It took Rwanda women just four balls to finish their chase after Mali women were bowled out for a record-low 6 in the Kwibuka Women’s T20 tournament in the Rwandan capital of Kigali City.The record for the lowest women’s T20I team total before Tuesday was 14, China women’s score against UAE women in January this year during the Women’s T20 Smash in Bangkok. That was in reply to their opponents’ 203 for 3, with China bowled out in just ten overs.UAE’s victory margin – 189 runs – remains the biggest in terms of runs in women’s T20Is, while Rwanda’s latest win is now the record for the biggest margin of victory in terms of balls remaining – 116.The Mali innings lasted nine overs, but only one of their six runs came off the bat, courtesy opener Mariam Samake. After that, it was a sequence of ducks, with five extras.For Rwanda, 19-year-old medium-pacer Josiane Nyirankundineza picked up three wickets without conceding a run, while medium-pacer Marie Diane Bimenyimana and legspinner Margueritte Vumiliya picked up two wickets apiece. Bimenyimana was Rwanda’s most expensive bowler, conceding two runs – from that single to Samake and a wide – in her three overs. Three of the Mali batsmen were out bowled, while three were caught in the outfield, and there were two lbws and two run outs.Rwanda’s reply was short and swift, openers Antoinette Uwimbabazi and Nyirankundineza knocking off the runs without any fuss off Mali’s opening bowler Youma Sangare.
Tottenham Hotspur have neatly wrapped up some key pieces of business before the midway point of the January transfer window, which effectively highlights the sharp-witted approach under Ange Postecoglou's leadership.
The Australian manager has been a revelation for the London club after several years of tumult and his transfer work in the summer married perfectly with his tactical vision on the pitch, though a certain fragility of the squad's ranks has been the main sticking point thus far.
Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy.
But not to worry, one brick at a time and all that and, truthfully, Postecoglou's project was ahead of schedule from the off after a blistering start to the campaign left the club in pole position in the Premier League,
Concluded deals for centre-back Radu Drasgusin and RB Leipzig's former Chelsea star Timo Werner have showcased the club's impressive new approach, and while a midfielder still seems to be an area of concern, there is confidence that the right player, should they become available, will be pursued.
Spurs transfer news – Santiago Gimenez
According to the Times, Tottenham might need to accelerate their plans to sign Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez, with West Ham United now pursuing a deal for the £30m-rated striker.
The Hammers have been playing Jarrod Bowen up front of late but has picked up an ankle injury, with veteran centre-forward Michail Antonio also in and out of form and fitness this term.
Feyenoord strikerSantiago Gimenez.
A deal is not likely this month, however, with the Dutch Eredivisie champions eager to hold onto their man until the summer; this suits Spurs, who have earmarked him for transfer and will now bide their time.
Santiago Gimenez's style of play
Dubbed the "Mexican machine" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Gimenez, who stands at 6 feet tall, has been quite the prolific presence in Rotterdam since signing from Mexican side Cruz Azul in July 2022 – with data analyst Ben Mattinson stating that he has been "on fire" over the past 18 months or so.
Indeed, as Feyenoord triumphed in the Eredivisie last season, Gimenez provided the cutting edge to catapult his side to success, posting 15 goals from 21 Eredivisie starts.
Most pleasingly, the 22-year-old appears to have upped his game since the summer and has scored 20 goals from just 22 appearances across all competitions, including 18 strikes from just 16 league fixtures.
To emphasise just how deadly he is in the final third, Gimenez ranks among the top 1% of forwards across divisions similar to the Eredivisie for goals scored and touches in the attacking box and the top 2% for shots taken, as per FBref.
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Set-piece threat
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Active and alert in the danger area, he is a lethal marksman, and having been praised for his "sensational" performances in the Netherlands by journalist Graeme Bailey, looks to boast an armoury fit for life in the Premier League, competing for an outfit such as Tottenham.
True enough, he's not as dynamic as Heung-min Son, who is principally a left-flanker but has compensated for Harry Kane's summer sale superlatively this season, scoring nine times from 12 matches up front in the English top-flight this term.
Richarlison too has more multi-functionality in Postecoglou's system, but this style as a focal frontman is something that Gimenez would offer to actually increase the dynamism and expand the dimensions within the squad.
And with James Maddison behind him, it would be a stunning acquisition indeed, fuelled by elite creativity.
Imagine Santiago Gimenez & James Maddison
Gimenez is a natural finisher and has been heralded for his "insane" record with his current club by journalist Antonio Mango, but such qualities would be negated on English shores without reliable supplementation, though with Maddison behind him, such fears are quelled.
The England international has scored three goals and supplied five assists from 11 Premier League displays for the Lilywhites and was awarded the division's Player of the Month award in August, signing from relegated Leicester City for £40m in the summer.
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As per Sofascore, the 27-year-old has also averaged a remarkable 2.9 key passes per game and won 56% of his ground duels, with his inventive spark and industriousness only sure to hand Gimenez a license to thrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
But his ankle injury suffered against Chelsea in November portended a run of form that pulled Tottenham away from title contention.
Of course, Spurs have now recovered and won four of their past five matches in the Premier League, and while Maddison remains sidelined (though he will return to action imminently), there is genuine hope that he will take his side to new heights once more when gracing the pitch once again.
Very Strong
Strong
Key passes
Through balls
Set-pieces
Long shots
Direct free-kicks
Dribbling
Crossing
Ball retention
*Sourced via WhoScored
As is clear from the table above, Maddison has so many different tools from which he could help Gimenez in his prolific endeavours, and the respective players could slot together with dire consequences for opponents.
Indeed, Maddison ranks among the top 3% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe's top five leagues (FBref) for assists, the top 1% for shot-creating actions and the top 5% for progressive passes per 90.
This showcases his effectiveness in both pushing the ball forward and doing so with crispness and composure, and with Gimenez regarded to be an underrated dribbler, he could latch onto such passes and wreak havoc with his shooting skills.
While Spurs boast forward options in Son and Richarlison – with the young Alejo Veliz also considered a top prospect – there is plenty of firepower at Postecoglou's disposal, but there remains a hole from Kane's summer sale regardless.
Gimenez is the man to fill the boots, and with West Ham eager to sign him too it might be a wise move to Tottenham to burst their rival's bubble.
After opening talks to sign Club Brugge sensation Antonio Nusa, Tottenham are also working to finalise a player's exit, with a medical now scheduled.
Busy transfer window at Spurs
Ange Postecoglou will be absolutely thrilled by Spurs' real conviction this January window, after previously urging the club to make early signings in an attempt to bolster his squad.
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The Australian publicly cried out for new arrivals and indirectly told Tottenham chiefs to get them through the door in quick fashion, something which chairman Daniel Levy and the recruitment team have pulled off.
Spurs confirmed the signing of Timo Werner on a six-month loan deal from RB Leipzig last week, which is rumoured to include an option to buy, while defender Radu Dragusin also signed permanently from Genoa to the tune of £25 million.
Alongside these quick-fire moves, the Lilywhites have quickly and efficiently trimmed Postecoglou's squad – with Ashley Phillips, Djed Spence, Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga and Sergio Reguilon all leaving the club on loan.
Reports suggest Spurs could make a move for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher on top of this, while widespread transfer sources state that the north Londoners are now in talks with Brugge to sign Nusa on a buy-to-loan-back deal.
So far, Tottenham have been extremely active in the market, and they now look set to be even more so with the possible sale of Ivan Perisic.
The Croatia international legend may have played his last game for the club after suffering a complex ACL injury earlier in the campaign, with Hadjuk Split now attempting to seal an emotional return for him.
Perisic exit imminent with Hadjuk medical scheduled
According to reporter Ryan Taylor of The Daily Mirror, a medical is scheduled for Perisic to leave Spurs in the coming days, with the north Londoners now finalising his exit.
It is believed the move is expected to be an initial loan with Hadjuk set to hand Perisic a one-year contract when he becomes a free agent in the summer.
Levy and technical director Johan Lange are wasting no time, with Perisic now expected to be the next departure after Tanganga joined Millwall on a temporary deal earlier this week.
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United managerial job may yet be saved as the Dutchman reportedly has 'influential backers' following his FA Cup triumph.
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Ten Hag in danger of sack at Man Utd
FA Cup win gives him lifeline
Now has growing support in boardroom
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to The Independent, United's 2-1 win over City in the FA Cup final has helped the Dutchman's case in his bid to keep his job. While the Red Devils have spoken to the camps of Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Kieran McKenna, and Thomas Frank, one argument being pushed by his defenders is the fact that Mikel Arteta struggled early on at Arsenal. Some believe the Spaniard had an "equivalent" first season at Arsenal to United's 2023-24 campaign, as he also won the FA Cup after finishing eighth in the Premier League, before going on to transform the Gunners into genuine title challengers.
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While Ten Hag led United to third place last season and a Carabao Cup triumph, without their surprise FA Cup win, they would have to reflect on an eighth-place finish this term and a sorry Champions League group stage exit. However, the report adds there is 'sympathy' for the Dutchman over injuries and a series of other distractions. Either way, the ex-Ajax boss may learn his fate in the coming week.
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The report adds that while sacking Ten Hag would be an 'unpopular' decision amongst United fans, one highly prominent voice is 'adamant' a new manager should come in, and there have been questions raised about some of their recent signings.
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Ten Hag, who has just headed off on his holidays, could reportedly be replaced by ex-Chelsea bosses Thomas Tuchel or Mauricio Pochettino – who are understood to be United's top targets. Brentford's Thomas Frank is considered behind them, as is the greatly admired Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna.
وجه الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم طلبًا إلى نادي الزمالك قبل خوض مباراة السوبر الإفريقي أمام الأهلي.
ويلتقي الزمالك مع الأهلي، في مباراة السوبر الإفريقي، يوم 27 سبتمبر الجاري في المملكة العربية السعودية، على ملعب المملكة آرينا، في تمام التاسعة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة.
طالع.. جوميز: هدفنا في الزمالك تصعيب الأمور على الأهلي رغم ما يمتلكه
وطلب الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم من الزمالك الخضوع لفحوصات طبية قبل مباراة السوبر الإفريقي أمام الأهلي.
ويخوض الزمالك مباراة السوبر الإفريقي، بعد فوزه ببطولة الكونفدرالية النسخة الأخيرة على حساب نهضة بركان، بينما الأهلي حقق دوري أبطال إفريقيا أمام الترجي التونسي.
ومنح البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز، المدير الفني للأبيض اللاعبين الأساسيين راحة من التدريبات اليوم السبت، بينما يخوض اللاعبون البدلاء والمستبعدون مباراة ودية غداً أمام فريق الشباب مواليد 2005 على ملعب النادي لتجهيزهم للفترة المقبلة.
وتأهل الزمالك لدور المجموعات لبطولة كأس الكونفدرالية، بعد الفوز على الشرطة الكيني بهدفين مقابل هدف، في إياب دور الـ 32 من البطولة.
South Africa’s players were “hampered” at the World Cup, coach Ottis Gibson said in the aftermath of their loss to New Zealand. Some had even gone “into their shell” he said, which had contributed to the stilted nature of their batting performances over the last few weeks. There have been less flattering descriptions of South Africa following World Cup exits, of course, but although Gibson did not quite go he did suggest his team had not been themselves in the tournament.Having won each of their last five bilateral series – including tilts with Australia and Pakistan – more had been expected of South Africa in this tournament. With Wednesday’s defeat, however, they were essentially ruled out of the semi-finals.”I can’t speak of past World Cups, but certainly in this World Cup it seems like guys have been sort of hampered,” Gibson said. “That’s probably the only word that comes to mind at the moment. You saw the way we played in past series. We play very well in bilateral cricket. We won eight of 10 games before we came here. But we haven’t been able to do it here, and that’s something I need to sit down and work out.”We’ve spoken that language of being positive and aggressive and taking the game forward for a long time. To see, when we come to this stage, guys go into their shell a bit, is a little bit surprising to be honest. I keep going back to the way we played in Sri Lanka, when we won the series there last year. There was a lot of talk about us not being able to play spin. We got 300 in one game and guys played with a lot of freedom. We came to the World Cup and we’ve not been able to reach those heights.”Like captain Faf du Plessis, Gibson largely laid the blame for their poor World Cup campaign at the feet of South Africa’ batsmen – particularly those players in the top order with substantial experience. Hashim Amla has produced a high score of 55 across the five games so far, David Miller has not breached 40 in three innings, and du Plessis himself has also made only one half-century.”When you look across teams that have won World Cups, it’s their experienced players who have stood up. Our experienced players haven’t stood up at this World Cup yet. That’s just the way it is. Kane Williamson is a class player, and we’ve got class players as well, but they haven’t shown their class on the grandest stage of all yet. That’s difficult. There are guys who are playing their last [World Cup], and I would have thought that they’d want to go out on a good note. The top and bottom of it is that 30s, 40s and the odd 50 aren’t going to win you a World Cup. Kane showed how to make a match-winning hundred in tough conditions.”
Aston Villa have enjoyed a productive final few days of the January transfer window as they finally brought Morgan Rogers to the club after numerous attempts.
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Aston Villa’s deadline day activity
While Rogers comes in to give Emery something extra, another out-and-out centre-forward could also be beneficial for the club.
According to reports in Spain, Villa appear to be interested in a deal for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri.
The Moroccan forward has been made available for a transfer by new Sevilla manager Quique Sanchez Flores in the dying stages of the winter window, with the manager clearly not seeing a future for him in his plans.
This could allow Emery to strike in the next few hours and perhaps lure him to the Premier League, and he could form a wonderful duo with him alongside new arrival Rogers.
Why Youssef En-Nesyri would be a good signing for Villa
Although the Villa Park outfit are currently occupying fifth spot in the Premier League table, they have relied heavily on Ollie Watkins as their main source of goals.
Indeed, the Englishman has 20 goal contributions in the top flight this term, and it makes up for 45% of Villa’s goal participation, proving how vital he is.
Sevilla strikerYoussef En-Nesyri.
Adding in Rogers alongside potentially En-Nesyri could give Emery a couple of extra options during the second half of the season.
Before joining Villa, Rogers ranked fourth among the Boro squad for goals and assists (eight) in the second tier, while also ranking second for big chances created (11), fourth for key passes per game (1.4) and for successful dribbles per game (one), showcasing his talents on the wing.
It is clear that he can not only thrive in front of goal but also use his ability to create a plethora of opportunities for his teammates. As such, this may allow him to form a wonderful partnership with the Sevilla striker should he move to England.
The 26-year-old was previously hailed a “world-beater” by Sky Sports commentator Terry Gibson and if he moved to the Premier League, he could star under Emery.
En-Nesyri has netted 62 goals in 180 appearances for the Andalusian side, which works out as a goal every 2.9 games and this is a solid strike rate.
The 6 foot 3 gem has started just 12 matches in La Liga this term yet has found the back of the net on five occasions, while he has missed six big chances, suggesting his tally may have been higher had he been more clinical in front of goal.
Youssef En-Nesyri
With his deal running out at the end of next season, perhaps Emery could secure him at a knockdown price today as he looks to add some more quality to this squad.
With Rogers on the wing along with Watkins and En-Nesyri leading the line, the Spaniard may have just given the club that extra boost they were needing heading into a crucial few months.
Denly one of four Kent batsmen to score half centuries with classy 88
Richard Hobson at The Oval08-Jul-2019Surrey have doubtless endured more frustrating days in their time, but they might be struggling to remember when. First the yes/no switch of the ailing Gareth Batty for Amar Virdi, then the refusal of the umpires to change an unusually smelly ball, and finally an innings of true international quality by Joe Denly that has given Kent the upper hand in an enthralling first division contest.It is easy to forget that Denly holds possession of the No. 3 spot in England’s Test side. This might be because so much has happened since the most recent fixture, against West Indies in February. Denly scored 69 in second innings in St Lucia, his best over four Test innings. But white-ball activity has dominated, and he lost his place in the World Cup squad to Liam Dawson despite selection for the initial fifteen.Being exposed in an ill-conceived role of one-day wrist-spinner does not mean his time is up as a Test match batsman. As he is showing. Two games ago he scored an unbeaten 167 for Kent against Nottinghamshire at Tunbridge Wells. Here, while ultimately 12 short of a second century of the season, he was well-organised against good, varied pace bowling on a pitch showing signs of low bounce. The best players always offer the illusion of having more time to play.With additional half-centuries from Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond and Heino Kuhn, Kent opened up a lead of 14 having taken only half-an-hour in the morning to secure the remaining Surrey first innings wickets. Three, rather than four, because the ECB over-ruled an agreement by the counties, originally supported by Steve Davis, the Board’s cricket liaison officer, that Virdi could replace Batty, who had fallen ill overnight.The consequences of the decision – fully in line with competition regulations – was felt later when Rory Burns was left with four seam bowlers but no specialist spinner. Scott Borthwick might have twirled for England in Australia five years ago, but his overs now were his first of the season. Like Sam Curran earlier, he was warned for running on the pitch. Meanwhile, Virdi could do no more than field as twelfth man, but at least Batty will be able to play a part over the next two days if he recovers.If the episode felt a touch bizarre, it was almost matched by the tale of the pungent ball. The problem arose when a shot leapt over the fence into a small area in front of some green silage bins. These had started to leak after recent rain, forming small, unpleasant puddles of particular interest to flies. The idea of rubbing spit into the ball once returned was quite unappealing, and while Rory Burns might have found Lambeth Council’s ‘elf and safety team receptive to a change, the umpires refused.Burns debated the matter passionately with Billy Taylor, then again as the players went off for lunch. By then, Crawley and Denly had begun the recovery following Sean Dickson’s flawed decision to shoulder arms to Curran, and a tone was set for the afternoon. The final disappointment for Surrey arrived at around 6.30 when play concluded early a couple of overs after they had taken the second new ball which Denly compliantly forced to deep gully.The gasholder outside the ground still bears a promotional banner proclaiming “the world’s greatest cricket celebration”. Something to do with a tournament about to reach its semi-final stage. The World Cup has come into its own, but there was plenty to celebrate in this county contest too, not least a passage after tea when Denly came through the best that Morne Morkel at his nastiest could offer with pace and steepling bounce.He had earlier struck Bell-Drummond on the helmet and continued to signal intentions with two men out and, at times, a short leg. Denly handled expertly all that was sent his way, swaying or ducking and keeping his hands low. If anything, skiddier short ones from the slippery Jordan Clark caused more problems, at least until the extra lift of the second new ball surprised him after 319 minutes at the crease.Denly looked stunned at his own mistake, mirroring the reaction of Crawley to his own dismissal. Crawley’s 69 from 105 balls featured 13 fours, a reflection of the way he waited for bad balls to dispatch and did not worry too much about the rest. Like Denly, he left well, but he may have been ruffled by a loose slash at Clark two balls before the bowler enticed an edge that Borthwick held low to his right at second slip.Bell-Drummond might have gone first ball with a drive that seemed extraordinary for a player with a background in opening. Perhaps speculation that Jason Roy is to open in the Ashes is tempting others to imagine that is the way forward. But the brush with mortality seemed to remind Bell-Drummond of who he is. He played very nicely from then on, unruffled by the blow that struck. Finally, Kuhn entered to take advantage, recording the quickest of the four Kent fifties from 57 balls.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has bankrolled a new £140m injection at the club, with one reporter sharing an update out of Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea January rumours
The Blues could well be busy during the winter transfer window, despite spending over €1bn since the start of the 2022/23 season, including 16 new arrivals over the summer.
Chelsea summer signings
Axel Disasi (Monaco)
£38.5m
Nicolas Jackson (Villarreal)
£30.1m
Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
£52m
Kendry Paez (Independiente del Valle)
£17.27m
Robert Sanchez (Brighton)
£25m
Moises Caicedo (Brighton)
£115m
Lesley Ugochukwu (Rennes)
£23.5m
Angelo Gabriel (Santos)
Undisclosed
Alex Matos (Norwich)
Undisclosed
Diego Moreira (Benfica)
Undisclosed
Ishe Samuels-Smith (Everton)
Undisclosed
Dujuan Richards (Phoenix All Stars Academy)
Undisclosed
Romeo Lavia (Southampton)
£58m
Deivid Washington (Santos)
£17.1m
Djordje Petrovic (New England Revolution)
£14m
Cole Palmer (Manchester City)
£42.5m
All fees courtesy of Sky Sports
However, things haven’t exactly gone to plan on the pitch under Mauricio Pochettino, with the club currently sitting in 10th place in the Premier League, losing as many games as they’ve won in the top flight.
Pochettino’s job doesn’t appear to be under threat at this moment in time, and instead, Chelsea are looking to sign a new striker, with a left-back addition also a possibility this month.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic and AS Roma’s Paulo Dybala have been the recent attacking targets linked with moves to Stamford Bridge, although the former of the three could cost over £100m due to his release clause. That means that the cash may need to be splashed by Boehly yet again, but a new update has shown that the funds could be there for Chelsea to use.
Reporter shares £140m Chelsea update
Football Insider’s Sean Fisher shared an update on Wednesday, saying that Chelsea have received a £140m injection from their owners in the form of a new share issue.
He added that 1,000 new shares were purchased at a price of £1.4million per one pence share, although it is not clear whether the investment comes in the form of new cash or the conversion of debt into equity. The report also claims that ‘part of the raised funds could go towards improving Pochettino’s squad over January’.
As mentioned, Osimhen could cost in excess of £100m, so this latest cash injection may end up going towards a move for the Nigeria international. Should that be the case, Osimhen may take Chelsea to the next level in the final third, especially after enjoying his outstanding career-best 2022/23 season in front of goal.
Victor Osimhen stats 2022/23
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Serie A
32
26
5
Champions League
6
5
0
Italy Cup
1
0
0
His form has continued during the current campaign, and with the Blues holding “positive” talks with Osimhen’s entourage and the player being open to a Stamford Bridge move, he could be Chelsea’s marquee signing of 2024 following the £140m update involving Boehly and co.
Após garantir a classificação para a terceira fase da Copa do Brasil nos pênaltis, contra o Retrô (PE), após empate em 1 a 1 no tempo normal, nesta sexta-feira (26), no estádio Elcyr Resende de Mendonça, em Saquarema (RJ), os atletas do Corinthians se desentenderam com os adversários.
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Um dos pivôs do desentendimento ao fim da partida foi o lateral-direito corintiano, Fagner, que converteu o pênalti decisivo para o clube do Parque São Jorge e, quando registrado pela Corinthians TV deu a seguinte declaração: “Tem que respeitar”.
Através das suas redes sociais, o jogador, que é um dos líderes do elenco, pediu desculpas pelo ocorrido, mas disse que os atletas do Timão foram xingados durante toda a partida pelos profissionais do Azulão, o que deixou o camisa 23 irritado com o que classificou como falta de respeito dos pernambucanos.
– Não gostaria que existisse a confusão após os pênaltis, mas no calor do jogo, e só quem está ali pode saber como é, essas coisas acabam acontecendo. Fomos xingados o tempo todo com grande falta de respeito e provocações que fogem do “normal”. Fazia tempo que não vivia isso. Ainda mais diante de tudo que tempos vivido – publicou o lateral.
– Peço desculpas a quem teve que ver tudo isso, pois não é do meu caráter e minha carreira está aí para provar que nunca faltei com respeito com nenhum adversário – concluiu.
Dentro de campo o jogo já havia caminhando de forma bastante pegada. Foram 42 faltas (22 para o Corinthians e 20 para o Retô) e nove cartões amarelos (5 a 4 para a equipe de Camaragibe). Além disso, o árbitro Felipe Fernandes de Lima parou o jogo por diversas vezes para discutir com os atletas.