EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 18: David Ospina dived to his left, and Peru's Miguel Trauco sent his penalty kick down the middle, a yard above the ground. The 27-year-old Colombian goalkeeper kicked out his trailing right leg, and booted the ball away to give Colombia an advantage in the shootout.

Three Star knocked out

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Ruslan Three Star Club crashed out of the Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Tournament facing 2-1 defeat at the hand of Sudur Biscuits Far-western Football Club at the ANFA Complex, Satdobato on Friday.

NVA honors Women volleyball team

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Nepal Volleyball Association on Friday felicitated Nepali women’s volleyball team members with cash prize of Rs 10,000 for securing third position in the 12th South Asian Games held in India in February.

NOC marks beginning of Olympic Day

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) marked the beginning of a week-long celebration of Olympic day in the capital on Friday.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., june 18: Lionel Messi will play — and possibly start — in Argentina's Copa America quarterfinal match against Venezuela. That doesn't mean Venezuela coach Rafael Dudamel is ready to give up.

Euro jersey craze grips Kathmandu

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:26 AM NPT By: Sanjeev K Shah

KATHAMNDU, June 17: One of the football crazy nations, Nepal celebrates every big football event in full swing be it World Cup or any regional tournaments.

NICE, France,June 18: Alvaro Morata scored twice as defending champion Spain cruised to a 3-0 victory over Turkey on Friday to qualify for the knockout stages of the European Championship.

Gajurmukhi records 7-0 win

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 18: Gajurmukhi School recorded 7-0 win over Ananta School in the in the Coca Cola Inter-school Football Tournament at Sano Gaucharan in Kathmandu on Friday.

Czech Republic salvages 2-2 draw with Croatia

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:12 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SAINT-ETIENNE, France, June 18: The Czech Republic salvaged a 2-2 draw with Croatia at the European Championship on Friday in a game temporarily suspended when flares were thrown onto the pitch and Croatia fans fought among themselves.

Euro 2016: Italy beats Sweden, advances to 2nd round

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

TOULOUSE, France, June 18: Eder’s late goal gave Italy a 1-0 win over Sweden on Friday and a spot in the round of 16 at the European Championship as Italy’s defence once again stood tall.