Referee Viktor Kassai has been banned from Euro 2012

The officials failed to spot that Marko Devic’s shot had crossed the line.

UEFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has said the referee who failed to award Ukraine a goal in their 1-0 defeat to England will take no further part at Euro 2012.Ukraine believed they had equalised when Marko Devic’s shot crossed the line, but John Terry cleared and the goal was not awarded. The incident came after the officials failed to spot that Artem Milevskiy was offside, but that has done little to draw attention away from the incident.Collina has now said that, while he considers Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai to be one of the best referees in Europe, his involvement in the tournament is now over."We can clearly say he was not responsible (for the decision) but he would have come under pressure," Collina said."Keeping Kassai here for another match would have been difficult for us. He is one of our best referees. It is something very unlucky for him."FIFA president Sepp Blatter wrote on Twitter after the incident that goal-line technology is now a “necessity”, but UEFA president Michel Platini has shown little inclination to use it and has instead put his faith in ‘additional assistant referees’.That the referee, assistant referee and AAR all failed to spot that Devic’s effort had crossed the line has prompted fresh criticism over the concept, but Collina maintains that it has worked well.“This is the only problem we have had,” he said. “It's one negative decision in three years of Champions League and two years of Europa League and 24 matches in the Euro. I would be very happy to know if the same questions would have been asked without yesterday's decision."We made a mistake. I wish we hadn't made the mistake but we did. Referees are human beings and human beings make mistakes.''Ukraine coach Oleh Blokhin said after the match that the ball had been 50 centimetres over the line, but Collina said: "This is not true. There were maybe some centimeters, a few. But it was wrong. It would be better if it had not been.”

Andriy Shevchenko is ready to retire from international football

Andriy Shevchenko is ready to retire from international football.

Andriy Shevchenko is set to exit the international stage after playing in a farewell match, the Ukraine legend confirmed after his side’s loss to England on Tuesday evening.Shevchenko, 35, scored 48 goals in 111 international appearances, which included a brace in their Euro 2012 opener against Sweden. But after the Ukraine’s exit from the tournament, Shevchenko announced he is set to retire from international football.When asked if the England match would be his last, Shevchenko told ITV: "Probably. I will play one more game just as a friendly - a goodbye game."Shevchenko was understandably disappointed by the co-hosts’ departure from the European Championship."Of course we are sad because we [host] the competition and after the first game we were magnificent, very good and we won against Sweden," he said. "And when in a group where you have England, France and Sweden it's a tough group. We tried coming out of a tough group and I think we played well."The striker also questioned whether the better team on Tuesday night had won the game after Marko Devic’s shot was not awarded a goal, despite the ball clearly crossing the line before John Terry could clear it."It's difficult to say. We created so many chances and I think we scored a goal. It was a goal. The same thing happened to England in the [2010] World Cup and I think the goal would have changed the game."We controlled the game and we controlled the possession. England won. Congratulations. England are a strong team."England play against Italy [in the quarter-finals] and it will be a difficult game. England are a strong team and you never know what will happen. England can reach the final. France lost. Anything can happen."

Group Standings Of Euro 2012 confirmed for Quarter-Finals

Group A

Teams	P	Pts
Czech Republic	3	6
Greece	3	4
Russia	3	4
Poland	3	2

Group B

Teams	P	Pts
Germany	3	9
Portugal	3	6
Denmark	3	3
Netherlands	3	0

Group C

Teams	P	Pts
Spain	3	7
Italy	3	5
Croatia	3	4
Republic of Ireland	3	0

Group D

Teams	P	Pts
England	3	7
France	3	4
Ukraine	3	3
Sweden	3	3

                                                                                   

1st Match Of Quarter Finals : Czech Republic Vs Portugal

2nd Match Of Quarter Finals : Greece Vs Germany

3rd Match Of Quarter Finals : Spain Vs France

4th Match Of Quarter Finals : Italy Vs England

Misbah-UL-Haq Found Guilty for "serious over-rate offence"

Misbah-ul-Haq (right) will watch the first Test from the sidelines 

Misbah-UL-Haq, The Captain of Pakistan Cricket team Will Miss the 1ST Test Due to " Serious Over-rate Offence " during the fifth ODI in Colombo on Monday.Pakistan were found to be three overs short of their target even after time allowances were taken into consideration. Following the defeat that cost them the series 3-1, Misbah pleaded guilty to the charge laid by the umpires and the penalties were accepted without the need for a formal hearing."As this was Pakistan's first serious over-rate offence in the past 12 months, Chris Broad of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees handed Misbah two suspension points while each of his players received a 40% fine (10% for each of the first two overs and 20% for the additional over)," the ICC said in a statement, " … the imposition of two suspension points means that Misbah will now miss Pakistan's first Test against Sri Lanka which starts in Galle from Friday, since such suspension points are to be applied to the subsequent international matches in which Misbah is most likely to participate on a chronological basis immediately following the announcement of the decision."Pakistan had also been fined for a slow over-rate in the opening ODI of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh in Dhaka on March 11, but that was a minor over-rate offence and not a "serious" one.The suspension will cost Misbah the chance to break the Pakistan record for most consecutive Tests as captain. Misbah was on 15 Tests, with nine wins, five draws and one defeat. Abdul Hafeez Kardar was captain for 23 matches in a row, while Imran Khan and Waqar Younis had led Pakistan in 16 consecutive Tests.

Chiellini Too " Unlucky " To miss Quarter-Final Clash Against England

Giorgio Chiellini is a key component of Italy's backline

Giorgio Chiellini Has Been Ruled Out Of England Match At Quarter-Finals Of Euro 2012 Following thigh injury sustained in Monday's 2-0 win versus Republic of Ireland.Chiellini, 27, suffered the injury in Monday's 2-0 Group C win and was replaced by fellow centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, who is now likely to keep his place alongside Andrea Barzagli against the English."It is clear that he cannot play on Sunday but we will try to get him fit for the rest of the tournament hoping Italy go further," team doctor Enrico Castellacci said in a statement after bringing forward medical tests originally due on Wednesday.Chiellini has been Italy's most consistent defender in the past four years but made a mistake for Mario Mandzukic's equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Croatia in the group stage.Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli had been optimistic Chiellini could be at his disposal, having said: "I have faith in our great physios and medical staff to get him ready."

Another Fine By UEFA Over Croatian FA

Flares on the pitch disrupted play in Poznan

Croatia FA Has Been Fined £65,000 for “the setting-off and throwing of fireworks and the improper conduct of supporters (racist chants, racist symbols)” in Thursday’s fixture with Italy.The game in Poznan was marred by crowd problems, with flares thrown onto the pitch on more than one occasion, as well as monkey chanting directed at Italy striker Mario Balotelli.The punishment for racist chanting is the first official UEFA charge over racism at the tournament, with previous incidents dropped due to lack of evidence. The official observers present at the game report a group of 300-500 Croatia fans participating in the abuse.The fine for the respective incidents come only a day after Niklas Bendtner was fined £80,000 for the advertising of a betting company on his underpants, as well as imparting a one-match ban. The company have since stated that they will cover the cost of the fine.UEFA said in a statement:  “The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has been fined €80,000 for the setting-off and throwing of fireworks, and the improper conduct of supporters at the UEFA EURO 2012 Group C match against Italy in Poznan on Thursday 14 June. An appeal can be lodged against this decision within three days of the dispatch of the reasoned decision.”

Group D: Sweden 2-0 France at Euro 2012

Zlatan Ibrahimovic smashes home his volley

Sweden Defeated France 2-0 at Euro 2012 Following Goals Of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sebastian Larsson providing a rousing Group D send-off for already-eliminated Sweden.Laurent Blanc's men were second best throughout as they blew their big chance to emerge as group winners and in the end had England to thank for beating Ukraine and keeping them in the competition.Ibrahimovic struck a sensational volley to give the proud Swedes a 54th-minute lead then Larsson lashed home the second in injury time much to the delight of the Swedish fans in Kiev. France will now face reigning champions Spain in the last eight.Erik Hamren's men, out after losing to both England and Ukraine, showed their intent from the start as they got forward well and fashioned their first chance with just three minutes on the clock.Martin Olsson was allowed too much space on the left and floated a cross to Ola Toivonen, who outjumped the French defence but could only direct his free header over the bar.Larsson also headed over from an Olsson cross while the Swedes missed a golden chance in the 10th minute when Toivonen sprung clear and rounded French keeper Hugo Lloris only to then hit the post from a tight angle.The French were struggling to make much of an impact, perhaps too secure in the knowledge that their last eight spot was virtually secure, though surely keen to avoid a meeting with Group C winners Spain.Franck Ribery fed Karim Benzema who blazed the best French chance over the bar but it was Sweden who continued to attack with more purpose, with Olsson in particular exploiting the space afforded him down the left.The game drifted towards the interval in rather low-key fashion but France threatened in the final minute, Benzema playing in Ribery whose shot from just inside the box was blazed high over the bar.Sweden continued to look more likely to break the deadlock early in the second period, Larsson setting up Olof Mellberg who was ruled narrowly offside, with the French struggling to break down a resolute Swedish defence.They almost did so in the 50th minute, when Benzema sprang the offside trap to race clear on the left flank, and after cutting inside onto his favoured right foot, unleashed a shot which flew just wide of Andreas Isaksson's left-hand post.Alou Diarra brought a simple save out of Isaksson but just as France looked to be getting to grips with the game, the Swedes stole forward once again and claimed their richly deserved opener.Toivonen saw a shot blocked by Lloris then moments later Larsson delivered a drifting ball in from the right which Ibrahimovic met with a spectacular volley to crash the Swedes ahead.Mellberg drew a magnificent close-range save out of Lloris as Sweden came close to adding a second, but the French began to respond, with Samir Nasri drilling a shot wide and Yann M'Vila firing straight at Isaksson.Nevertheless it was a strangely lethargic performance from the French, who seldom looked likely to wrest the tie - and with it the destiny of Group D - back to their advantage.Substitute Jeremy Menez scuffed a simple chance straight at Isaksson with eight minutes to go, then moments later Oliver Giroud headed over the bar from close range when he should have scored.Sweden made it two in injury time when Samuel Holmen hammered Andreas Granqvist's cross against the bar and the ball rebounded for Larsson to volley home the simplest of chances.

Group D : England 1-0 Ukraine at Euro 2012

Wayne Rooney 

England Defeated Off Ukraine In Euro 2012 For a Place In Quarter-Final , Which Exceeds England Expectation   As Rooney Headed A Simple Headed Goal Which Got England Off To Quarter's.A 48th-minute header from returning talisman Wayne Rooney was enough to see England finish top of Group D yesterday and send them into a quarter-final in Kiev on Sunday against Italy. However Ukraine -- missing injured captain Andrei Shevchenko -- were desperately unlucky not to have earned at least a draw after Marko Devic had a clear goal wrongly disallowed on 62 minutes. Devic had powered into the box and his looping shot had flown over keeper Joe Hart towards goal. John Terry launched himself into an acrobatic clearance to hook the ball away but despite furious Ukrainian appeals no goal was given. Television replays, however, showed the ball had crossed the line by several inches but had incredibly been missed by the additional assistant referee stationed behind the goal. It was a goal-line controversy that echoed Frank Lampard's disallowed effort for England against Germany at the 2010 World Cup and is almost certain to hasten the introduction of goal-line technology. FIFA is expected to approve the introduction of two systems which are currently being tested at a meeting after the European Championships. England will head to their quarter-final meeting with Italy chastened by the knowledge that on another night they could have been heading home after being outplayed for much of the match. England coach Roy Hodgson was proud of the way his players had battled to preserve their advantage and make it five games unbeaten since he took over.

South Africa Beat Bangladesh In a 2ND match Of Tri-series

Hashim Amla made his highest Twenty20 score

South Africa Has Beated Bangladesh In the 2ND Match Of tri-series Happening In Zimbabwe.South Africa's goals - to accumulate runs quickly and ensure their opposition was never in a position to do the same - were in stark contrast to Bangladesh's, whose main task was to see out their 20 overs after being obliterated when they were bowling.If looked at from that perspective, both teams won and lost. South Africa made a score in excess of 200 and kept Bangladesh 39 runs away but were unimpressive and lazy with the ball. Bangladesh scored 170 and their captain, Mushfiqur Rahim, weighed in with a half-century. The one thing the teams had in common was butterfingers. South Africa dropped three catches and Bangladesh two as both teams showed signs of rustiness.South Africa played the opening combination that was used in New Zealand - Richard Levi and Hashim Amla - and the duo immediately sank their teeth in. They posted 70 runs in a little over six overs, making Mushfiqur's hope of keeping South Africa below 160 seem nothing more than wishful thinking.While Levi scored his runs through force, Amla, who hit his highest Twenty20 score, did it through finesse. Bangladesh had no answers. Ziaur Rahman gave them some respite when he removed Levi with a slower ball for 37 off 21 deliveries. Amla would have gone shortly after, but Mortaza put down a tough chance at short cover. Amla brought up his half-century with his first six of the innings, arguably the shot of the day, using his wrists to hit high over extra cover.Albie Morkel was moved up to No. 4 but did not produce the expected fireworks. That Morkel did not deliver did not matter, because Amla continued to pepper the boundary. JP Duminy joined the plunder, pulling at will in the last over. Young Abul Hasan had little composure and sent down short ball after short ball to end a tough 20 overs for Bangladesh.Bangladesh never looked up to chasing at a rate of 10.50 runs per over but did not disgrace themselves either. Mohammad Ashraful showed early intent against the short balls from Tsotsobe, cutting and pulling powerfully. Anamul Haque, who replaced the injured Tamim Iqbal, could not provide suitable company, getting caught at fine leg off a Marchant de Lange short ball.Ashraful almost lost a second partner when Jahurul Islam edged a full ball from Morkel but the wicketkeeper Dane Vilas could not hold on as he dived to his right. After a 29-run stand in five overs, Ashraful eventually looked to force the pace but spliced a Tsotsobe short ball to a diving Amla at mid-on.Bangladesh suffered a mini-collapse in the next over, when Jahurul tried to take on Robin Peterson but holed out to long-on, and Nasir Hossain top-edged to Morkel at third man. Peterson's double-wicket maiden contributed to his figures of 2 for 16.At 49 for 4, it could have unravelled for Bangladesh but Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah did not allow that to happen. They had the luxury of facing the weakest bowler in South Africa's arsenal, Wayne Parnell, who bowled too short. The pair put on 61 runs before a Morkel slower ball accounted for Mahmudullah.Mushfiqur hung around until the end as South Africa's bowlers seemed to interest and gave away runs, failing to control their lengths. He further irritated South Africa when he offered Tsotsobe a catch that the fielder let through for four. Mushfiqur reached 50 off the last ball of the innings, a full one from Parnell, which was driven for four. Bangladesh had seen out 20 overs, but it was a mismatch.


South Africa Score : 209 for 3 (Amla 88*, Levi 37) 
Bangladesh Score : 170 for 8 (Mushfiqur 50*, Peterson 2-16)