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in Allgemein 19.10.2019 08:20von MJL456 • 2.720 Beiträge
Canada is back in soccers medal round at the Olympics, and this time the team wants more.The Canadian women surprisingly reached the podium four years ago at the London Games, beating France 1-0 for the bronze medal. The Canadians again knocked off the higher-ranked French in the quarterfinals in Brazil, earning a semifinal match against Germany on Tuesday in Belo Horizonte.Canada, ranked No. 10 in the world, has had a brilliant run in Brazil with wins in all four of its matches -- three of which came against top-five teams.Im super proud of every single player. We have this never-say-die attitude and defensively were not going to give up much, teams are going to have to work to break us down, Canada captain Christine Sinclair said following the victory over France in Sao Paulo.If Canada gets by No. 2 Germany for the second time in Brazil, the women will get a shot against either Sweden or Brazil in gold medal match in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.With the victory over No. 3 France, the Canadians became the only team from London to return to the semifinals. The three-time defending champion United States was ousted by Sweden in the quarterfinals, Canada eliminated France, and Japan (silver) didnt qualify for the tournament.The Canadians are no doubt also seeking some redemption after the disappointing 4-3 overtime loss to the United States in the London semifinals.Sinclair scored all three of Canadas goals, but Abby Wambach nailed a penalty kick shortly after a questionable call -- the Canadian goalkeeper was flagged with the rarely used call for time wasting -- sending the match into extra time. Alex Morgan scored the game-winner.Afterward, Sinclair commented on the officiating, eventually drawing a four-match suspension from international play.Now 33, Sinclair has played well in Brazil with a pair of goals to move her into a tie with Brazil forward Marta for third on the career Olympic goal list with 10. Brazils Cristiane has the most with 14.Also having a good tournament is Janine Beckie, who has three goals. Veteran Sophie Schmidt scored the only goal in the quarterfinal victory over France.The Canadians will face a German team that very well could be looking for revenge after falling 2-1 to Canada in group play. Mellissa Tancredi scored both goals for Canada.But the Germans nonetheless earned a spot in the semifinals with a 1-0 victory over China on Friday in Salvador. Melanie Behringer scored the only goal for the reigning European champions.Canadas return to the semifinals also gives U.S. fans something to cheer for after the Americans lost on penalties to Sweden. It was the earliest U.S. exit ever in a major international tournament.Many of the Canadians also play in the National Womens Soccer League, or played college soccer in the United States. Sinclair, considered one of the best players in the world, won a pair of NCAA championships with the University of Portland and now plays for the NWSLs Portland Thorns. Beckie plays for the Houston Dash and goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe plays for the Washington Spirit.Nichelle Prince is a senior at Ohio State, while Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan play at West Virginia. Jessie Fleming is an incoming freshman at UCLA.Im proud on what were showing, Canada coach John Herdman said. Were on the medal rounds. Were here, but were not done yet. Ryan Anderson Jersey . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season. Dragan Bender Suns Jersey . With the first unit struggling of late and Amir Johnson - one of the teams iron men - hobbling on an injured right ankle, Patterson knew he could get the nod in a challenging matchup against one of the leagues up and coming players at his position. https://www.thesunslockerroom.com/Dragan-Bender-City-Edition-Jersey/ . The 26-year-old Ireland striker, who has four goals this season, has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with his new club. Dario Saric Suns Jersey .C. at the helm of the top team in the Eastern Conference. His tenure as the GM in Vancouver was all too brief. Though he led the Canucks to what was then a franchise record-shattering campaign in just his second season, Nonis was gone and replaced one year later. Jason Kidd Jersey .C. Lions has come to an end. Banks told TSN on Jan 2 that he had no interest in playing out the option year of his contract with the Lions in 2014, and he again made that clear in a conversation with Lions GM Wally Buono last week. (STATS) -- Sweeping through their Ohio Valley Conference schedule wasnt enough for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.On Tuesday, they became the first team to win all four of the OVCs major football awards as senior quarterback Eli Jenkins was named the offensive player of the year for a second consecutive season, junior defensive end Darius Jackson claimed defensive player of the year, safety Marlon Bridges was the freshman of the year and John Grass earned his third straight Roy Kidd OVC Coach of the Year Award.The Gamecocks (10-1), ranked second in the STATS FCS Top 25 and seeded third for the upcoming FCS playoffs, havent lost to an FCS opponent in the last three regular seasons. They have won 24 straight OVC games since 2013.Jacksonville State had 11 players earn All-OVC first-team honors, with another six named to the second team. Jenkins became the first OVC quarterback to be named to the first team in three straight seasons since Tony Romo did at Eastern Illinois from 2000-02.Tennessee State had eight players named to the first and second teams, while OVC runner-up UT Martin had seven.---=OVC POSTSEASON AWARDS=OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR -- Eli Jenkins, QB, JacksonvilleDEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR -- Darius Jackson, DE, Jacksonville StateFRESHMAN OF THE YEAR -- Marlon Bridge, S, Jacksonville StateCOACH OF THE YEAR -- John Grass, Jacksonville StateALL-OVC FIRST TEAMOFFENSEQB -- Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville StateRB -- Devin Church, Eastern IllinoisRB -- Roc Thomas, Jacksonville StateWR -- Jordon Gandy, Murray StateWR -- Patrick Smith, Tennessee StateTE -- Jesse Blackburn, Murray StateC -- Casey Dunn, Jacksonville StateOG -- Justin Lea, Jacksonville StateOG -- Robert Burleigh, UT MartinOT -- Nick Johnson, Jacksonville StateOT -- Jessamen Dunker, Tennessee StateDEFENSEDL -- Ebenezer Ogundeko, Tennessee StateDL -- Darius Jackson, Jacksonville StateDL -- Aaron Patrick, Eastern KentuckyDL -- Randy Robinson, Jacksonville StateLB -- Siran Neal, Jacksonville StateLB -- Joel McCandless, Jacksonville StateLB -- Seth McDonald, Eastern IllinoisLB -- Chad Meredith, Southeast MissouriDB -- Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville StateDB -- Kahlid Hagens, UT MartinDB -- Jaylen Hill, Jacksonville StateDB -- Ezra Robinson, Tennessee StateSPECIALISTSPK -- Lane Clark, Tennessee StateP -- Alex Knight, Southeast MissouriRS -- Cameron Sanders, Southeast MissouriRS -- Chris Rowland, Tennessee State ' ' '
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