Tag: semi-finals

World Cup semi-final qualification scenarios

LONDON: Reigning champions Australia are already guaranteed a place in the World Cup semi-finals while Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and Afghanistan cannot...

World Cup 2018: Semi-final schedule

The World Cup 2018 quarter-finals are now complete and onto the semi-finals. France, fresh from their 2-0 defeat of Uruguay, are first up and they will take on Belgium on...

Croatia end Russia’s World Cup party in penalty shootout heartbreak

SOCHI: Although Russia made it further at this year’s World Cup than most anyone expected, it was Croatia that advanced to the semifinals with...

Harry Maguire, Dele Alli head England into World Cup semis

SAMARA: Headers from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave England a 2-0 win over Sweden as they reached their first World Cup semi-final in 28...

Security plan finalised for PSL semi-finals

LAHORE: Lahore division Commissioner Abdullah Khan Sumbal on Saturday said that a comprehensive security and rescue plan was finalised for the two semi-finals of the...

Del Potro injured, Nadal surges on

SHANGHAI: Juan Martin del Potro could be forced out of his Shanghai Masters semi-final on Saturday against Roger Federer after the Argentine suffered a...

Del Potro, Nadal ready to produce fireworks at US Open semi-finals

NEW YORK: Juan Martin del Potro and Rafa Nadal are still expected to produce some spectacular fireworks at the US Open on Friday, even...

Stephens takes Sevastova down to make way to US Open semi-finals

NEW YORK: Sloane Stephens took down 16th-seeded Latvian Anastasija Sevastova with a gritty 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) win on Tuesday to lead what could be...

Streetwise New Zealand on the cusp of semi-finals

It was not that long ago that New Zealand were seen as dark horses at nearly every world tournament. In this one though, they've...

Auckland eliminated after failing to chase 141

Auckland Aces needed to win their last group game to stay in contention for a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League. They...

Australia into semis despite Pakistan win

Pakistan gave themselves a big chance of reaching the World Twenty20 semi-finals Tuesday with a shock 32-run win over Australia, who reached the last...

Malinga sends England out

Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals along with West Indies Monday and send the defending champions crashing...

Monfils targets top 10 return after injury battle

France's Gael Monfils said he was targeting a return to the top 10 Wednesday as he continued his strong return from injury with a...

Big guns set to boom in T20 semi-final race

The World Twenty20 shifts to a higher gear in Sri Lanka on Thursday when the hot favourites begin an intriguing race for the semi-finals...

South Africa, Australia advance to semis

South Africa Under-19s booked their place in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup with a comfortable 103-run win over England in Townsville. They...

Sharp’s success brings back joy of life to dad

British 800m runner Lynsey Sharp qualified for the Olympic semi-finals on Wednesday, bringing a rare smile to the face of proud dad Cameron, a...

No royal tears as Murray romps into semis

Andy Murray gave a royal command performance as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge saw him cruise into the Olympics semi-finals with a 6-4,...