Monthly Archives: January 2016

Goh-Tan powers to Indian Open victory

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian doubles pair Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong bagged their second international crown after winning the Indian Open GP Gold title on Sunday.

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Young Liverpool thwarted by West Ham in second Wembley quest

(Reuters) – Liverpool's pursuit of a second Wembley Cup final appearance stalled at Anfield on Saturday as Juergen Klopp's second-string side had to settle for an undistinguished goalless draw with West Ham United in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

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Suarez hits winner as Barca sink nine-man Atletico

BARCELONA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored the goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat nine-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday in a top-of-the-table clash that sent them three points clear in La Liga.

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Inheanacho shows City have firepower in reserve

LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was not surprised striker Kelechi Inheanacho marked a rare starting berth with a hat-trick in a 4-0 FA Cup rout of Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Chadli double helps Spurs ease past spirited Colchester

LONDON (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur negotiated a potentially tricky FA Cup trip to lowly Colchester United on Saturday with relative ease, winning their fourth-round tie 4-1 thanks largely to a double from Nacer Chadli.

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Chelsea sign U.S. defender Miazga on four-year deal

LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea made their second signing in 24 hours when defender Matt Miazga joined from MLS club New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

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Iraq edge hosts Qatar for final Olympic berth in Asia

DOHA (Reuters) – Iraq booked a spot at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics after edging hosts Qatar for third place at the Asian Football Confederation's under-23 championships with a 2-1 extra time win.

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Malaysian doubles pair on track for first title in India

PETALING JAYA: Top national pair Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong stayed on track for their first title of the year after storming into the Indian Open GP Gold final on Saturday.

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Man Utd beat Derby in FA Cup to ease pressure on Van Gaal

(Reuters) – Under-pressure Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal enjoyed a rare highlight after weeks of gloom when his side comfortably beat Derby County 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

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Brazilian Pato signs for Chelsea on loan

LONDON (Reuters) – Premier League champions Chelsea have signed Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato on loan from Corinthians until the end of the season, the London club announced on Friday.

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