A tale of two countries in the Nations League a win for Northern Ireland, but a defeat for scotland. Steve clarke had said his side were about evolution after their early exit from the euros in the summer, but they began their campaign with a 3 2 defeat to poland in Group A at hampden. Poland went ahead early through sebastian szymanski. Scotland had a goal ruled out, then gave away a penalty, which Robert Lewandowski took to make it 2 0. Billy gilmour struck back for scotland straight after the break. The comeback gathered Steam And Scott mctominay got his side back on equal terms. But poland won another penalty and Nicola Zalewski fired it home for the 3 2 win. Scotland travel to portugal next On Sunday in belfast, it was a very different match with Northern Ireland getting their group three campaign off to a good start with a 2 0 win over luxembourg. Luxembourg were on the back foot from the Off And Paddy mcnair gave the hosts the lead after ten minutes. Their superb start continued
President. The trip is part of an effort to help caribbean leaders navigate rampant Gang Violence that threatens to overtake haiti. In a meeting with the new haitian Prime Minister, Secretary Blinken also announced m5 Million in humanitarian aids. Haitian authorities have expanded as State Of Emergency or across the country and the humanitarian situation has rapidly deteriorated since the former Prime Minister resigned in march. Aid agencies report nearly 580,000 people have been internally displaced by conflict with close to 5 Million facing severe hunger. About 400 kenyan troops arrived in the Country Injune as part of the un backed Security Mission. Before he left for the dominican republic, is to blink and reaffirm the us commitment to support the haitian people and foster a secure and peaceful haiti. The government and Prime Minister and the arrival of canny colleagues to support the police in the Security Mission and starting to see results from that. All with the objective of pu
Those stories Coming Up, but lets pause and check out the sport. Jane, good evening. Well start with Cricket And England Head Coach Brendon mccullum has been setting out his expectations as he prepares to take over all of Englands Cricket teams. Hes extended his contract by two years to take control of both the test and white ball teams. This Week Hell be coaching the Test Team at the oval, where the series against Sri Lanka will conclude. Over the last two years, it would have been nigh on impossible for anyone to do all three formats, and i think hence why, you know, we went down the split coaches route. Now, this, with the schedule easing, i would say slightly easing, but easing enough, i think it gives you the ability to be able to have one person in the role. Northern ireland and scotland begin their Nations League campaigns tonight. Northern Ireland Host luxembourg, while steve clarkes side are looking for an improved performance in their match against poland at hampden later. It
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