Daily Sports Headlines – UEFA Under 21 Championships

Wednesdays sporting action saw England take on the Ukraine in their second group game of the U21 Championships a game where England headed into the game as big favourites.

However the game was a lacklustre affair with both teams failing to get on the scoresheet with the game ending in what can only be described as a  nil nil bore draw. Both teams goalkeepers were the star performers of either team Anton Kanibolitsky twice denying Daniel Sturridge and England’s Frankie Fielding saving from Yevhan Konoplyanka & Roman Zozulya. However Englands best chance fell to Danny Welbeck who was found by a pinpoint pass from Sturridge but Welbeck could only find the stands from 10 yard out.

The game now leaves England needing to win their game against the Czech Republic on Sunday to guarantee qualification into the Semi Finals. Stuart Pierce’s men will have to perform a lot better in Sundays game otherwise they will be heading back to England earlier than expected.

Staying with football and it was announced today that Wembley will hold the 2013 Champions league Final to celebrate the English FA’s 150th anniversary. Uefa Chief Michel Platini wanted to ensure a landmark anniversary in the game. A refreshing view from a top boss in the world of football anyone else thing Platini for next FIFA President?

The 3rd and final test match between England and Sri Lanka started today at the Rose bowl and despite a rain shortened day England currently hold the upper hand. Despite only 38 overs being bowled England restricted the visitors to 81-4 with Swing Kings Jimmy Anderson & Chris Tremlett making the most out of the swing friendly conditions to take 2 wickets apiece.

England cricket fans will be praying for some dry weather over the next couple of days in order for England to hopefully wrap up a 2 nil series win in their summer long quest to become the Worlds number 1 test team.

The US Open at Congressional started today and at time of writing Rory McIlroy has taken an early lead and sits at 5 under par for the tournament after 14 holes. He is Currently 2 shots clear of his Nearest Rivals Korean Y.E Yang and Sergio Garcia .McIlroy fans will be hoping he can hold it together better unlike his Master performance earlier this year where he was dominant in the early rounds but faltered on the final round.

That wraps up todays round up and be sure to check back for more stories on sporting event and US Open news at Real Sporting News.

 

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