Man Utd now seriously considering late move for "wonderful" £32m midfielder

Manchester United are now seriously considering a late move for a “wonderful” midfielder, ahead of the September 1st transfer deadline.

Man Utd looking to strengthen midfield amid Mainoo uncertainty

Kobbie Mainoo is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League this season, but Ruben Amorim has recently insisted he is a big fan of the midfielder, saying: “I believe a lot in Kobbie; more than what everyone thinks. I believe a lot in Kobbie. I expect a lot from him. He is playing in one position and is fighting with Bruno. They can play together.

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“We need to improve that position and you could see that against Fulham. I just expect the best from Kobbie in the same way as everybody.”

Mainoo was given the opportunity to prove himself against Grimsby Town on Wednesday night, and the 20-year-old was one of the only players to put in something resembling a decent performance.

However, there is now a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the youngster’s future, with Leeds United now showing the strongest interest in a deal for the central midfielder, who is open to leaving Old Trafford before the September 1st deadline.

As such, according to a report from Spain, INEOS may not be done in the transfer market, with a move for VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller being seriously considered.

Chiefs have some reservations about the signing of Stiller, and he is not viewed as an alternative to Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba, with a move dependent on what happens with Bruno Fernandes and Mainoo.

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Should one of Amorim’s current midfield options leave, a move for the Stuttgart maestro would gain momentum, and a deal would not break the bank, given that there is a £32m release clause in his contract.

Why Man Utd want to sign "wonderful" Stiller

The 24-year-old may not be as well-known as some of United’s other targets, but there are signs he could be an astute addition to Amorim’s squad at just £32m, given the level of some of the central midfielder’s performances in the Bundesliga.

Scout Ben Mattinson has indicated the German is a well-rounded player, praising him for his “wonderful” left foot, while also stating the Stuttgart star is “secure” defensively and capable of playing as a lone number 6.

VfB Stuttgart'sAngeloStillercelebrates scoring their first goal

Moreover, the Munich-born maestro is clearly an attack-minded player, as showcased by his tendency to play the ball forward and set up goals over the past year.

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Average per 90

Progressive passes

9.75 (98th percentile)

Assists

0.21 (90th percentile)

Shot-creating actions

3.93 (92nd percentile)

Stiller could excel at Old Trafford, but Man United should not sell Mainoo to create space in the squad, as the England interantional deserves another chance to prove himself.

Luis Suárez pensa em abreviar carreira por conta de problema no joelho

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A passagem do atacante uruguaio Luis Suárez pelo Grêmio pode chegar ao fim bem antes do que o esperado. Entretanto, o motivo da abreviação dessa passagem em nada teria a ver com os constantes apontamentos de interesse do Inter Miami, clube que vive a expectativa de apresentar Lionel Messi.

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Segundo informação que foi publicada nesta terça-feira (20) pelo veículo ‘GZH’, o jogador de 36 anos de idade estaria com sérios problemas para lidar com dores na região do joelho direito, algo que já teria sido diagnosticado como um caso de artrose.

Situações dessa natureza acabam sendo resultado de um desgaste na cartilagem da artilação afetada, algo natural pensando em esportes de alto impacto como o futebol. Causando, dessa forma, inflamações na área afetada que são notadas tanto por dores na região como também inchaço.

Tamanha seria a dificuldade de Suárez em administrar o problema que ele estaria cogitando de maneira mais séria antecipar o término de sua carreira. Algo que o mesmo já tratou de avisar a diretoria do Tricolor para que os dois lados entendam qual seria a melhor composição para findar o vínculo, inicialmente, com validade até o fim de 2024.

Oficialmente, o clube ainda não se pronunciou sobre o tema e a tendência é que isso não ocorra até que alguma postura definitiva seja tomada tanto por parte do Imortal como do atleta uruguaio que é o artilheiro da equipe na temporada. Em 26 partidas que o Pistolero defendeu o Grêmio entre Recopa Gaúcha, Campeonato Gaúcho, Campeonato Brasileiro e Copa do Brasil, ele totaliza 14 gols marcados e oito assistências, tendo 22 participações diretas em tentos do time gremista.

New South Wales out to regain pride, begin new WNCL legacy

Sarah Coyte is aiming for an astonishing 10th state title against a Queensland side further hit by Georgia Voll’s absence

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Georgia Adams and Georgia Redmayne ahead of the WNCL final between Queensland and NSW•Getty Images

New South Wales veteran Sarah Coyte makes no secret of the fact a grand-final win on Sunday over Queensland would mean more than her first six WNCL titles with the state.”Just for the sheer fact that NSW have spent the last four or five years rebuilding,” Coyte told AAP.Coyte, at age 33, is one of the last remaining members of NSW’s days as the powerhouse of women’s domestic cricket. She won six competitions with the state between 2010 and 2015, as part of the Breakers’ record run of 10 straight titles in the 2000s and 2010s.Related

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So dominant were the Breakers in the early days of the 50-over WNCL, they claimed 20 of the first 23 competitions and finished runners-up in the other three.”Back when NSW kept winning, it was just an expectation, because we had all the big names,” Coyte said. “The program has completely changed since then. You don’t have as many big names, the Australian team have always got something on. Now we have to fight and work so hard for it, and it shows.”Coyte is no stranger to winning. On leaving NSW for South Australia in 2015-16, she broke NSW’s streak with a title there. Another two came in Tasmania, with the seamer now gunning for a 10th WNCL title in 13 full seasons separated by a mid-career break.”It would be the ultimate. It would mean everything for NSW to be back at the top,” she said. “Not just for me but for Cricket NSW to be back after having to rebuild.”Winning machine: Sarah Coyte is searching for a 10th WNCL title•Getty Images

The changed nature of the WNCL means Sunday’s final features no Australian players, with Queensland’s Georgia Voll the last to leave for India and the WPL on Friday. But that does open the door for other players to eye off lifelong dreams. For table-toppers Queensland, up to six of their XI will hunt a first title after losing to Tasmania in last year’s decider.”It’s disappointing – we would have loved her to play, and I know she would have loved to have played as well, but it’s a great opportunity for her and a good reward for her season so far,” Queensland captain Georgia Redmayne said. “Considering the urgency to get her to India, I really hope they give her the opportunity she deserves on Tuesday.””The good thing about having so many players in and out is that we’ve been able to give a lot of opportunities to a lot of girls throughout the season. Everyone in our squad of 13 has played games this season, so everyone’s been there and been exposed to it – we’re not bringing new players into the team suddenly for a final so I think that bodes well for us.”Georgia Voll has beeen handed a late call-up to the WPL•Getty Images

For NSW, a new generation wants success after finishing fifth and sixth for the past two years. And for the likes of senior Breakers quick Sammy-Jo Johnson and spinner Sam Bates, a title shot awaits after NSW’s dominance was a double-edged sword as teenagers.Knowing only of NSW’s stars winning, both were forced to move to Queensland and ACT respectively for a chance before returning in recent years.”The goal for me growing up was to play for NSW,” Johnson said. “That’s all I dreamt about, I just wanted to wear a baggy blue. But Queensland gave me an opportunity, and I wouldn’t have made a name for myself if I didn’t go chase it somewhere else.”Now, they know the chance awaits for NSW to create a new legacy on Sunday.”The history is very rich, but the cool thing about this group is we’ve forged our own path,” Johnson said. “We’ve gone through the struggles. We’ve had so many injuries … We’ve had to go through the grind.”WNCL final squadsQueensland Georgia Redmayne (capt), Charli Knott, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Lucinda Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Lilli Hamilton, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Laura Harris, Grace Parsons, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Mikayla WrigleyNew South Wales Georgia Adams (capt), Sam Bates, Maitlan Brown, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Hannah Darlington, Elsa Hunter, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Frankie Nicklin, Kate Pelle, Tahlia Wilson

موعد والقناة الناقلة لمباراة ليبيا وموريشيوس اليوم في تصفيات كأس العالم

يستعد منتخب ليبيا لمواجهة نظيره موريشيوس، ضمن التصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة إلى بطولة كأس العالم 2026. 

وكان منتخب ليبيا قد تعادل مع نظيره كاب فيردي، في الجولة الماضية من التصفيات، بثلاثة أهداف لكل فريق، ضمن الجولة التاسعة من تصفيات كأس العالم. 

ويحتل منتخب ليبيا المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب المجموعة برصيد 15 نقطة، بينما يحتل موريشيوس المركز الخامس في المجموعة برصيد 5 نقاط. 

طالع.. ترتيب مجموعة ليبيا في تصفيات كأس العالم بعد التعادل مع الرأس الأخضر

ويقع منتخب ليبيا في المجموعة الرابعة من تصفيات كأس العالم وتضم منتخبات: كاب فيردي والكاميرون وأنجولا وموريشيوس وإيسواتيني.  موعد مباراة ليبيا وموريشيوس في تصفيات كأس العالم 

ومن المقرر أن يواجه منتخب ليبيا نظيره موريشيوس، في تمام الساعة السابعة مساء اليوم الإثنين بتوقيت القاهرة، في الجولة العاشرة والأخيرة من تصفيات كأس العالم.  القناة الناقلة لمباراة ليبيا وموريشيوس

سوف تذاع مباراة ليبيا وموريشيوس على منصة شاهد. 

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنـــا

Próximo da volta, Beraldo vê zaga do São Paulo acertar após o seu período afastado

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Recuperado de uma lesão ligamentar no tornozelo esquerdo, o zagueiro Beraldo pode voltar a ser relacionado pelo São Paulo. Neste sábado (22), o Tricolor enfrenta o Cuiabá, fora de casa, pelo Brasileirão, com a possível presença do defensor. No entanto, as chances da volta dele ser como titular são baixas até por conta da sequência são-paulina durante o período de ausência do jogador.

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Quando Beraldo teve o problema físico, o São Paulo vivia um momento de oscilação, com quatro derrotas e duas vitórias em seis jogos. Porém a equipe do Morumbi não perdeu mais e registrou quatro vitórias e um empate após a saída do atleta. O período de invencibilidade é de seis partidas, pois conta o triunfo contra o Tigre, da Argentina, pela Sul-Americana, onde o Tricolor foi a campo com uma escalação alternativa. O defensor ficou somente entre os reservas na ocasião.

O número de gols sofridos pelo São Paulo também caiu bastante sem Beraldo. Com o zagueiro em campo, a equipe tinha sido vazada 14 vezes em 14 jogos na ‘Era Dorival Júnior’. Média de um gol por partida. Depois da lesão do defensor, o Tricolor levou apenas dois gols em cinco duelos. Média de 0,4.

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O Time da Fé chegou a ficar quatro jogos sem levar gols. Em nenhum deles o zagueiro atuou. O primeiro foi justamente contra o Tigre, onde ficou no banco. Nos demais, o jogador já estava entregue ao Departamento Médico.

Sem Beraldo, a zaga são-paulina teve algumas duplas diferentes. Começou com Arboleda e Alan Franco, que disputou os dois primeiros jogos em que a prata da casa esteve ausente. Depois, contra o Bragantino, Dorival preservou Arboleda, que entrou apenas no fim, e formou a linha defensiva com Diego Costa e Matheus Belém. Diego, no entanto, se fixou no time nos dois compromissos seguintes, contra Palmeiras e Santos, fechando a zaga com o companheiro equatoriano, que voltou à equipe após recuperar a vaga perdida diante do Braga.

Khushdil Shah involved in crowd trouble during NZ-Pakistan ODI at Mount Maunganui

Two spectators ejected from venue after reportedly chanting anti-Pakistan slogans

Danyal Rasool05-Apr-2025

Khushdil Shah had to be restrained from getting into an altercation with some spectators in Mount Maunganui•AFP via Getty Images

An altercation between Pakistan cricketer Khushdil Shah and spectators during the third ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Mount Maunganui led to the ejection of two spectators from the venue.According to a statement released by the PCB, the spectators were Afghanistan nationals shouting anti-Pakistan slogans. The incident came to light with a photograph that showed Khushdil – who wasn’t playing the game – trying to go over the boundary rope after the end of the game to confront someone who wasn’t pictured in the frame. He looked agitated, while security held him back, purportedly avoiding a more direct confrontation.Related

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A statement from the PCB management said it condemned “the abusive language of foreign fans”. It said two Afghan spectators attempted to fight Khushdil after swearing at him in Pushto, a language spoken by people of Pakhtun heritage in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. The PCB said it had made a complaint, following which the spectators were ejected. The incident comes amid heightened political tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, whose recent cricketing contests have been laced with acrimony and spectator trouble.A statement from New Zealand Cricket confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that two spectators had been ejected “following an altercation” with Khushdil. “The incident, which occurred after the game had finished, involved alleged abuse of Pakistan players in a foreign language, thought to be Pushto, and an angry reaction from Khushdil – who responded by confronting the pair,” the statement said. “Ground security prevented the incident escalating further and removed the offending spectators from the premises.”Pakistan did not have a much happier time on-field, either, losing the third ODI by 43 runs to succumb to a 3-0 series defeat. It was Pakistan’s sixth consecutive ODI defeat to New Zealand over the last two months, and caps a miserable tour of New Zealand following a disastrous Champions Trophy at home. New Zealand also won the preceding T20I series 4-1.

Liverpool battling Man Utd and Man City to sign towering Dutch defender

Liverpool are one of several top Premier League clubs who are interested in signing a “quality” young Dutch defender from one of Europe’s greatest football institutions.

Ekitike excited to link-up with Isak at Liverpool

The Reds return from the international break this weekend, making the trip to newly-promoted Burnley and looking to keep up their 100% winning start to the season.

Alexander Isak could potentially make his Liverpool debut, following his record-breaking move from Newcastle United, and while the Swede could push Hugo Ekitike down the pecking order, the Frenchman cannot wait to play alongside his new teammate.

“It’s fun. When you play for the best teams, you expect to be competing with the best players. Isak is a player I’ve watched too, so seeing him arrive is a pleasure. It’s going to be tough competition, but I’m going to focus on performing well so that it’s a problem for the manager.

“Obviously my life has changed. It’s a big move and I’m watched a thousand times more but I’m taking it positively, it’s really good. It’s the position I wanted to be in. When you have this kind of standard, you have to show that you belong here and you have to continue to perform. But it’s a position that I like and that I want to keep.”

Liverpool have broken their transfer record twice this summer, making huge statements by signing Isak and Florian Wirtz, but now a huge young talent is being linked with a move to Anfield.

Liverpool keen on signing "quality" young star ahead of Man Utd and Man City

According to a fresh update from TEAMtalk, Liverpool are among the clubs showing “intense interest” in signing towering 6ft2in Ajax teenager Aaron Bouwman.

The 18-year-old centre-back is considered a player with a bright future in the game and called a ‘towering defender’, with Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Manchester City also “circling” for his signature.

Bouwman wouldn’t be joining Liverpool as an immediate starter if they did get their man, but like new signing Giovanni Leoni, he would be considered a massive part of the club’s future.

At just 18 years of age, the Dutchman has already made his debut for Ajax, and featured in three separate youth age groups for the Netherlands, and scout Elijah Michiels has hailed him as a “quality” player.

Bouwman also couldn’t ask to have a better centre-back to learn alongside than compatriot Virgil van Dijk if he does join, given the Liverpool captain’s status as one of the greatest defenders of his and any generation.

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The level of competition for the teenager’s signature shows just how highly he is thought of, but the Reds should be seen as an exciting proposition as anyone currently, excelling both on and off the pitch over the past decade or so.

"العميل السري".. نيكو باز يبعثر أوراق يوفنتوس قبل صدام ريال مدريد في دوري أبطال أوروبا

سلطت صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية، الضوء على المباراة التي جمعت بين فريقي يوفنتوس وكومو، في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإيطالي لكرة القدم، موسم 2025/26.

وحل يوفنتوس ضيفًا على كومو في الجولة السابعة من بطولة الدوري الإيطالي لذلك الموسم، حيث خسر اليوفي بهدفين دون رد. أهداف مباراة كومو ويوفنتوس في الدوري الإيطالي

جاءت هزيمة يوفنتوس في مباراة اليوم قبل صدامه بـ ريال مدريد، في إطار منافسات الجولة الثالثة من دوري أبطال أوروبا، مرحلة الدوري، يوم الأربعاء المقبل.

وتحدثت صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية عن مباراة يوفنتوس وكومو، خاصة مع تألق نيكو باز، رفقة أصحاب الأرض، حيث لعب دورًا مهمًا في فوز فريقه قبل صدام الملكي في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وانتقل نيكو باز إلى يوفنتوس قادمًا من ريال مدريد، ذلك الصيف، بمقتضى عقد ساري لمدة 4 سنوات، مع وجود بند خاص للملكي يتيح له إعادة شراء اللاعب.

ودخل كومو تلك المباراة بدون مدربه سيسك فابريجاس، الذي تم إيقافه لمباراتين بسبب إهانته الحكم خلال مباراة كريمونيزي، وكذلك بدون خيسوس رودريجيز الموقوف كذلك، كما تعرض جاكبو راموس قلب الدفاع للإصابة خلال عمليات الإحماء.

ورغم ذلك، لم تتعقد الأمور على كومو، حسب وصف الصحيفة نفسها، حيث بدأ أصحاب الأرض المباراة بشكل أفضل عن طريق ضغطهم المعهود بعد فقدان الكرة، وكان الضغط كبيرًا لدرجهم حصولهم على ركنية بعد 3 دقائق مما منحهم هدف التقدم.

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ونفذ نيكو باز الركلة الركنية لكومو، ومررها إلى دا كونها، الذي أعاد الكرة من جديد إلى لاعب ريال مدريد السابق، ليسدد كرة قوية إلى القائم البعيد ناحية زميله مارك كيمب، وسجل هدفًا.

ومنذ ذلك الحين، تحولت المباراة إلى لقاء تبادلي مع فرص لكلا الجانبين، لكنها اتسمت بنقص الدقة في الدقائق الأخيرة، وهو ما أثر سلبًا على يوفنتوس طوال المباراة.

وتغزلت الصحيفة في نيكو باز، اللاعب الأكثر صناعة للفرص في الدوري الإيطالي، والذي حسم المباراة لصالح كومو ضد يوفنتوس بعدما مرر بيروني الكرة إليه، وسيطر عليها وراوغ مدافع الخصم وسدد كرة يسارية ناحية المرمى.

وساهم نيكو باز في 8 أهداف ذلك الموسم، متفوقًا على أي لاعب آخر في إيطاليا خلال النسخة الحالية، كما إنه يتصدر قائمة هدافي وصانعي الألعاب في الموسم برصيد 4 أهداف و4 أسيستات.

وأكدت الصحيفة أن الأرجنتيني يُعد أفضل لاعب في الدوري الإيطالي هذا الموسم حتى الآن، مع العلم إنه قاد كومو لإلحاق أول هزيمة بـ يوفنتوس في الموسم الحالي، بعدما فاز في 3 مباريات وتعادل في مثلها.

Qual foi a disputa de pênaltis mais longa da história do futebol?

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Nessa semana, Athletico Paranaense e Internacional decidiram a classificação para as quartas de final da Copa Libertadores nos pênaltis e tiveram dois resultados diferentes. O maior duelo ficou entre Inter e River Plate com 20 cobranças. No fim, os colorados venceram por 9 a 8. Mas o confronto não está perto de ser a disputa de pênaltis mais longa da história do futebol.

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Em jogos oficiais, o recorde é de 48 cobranças e aconteceu na final da Copa da Namíbia de 2005. Depois de um empate de 2 a 2 no tempo regulamentar, KK Palace e Civics decidiram o título nos pênaltis. No final, o KK Palace venceu por 17 a 16 e ergueu o troféu. O duelo é reconhecido até mesmo pelo Guinness, o livro dos recordes.

Já em partidas não oficiais, o número é maior. Em 2019, pelas quartas de final do Campeonato Nacional de Educação Secundária da Coreia do Sul, Yongin Taesung e Cheongju Daesung fizeram um confronto de 62 pênaltis. O Taesung venceu 29 a 28.

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No Brasil, a mais longa disputa aconteceu esse ano. Náutico e Salgueiro enfrentaram 34 cobranças pelas quartas de final do Campeonato Pernambucano de 2023. Na ocasião, o Salgueiro conseguiu avançar às semifinais, por 14 a 13, nos Aflitos. Outras disputas com 30 cobranças vem logo em seguida, todas em campeonatos estaduais: Guarani x Ituano (Troféu do Interior de 2020), Ponte Preta x Botafogo-SP (Troféu do Interior de 2021), e Criciúma x Avaí (Campeonato Catarinense de 2023).

Hoje, dois confrontos da Copa Libertadores podem ser definidos nos pênaltis: Racing x Atlético Nacional e Olimpia x Flamengo. Os times que jogam fora de casa têm a vantagem do empate. O Atlético Nacional pode até perder por um gol de diferença, enquanto o Flamengo venceu o Olimpia por apenas 1 a 0 no Maracanã. Caso o rubro-negro avance, teremos um Fla-Flu nas quartas de final da Libertadores.

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Knott plays starring role as Australia A steal last-gasp victory

England A lost 5 for 12 late on the final day, including a run out with seven balls remaining, having set themselves a chance for a win

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Charli Knott followed her century with the winning wicket in the last over•Getty Images

Australia A pulled off a last-gasp victory over England A in their four-day match in Sydney when captain Charli Knott, who had earlier scored a century, capped a triumphant performance by dismissing Georgia Davis with four balls remaining after the visitors had put themselves in with a strong chance of chasing down the target.In fading light, Knott brought herself on for the final over of the match when the umpires ruled the quicks couldn’t operate and bowled Davis as she played back, with all the Australia A fielders in catching positions, to complete an England A collapse of 5 for 12.Related

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Scholfield, Capsey centuries make it England A's day

Trenaman builds Australia A lead as final day chase beckons

Having been set 289 in 63 overs, a stand of 91 between Hollie Armitage and Alice Capsey put England A in a strong position then Paige Scholfield followed her first-innings century with 39 off 24 balls, including a brace of sixes off the spinners, to leave them needing 37 at less than a run-a-ball.However, when Scholfield was caught at mid-on against Tess Flintoff it opened the door for the home side. The loss of Bess Heath ended England A’s hopes of victory with the ninth-wicket pair of Davis and Issy Wong playing for the draw until Wong was run out off the last ball of the penultimate over after a horrendous mix-up.Knott, who also made a half-century in the first innings, had earlier led Australia A towards their declaration during the morning by compiling 123 off 153 balls forming stands of 113 with Rachel Trenaman, who fell in the 70s for the second time in the match, and 89 with Nicole Faltum.She called the innings to a close shortly after lunch in what proved a perfectly-timed decision that led to an enthralling afternoon and a dramatic finish to the series which had previously seen Australia A take the rain-effect T20s 1-0 and the one-dayers 2-1.

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