Tag: opener

UPDATED: Japan makes history with win against 10-man Colombia in World Cup Group H opener

by Ryland James Agence France Presse SARANSK, Russia — Yuya Osako exacted sweet revenge for Japan on Tuesday as the Blue Samurai beat Colombia  2-1, becoming the first Asian side ever to beat a South American team at the World Cup. Osako’s 73rd-minute winner meant the Japanese avenged their 4-1 mauling in the group stages of Brazil 2014 as Colombia played with a man down for 86 minutes in Saransk. After leaving Brazil without a […]

Perlas Pilipinas drops 3×3 opener against the Netherlands

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Lowest-seed Perlas Pilipinas lost their opening match of the 2018 FIBA 3×3 World Cup against powerhouse Netherlands, 21-11, at the Philippine Arena this afternoon. The Pinay ballers, who qualified for the first time in the tournament, grabbed an early 3-2 lead but the Dutch lady ballers countered with a massive run to mount a 12-4 lead. Perlas Pilipinas cut the lead down to 3, 13-10, with 3:40 left in […]