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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
WE'LL BE BACK: Jim Goodwin insists that Dundee United are desperate for another crack at Europe after penalty shootout heartbreak
Jim Goodwin insisted that devastated Dundee United are already desperate to get back to the European stage next season. The Tannadice boss men had their appetite whetted by two wonderful games against Rapid Vienna, even though the adventure ended in penalty shoot-out agony. United let a 2-0 lead on the night slip against the Austrians, then lost 5-4 on spot-kicks after a scoreless extra-time. But Goodwin - and an appreciative home crowd - only had praise for the efforts of his injury-hit group. 'Being involved in nights like this gives you a taste of these competitions,' he said. 'The players have loved it, although we are so disappointed to go out. 'We have to take inspiration from what we've done and want to work harder than ever to do it again next season. There's nowhere to hide for the unfortunate Ama Fatah after his spot-kick miss 'We can take a lot of confidence from going toe-to-toe with a very good European team, and we could've won it. We were 2-0 up at half time but we never thought the tie was over. 'I have to give my players huge credit because they never allowed their heads to drop at 2-2. When the draw was made, people expected Rapid Vienna to wipe the floor with us.' United head for Kilmarnock on Sunday in the Premier Sports Cup last 16. 'I don't think it will be difficult for us to lift our heads and get going again,' said Goodwin, who has brought Luca Stephenson back on loan again from Liverpool. 'But I do have concern about energy levels. This is my first time managing in Europe and I can appreciate how tough it is to balance everything.' United secured a 2-0 half-time advantage thanks to a header and penalty from striker Max Watters. Yet half-time alterations by Rapid turned the game in the visitors' favour. Janis Antiste's deflected header off Iurie Iovu dragged Rapid back into contention. And substitute Ercan Kara equalised to tee up extra-time. United sub Amar Fatah struck the post with the first penalty kick in the shootout and Rapid netted all five. Zac Sapsford, replaced at the break by Fatah, was added to Goodwin's growing casualty list. The Australian, a huge miss in the second period, watched the penalty dramas in crutches. Goodwin said: 'Zac took a knock on the ankle when winning the penalty. 'It was swollen up at half time. We will assess him and hopefully get him available for Sunday.' Rapid Vienna boss Peter Stoger said: 'This tie was so close. In the two games maybe we had the better chances, but United played two great games.
Washington Post
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
US Ryder Cup captain Bradley wins the Travelers. Lee and Jimenez take major titles
CROMWELL, Conn. — Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley rallied from three shots behind with four holes to play and birdied the 18th hole before a delirious home crowd Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Travelers Championship. The victory only strengthened the case for Bradley to bring his clubs to Bethpage Black for the September matches against Europe. He moved to No. 9 in the standings.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Oilers have 'probably not' been in a crazier playoff game : Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Edmonton Watch Ryan Nugent Hopkins compliments Calvin Pickard's performance after being put into the game at the start of the second period and the team is excited to be playing in front of a home crowd again on Saturday for Game 5 against the Florida Panthers.
