Football
The AFC Asian Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are currently in progress, with quarter-final matches scheduled for Saturday. A highly anticipated showdown between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and SC East Bengal in the Indian Super League is also set for the weekend, with East Bengal aiming to secure their first victory against their arch-rivals. In the Premier League, Everton will face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, while Arsenal will host Liverpool on Sunday.
AFC Asian Cup:
Jordan makes history as Son Heung-min inspires South Korea to semi-finals
Jordan sealed their place in the last four for the first time in their history with a nervy 1-0 victory that brought Tajikistan’s fairytale journey in Qatar to an end.
Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time for South Korea with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan. Jordan sealed their place in the last four for the first time in their history with a nervy 1-0 victory that brought Tajikistan’s fairytale journey in Qatar to an end.
South Korea and Tottenham skipper Son had yet to fully stamp his mark on the tournament but he delivered when it counted, also winning a penalty for Hwang Hee-chan to level deep in second-half stoppage time.
Jurgen Klinsmann’s side took a significant step towards lifting the Asian Cup for the first time since 1960.
“Fatigue, whatever –- there are no excuses. We’re just trying to win the trophy and bring it back home,” said Son after his sparkling man-of-the-match display.
Australia opened the scoring in the 42nd minute when Hwang In-beom gave the ball away in defence and Connor Metcalfe floated the ball to the back post for Craig Goodwin to volley home.
South Korea looked dead and buried but Son was fouled in the box by Lewis Miller and Hwang held his nerve from the spot for a 96th-minute leveller.
Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time for South Korea with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan. Jordan sealed their place in the last four for the first time in their history with a nervy 1-0 victory that brought Tajikistan’s fairytale journey in Qatar to an end.
South Korea and Tottenham skipper Son had yet to fully stamp his mark on the tournament but he delivered when it counted, also winning a penalty for Hwang Hee-chan to level deep in second-half stoppage time.
Jurgen Klinsmann’s side took a significant step towards lifting the Asian Cup for the first time since 1960.
Key Fixtures:
AFC Asian Cup Quarter-finals (Sports18/JioCinema):
Saturday:
- Iran vs Japan (5 pm)
- Qatar vs Uzbekistan (9 pm)
- Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-finals (FanCode):
Saturday:
- Mali vs Ivory Coast (10.30 pm)
- Cape Verde Islands vs South Africa (1.30 am)
- Indian Super League (Star Sports Network):
Saturday:
- Punjab FC vs Bengaluru FC (5 pm)
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal (7.30 pm)
Sunday:
- Mumbai City FC vs Jamshedpur FC (7.30 pm)
- Premier League (Star Sports Network):
Saturday:
- Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur (6 pm)
- Newcastle United vs Luton Town (8.30 pm)
Sunday:
- Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (7.30 pm)
- Manchester United vs West Ham United (7.30 pm)
- Arsenal vs Liverpool (10 pm)
- LaLiga (Sports18/JioCinema):
Saturday:
- Valencia vs Almeria (6.30 pm)
- Alaves vs Barcelona (11 pm)
Sunday:
- Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid (1.30 am)
- Bundesliga (Sony Sports Network):
Saturday:
- Bayern Munich vs Borussia Monchengladbach (8 pm)
- SV Darmstadt 98 vs Bayer Leverkusen (8 pm)
Sunday:
- RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin (10 pm)
- Serie A (Sports18/JioCinema):
Saturday:
- Frosinone vs AC Milan (10.30 pm)
Sunday:
- Napoli vs Hellas Verona (7.30 pm)
- Inter Milan vs Juventus (1.15 am)
- Ligue 1 (Sports18/JioCinema):
Sunday:
- Lyon vs Marseille (1.15 am)
Cricket
- The second Test between India and England started on Friday, with the Rohit Sharma-led hosts aiming to level the series after a stunning 28-run defeat in the series opener in Hyderabad.
- The second and third days of the second Test in Visakhapatnam are expected to play a key role in deciding for many an Indian sports fan, but that won’t be all—the final round of Super Six matches in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup will also be taking place on Saturday.
- The two-test series involving New Zealand and South Africa will also get underway on Sunday.
Here’s the full list:
India vs. England, 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam (Sports18/JioCinema):
- Days 2 (Saturday) and 3 (Sunday) start at 9.30 am.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 (Star Sports Network):
- Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Ireland vs New Zealand, and England vs Zimbabwe (all on Saturday at 1.30 pm)
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, only Test in Colombo (Sony Sports Network):
- Days 2 (Saturday) and 3 (Sunday) from 10 am.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test in Mount Maunganui (Amazon Prime Video):
- Day 1 (Sunday) from 3.30 am.
Australia vs West Indies, 2nd ODI in Sydney (Star Sports Network):
- From 9 am.
Australia women vs South Africa women, 1st ODI in Adelaide (Sony Sports Network):
- From 9.10 am
Tennis:
Ind vs Pak Davis Cup 2024
With the Australian Open done and dusted, the spotlight will now shift to the Davis Cup where India travel to Pakistan for a historic Group 1 play-off tie in Islamabad. Matches will take place across the weekend, with the first round of singles matches taking place on Saturday and the doubles and reverse singles fixtures on Sunday.
The matches will be telecast live on the Tennis Channel from 11.30 am onwards.