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England vs Latvia Match Preview

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Latvia travel to London on Monday to face England in the second fixture of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Latvia beat Andorra in a 1-0 win where Riga FC keeper Krišjānis Zviedris got a clean sheet on his national team debut. Meanwhile England’s new manager Thomas Tuchel got a 2-0 win over Albania on his debut with the Three Lions.  Harry Kane celebrating with the team after scoring against Albania Image Source: England Football Team Facebook Page Tuchel has made a few changes in England's back line as Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis Skelly became the youngest player in history to score on his senior England debut which was against Albania. With a 94% pass accuracy rate and having won 71% of the duels he's faced in this season's Premier League, the 18-year old will be ready for Monday. A key player for the Three Lions is Jude Bellingham who controls the middle of the park, has scored seven goals and got six assists for Real Madrid in the La Liga this season. He's also play...

Welling United vs Weston-super-Mare Match Report

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Welling United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Weston-super-Mare AFC in the National League South (6th tier) match at Park View Road. Weston-super-Mare extended their unbeaten run to eight matches and are one point below top of the table Hamel Hampstead. Meanwhile Welling drop to 19th place and are now one point above relegation. Both teams getting ready for kick-off at Park View Road Welling United got off to the perfect start as two minutes into the match, Anointed Chukwu took on two Weston defenders and shot the ball in the bottom right corner which made it 1-0. In the 21st minute the Seagulls nearly responded, as Weston forward Nicholas McCootie’s shot was saved by Welling keeper Rhys Lovett and hit the crossbar. The visitors drew level as 23-year-old midfielder James Dodd crossed the ball to Reuben Reid whose header went past Lovett. Two minutes later the Wings conceded a penalty as the ball hit Dave Winfield's hand however, he was outside the box which made the Welling players and f...

RFS vs APOEL Match Report

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RFS beat Cypriot club APOEL in a vital 2-1 victory in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoffs at the LNK Sporta Parks. It is the forth ever victory for RFS in the Europa League. Adam Markhiyev & Jānis Ikaunieks celebrate the second goal! Image Source: RFS X page 13 minutes into the match, the visitors had a huge opportunity to take the lead as Cameroonian keeper Farbice Ondoa was off his line. APOEL took advantage of that and got the ball in the penalty box for Xavi Quintillà who's shot was saved by Albanian defender Herdi Prenga whom headed the ball away from danger. In the 31st minute the hosts took the lead as Jānis Ikaunieks passed to Cedric Kouadio who was one on one with APEOL keeper Vid Belec and chipped the ball over him to make it 1-0. Just a minute before half time, RFS were awarded a penalty after Lasha Dvali blocked Ismael Diomande's shot. Before the penalty shot, Belec was playing mind games with Ikaunieks and pointed him to where to shoot the penalty ...

Auda vs Cliftonville Match Report

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Auda made history and quality to the UEFA Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round for the first time in their history after beating Northern Irish side Cliftonville FC 2-0 (4-1 aggregate) at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. Auda are undefeated in Europe this season and have won all four of their Conference League matches.  Abiodun Ogunniyi celebrates after scoring vs Cliftonville Image Source: FK Auda Facebook Page Four minutes into the match Auda nearly got off to the perfect start, as Matheus Clemente made a beautiful through ball to Nigerian forward Abdulrahman Taiwo whose shot went past Cliftonville keeper David Odumosu but hit the post. Auda were controlling the tempo of the game as in the 20th minute, Abiodun Ogunniyi’s shot from outside the box was deflected by Cliftonville midfielder Conor Pepper and just missed the left hand post. The first half finished 0-0 as Auda had 59% ball possession and were in control of the match. Cliftonville were solid at the back however they need a ...

Riga Derby Match Report

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There was a lot of hype for the Rīgas Derbijs (Riga Derby) between RFS and Riga FC and it did not disappoint as Riga FC came from 2-0 down to  2-2 in a sold out match. The new stand for the RFS stadium the LNK Sporta Parks was built just before this match and it made the atmosphere electric.  The RFS fans cheering on their club Image Source: LNK Sporta Parks Facebook Page The hosts got off to the perfect start as they took the lead ten minutes in the game. Slovenian defender Žiga Lipušček scored a brilliant header from Roberts Savaļnieks corner kick and scored his forth goal of the season. 13 minutes later RFS had a huge chance to double the lead as Emerson was pulled down in the box by Gonzalo Muscia. Lipušček's penalty shot however went straight at Rihards Matrevics which was a huge sigh of relief for the Riga FC fans. Riga FC had a chance of their own as in the 33rd minute as Gauthier Mankenda dribbled past two defenders. Mankenda then passed it to Kemelho Nguena who's shot...