Netherlands vs Argentina preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Who: Argentina vs Netherlands
Where: Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar
When: Friday, December 9, 2022, 10 pm (19:00 GMT)

The tantalising clash between two of the great brigades of world football at the,000- capacity Lusail Stadium comes after Lionel Scaloni’s men edged past Australia 2- 1 in the last 16 and his expert counterpart Louis van Gaal led the Dutch to a 3- 1 palm over the USA.

“It’s going to be a very beautiful game, with two historic teams. Sadly one team has to lose and we hope it’s us who go through,” Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni told journalists last Sunday.

“We face a difficult opponent, like all of them, and we hope to do well. Maybe they are not shining like past Dutch teams, but they are very clear in what they do.” Lionel Messi, Argentina’s captain, and amulet, was also clear on Sunday about the task ahead.

“They have great players and a great coach, it’s going to be hard-fought,” he said, a day after scoring against Australia in his 1,000th career appearance.

The 35- time-old’s influence in Qatar has grown game by game. Messi has scored three pretensions so far, and he now stands just three triumphs down from delivering Argentina a third World Cup jewel.

Messi’s decreasingly emotional performances have checked with Argentina’s growing elevation as the event has developed, putting aside an opening shock 2- 1 defeat to Saudi Arabia to win three games on the brio since also, scoring five pretensions and conceding just formerly in the process.

The Netherlands, meanwhile, will be concentrated on benumbing Messi in a tourney that will crop the fine forward against Virgil van Dijk – the Netherlands ’ colossal captain and one of the world’s stylish center-tails – while causing Scaloni’s charges problems of their own.

Van Gaal’s side has been buoyed by the return to fitness of skillful bushwhacker Memphis Depay and the continued good form of frontman Cody Gakpo, who has netted three times in Qatar.

Analogous to the strategy they employed against the USA, the Dutch may be happy to again concede control of the ball for long stretches and hang on the counterattack, exposing any spaces left at the reverse by La Albiceleste.

Van Gaal has been under pressure in Qatar since declaring the Oranje were able of getting world titleholders for the first time. He has also faced review over his side’s alleged traditionalism, with Dutch brigades traditionally known for further extensive football.
But the performance against the USA was a notable demonstration of what the Netherlands can produce, with Depay’s opening thing, which came on the reverse of a majestic 21- pass sequence, a graphic memorial of their quality.

Van Dijk said on Wednesday that his platoon has the hunger and the desire to go all the way in Qatar. “We just want to go out there and show our quality, show the team spirit, show the togetherness that we have and progress, hopefully, to the next stage,” he told journalists.

The winners of Friday’s battle will face either Brazil or Croatia in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

Croatia vs Brazil match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Who: Brazil vs Croatia
Where: Education City Stadium
When: Friday, December 9, 6 pm (15:00 GMT)

Brazil was at its brilliant stylish on Monday, putting four past South Korea in a ruinous first-half display. The South American platoon, which tops FIFA’s rankings, will head into Friday’s match against twelfth-placed Croatia on a surge of confidence and high morale.

Still, Croatia has proven delicate to beat and frustrated numerous opponents with their knack of dragging out every knockout game to the very end. And as World Cup finalists in 2018, they know how to play and perform in high-pressure matches. The Croats famously played out three rounds of redundant time over the knockout stages on their way to that World Cup final in Russia. This time, they crushed Japan on penalties in the round of 16.

Yet, they will need to be careful not to let complacency set in, or Croatia could discipline them, If Brazil enjoys another bright launch to this game.

Richarlison, Brazil’s top arranger in the event so far, enjoyed another fine game against South Korea, netting his third thing in as numerous games. Paris Saint- Germain’s Neymar returned from a group-stage injury to put in an emotional performance against South Korea and looks set to play on Saturday.

Indeed as Brazil look to overwhelm a disciplined Croatian backline with attacking faculty, they can also calculate on Liverpool’s Alisson in thing and Chelsea’s Thiago Silva at the center of defense to keep the peril of Croatia’s star playmaker Luka Modric at bay.

Croatia has only conceded two goals so far in this event, but it could fluently have been further if Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku had been suitable to finish any of his gilt-edged chances in their final group game. Brazil is undefeated against Croatia in their four former games.

Still, they will enter their third World Cup semi-final, If Croatia breaks that pattern on Friday. After finishing in third place in 1998, they were runners-up in 2018 and a palm over Brazil would allow them to dream of going all the way this time.

But they’re up against the most successful nation in the history of football. However, they will enter these finals for the ninth time, If Brazil wins. And if the five-time titleholders demanded any incitement to strive for a sixth world title, the hospitalization of Pele has served to bind their country, its suckers, and players in a single prayer to win the World Cup for the legend.

The winner of the Brazil- Croatia quarter-final will play the platoon that comes out on top in the game between Argentina and the Netherlands, also on Friday.

Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe score as France defeats Poland to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.

France defeated Poland 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarter finals thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe.

Early on, Giroud appeared destined to score first as he approached a back post cross from Ousmane Dembele into an open goal, but he was unable to make it in time. Giroud, however, would not be deterred, putting France in front after 44 minutes with a brilliant turn and shot. It was his 52nd goal for Les Bleus and gave him the opportunity to surpass Thierry Henry as the nation's all-time leading scorer for men.

On the 75th minute, Mbappe extended France's lead with a strong strike before adding a second with an incredible curling finish into the far top right corner - his fifth of the competition.

Mbappe surpassed Lionel Messi of Argentina to become the first player to score nine World Cup goals before turning 24 with his fourth and fifth goals in Qatar.

Lewandowski had a chance to score a consolation goal after Dayot Upamecano's handball when he took a penalty that Lloris initially saved before retaking and scoring because the goalkeeper did not have his feet on the line.

Poland scored a late consolation goal thanks to a penalty by Robert Lewandowski. After Poland's striker missed on his initial attempt and referee Jesus Valenzuela demanded a second attempt, Lewandowski scored.

As a result, France will face England, who defeated Senegal 3-0 in Sunday's late game, in the quarterfinals as they continue their World Cup title defence.

Argentina beat Australia 2-1 to reach quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi scored on his 1000 th career appearance in Argentina's 2-1 victory over Australia at the World Cup on Saturday to surpass his great precursor Diego Maradona's event aggregate and set up a quarter-final clash with the Netherlands. The 35-year-old Messi's goal was his third in the Qatar event and his ninth at World Cups, one further than Maradona.
The Netherlands were the first platoon to bespeak the last eight's tickets in Qatar, beating USA 3-1 in the first knockout game on Saturday.

Argentina went into the halftime break with a 1-0 lead, courtesy to Messi's 35th minute strike, before Julian Alvarez doubled the advantage beforehand in the next half. Alvarez's 57th minute thing gave Argentina breathing space in a match dominated by the South American side.

Australia however gave a dread to the two- time titleholders with a thing in the 77th minute of the match, when Craig Goodwin's shot was veered off Enzo Fernandez's face for an own goal.

There were late scares for Argentina after Craig Goodwin's shot deflected in off Enzo Fernandez, and it demanded a dramatic save from Lisandro Martinez and a fine save from Emiliano Martinez for them to hold on.

It was a spirited trouble from Graham Arnold's side, who can be proud of their event, but it's Messi and Argentina who'll face the Netherlands in the last eight. This isn't always a fluent Argentina side but with the little genius in the platoon they can conjure.

2022 World Cup Japan rallies past Spain as both sides reach the round of 16

Japan crushed the first-half deficiency to overcome Spain 2- 1 and move on to the World Cup round of 16 by scoring doubly beforehand in the second half.

At the Al Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday, Spain's Alvaro Morata scored the game's opening goal in the eleventh minute. Still, Japan fought back after the break. The Spanish striker headed in a cross from the loftiest point on the field for his third goal of the competition.

Many twinkles after coming on as a halftime cover, Ritsu Doan evened with a left-footed shot from outside the box in the 48th minute. Shortly after that, Ao Tanaka added the alternate goal from close range.

Tanaka's goal was first disallowed because Kaoru Mitoma's cut-reverse was supposed to have passed before the ball had officially left the field of play, but VAR reversed the ruling and gave Japan the three points they needed to guarantee their place in the knockout stages.

As time ran down, Japan appeared secure until Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2. The Japanese could have dropped from first to third in the group if a late Spanish thing had been scored. still, the Blue Samurai was suitable to hold out against swells of Spanish assaults. Germany was excluded despite a 4- 2 palm over Costa Rica on Thursday. Japan finished first in Group E, followed by Spain on thing differential. In both games' last twinkles, all four brigades had a chance to qualify, making it a dramatic conclusion for the group.

Japan, who has never advanced past the first knockout round, will play Croatia in the round of 16 coming weeks.

England starts the World Cup campaign in style!

England's FIFA World Cup crusade started in a convincing fashion as they defeated Iran 6-2 in Doha. Gareth Southgate's flank easily bagged the victory, leaving the Iranian side hopeless.

In the very beginning, Iran lost their main goal keeper Alireza Beiranvand in an unfortunate event of his clash of heads with team mate Majid Hosseini associated with an injury.

England started the journey with a goal from Jude Bellingham's header, assisted by Luke Shaw's cross. Later on, in the first half, Bukayo Saka's precise strike and Raheem Sterling's elegant volley made it 3-0.

Saka did not stop there, he scored his second and England's fourth goal in the game. But before that, Iran delighted by scoring their first in the match - Mehdi Taremi scored a fine goal after 65 minutes.

England substitute Marcus Rashford joined the show netting another silky touch with his first involvement. It was then served by Jack Grealish slotting, making it 6-1.

Iran scored their second from a spot kick, Taremi netted in a penalty after a foul by John Stones. Thus, the final score is 6-2, a game of eight goals!

When I watch good football, I become energized. When the first game begins, people won't only be discussing the issues; they'll also be discussing the sport.

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Sunset Studios, a Bangladeshi film production studio announced their first anime project "Dead End".

In a talk with the Director of Dead End Project Irfan Chowdhury he insured us that "This will be insane. I don't think it has even hit us how amazing and game changing this will be not only for the Animation scene in Bangladesh but as a community, the people are not ready. I get excited just knowing what is coming up. The story is flawless, the visuals are flawless, and oh my god the animation is flawless. Cannot wait for people to see this masterpiece, we have the best of the best working on it."


The synopsis of the story
In the year 2100, in a futuristic city of Bangladesh. Zayn Khan, a brilliant engineer, protagonist tries to fulfill his father's dream. He will become involved with the 'The Hawks,' a street racing gang led by Alvan Haque.!


Dead End Project Staff -
Director : Irfan Chowdhury, Jiewon Hong
Writer : Irfan Chowdhury, Abdullah Zahir Babu
Animation production : Locust Ali, Kavayra
Production : Sunset Studios Ltd.

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The Bangladesh esports gaming scene has reached a brand new milestone, as for the primary time in history, an all-lady crew is representing Bangladesh withinside the professional esports tournament 'Global Esports Games 2022', competing at Dota 2.
The individuals of the crew are Nushin 'Mirajane' Reza (captain), Anika 'Nooblet' Tabassum Medha, Aushnandrilla 'Bombastic Potato' Saha, Tasneem 'Legal Girl' Taufiq, Subrima 'SunShine' Sumiya. The instruct of this crew is Sadman 'Jimmy' Abidur Rahman.
The Global Esports Federation and Bangladesh Youth Development and Electronic Sports Association (BYDESA) collaborated to host the Dota 2 women's country wide crew tryout for Bangladesh. On September 26, the occasion become held in Auroral Gaming Lounge, in which 'Team Mayhem' become selected to symbolize Bangladesh after triumphing the audition.

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At the Dasarath Rangasala in Kathmandu, Bangladesh created history by winning the Saff Women's Championship for the first time, 3-1 over Nepal.

Sabina, who scored two hat-tricks - against Pakistan in the group stage and Bhutan in the semifinal - was also named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

The Bengal Tigresses won the Saff Championship for the first time in the sixth edition, ending India's five-year dominance.

In women's South Asian football, Bangladesh had previously won age-level games, but this was the first time they had done it at the senior level. Additionally, it was the first time they had beaten India and Nepal, the top two teams in the region.

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