I begin today’s Cocktail for the distinguished and select national and international readers, with a news item from La (Agence France Press (AFP), dated Saturday, July 9, 2022, with the title: “Canada qualified for the Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand-2023 after beating PANAMA 1-0, on Friday in the match of the second day
from Group B of the Concacaf-2022 Championship W, also qualifying for the Paris-2024 Olympic Games and the 2024 GOLD CUP.
Regarding her starting line-up from the previous match against Trinidad and Tobago, the British coach Be Prestan sent a formation with five changes to face Panama. Adriana León, striker for English West Ham and one of the novelties that Prestan sent to the field, she had two approaches on the Panamanian goal in the first half: a shot and a header. The canaleras led by Mexican Ignacio Quintana resisted the Canadian offensive during the first half and their best play was a shot by Laurie Batista, Tauro’s midfielder, that went over the crossbar.
Close to the break, Canada forgave an important approach in a shot that went to the side of the post by Michelle Prince, forward of the Houston Das of the United States. In the second half, at minute 47, León rehearsed the shot from outside the area and demanded the shot and save from Panamanian goalkeeper Yaneth Bailey. At 64, Julia Grosso received the ball in the heart of the Panamanian area, eluded a defense with a break and scored the only goal of the game. Grosso, midfielder for Juventus of Italy, thus reached three goals in this Concacaf W Championship with the two that she scored on the first day against Trinidad and Tobago.
As the minutes went by, Panama fell into DESPERATION as they were unable to counteract the Canadian dominance and did not generate a clear opportunity for a draw. With this result, Canada reached six points and tied the lead of Group B with Costa Rica with the same number of goals (7) and goal difference (+7); both teams have already qualified for the World Cup to be played in 2023. For its part, Panama was left WITHOUT POINTS in third place in the sector.
In the first game of the day, also for Group B, COSTA RICA thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 4-0, and at the end of the day they secured their ticket to the New Zealand/Australia-2023 World Cup. Take note of this.
‘A LOOSE TIP’: How we live in the era of FAKE-NEWS, in the ENGLISH LANGUAGE”, and in THE SPANISH LANGUAGE. (FAKE NEWS). In the COLUMN ‘CALDO DEPORTIVO’, of the METRO LIBRE’ Newspaper, of July 1, 2022: LACK OF DISCIPLINE IN THE FEMALE? “Sumara Samuels, former Panamanian National Team, questioned why some Panamanian players were ALLOWED TO PARTY BEFORE THEIR TRIP TO MEXICO after the release of A VIDEO. Take note of this. ‘A LOOSE TIP: On my website, on Friday, July 8, 2022, I received a statement from ‘World Athletics’ (IAAF), chaired by Sebastian Coe, with Title: “World Athletes approves the applications of 18 RUSSIANS to compete Internationally as NEUTRAL ATHLETES. The World Athletics Doping Review Board (DRB) has agreed that the applications of 18 Russian athletes met the exceptional eligibility criteria to compete in international competition as neutral athletes (ANA) in 2022 under Eligibility Rule 3.2 while the National Federation (RusAF) remains suspended.
However, they will not be able to compete in the Oregon 22 World Championships in Athletics. In approving these 18 applications, the Doping Review Board noted that, in accordance with the World Athletics decision of March 1, 2022, all athletes, staff Russian supporters and officials were banned from all World Series of Athletics events for the foreseeable future as a result of Russia. Invasion of the Ukraine.
Additionally, the Wanda Diamond League subsequently made the decision to exclude Russian athletes from competing in its Meets. Furthermore, the Doping Review Board understands that the individual organizers of the Continental Tour are not inviting Russian athletes to their meetings. AMA athletes continue to be eligible to compete in other international Competitions to the extent such competitions are open to Russian athletes.
The last 18 ATHLETES who have now met the exceptional eligibility criteria for 2022 are: Irina Bulina (400 m fences). Arsenia Elfirmo (combined events) Maksin Fediaev (200 and 400, mts). Ekaterina Fediaev (200 and 400 m). Dimitri Macano (high jump). Stephan Kexin (combined events). Evgenia Kunc, (1500 and 5000). Natalya Leonyeva, (5000 mts, 10,000 mts., half marathon, field to back). Lilia Mendaeva, (1,500 m, 3,000 m., and 5,000 m.) Anna Minullina (3,000 m). Idar Nadyrov, (hurdle race, traiesa field). Olga Onufrienko (800 m., 1,500 m). Daria Osipova, (sprints, fences, relays- U20 solo). Viktor Pintusov (Spurt Jump). Valeria Putilina (javelin).
Lulia Sokhatskaia, (combined events, long jump). Elizaveta Tsareva, (Hammer). Anna Vikulova (10,000 m. Half marathon, marathon). So far, a total of 73 RUSSIAN ATHLETES have been declared eligible to compete as authorized neutral athletes in 2022. One application was denied. Requirements for ANA athletes. In addition to the decision of the World Athletics Council of December 1, 2021, to approve amendments to the Authorized Neutral Athlete Program (ANA) for 2022 on the recommendation of the Russian Task Force, the Doping Review Board (DRB) reviewed and revised the process and criteria for ANA, applications.
Athletes will be required to follow the procedures set out in the orientation documents and all applications must be submitted to World Athletics via RusAF. Other details follow.” Take note.
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