Ronwen Williams saved four shootout penalties as part of an outstanding goalkeeping display to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a gruelling win over Cape Verde following a goalless draw after extra time. Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Bryan Teixeira were all denied by the inspired […]
Newcastle find themselves 1-0 ahead in their huge Champions League clash with PSG and they remain in front thanks to a massive save from Nick Pope. Eddie Howe’s side took the lead within the first 25 minutes courtesy of an Alexander Isak goal, who converted a mistake from Donnarumma after the Italian goalkeeper pushed a […]
Champions Asante Kotoko left it late to deny Great Olympics as Andrew Appau netted in the 10th minute of added time to give his side a point in a 1-1 draw at the Baba Yara Sports stadium. Great Olympics were on a poor run heading into the game – with three consecutive defeats, but held […]
Black Stars goalkeeper Joe Wollacott shined for Charlton Athletic as he saved a crucial penalty in their win over Stevenage in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. The 26-year-old was the hero for the Addicks as the League One side beat Stevenage 5-4 on penalties to advance to the last 16 stage of the competition. Wollacott […]
Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott was Charlton Athletic’s hero on Tuesday night, saving a penalty in a shootout to ensure his side beat QPR and advanced to the Carabao Cup’s second round. The regular-time score of 1-1 was followed by a penalty shootout at Valley Stadium which Charlton won thanks to the heroics of the Ghana international. […]
s Ghana goalkeeper Joe Wollacott churned an impressive display for Charlton Athletic as they rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 defeat against Swansea City at The Valley on Saturday. The 25-year-old lasted the entire duration of the game and several important saves to prevent the Swans from scoring more goals. The Addicks got […]
During the recent match between Fehervar and Gabala in one of the preliminary rounds of the Conference League, there was a near tragedy, had it not been for the intervention of Asif Mammadov, captain of the visiting team. Following a collision between two players during an aerial duel, it was Ilkin Qirtimov who came off […]
In the game of football, having a good goalkeeper is always considered a plus for any team. Keepers play an integral part in the game and if your side can have one who is good in penalties, then you can at least be assured of grabbing a few accolades in competitions that would need a […]
Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi made two wonderful saves in St. Gallen’s 3-0 win against Lugano in the Swiss League on Sunday. The first save was point blank moving down to his left in the 74th minute and the second save was straight to his body pushing the ball away in the 71st minute. Because both sides […]
Black Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori was the hero for Orlando Pirates when they beat Tanzanian side Simba SC to progress to the final four of the CAF Confederation Cup. Ofori saved one penalty and scored the final to ensure Pirates overcome Simba with a win in post-match penalty shootouts on Sunday at the Orlando Stadium. […]
