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Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Singapore U-16 girls bounce back with improved performance against Hong Kong
Striker Nur Ain Salleh volleying home Singapore's first goal in their 2-0 win over Hong Kong in the Lion City Cup at Jalan Besar Stadium on July 10. SINGAPORE – After a 9-0 thrashing by South Korea in their opening game, Singapore's Under-16 girls bounced back with a timely victory over Hong Kong in the Lion City Cup (LCC), prevailing 2-0 at the Jalan Besar Stadium on July 10. Battle-hardened after their opening defeat on July 8, the hosts put in a much improved performance. They showed tenacity in their tackling and were more cohesive in the final third, an area in which they did not spend much time against the Koreans. Singapore U-16 girls' coach Yeong Sheau Shyan said: 'The way that we play in this match makes it so much easier for us because they (the players) understand their roles, and that allowed the team to settle into how we wanted to play much faster offensively. 'Our players are very focused on trying to improve themselves using this tournament (and) they are thinking more as a team.' Singapore started on the front foot and took the lead after just four minutes. Striker Ain Salleh struck a volley that squeezed under Hong Kong goalkeeper Chan Tsz Yiu for the Republic's first goal in the competition. They were nearly rewarded for their efforts again in the 20th minute. Ain followed up some good forward play by spraying the ball out to midfielder Verona Lim, whose shot found Tsz Yiu's gloves, in what ended up as a comfortable save. Ain credited the fans for doing a great job supporting them, adding: 'My relatives were here to support me. I felt like it was a big difference because their presence motivated me to do them proud.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses Singapore Singaporean fugitive nabbed and charged with drug trafficking, may face death penalty Sport World Aquatics C'ships Singapore 2025 declared open by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Singapore CPF Board uses AI to improve call centre services, prioritise help for less tech-savvy users The 15-year-old, who is currently with Spanish club Madrid CFF's youth team under the Unleash The Roar! (UTR) overseas football scholarship, said she had benefited from the 'more physical' training she received. In an attempt to turn the tide, Hong Kong coach Chan Shuk Chi made two substitutions just before the half hour mark, injecting fresh energy into the team and limiting Singapore's chances heading into the break. After a host of half-time substitutions from both sides, Singapore extended their lead in the 58th minute in breathtaking fashion. Verona cut inside from the left wing and the 15-year-old unleashed an unstoppable curler from outside the box that caressed the back of the Hong Kong net. They nearly scored a third goal 12 minutes from full time. Substitute Risya Rizqyqa fired a low shot with her left foot that was saved well by Tsz Yiu, who endured a tough outing in goal. Chan admitted her team 'did not perform well' and suggested the hot weather might have played a part. 'They are young and don't have this experience, so we need to improve. They did not perform well today, but tried their best.' In the day's earlier kick-off, South Korea continued their rampant form with an emphatic 12-0 victory over Cambodia, who remain winless after two games. The Koreans, who top the group on six points, need just a draw against Hong Kong in their final game on June 12 to be crowned champions. Singapore, who are third, will meet bottom-placed Cambodia on the same day. Yeong said the team will be trying to recover from the gruelling schedule, adding: 'It (the win) has given us the confidence that we can attack so that will bring us forward to Cambodia. We cannot allow ourselves to relax because Cambodia can lead us if we are too complacent.' Singapore's U-16 boys will resume their campaign on July 11 against Cambodia as they seek to put things right after losing to the Philippines in their first game. All matches are played at the Jalan Besar Stadium with Singapore's games kicking off at 8pm.
Fox Sports
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Spain's New Star, Vicky López, Announces Her Presence at Euro 2025
From the country that claimed the last four Ballon d'Or awards, Spain has a new star. The 18-year-old Vicky López announced her arrival on the big stage Thursday by helping Spain to an opening 5-0 rout of Portugal at the Women's European Championship. It was Spain's biggest win at the tournament, eclipsing the 4-1 win over Finland at Euro 2022. López added the second goal just minutes after Esther González scored the first, and she proved a constant threat for the beleaguered Portuguese defense, setting up chances for Alexia Putellas and playing a decisive role before González' second goal. Her performance earned praise from Spain coach Montse Tomé, even if she understandably tried to reign in the burgeoning expectations. "She's a young player with whom we have to be patient," Tomé said. "We've been working with her for a year, almost two years now. We have a lot of faith in her talent, and she's at a point where we've been able to give her minutes (of playing time) now. She responded well. She did the job she had to do very well." Tomé said López still had plenty of time to develop. "We have to keep helping her improve. She's very young, and we're here to help her continue enjoying what she does," the Spain coach said. It's clear that Tomé's faith is paying off for the player. "When I play with confidence, I play better," López told media in the mixed zone after Thursday's match. "When you play without confidence, it's bad. Ultimately I'm grateful for the trust that I'm shown because I try to be myself on the field." López played till the 81st minute when she made way for Aitana Bonmatí, who started on the bench after being hospitalized for viral meningitis last week. Bonmatí won the last two Ballon d'Or awards. Putellas won the previous two. All three players are teammates at Barcelona. At 18 days and 342 days old, López became Spain's youngest player to appear at the European Championship. She'd already set the record as the country's youngest player when she made her debut last year. López became the youngest player to play in Spain's top women's league when she played for Madrid CFF aged 15. She joined Barcelona in 2022 and went on to break more records there because of her age, including becoming the club's youngest player, male or female, to appear in the Champions League. "My family is the foundation of my entire life, and, of course, my father," said López, whose mother died when she was 11 years old, and who still looks to the sky after she scores. Though Bonmatí is likely to play a greater role in the next games, López will get more opportunities to shine. She's already thinking of the team's goals. "We're hungry for more," López said. "I think if we keep going like this, playing as a team and having that luck in front of goal, we'll be able to play a very good European Championship." Up next, Spain plays Belgium on Monday (noon ET on FS1). Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience UEFA Women's EURO Spain recommended Get more from UEFA Women's EURO Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Hamilton Spectator
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Spain's new star, Vicky López, announces her presence at Euro 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — From the country that claimed the last four Ballon d'Or awards, Spain has a new star. The 18-year-old Vicky López announced her arrival on the big stage Thursday by helping Spain to an opening 5-0 rout of Portugal at the Women's European Championship. It was Spain's biggest ever win at the tournament, eclipsing the 4-1 win over Finland at Euro 2022. López added the second goal just minutes after Esther González scored the first and she proved a constant threat for the beleaguered Portuguese defense, setting up chances for Alexia Putellas and playing a decisive role before González' second goal. Her performance earned praise from Spain coach Montse Tomé, even if she understandably tried to reign in the burgeoning expectations. 'She's a young player with whom we have to be patient. We've been working with her for a year, almost two years now,' Tomé said. 'We have a lot of faith in her talent, and she's at a point where we've been able to give her minutes (of playing time) now. She responded well. She did the job she had to do very well.' Tomé said López still had plenty of time to develop. 'We have to keep helping her improve. She's very young, and we're here to help her continue enjoying what she does,' the Spain coach said. It's clear that Tomé's faith is paying off for the player. 'When I play with confidence, I play better,' López told media in the mixed zone after Thursday's match. 'When you play without confidence, it's bad. Ultimately I'm grateful for the trust that I'm shown because I try to be myself on the field.' López played till the 81st minute when she made way for Aitana Bonmatí, who started on the bench after being hospitalized for viral meningitis last week. Bonmatí won the last two Ballon d'Or awards. Putellas won the previous two. All three players are teammates at Barcelona. At 18 days and 342 days old, López became Spain's youngest player to appear at the European Championship. She'd already set the record as the country's youngest player when she made her debut last year. López became the youngest player to play in Spain's top women's league when she played for Madrid CFF aged 15. She joined Barcelona in 2022 and went on to break more records there because of her age, including becoming the club's youngest player, male or female, to appear in the Champions League. 'My family is the foundation of my entire life, and of course my father,' said López, whose mother died when she was 11 years old, and who still looks to the sky after she scores. Though Bonmatí is likely to play a greater role in the next games, López will get more opportunities to shine. She's already thinking of the team's goals. 'We're hungry for more,' López said. 'I think if we keep going like this, playing as a team and having that luck in front of goal, we'll be able to play a very good European Championship.' Spain plays Belgium next on Monday. ___ AP soccer:
San Francisco Chronicle
04-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Spain's new star, Vicky López, announces her presence at Euro 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — From the country that claimed the last four Ballon d'Or awards, Spain has a new star. The 18-year-old Vicky López announced her arrival on the big stage Thursday by helping Spain to an opening 5-0 rout of Portugal at the Women's European Championship. It was Spain's biggest ever win at the tournament, eclipsing the 4-1 win over Finland at Euro 2022. López added the second goal just minutes after Esther González scored the first and she proved a constant threat for the beleaguered Portuguese defense, setting up chances for Alexia Putellas and playing a decisive role before González' second goal. Her performance earned praise from Spain coach Montse Tomé, even if she understandably tried to reign in the burgeoning expectations. 'She's a young player with whom we have to be patient. We've been working with her for a year, almost two years now,' Tomé said. 'We have a lot of faith in her talent, and she's at a point where we've been able to give her minutes (of playing time) now. She responded well. She did the job she had to do very well." Tomé said López still had plenty of time to develop. 'We have to keep helping her improve. She's very young, and we're here to help her continue enjoying what she does,' the Spain coach said. It's clear that Tomé's faith is paying off for the player. 'When I play with confidence, I play better,' López told media in the mixed zone after Thursday's match. 'When you play without confidence, it's bad. Ultimately I'm grateful for the trust that I'm shown because I try to be myself on the field.' López played till the 81st minute when she made way for Aitana Bonmatí, who started on the bench after being hospitalized for viral meningitis last week. Bonmatí won the last two Ballon d'Or awards. Putellas won the previous two. All three players are teammates at Barcelona. At 18 days and 342 days old, López became Spain's youngest player to appear at the European Championship. She'd already set the record as the country's youngest player when she made her debut last year. López became the youngest player to play in Spain's top women's league when she played for Madrid CFF aged 15. She joined Barcelona in 2022 and went on to break more records there because of her age, including becoming the club's youngest player, male or female, to appear in the Champions League. 'My family is the foundation of my entire life, and of course my father,' said López, whose mother died when she was 11 years old, and who still looks to the sky after she scores. Though Bonmatí is likely to play a greater role in the next games, López will get more opportunities to shine. She's already thinking of the team's goals. 'We're hungry for more,' López said. 'I think if we keep going like this, playing as a team and having that luck in front of goal, we'll be able to play a very good European Championship.' ___
New York Times
15-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Barcelona goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck sidelined with head injury
Barcelona goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has been sidelined after sustaining a head injury in training. Barcelona confirmed the 25-year-old did not experience a loss of consciousness when she sustained the injury. Her club did not provide an exact timeframe for her return but confirmed she will miss Sunday's Liga F fixture against Madrid CFF while she follows head injury protocols. Advertisement 'The Blaugrana goalkeeper will follow the established return to activity protocol in these cases before returning to the pitch and will be sidelined for the next match,' a Barcelona statement on Saturday read. Roebuck has featured twice in Liga F this season, having joined Barcelona from Manchester City in the summer. Her Barcelona debut in December marked her return to first-team action after recovering from a stroke. The England international announced in March she had suffered a left occipital infarct but had avoided lasting damage to her brain function and vision. She did not feature for former club Manchester City during the 2023-24 campaign and her Barcelona debut against Real Betis on December 7 marked her maiden first-team outing since City's 2-1 loss to Manchester United on May 21 2023. She called her return to action a 'dream'. Roebuck also started Barcelona's surprise 2-1 loss to Levante on February 1. Cata Coll is Barcelona's first-choice goalkeeper, while Gemma Font has also featured three times in Liga F this season. (Erin Chang/)
