Social Zone: Chaotic scenes at Brazil vs Argentina are capped off by a goalkeeper screamer
- Sean Fisher
- 6 September 2021
Brazil are denied their Copa America revenge by health officials, San Marino celebrate a rare goal against Poland, and the US Open is playing host to the latest tennis stars.
SOCCER: I know South American soccer has a reputation for being a bit out there, but trying to deport players mid-game is another level.
Video of World Cup qualifier being stopped in Brazil over English-based Argentina players’ quarantine status with health officials going on the pitch pic.twitter.com/vKFvcdIycG
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) September 5, 2021
SOCCER: But hey, at least Brazil still put on a show for the fans.
👀 While we wait for an official announcement on the status of the game...
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 5, 2021
...Brazil are having a training session (complete with a goalkeeper playing what looks to be centre back)! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/LkAy8DKNxv
SOCCER: Also, what is it with Brazilian goalkeepers and their outfield ability?
Goalkeepers are made different in Brazil! 🇧🇷😂
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 5, 2021
Playing at centre back in their impromptu training session, Atlético Mineiro's Everson has smashed one in from distance! 💥 pic.twitter.com/HA2SqqwhSu
NICOLA NANNI SCORED EFHBEEHDHWOABBSDKDKDJKSBNNZ #SMRPOL
— San Marino fan account (@SanMarino_FA) September 5, 2021
SOCCER: I wouldn't get used to it Cristiano...
Cristiano Ronaldo Ig: “Who says there’s no sun in Manchester?!?! 😜😜❤️❤️🙏 #blessedfamily” #MUFC pic.twitter.com/PRiy38UOTK
— MUFC Scoop (@MUFCScoop) September 5, 2021
SOCCER: Who else was it going to be?
3 - Gareth Bale is the first Wales player to score a hat-trick for the national side since Bale himself against China in March 2018. Hero.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 5, 2021
SOCCER: Chelsea fans will hardly believe their eyes. Until they realise it was against Armenia, and then it suddenly becomes a whole lot more believable.
Timo Werner’s game by numbers vs. Armenia:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 5, 2021
31 touches
4 chances created
3 big chances created
2 shots
1 shot on target
1 goal
1 assist
Turbo Timo. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/BhbJXp423p
TENNIS: The US Open has officially been taken over by 18-year-olds. New generation.
18-year-old Leylah Fernandez upsets Angelique Kerber to move on to the #USOpen quarterfinals 🙌 pic.twitter.com/NXUQnk7inT
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 5, 2021
STAT OF THE DAY!
— TENNIS (@Tennis) September 6, 2021
18-year-old Spaniard @alcarazcarlos03 is the youngest man to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open in the Open Era.
He's also the youngest man to reach any Grand Slam quarterfinal since Michael Chang at Roland Garros in 1990.
MORE: https://t.co/QpvwxgihjG pic.twitter.com/Un9mA2T4Tf
