Hartlepool boss Keith Curle paid tribute to his players for delivering a place in the FA Cup third round despite having to cope with injury troubles in the build up to the tie.The League Two strugglers lost goalkeeper Ben Killip to injury and had to sign Fleetwood’s Alex Cairns as an emergency loan before facing Harrogate.That was one of five changes, a mixture of injury problems and tacti...Full Story »

Dean Hankshaw’s second-half equaliser ensured Stranraer and Annan picked up a point apiece in a 1-1 draw at Stair Park.The visitors hit the front in the seventh minute courtesy of Aidan Smith’s effort.Stranraer found their equaliser just before the hour mark when a header landed at the feet of Hawkshaw, who could not miss the target.The Blues went in search of a winner and missed a c...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as France saw off bogey team Denmark 2-1 to book a place in the World Cup knockout stage.Mbappe, outstanding in France’s opening Group D victory over Australia, was the star of the show again with two close-range finishes – his winner coming four minutes from time.Denmark, who had beaten France twice in the Nations League this year, fell behind after 61 min...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore admitted some of his players struggled after his side claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Mansfield in the second round of the FA Cup.The Stags went ahead through George Lapslie but two late goals from Michael Smith secured a place in the third round for the Owls.Moore said: “It was hard for us today. I knew the mindset they’d be in and that we...Full Story »

Assistant manager Danny Webb said Chesterfield want another swing at a Premier League goliath after a 2-0 win over AFC Wimbledon put them into the draw for the third round.Goals in each half from Armando Dobra and Jeff King saw the Spireites into the third round for the second season running, the first time they’ve done that since 1969.Last season’s run came to an end against eventua...Full Story »

Altrincham extended their unbeaten run in the Vanarama National League to three matches with a 2-1 win over Eastleigh.The hosts opened the scoring when Chris Conn-Clarke volleyed home from close range in the 13th minute.Eastleigh came close to an equaliser before the break as Tristan Abrahams picked out Charlie Carter in the area but ballooned his effort over the crossbar.The Robins doubled thei...Full Story »

Torquay missed the chance to move off the bottom of the Vanarama National League as fellow strugglers Gateshead hit back to claim a 1-1 at Plainmoor.Aaron Jarvis put the Gulls on course for a much-needed win when he headed in a Kieron Evans cross after 70 minutes at Plainmoor but the visitors levelled four minutes later.Owen Bailey was credited with the equaliser as the ball was bundled into the...Full Story »

Manager John Coleman breathed a sigh of relief after League One Accrington secured a 1-0 win over battling National League side Barnet in the second round of the FA Cup.There wasn’t a lot in the clash at the Wham Stadium and it looked to be heading for a replay when, on 84 minutes, Rosaire Longelo’s cross was parried out by keeper Laurie Walker and Ethan Hamilton pounced to fire home...Full Story »

Colby Bishop grabbed a penalty brace to send Portsmouth into the FA Cup third round after a 3-2 victory over fellow Sky Bet League One side MK Dons.Pompey dominated the opening 20 minutes but fell behind when Dons forward Darragh Burns got in behind to clip over Josh Griffiths after a quick counter-attack.Dons’ lead lasted just three minutes as Reeco Hackett-Fairchild latched on to a stunn...Full Story »

Hartlepool booked their place in the third round of the FA Cup for the second season in a row with a 3-1 win over 10-man Harrogate.Pools, who were knocked out in the fourth round by Premier League Crystal Palace last time, fully deserved to be two up at the break against a Town side who played over half the match with a man less following Joe Mattock’s red card.Callum Cooke’s first g...Full Story »

Non-league Chesterfield surged into the FA Cup third round with a comprehensive 2-0 win over League Two AFC Wimbledon.Goals in each half from Armando Dobra and Jeff King saw the Spireites past higher-ranking opposition and into the hat for the third round for the second season running.Last term’s FA Cup run came to an end at the hands of eventual finalists Chelsea.Chesterfield were first t...Full Story »

Two late goals from substitute Michael Smith gave Sheffield Wednesday a 2-1 win over Mansfield Town in the second round of the FA Cup.The Stags started much the better of the two sides, with early chances falling to Lucas Akins and Hiram Boateng.Mansfield took a deserved lead on 34 minutes when George Lapslie calmly converted Kellan Gordon’s cross from the right.Stephen Quinn had a great c...Full Story »

Substitutes Andy Williams and Douglas James-Taylor struck late on to earn Walsall a dramatic 2-1 FA Cup victory over Carlisle and a potential money-spinning third round tie.A first-half Ryan Edmondson goal looked to have steered the Cumbrians through but Williams equalised on 88 minutes and James-Taylor bagged the winner deep in added time.There was little to choose between the League Two rivals...Full Story »

Devante Cole, Adam Phillips and Josh Benson scored to give Barnsley a 3-0 victory over Crewe as they progressed to the third round of the FA Cup.The first opportunity of the game fell to Barnsley skipper Mads Juel Andersen. He was left free inside the box but could not direct Luca Connell’s corner home.The visitors’ first chance came after a loose Liam Kitching pass allowed the Railw...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed to congratulate him. He got up, rubbed his face, and blew ...Full Story »

SAUDI ARABIA boss Herve Renard produced an incredible half-time team talk to inspire his team's shock victory over Argentina. Renard's men were 1-0 down to Lionel Messi's Argentina, with the Barcelona legend opening the scoring from the spot. Herve Renard produced an incredible half-time team talk to inspire victory over Argentina Saudi Arabia went on to beat Argentina And Saudi Arabia were ...Full Story »

Mount rejects latest contract offer Mason Mount has rejected Chelsea's latest contract offer, thought to be £200,000, according to the Daily Mail. Mount apparently seeks parity with fellow England star Raheem Sterling although Chelsea are still confident of getting their young talisman to sign. Young Argentine midfielder to join Sporting CP Sporting have secured the signing of young R...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has said goodbye to Manchester — hiring movers to pack up his cars and belongings. The Portuguese legend, 37, is currently at the World Cup in Qatar after leaving Man United. Cristiano Ronaldo has hired movers to pack up his cars and belongings Ronaldo's Cadillac Escalade and Bentley Flying Spur were seen being loaded on to a transporter on Tuesday But his £150,0...Full Story »

Brazil star Neymar says he is going through "one of the most difficult moments" of his career as an ankle injury threatens to cut his World Cup short. Neymar sustained ankle injury against Serbia Attacker expected to miss rest of group stage Could return if Brazil make it to knockout rounds WHAT HAPPENED? The attacker was forced off late in his side's 2-0 win against Serbia on Thursday a...Full Story »

Enner Valencia ensured Ecuador got the very least they deserved as they battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group A match at the Khalifa Stadium.The Oranje led early thanks to a stunning strike from highly-rated PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo but did precious little else all game.Ecuador, in contrast, had a goal from Brighton wing-back Pervis Estup...Full Story »