Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

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Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

Eustaquio became the second player since 1966 to create five set-piece chances in a World Cup knockout match, matching Pirlo in 2006, per Opta Analyst. And then he went and scored a stoppage-time winner. His 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Canada against South Africa in the round of 32. Canada could next face either Morocco or the Netherlands.

By Tanish Chachra

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Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

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Canada will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 after beating South Africa 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Stephen Eustaquio’s late winner sent Jesse Marsch’s side into the last 16 for the first time in national history. Their next test comes on July 4 in Houston, with the opponent decided by Morocco-Netherlands.

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Stephen Eustaquio's Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Canada Into the World Cup Round of 16

Eustaquio struck late to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, sending Jesse Marsch's side into the Round of 16 for the first time in their history. Canada dominated possession throughout but were frustrated until Eustaquio's decisive moment. They advance to face Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4 in Houston.


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Yan Diomande Agrees PSG Contract Until 2031 as Leipzig Resist Sale

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Yan Diomande Agrees PSG Contract Until 2031 as Leipzig Resist Sale

"Diomande has agreed a contract with PSG until 2031," Florian Plettenberg reports. The 19-year-old netted 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances last season. He has decided to join the club with immediate effect, but no club-to-club agreement yet. Leipzig want to keep him as a $117 million bid is not enough.

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Yan Diomande Chooses PSG Over Liverpool

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Yan Diomande Chooses PSG Over Liverpool

Diomande has picked PSG as his next club if departing Leipzig this summer, per David Ornstein. "wants chance to lift trophies regularly & win Balon D’Or," the source said. The winger scored 12 goals and eight assists in 33 Bundesliga matches last season. Liverpool showed interest, but the Ivory Coast international believes in the project led by Luis Enrique.

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Sunderland Reject Chelsea's $10.5M Bid for Granit Xhaka

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Sunderland Reject Chelsea's $10.5M Bid for Granit Xhaka

Sunderland have rejected a $10.5 million offer from Chelsea for Xhaka and insist he is not for sale at any price. "No further proposals will be entertained," per David Ornstein. The 33-year-old had one goal and six assists from 34 appearances last season as Sunderland finished seventh and returned to European competition for the first time in 53 years.

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