Review: Sport update to catch up with
Catch up with past events in sport world in a single piece.
World cup tournament in Qatar kick started yesterday and the opener didn’t go the host way as they suffered defeat to Ecuador in the opening game.
Ecuador’s Valencia scored twice in the game after seeing his first goal ruled out for offside in the early minutes of the game.
Ecuador becomes the first host in the history of World cup to lose their opening match in the tournament following their 2-0 defeat.
Meanwhile before the World cup game Portugal played the Super Eagles of Nigeria in preparation for the tournament.
The Portuguese team did well to see the Super Eagles suffer defeat as the African team looks not like a strong side to test their ability.
Ronaldo was not involved in the game but teammate Bruno Fernandes scored twice to give the Portuguese team the lead in the first half of the game.
Super Eagles Emmanuel Dennis failed to score from the penalty spot in second half before two more goals from the Portuguese team came in.
Basketball
A lot of games happen in the NBA through out last week and there might be some you missed. Cleveland Cavaliers suffers defeat to Minnesota Timberwolves 124-129, Washington Wizards defeafed Memphis Grizzlies 102-92, Philadelphia 76ers defeated Utah Jazz 105-98, Chicago Bulls suffered defeat to Denver Nuggets 103-126, Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 122-115, Los Angeles Lakers defeated Brooklyn Nets 116-103.
Detroit Pistons was defeated by Toronto Raptors 111-115, Orlando Magic also suffered defeat to Charlotte Hornets 105-112, Boston Celtics had their victory over Oklahoma City Thunder 126-122, Miami Heat defeated Phoenix Suns with a point 113-112, Houston Rockets were defeated by Los Angeles Clippers 106-122, Milwaukee Bucks were also defeated by Atlanta Hawks 106-121, Golden State Warriors defeated San Antonio Spurs 132-95.
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Memphis Grizzlies 113-102, Dallas Mavericks won against Los Angeles Clippers 103-101, Utah Jazz were defeated New York Knicks 111-118, Portland Trail Blazers defeated San Antonio Spurs 117-110, Sacramento Kings defeated Brooklyn Nets 153-121.
Charlotte Hornets suffered defeat against Indiana Pacers 113-125, Orlando Magic were defeated by Minnesota Timberwolves 108-126, Washington Wizards were defeated by a point Oklahoma City Thunder 120-121, Atlanta Hawks were also defeated by Boston Celtics 101-126, Toronto Raptors defeated Miami Heat 112-104, Milwaukee Bucks defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98, New Orleans Pelicans defeated Chicago Bulls 124-110, Dallas Mavericks were defeated by Houston Rockets 92-101, Denver Nuggets were defeated by New York Knicks 103-106, Phoenix Suns defeated Golden State Warriors 130-119.
American Football
In the NFL, San Francisco 49ers defeated Los Angeles Chargers 22-16, Philadelphia Eagles were defeated by Washington Commanders 21-32, Green Bay Packers were defeated by Tennessee Titans 17-27.
Hockey
In the NHL, Boston Bruins defeated Vancouver Canucks 5-2, Minnesota Wild were defeated by San Jose Sharks 2:3pen, New York Rangers had victory over Arizona Coyotes 4-1, Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Washington Capitals 6-3, Seattle Kraken were defeated Winnipeg Jets 2-3ot, Ottawa Senators were defeated New York Islanders 2-4.
Ottawa Senators suffer defeat to New York Islanders 2-4, Calgary Flames defeated Los Angeles Kings 6-5, Chicago Blackhawks suffer defeat to Carolina Hurricanes 0-3, Colorado Avalanche suffer defeat to St. Louis Blues 2-3.
Buffalo Sabres suffer defeat to Vancouver Canucks 4-5,Florida Panthers defeated Washington Capitals 5-2, Montreal Canadiens suffer defeat to New Jersey Devils 1-5, Pittsburgh Penguins suffer defeat to Toronto Maple Leafs 2-5, Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Dallas Stars 5-4ot, Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Philadelphia Flyers 5:4ot, Nashville Predators defeated Minnesota Wild 2-1, Anaheim Ducks defeated Detroit Red Wings 3:2ot, Vegas Golden Knights suffer defeat to San Jose Sharks 2-5.