Australia advances at Basketball World Cup as France salvages pride
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia advances at Basketball World Cup as France salvages pride

The Hindu  

Australia beat Japan to battle into the next round of the Basketball World Cup on Tuesday, while Germany, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania and Canada all advanced with perfect records. “I’m happy to move to this next stage with this group because I think we’re getting better as the tournament goes on,” he said. That's a wrap for the First Round in four groups ✅#FIBAWC x #WinForAll 🏆 pic.twitter.com/YwSrQhaNxe — FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 August 29, 2023 “I know we lost to Germany but I thought it was one of the best games played in this whole tournament. Goorjian said his team was “going through evolution” after winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics two years ago.

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Australia receives tough Davis Cup draw with former superpower Sweden first opponent
3 weeks ago

Australia receives tough Davis Cup draw with former superpower Sweden first opponent

ABC  

Australia has been presented with a potentially tricky path to the Davis Cup Final 8 as it continues its quest for a first win since 2003. With the competition reverting to home-or-away ties rather than a round-robin group stage, Lleyton Hewitt's team must travel to Sweden, then, should they win, beat Belgium or Chile in the second round to progress …

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers
2 months, 1 week ago

Two Own-Goals See 1-1 Draw in Asia World Cup Qualifiers

Associated Press  

Two own-goals saw the points shared between Japan and Australia in Asian World Cup qualifying. Japan, which has appeared at every World Cup since 1998, attacked from the beginning but struggled to create clear chances despite the majority of possession. Australia stunned the hosts by taking the lead after 58 minutes with a goal that came out of nothing. Keito …

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia
3 months, 1 week ago

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Australia’s stuttering start to the third round of World Cup qualifying hit another bump Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result follows a 1-0 loss at home to Bahrain last week and leaves the Socceroos still without a goal in Group C as they aim for a sixth successive World Cup appearance. China …

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Australia fell to a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain at home in the opening game of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. South Korea last missed out on the World Cup in 1982 and got off to a poor start in Group B due to the Palestinians. South Korea missed chance after …

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance
4 months, 2 weeks ago

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting lineup, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and France beat Canada 82-73 on Tuesday to advance to its second straight men’s Olympic basketball semifinal. “Now we’ve got a good base to build on for …

Germany tops France, Greece alive for Olympic knockout round; Brazil qualifies, Canada also wins
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany tops France, Greece alive for Olympic knockout round; Brazil qualifies, Canada also wins

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Victor Wembanyama was lurking. Greece 77, Australia 71 Giannis Antetokounmpo had 20 points and seven rebounds as Greece kept alive its hopes of advancing to next week’s knockout round. Greece entered the day 0-2 in Group A play, needing to beat the Boomers by 10 or more points and for Canada to defeat Spain to ensure advancement …

Australia beats India 2-0 in the Asian Cup after goals from Irvine and Bos
11 months, 1 week ago

Australia beats India 2-0 in the Asian Cup after goals from Irvine and Bos

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Australia is up and running at the Asian Cup after second-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos broke India’s resistance and secured a 2-0 win on Saturday. “We have our standards and I have high expectations of the players and their performances and those expectations and standards need to be met.” Australia dominated the Group …

Australia beats Czech Republic to reach Davis Cup semifinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia beats Czech Republic to reach Davis Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

A game away from elimination, Australia found a way to rally and make its way back to the Davis Cup semifinals. Tomas Machac defeated Jordan Thompson 6-4, 7-5 in the first singles to put the Czechs ahead, but De Minaur beat Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 7-6 7-5, and then Purcell and Ebden — the 2022 Wimbledon champions — sealed the comeback …

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich

The Hindu  

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying in the Asia groups and avoid another tricky route to the 2026 finals in North America after needing to grind to reach Qatar and Russia, defender Aziz Behich said. The expanded 48-team World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico means Asia will have eight teams able to qualify directly in 2026, …

Davis Cup: Finland stuns US to reach quarters, Australia and Canada through
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: Finland stuns US to reach quarters, Australia and Canada through

The Hindu  

Underdogs Finland stunned 32-times champions the United States on Saturday to seal their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time, while the Czech Republic, Canada and Australia all advanced. Otto Virtanen got Finland off to a solid start by outlasting Mackenzie McDonald 7-6 1-6 7-6 before Emil Ruusuvuori sent Finland into the last eight from Group D …

England, Australia set up World Cup semi-final blockbuster
1 year, 4 months ago

England, Australia set up World Cup semi-final blockbuster

China Daily  

Penalty drama Players of Australia celebrate winning the quarterfinal match between Australia and France at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Aug 12, 2023. It all came down in the shoot-out to Australia's Cortnee Vine, and she coolly converted the winning kick to send the home crowd into raptures. Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold had missed a chance …

Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” Australia may have superstar Sam Kerr at full strength after she missed all of group play with …

Australia advances to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals by beating Denmark with Sam Kerr back
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia advances to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals by beating Denmark with Sam Kerr back

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia was already on course for the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup when Sam Kerr entered the field to wild celebrations on Monday. “For teams looking ahead it’s pretty scary to know she’s back in our team and she’s going to be a part of it with us.” A crowd of 75,784 cheered as if Australia scored …

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final

China Daily  

China beats hosts Australia 74-60 during the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup match at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, on July 1, 2023. SYDNEY - World number two China overcame hosts Australia 74-60 on Saturday to set up a mouth-watering final against Japan at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup in Sydney. World number three Australia were …

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

China, Japan to meet in Women's Basketball Asia Cup final

China Daily  

China beats hosts Australia 74-60 during the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup match at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, on July 1, 2023. SYDNEY - World number two China overcame hosts Australia 74-60 on Saturday to set up a mouth-watering final against Japan at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup in Sydney. World number three Australia were …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia toil to reach semifinals, Belgium beat Blacksticks to enter last four
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia toil to reach semifinals, Belgium beat Blacksticks to enter last four

India TV News  

Hockey World Cup 2023: Three-time champions Australia and defending champions Belgium on Tuesday cruised past their opponents in the quarterfinals of the Hockey World Cup 2023. With the win over Spain, Australia made their 12th straight semifinals in the World Cup. It was a close affair in Australia vs Spain quarterfinal match but Jeremy Hayward's two penalty corner strikes in …

World Cup Hockey: Australia mauls South Africa, qualifies directly for quarterfinals
1 year, 11 months ago

World Cup Hockey: Australia mauls South Africa, qualifies directly for quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Star forward Blake Govers scored four times, including from a penalty stroke, as title contenders Australia thrashed South Africa 9-2 to top Pool A and directly qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's World Cup in Rourkela on January 20, 2023. Argentina finished second in the pool with five points from three matches -- one win and two draws …

Hockey World Cup: Argentina, Australia to battle it out for Pool A supremacy
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Argentina, Australia to battle it out for Pool A supremacy

The Hindu  

Following its great escape against Argentina, Australia will pay attention to its defence even while trying to record a big-margin win over South Africa and finish atop Pool-A in the Hockey World Cup at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Friday. Against South Africa, Australia – comprising other competent players such as Eddie Ockenden, Tom Craig, Jake Whetton, Jeremy Hayward …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia held to 3-3 draw by Argentina; Netherlands crush New Zealand
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia held to 3-3 draw by Argentina; Netherlands crush New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Three-time champions Australia and heavyweights Argentina played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup here on Monday. Three-time champions Australia and heavyweights Argentina played out a thrilling 3-3 draw Hayward Jeremy opened the scoring for Australia by converting a penalty corner in the ninth minute but Argentina's Domene Tomas restored parity in the 18th minute. …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia Team Profile
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia Team Profile

Hindustan Times  

Among the favourites to win the Men's World Cup every time the tournament comes around, Australia are the joint second-most successful team in the history of the tournament along with the Netherlands. While they are among the most feared sides in the world, Australia had rather humble beginnings in their World Cup journey. Australia team profile for Hockey World Cup …

Duke header gives Australia vital 1-0 win over Tunisia
2 years ago

Duke header gives Australia vital 1-0 win over Tunisia

The Hindu  

A Mitch Duke header gave Australia its first World Cup victory in 12 years with a 1-0 win over Tunisia in a hard-fought contest on Saturday that kept alive its hopes of progressing from Group D. Target man Duke scored in the 23rd minute with a glancing header that flew past keeper Aymen Dahmen’s despairing dive, and the Socceroos then …

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: France vs Australia match preview

Al Jazeera  

The current champions seem confident that they can overcome the well-drilled and pragmatic Australian team. Who: France vs Australia, Group D Where: Al Janoub Stadium When: Tuesday, November 22 at 22:00 AST, 19:00 GMT FIFA ranking: France, Australia Defending champions France are clear favourites to beat Australia on Tuesday despite losing several key players through injury. The two teams met …

How Australia Can Advance to the Next Round of the World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

How Australia Can Advance to the Next Round of the World Cup

New York Times  

Australia will advance with the No. Australia beat Denmark, 1-0 Tunisia beat France, 1-0 What Happens To Australia. 5-0 4-0 5-1 3-0 4-1 5-2 2-0 3-1 4-2 5-3 1-0 2-1 3-2 4-3 5-4 5-5 4-4 3-3 2-2 1-1 0-0 5-4 4-3 3-2 2-1 1-0 5-3 4-2 3-1 2-0 5-2 4-1 3-0 5-1 4-0 5-0 5-0 4-0 5-1 3-0 4-1 5-2 …

Socceroos rated world's sixth-best football nation in shock study - ahead of France and Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Socceroos rated world's sixth-best football nation in shock study - ahead of France and Argentina

Daily Mail  

Australia has won OFC Nations Cup on four occasions, also the 2015 Asian Cup Left-field ranking system was based on national teams with the most trophies Football powerhouses Argentina and France were below Aussies Bizarre football ranking system saw New Zealand in third spot, Australia in 6th With the World Cup in Qatar just 17 days away, the Socceroos have …

China finish in top two of Women's Basketball World Cup Group A
2 years, 2 months ago

China finish in top two of Women's Basketball World Cup Group A

China Daily  

China’s Li Meng goes up for a shot during the Group A fixtures of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, September 26, 2022. SYDNEY - China secured a top two finish from Group A with a vital 81-55 win over Belgium on Tuesday ahead of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinals. China led 54-45 after three …

Australia beats China to clinch FIBA Asian women’s u-18 championship basketball title
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia beats China to clinch FIBA Asian women’s u-18 championship basketball title

The Hindu  

Australia exhibited a masterclass in planning and execution as it outclassed China 81-55 in the Division A final of the FIBA Asian women’s u-18 basketball championship at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here on Sunday. Centre Isla Juffermans, guard Isobel Borlase, forward Nyadiew Puoch and point guard Dallas Loughridge were outstanding in the tournament, and in the summit clash, they did …

India goes down to Australia at FIBA Asian U-18 Women’s Championship basketball
2 years, 3 months ago

India goes down to Australia at FIBA Asian U-18 Women’s Championship basketball

The Hindu  

There was never a doubt about the victory for Australia. The host was never in the contest in any quarter as it was outplayed 116-49 by a team, ranked No.2 in the world, 50 places above India, in a Group-A match of the FIBA Asian u-18 women’s basketball championship at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. Earlier, in …

Bronze at best for England men’s hockey team following Australia comeback
2 years, 4 months ago

Bronze at best for England men’s hockey team following Australia comeback

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan

Firstpost  

Australia became the first team to win 11 games on the trot in the same World Cup qualifying campaign after beating Oman 3-1 in Qatar Sydney: Australia coach Graham Arnold says his only focus is next week’s clash with Japan after the Socceroos became the first team to win 11 games in a row in the same World Cup qualifying …

Hockey in Olympics: Australia men's team to face Germany in semis; Argentina, Netherlands eliminated
3 years, 4 months ago

Hockey in Olympics: Australia men's team to face Germany in semis; Argentina, Netherlands eliminated

The Hindu  

Australia reached the semifinals of the men's hockey tournament after beating the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout in sizzling conditions at the Tokyo Olympics, joining Germany which booked a quarterfinal victory over Argentina. Germany cruises to victory Australia will play Germany, who booked a smooth 3-1 win over Olympic champion Argentina earlier in the day. Germany opened the score …

Australia reaches next round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with Nepal win
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia reaches next round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with Nepal win

The Hindu  

Australia became the fourth Asian team to advance to the third stage of World Cup qualifying after beating Nepal 3-0 on Friday. “We will have to be at our best but we will be ready.” Iran thrashed Cambodia 10-0 but will still have to win against Group C leader Iraq — which defeated Hong Kong 1-0 to stay two points …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Syria, Japan secure victories to make it to next round
3 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Syria, Japan secure victories to make it to next round

Firstpost  

Syria’s seventh win in as many matches ensured they would be among the 12 teams competing in the next phase of qualifying for four confirmed spots from Asia in next year’s tournament in Qatar. Doha: Syria joined Japan in the third round of World Cup qualifying from Asia after a first-half double by Mardak Mardikian helped them beat Guam 3-0 …

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record

The Hindu  

Mathew Leckie and Jackson Irvine sent Australia on its way to a 3-0 win over Kuwait on Thursday as Graham Arnold's side took a huge stride towards booking its place in the third phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup. In Group C, Iran notched up a 3-1 win over Hong Kong but remains in third on …

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait

The Hindu  

Australia resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after a break of 19 months to defeat Kuwait 3-0 on Thursday and maintain its perfect record in Group B of Asia's second round. “We have to keep performing in the same way to achieve our goal of reaching the next stage.” With Thailand drawing 2-2 with Indonesia in Group G, UAE moved …

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