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Analyzing Benfica Players in National Teams: Performance Insights and Impact

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October 12, 2024

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Schelderupone of the players from Benfica’s professional football team who was in action for the national teams this Friday, October 11, scored the equalizing goal (1-1) for Norway against the Republic of Ireland in qualifying for the European Championship Under -21. Kökcü, Aktürkoğlu, Trubin e Samuel Soares They were starters in the triumphs of Türkiye, Ukraine, and Portugal’s Under-21s, respectively.

Appearing as a starter, Schjelderup was decisive in the draw (1-1) between the Republic of Ireland and Norway, scoring the goal that earned his team a point. in the penultimate minute of the injury time, with a deflection to the far post. The winger was substituted at 90’+4′ in the duel referring to the 9th round of Group A qualifying for the European Under-21 Championship, played in Cork, at the Turner’s Cross Stadium. On Tuesday, October 15th, at 5:30 pm, Norway will host Turkey in Stavanger, closing the accounts of the knockout phase.

Kökcü and Aktürkoğlu also initially played for Turkeycontributing to the victory (1-0) against Montenegro, in a game valid for the 3rd round of Group B4 of the League of Nations. The midfielder was on the field during the 90′ and shot a ball hit the post at 55′. The striker was substituted in the 68th minute. Turkey travels to Iceland on Monday, October 14th, in a match for the 4th round of this stage of the competition, which will start at 7:45 pm, at Laugardalsvöllur, in Reykjavík (Iceland).

In defense of Ukraine’s networks, Trubin played the 90 minutes in the 3rd round Group B1 clash against Georgiaplayed at the Poznan Stadium, in Poland, and which ended in a victory (1-0) for the visiting team. On Monday, October 14th, at 7:45 pm, the Ukrainian team will host the Czech Republic at the Tarczynski Arena, in Wroclaw, also in Poland. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Samuel Soares was a starter in the victory of the Under-21 National Team1-3, on the trip to the Faroe Islands, in a game in the 9th round of Group G, in the qualifying phase for the 2025 European Championship. André Gomes was not part of the options. With the victory in the duel this Friday, October 11th, in Klaksvík, Portugal guaranteed its presence in the event that will be held in Slovakia. The Quinas team returns to play this Tuesday, October 15th, in Andorra la Vella, at 6pm, against Andorra, in a game from the 10th and final round of the group.

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Jan Joost van Gangelen Questions Dutch National Team Player’s Position: Is It Time for a Tactical Shift?

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October 12, 2024

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Lars Capiau12 Oct 2024, 00:06

Last updated: Oct 12, 2024, 12:06 AM

Jan Joost van Gangelen does not really see a number 9 in Joshua Zirkzee, the presenter says during the review of Hungary – Oranje at ESPN. Hans Kraay junior does not completely agree with the words of his colleague.

Kraay junior, if he had been in the shoes of the national coach, would have made a substitution at half time. “I would like it if Zirkzee gets a little support in the point and that you add (Brian, ed.) Brobbey and he can roam around it a bit.”

“Zirkzee is not targetman and you shouldn’t expect that from him,” Kraay junior makes an impassioned plea for the striker. “He is a very graceful number 9 who can play excellent football with a little space.” Van Gangelen does not agree with his colleague’s praise.

The presenter points to the shirt number that the Manchester United striker wears with the Dutch national team. “He has jersey number 10 on his back and that always says enough to me, because it might be more than that,” Van Gangelen refers to the position of the attacking midfielder. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

“He’s not real targetmanbut he is not 10 either,” Kraay junior argues. “He is a nice 9.5, but tonight he was not.” Van Gangelen draws a comparison with other Dutch strikers: Brobbey and Wout Weghorst.

“When they come in there is a kind of eagerness, with some number 9s you see that determination. With Zirkzee you always think: that’s a nice player for an indoor football team or beach football, but I don’t know…”

“You cannot expect Zirkzee to stand on the field with steam coming out of his ears and to fight head-to-head duels,” Kraay junior still argues in defense of the striker. “He can function excellently against opponents with more space at the back.”

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Football Nations League: Before the Germany game: Netherlands only draw in Hungary

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October 12, 2024

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Before the duel with the DFB selection in the Nations League, the Netherlands cannot get past a draw in Hungary. Orange managed to equalize but were outnumbered.

The Dutch national soccer team botched the dress rehearsal before the duel with Germany on Monday. In Budapest, Oranje did not get more than a 1:1 (0:1) draw against Hungary. National coach Ronald Koeman’s team remains in second place in Group A3 with five points behind Germany with seven points. From the 79th minute onwards, the guests only had ten men on the field because captain Virgil van Dijk had to leave the field with a yellow-red card. The defense chief is also missing in the classic on Monday.

Roland Sallai gave Hungary the lead in the 32nd minute with a volley after a fast counterattack. The former Freiburg striker scored Hungary’s first goal of this Nations League season. The guests’ best chance initially went to Cody Gakpo with an indirect free kick in the penalty area, which Denes Dibusz saved.

Netherlands equalizes with ten men

Despite significantly more possession of the ball and more chances to score, the Dutch had to wait a long time for an equalizer. Denzel Dumfries redeemed his team in the 83rd minute with a header from a free kick. At that point, van Dijk was no longer on the field. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The game began with a minute’s silence for Johan Neeskens, who died on Sunday. The 49-time Dutch international and goalscorer in the 1974 World Cup final was in Algeria for a coaching project, where he died at the age of 73.

Ukraine scores its first win against Georgia

In League B, Ukraine won its first game after two defeats. In Group B1, Ukraine beat Georgia 1-0 (1-0) in Poznan, Poland. Mykhailo Mudryk (35th) scored the winning goal after a solo. The Czech Republic clinched their second win with a 2-0 (1-0) home win against Albania. Tomas Chory (3rd, 63rd) scored both goals for the Czechs.

Turkey remains top of Group B4 after a 1-0 (0-0) home win over Montenegro. Irfan Can Kahveci scored the winning goal in the 69th minute. Iceland and Wales drew 2-2 (0-2). Thanks to two goals from Logi Tomassons within three minutes (69th, 72nd), Iceland equalized in the second half.

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Superstar shines in the new jersey

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October 12, 2024

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Paul George showed in his first appearance for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA-Preseason impressive accuracy. In the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he scored 23 points and was his team’s best scorer, even though the 76ers lost 111:121.

In 26 minutes on the floor, George hit eight of 15 shots, including four successful three-pointers. He also collected six rebounds and two assists.

A new start in Philadelphia

The 76ers signed George in the summer and gave him a four-year, $212 million contract. Philadelphia is the nine-time All-Star’s fourth stop after seven years with the Indiana Pacers, two years with the Oklahoma City Thunder and five years with the LA Clippers. George, who averaged 20.8 points in his 14 NBA seasons, has also been named to the All-NBA team six times. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The game in Des Moines was a home game for new 76ers coach Nick Nurse. The Iowa native previously coached Minnesota’s G League team when it was still based in Iowa. He was the youngest college coach in the country when he took over at Grand View University in Des Moines at the age of 23.

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