful” by journalist Antonio Mango.

As per FBref, the 6 foot 1 striker actually ranks among the top 11% of positional peers across divisions similar to the Portuguese top flight for goals scored, the top 8% for shot-creating actions, the top 5% for passes attempted, the top 19% for progressive passes, the top 11% for progressive carries and the top 18% for tackles per 90.

Quite the multi-functioning player, eh? His dynamism could be the missing ingredient at the London Stadium, complementing the clutch striking of Fullkrug and raising the skillsets of other attack-minded players – like Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus hasn’t enjoyed the finest start to the season, but he’s still one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League. Pace and power in his strides, the Ghanaian was called “different gravy” by The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas. It’s quite an apt comment, to be honest.

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The crux of Kudus’ problems is that he’s not clinical enough, only posting one goal and one assist across nine fixtures in all competitions this season, also averaging just 0.7 key passes per Premier League game.

He needs to raise his game. However, by adding Pavlidis into the equation, this high-class footballer could hit the purple patch that is within his capability, breezing past his opponents and getting himself into more positions of promise than he has achieved recently, for Pavlidis’ creative spark and all-encompassing nature could elevate his game.

West Ham have already profiled Pavlidis and must consider fixing their full focus on him in 2025. He’s only 25 and could be the long-term solution to the never-ending question surrounding number nine in east London.

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'Extremely disappointed' Amad Diallo confirms injury blow amid fears Man Utd winger will miss rest of the season

Manchester United star Amad Diallo is reportedly set to miss the rest of the season through injury in a massive blow to Ruben Amorim's side.

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Amad been key player for Man UtdSet to miss rest of season through injuryHuge blow for Amorim's teamFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

were first to report that the 22-year-old could miss the rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury in United training ahead of this weekend's trip to Tottenham. The club later confirmed he had sustained an issue at their Carrington base.

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While the 22-year-old did not confirm his season is over, he said he faces "some time" on the sidelines, writing on Instagram: "Extremely disappointed to be writing this message in such a crucial time of the season.

"Unfortunately, I will be out for some time with an injury.

"I will come back stronger than ever!!

"Time to support the boys from the outside. Still loads to play for."

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In a season of turmoil, Amad has been one of the few positives for United. With the Red Devils having nothing to play for in the Premier League, their attention will have turned to winning the FA Cup and Europa League. But that task became a whole lot harder without the Ivorian.

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The former Sunderland loanee, who signed a new United contract until 2030 last month, has scored nine goals and bagged seven assists for the Red Devils in all competitions this season.

WBBL round-up: Mack's best takes Strikers fourth, Scorchers spin King stuns Stars

Stars crumble to 9 for 97 then Beth Mooney hits half-century in rapid chase

ESPNcricinfo staff10-Nov-2021Katie Mack’s career-best marshaled Adelaide Strikers’ chase as they got home with eight balls to spare to lift themselves above Sydney Sixers into fourth place.Due to a scheduling quirk, Strikers have had games in hand leading into the back end of the group stage and have made them count over the last two days with wins over both Sydney teams. Despite losing Dane van Niekerk in the first over of the chase they had it under control almost throughout as Mack and Laura Wolvaardt added 79 then captain Tahlia McGrath hit an unbeaten 40 off 30 balls alongside Mack.Sixers had suffered a powerplay stumbled after Ellyse Perry had made a promising start with a brisk 24. However, having taken Darcie Brown for a four and six she was then run out when Bridget Patterson made a good save at point. Next ball, Brown speared one through Ash Gardner, who had returned to form in recent games, and when Alyssa Healy pulled Brown to midwicket Sixers were 3 for 38.They recovered through a stand of 84 in 12 overs between Nicola Bolton and Shafali Verma. The latter was dropped twice, both simple chances in the point area, on the way to her second fifty off the season – off 40 balls – and her first since moving into the middle order. Maitlan Brown helped finish the innings but in the end they were well short in good batting conditions.Alana King celebrates a wicket•Mark Brake/Getty ImagesPerth Scorchers produced another sizzling bowling display to smash Melbourne Stars at Karen Rolton Oval and vault into second spot on the WBBL table.For the second time in successive matches Scorchers bowled first and kept their opposition to a total under 100 with Alana King, Sophie Devine and Heather Graham each taking two wickets before Devine and Beth Mooney produced a flawless chase to run down the target of 98 with 9.1 overs to spare. Mooney finished 57 not out from 38 balls while Devine was unbeaten on 35.Stars won the toss and elected to bat but capitulated after Meg Lanning chopped on in the second over. Annabel Sutherland fell for a duck before King knocked over Maia Bouchier and Elyse Villani with two superb deliveries to leave Stars struggling at 4 for 24. The legspinner bowled Bouchier around her legs after she moved across her stumps to sweep behind square. King then produced one of the deliveries of the tournament to remove Villani. From wide of the crease, she delivered a leg break that drifted in, pitched on middle, and spun past the edge to clip the top of off leaving Villani mystified as to how her forward defence had been breached.It was left to the Stars lower order to try and post a defendable total. Not for the first time in this WBBL Kim Garth shouldered the responsibility making 31 from 31 to help lift the total to 9 for 97.It was nowhere near enough as the WBBL’s best opening pair made light work of the chase clubbing 14 boundaries and a six to reach the target in 10.5 overs. Mooney made her third score of 50 plus for the tournament. Winning with 55 balls to spare made it the joint second-largest win chasing in WBBL history.

"Exciting" and "popular" Arsenal ace could now be tempted to join Tottenham

An “exciting” and “popular” member of Arsenal’s squad could be tempted by a transfer to fierce rivals Tottenham, with the Lilywhites now considering what is viewed as a surprise move.

Tottenham team news as Spurs prepare to face Aston Villa

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is now preparing his side to face high-flying top-four rivals Aston Villa, fresh off the back of a much-needed Carabao Cup win over Premier League champions Man City.

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Their inconsistent run of form so far this season has yielded four wins, four defeats and a draw – while Villa are coming into this game boasting just one loss in the league all season, which came at the hands of Arsenal in August.

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However, the contrasting fortunes of both sides only tell half the story, with Villa boss Unai Emery admitting that Spurs deserve more points from their performances this season.

Unfortunately for Postecoglou, the Australian will be without star defender Micky van de Ven, in what is a real blow considering the Dutchman’s importance. Cristian Romero is also a doubt to face Villa, meaning Postecoglou could be forced to select a centre-back pairing of Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies in a worst-case scenario.

Timo Werner and Son Heung-min are also touch-and-go for the game, depending on late fitness tests. Emery called Spurs favourites to win their clash with Villa, but if Postecoglou is without this quartet, Villa would surely be fancying their chances to win this one.

“The boys worked hard the other night. The main one is Micky, and he has sort of strained a hamstring,” said Postecoglou on Tottenham team news.

“It is not too serious but probably [he will return] after the international break for him. The other ones who were a bit sore were Romero and Werner, but at the moment there is still a chance for the weekend. Sonny has trained today so if he gets through training tomorrow, he should be okay.”

Meanwhile, away from the field, it is believed technical director Johan Lange is plotting a head-turning transfer move to poach a rival player from across north London.

Karl Hein could be tempted to join Tottenham from Arsenal

As per Football Insider and journalist Pete O’Rourke, Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein is a surprise target for Spurs.

Current backup ‘keeper Fraser Forster is out of contract next summer and is set to leave on a free as things stand, with Arsenal’s 22-year-old Estonia international sticking out in Tottenham’s thinking as a possible replacement.

Currently on loan at Real Valladolid, the towering 6 foot 4 shot-stopper has only just penned a new deal at the Emirates, yet it is claimed that Hein could be tempted by a move to Tottenham as Postecoglou’s side consider swooping next year.

Other reports have claimed that Spurs are prepared to bid for Hein, so perhaps this is one worth watching. Despite his very young age for a goalkeeper, Hein already boasts 34 outings for his country and has plenty of time to surpass a century of international caps with ease.

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has also called him an “exciting” and “popular” player at the club.

Chelsea really want "incredible" £38m defender now likely to quit his club

Chelsea are believed to be extremely fond of a Premier League defender and are seriously eyeing a move for him, amid claims the player is now likely to quit his current side, as Enzo Maresca and co look to take advantage.

Chelsea looking to sign new defenders for Maresca

The Italian has enjoyed a promising start to life at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea currently fourth in the table and well in contention for a Champions League qualifying place as things stand.

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Only Tottenham and Man City have scored more goals than the Blues, who’ve lost just twice in 10 games so far, both coming against elite opposition.

Chelsea are also unlucky not to have more wins on the board, given their thoroughly entertaining draws against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace could’ve ended in comfortable wins for Maresca considering the amount of chances they created in those games.

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The football on display has been very encouraging at times as well, with Pep Guardiola’s former understudy instilling a brand of attack-minded, fluid and entertaining football at Stamford Bridge.

However, there are gaps in the squad that BlueCo are looking to shore up in the coming transfer windows. Chelsea are targeting a new centre-back amid the uncertainty surrounding Benoit Badiashile, who has played just over half an hour in the Premier League so far and even failed to make a few matchday squads.

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile

The west Londoners are looking to South America in search of quality options in that position, according to reliable Chelsea journalist Simon Phillips in a recent transfer update.

Chelsea’s centre-back shortlist apparently includes Palmeiras starlet Vitor Reis, Zenit St. Petersburg’s Robert Renin, Vitao of Internacional, PSG ace Lucas Beraldo and Nottingham Forest sensation Murillo.

There are even suggestions that Chelsea could offer Trevoh Chalobah in a swap deal for Murillo, with the Cobham academy graduate set to return to the club following his loan spell at Crystal Palace as things stand.

Chelsea hold "major" interest in Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri

There is also the matter of potentially replacing left-back Ben Chilwell, who has been widely tipped to depart by many sections of the press.

It is believed Chelsea are considering a bid for Alex Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen in this respect, and they have their eyes firmly on another exciting full-back option in Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri.

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The £38 million rated left-back has stood out as one of Wolves’ best performers in recent times, with Ait-Nouri now attracting “major interest” from Chelsea as a result. That is according to Molineux News, who also state that the Algerian is now “likely” to leave Wolves next summer.

With his future in doubt, it appears Chelsea are monitoring the situation very closely, and could look to tempt Ait-Nouri with the prospect of competing in Europe and challenging for silverware in the coming seasons. However, they’re not alone in their admiration, with Liverpool also in the race to sign the player who O’Neil dubbed an “incredible talent”.

الزمالك يهزم دلفي ويضرب موعدًا مع الأهلي في نهائي كأس مصر لسيدات الطائرة

نجح سيدات الفريق الأول لكرة الطائرة بنادي الزمالك، في الفوز على دلفي بثلاثية دون مقابل، خلال المباراة التي جمعت بينهما ضمن منافسات بطولة كأس مصر.

والتقى الزمالك مع دلفي على صالة حسن مصطفي بـ6 من أكتوبر، في دور نصف نهائي كأس مصر.

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ومن المنتظر، أن يلتقي الزمالك مع الأهلي في نهائي البطولة، اليوم السبت، على صالة حسن مصطفى بـ6 أكتوبر.

ويتكون الجهاز الفني لفريق طائرة الزمالك “سيدات” من: “أحمد فتحي مديراً فنياً، وأشرف عبدالعال مدرباً مساعداً، إكرامي هيكل مدرباً، وبلال وتوت مخططاً للأحمال، وعبد الرحمن إبراهيم محللاً للأداء، وسمية ناجح أخصائياً للعلاج الطبيعي، وهبة حسنين مديراً إدارياً”.

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