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June 21, 2006 Wednesday Jumadi-ul-Awwal 24, 1427 Klose’s double puts Germany in pole position BERLIN, June 20: Miroslav Klose struck twice to lead Germany to a 3-0 win over a half-hearted Ecuador on Tuesday, sealing first place in Group A for the World Cup hosts. Klose,... Bosacki ensures happy ending for Poles HANOVER, June 20: Two goals by centre-back Bartosz Bosacki gave Poland a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in their final Group A game on Tuesday and sent a huge Polish support home with some consolation for an early World Cup exit.... Raul, Torres seal dramatic win for Spaniards STUTTGART, June 20: Late strikes from Raul and a Fernando Torres double saw Spain come from behind to claim a dramatic 3-1 win over Tunisia that clinched a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.... Final farewell for Serbia & Montenegro MUNICH, June 20: Serbia & Montenegro will bid farewell to the World Cup and each other on Wednesday when they face what is likely to be Ivory Coast''s B team.... Pakistan snatch draw with last-gasp goal: Netherlands swamp Argentina KUALA LUMPUR, June 20: Imran Warsi scored a 69th minute penalty corner to give Pakistan a crucial 3-3 draw with New Zealand in their Group B match in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Tuesday.... Imran to face Yousuf for snooker crown KARACHI, June 20: Imran Shahzad, runners up of this year’s nationals, and former world champion, Mohammad Yousuf, bulldozed their way into the final of 10th Style ranking snooker tournament by winning their nerve tingling pre-finals at the Karachi Gymkhana on Tuesday.... Coaches ditch camp for commentary KARACHI, June 20: The under-18 national hockey training camp has become a farce as coaches, who are absent for two days, prefer to offer “comments” on television on the ongoing Azlan Shah Cup matches in Kuala Lumpur.... Sri Lanka down England again LONDON, June 20: Sanath Jayasuriya scored his 20th One-day International century and took the vital wicket of Kevin Pietersen to inspire Sri Lanka to a 46-run win over England on Tuesday.... Sussex blast Inzamam over Naved claims LONDON, June 20: English county Sussex have hit back at Inzamamul Haq over claims that over-bowling had contributed to an injury which threatens to rule seamer Rana Navedul Hasan out of Pakistan’s upcoming tour of England.... ‘Spain still the best’ MADRID, June 20: Spain suffered on the way to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Monday, a performance that showed their hunger for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, the country''s newspapers reported on Tuesday.... 700,000 savour victory BERLIN, June 20: An estimated 700,000 fans partied at the Brandenburg Gate on Tuesday, turning the Berlin landmark into an ocean of black, red and gold flags while cheering Germany''s 3-0 Group A victory over Ecuador.... Dutch face Argentina in titanic showdown FRANKFURT, June 20: Two distinct and distinguished schools of football meet at the World Cup when Argentina face Netherlands in their final Group C match on Wednesday.... Japan unafraid of Brazil: Zico BONN, June 20: Japan coach Zico, whose side face an early World Cup exit, has said tournament favourites Brazil do not scare his side ahead of Thursday''s Group F clash.The... No pressure on Portugal, Mexico GELSENKIRCHEN, June 20: Portugal and Mexico would be satisfied with a dull draw in their final Group D clash on Wednesday. Leaders Portugal, on six points, are already guaranteed a place... French to taste life without Zidane HAMELIN, June 20: On Zinedine Zidane''s birthday France will taste life without him, for one game or forever. The ageing maestro turns 34 on Friday but will be suspended when the... All eight seeds could advance BERLIN, June 20: Since FIFA expanded the field to 32 nations before the 1998 World Cup, at least one seeded team has failed to advance to the second round at each tournament.... Desperate Angola longing for elusive goal LEIPZIG, June 20: Angola must end their goal drought against already eliminated Iran on Wednesday to have any chance of qualifying from Group D and will hope former colonial masters Portugal help them out by beating Mexico handsomely.... Hong Kong revel in betting frenzy HONG KONG, June 20: Hong Kong may not have a team at the World Cup but that has not stopped interest reaching stratospheric proportions because of the craze for soccer betting.... Ball technology puts goalies in firing line STUTTGART, June 20: When the official World Cup ball was launched amid great fanfare by Adidas, much was made of its name Teamgeist, German for team spirit.... Kewell cleared for Croatia encounter BERLIN, June 20: Australia forward Harry Kewell has been cleared by FIFA to play in their final Group F World Cup match against Croatia on Thursday after he was reported for confronting the referee after their 2-0 defeat by Brazil.... Irish resolve passport row BELFAST, June 20: The Irish Football Association (IFA) said on Monday it had reached agreement with FIFA to allow soccer players holding an Irish passport to continue representing the British-ruled province of Northern Ireland.... Tunisian striker in doubt SCHWEINFURT, June 20: Tunisia striker Francileudo Santos had a scan Tuesday to determine whether he will be fit to play against Ukraine in their Group H finale.... Baros may play against Italy WESTERBURG, June 20: Czech Republic striker Milan Baros returned to full training on Tuesday after struggling with a foot injury and could play in Thursday''s Group E match against Italy.... Ancic opens defence with tough win over Aisam DEN BOSCH (Netherlands), June 20: Defending champion Mario Ancic struggled to a 7-6, 6-7, 7-5 win over Pakistani qualifier Aisam-ul-Haq in the first round of the Ordina Open on Monday.... Turkmenistan, Kuwait confirm participation KARACHI, June 20: Turkmenistan and Kuwait have confirmed their participation in the Green Hill Cup International boxing championship starting here from July 7, Pakistan Boxing Federation announced on Tuesday.... Yousuf, Imran declared fit LAHORE, June 20: Pakistan cricket management took sigh of relief as some of the injured players regained fitness ahead of forthcoming tour of England starting from June 25.... Convincing win for PMC LAHORE, June 20: Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad, defeated Noshki Baloch Club 5-0 in the opening match of the National Club football championship at the Railway Stadium on Tuesday.... Army triumph ISLAMABAD, June 20: Army won the National Softball Championship on Tuesday with an 18-2 demolition of Police. The Army side were impressive all through and pinned down their opponents from the very beginning.... Mazhar scores twice KARACHI, June 20: Mazhar Shah scored two goals as Ziauddin Medical University defeated PAF-KIET 3-1 on Monday in the AKU Inter-University football tournament. Sajid Naqvi was the other scorer for the winners.... Carla lifts title ISLAMABAD, June 20: Carla Khan on Tuesday won the National Women''s Squash Championship in Bhurban defeating Maria Toor Pakay in straight games. The England-based Carla, ranked 41 in the world needed...

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