Atletico strike late to defeat Juventus in Champions League; Roy\, Root centuries powers England to record run-chase

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Atletico strike late to defeat Juventus in Champions League; Roy, Root centuries powers England to record run-chase

Central defenders Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin scored late to give Atletico the win against Juventus, after the hosts had a penalty kick taken away and a goal disallowed by VAR.

Central defenders Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin scored late to give Atletico the win against Juventus, after the hosts had a penalty kick taken away and a goal disallowed by VAR.   | Photo Credit: REUTERS

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Cricket

England achieve third-highest run chase in ODIs

England’s highest successful run-chase in ODIs and third-highest overall is also the highest target achieved in the Caribbean.

Set a daunting target of 361 after Chris Gayle scored 135 for the West Indies, England chased it down with ease as Jason Roy and Joe Root scored centuries.

Football

Atletico stun Juventus 2-0

Goals from Uruguayan defenders Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin handed Atletico a crucial 2-0 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus in their Champions League Round of 16 encounter on Wednesday.

In the other CL game on Wednesday, 10-man Manchester City struck twice late in the game to complete a 3-2 comeback victory over hosts Schalke.

Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, registered a convincing 5-1 win against Montpellier in Ligue 1 to continue their strong march towards the league title.

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