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England have omitted James Anderson from their squad for the third Test against West Indies

Alan Gardner03-Jun-2012

England have omitted James Anderson from their squad for the third Test against West Indies, which starts on Thursday. Anderson suffered a minor quad problem during England’s nine-wicket victory at Trent Bridge and, with the series already won, the selectors have decided to rest the bowling attack’s leader in order to keep him fresh for the rest of the summer. Anderson’s new-ball partner, Stuart Broad, has been included in an otherwise unchanged 12-man squad.Broad could also be told to put his feet up, with Steven Finn and Graham Onions available to step in as seam-bowling cover. Broad, who is England’s T20I captain, missed the second Test against Sri Lanka in April, as well as a planned stint in the IPL, with a calf injury and a decision on his involvement is expected nearer the start of the Edgbaston Test. Both Anderson and Broad have bowled more than 100 overs in the series so far.Geoff Miller, the national selector, said: “We have been made to work hard for our two victories so far and are delighted to have secured the series, however we know that we will need to continue to play some good cricket if we want a third win against the West Indies this week.”James Anderson will miss this Test as we look to manage his workload ahead of a busy period of cricket this summer and beyond, a decision which is in the best interests of the team and James himself.”England are due to play West Indies in three ODIs and a T20 international after the Tests, followed by a five-match ODI series against Australia, starting at the end of June. That will be followed by three Tests against South Africa, which will decide the No. 1 Test ranking, then five more one-day internationals and a three-match T20I series finishing on September 12. Nine days later, England will begin their defence of the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.Although Anderson has not played for England’s T20 team since 2009, he has previously expressed a desire to break back into the side. His value in Tests, where he is ranked No. 3 in the world, is undisputed, however, and writing in his column he said it would be “extremely disappointing” to miss out against West Indies.”It would be different if I felt fatigued or was struggling with an injury,” he said. “But I believe I am fit to play – and while I am fit to play I want to play in every England game I can. Resting players is going to happen more and more often as the schedule gets busier and the ECB has been excellent at monitoring players to keep them fit and ready.”England are 2-0 up in the three-Test series against West Indies and had been widely expected to rest at least one member of the pace attack. Finn stood in for Broad in Sri Lanka in April, taking three wickets as England squared the series, and also replaced Anderson against the same opposition at Lord’s last year. A side strain ruled Anderson out of that match – the only Test he has missed since being rested for the 2010 tour of Bangladesh.Finn became the youngest Englishman to take 50 Test wickets in the same Test but was unable to retain his place and then slipped behind Tim Bresnan in a lengthy fast-bowling queue when injuries struck down Chris Tremlett. Finn has, however, become a key component of the one-day side and was the leading wicket-taker as England whitewashed Pakistan 4-0 in the UAE.Onions, who last played international cricket more than two years ago before suffering a career-threatening back injury, is also included and, if England decide to rest Broad as well, may get to resume a Test career that left off with two memorable rearguard batting actions during the drawn series in South Africa in 2010. Onions claimed career-best first-class figures on Saturday, with an 11-wicket haul in Durham’s defeat by Lancashire, and only Andre Adams has more than his 34 Championship scalps so far this season.The continuity in England’s selection policy means Jonny Bairstow is likely to get another chance to further his claims on the No. 6 spot, unless Andy Flower and Andrew Strauss decide to change the balance of the side and play five bowlers. Bairstow scored 16 and 0 not out on his debut at Lord’s, before being worked over by a series of short deliveries from Kemar Roach in making 4 during the second Test, but England will almost certainly want to have a further look at him before the arrival of South Africa next month.England squad Andrew Strauss (capt), Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Jonny Bairstow, Matt Prior (wk), Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Steven Finn, Graham Onions

وصلت بعثة الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي بيراميدز إلى مدينة الرباط عاصمة المغرب، استعدادًا لمواجهة الجيش الملكي في إطار مباريات كأس الكونفدرالية.

ويلتقي بيراميدز مع نظيره الجيش الملكي في التاسعة من مساء الأحد على استاد الأمير مولاي عبد الله بمدينة الرباط في خامس جولات دور المجموعات للبطولة القارية.

واستغرقت رحلة الفريق قرابة 5 ساعات من مطار القاهرة حتى مطار الرباط على متن الطائرة الخاصة التي وفرتها إدارة النادي لراحة اللاعبين وجميع أفراد الفريق.

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ونظم نادي الجيش الملكي استقبالا بالورود لبعثة الفريق لدى وصولها مطار الرباط، حيث تتوجه البعثة مباشرة إلى مقر إقامتها بالعاصمة.

جدير بالذكر أن بيراميدز والجيش الملكي يتواجدان في المجموعة الرابعة رفقة كل من فيوتشر وأسكو كارا.

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Na zona de rebaixamento do Campeonato Brasileiro da série B, o Paysandu recebe o Criciúma, no Leônidas Sodré de Castro, em Belém, neste sábado às 16h30, pela 28ª rodada. Em 17° colocado e com 30 pontos, o Papão pega o Tigre que também está perto da zona da degola, na 12ª posição, com 35 pontos. No primeiro turno, o Criciúma venceu o Paysandu por 4 a 1.

O clube paraense, que tem apenas sete vitórias na competição, conta com o apoio da torcida e de um dos seus principais jogadores, Pedro Carmona, para bater o time catarinense. No entanto, o técnico João Brigatti não vai contar com o volante Renato Augusto, suspenso e deve fazer modificações na equipe, mas não revelou a escalação.

– O time está pronto. Temos mais um treino para finalizar algumas situações. Esperamos que a equipe possa entrar forte, principalmente, mentalmente, sabendo que é uma partida difícil, mas que nós temos condições de vencer. – disse o treinador em coletiva antes do jogo nesta sexta.

Na 12ª colocação, mas apenas a cinco pontos da zona de rebaixamento, o Criciúma tem um grande confronto para tentar se afastar da zona e encostar na parte de cima da tabela. Contando com os goleadores Vitor Feijão e Zé Carlos, o técnico Mazola Júnior espera partida difícil e diz que o calor será um empecilho.

– Trabalhei em Belém um ano, sei como é à tarde lá, ainda mais se tiver a chuva. Não estamos habituados, é uma viagem difícil, uma logística complicada, como são todas em Criciúma devido ao braço de estrada que temos que fazer. Mas aprendemos a sofrer. Será um jogo de sacrifício, vamos deixar tudo que a gente tiver, é uma promessa ao torcedor – falou o treinador do Tigre.

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Patrick Saddler will lead Scotland in the Under-19 World Cup in Australia in August, with Matthew Cross as his deputy

ESPNcricinfo staff27-Jun-2012Patrick Sadler will lead Scotland in the Under-19 World Cup in Australia in August. A fast bowler, Sadler had also lead Scotland in the Under-19 World Cup qualifiers, during the course of which Scotland lost only one game in 14, and finished in top spot in the global category.Scotland’s squad for the U-19 World Cup

Patrick Sadler (capt), Mathew Cross (vice-capt), Aman Bailwal, Freddie Coleman, Henry Edwards, Nick Farrar, Gavin Main, Tom McBride, Scott McElnea, Ross McLean, Sam Page, Peter Ross, Kyle Smith, Ruaidhri Smith, Andrew Umeed

Top-order batsman Mathew Cross was named vice-captain of the 15-man squad announced by Cricket Scotland. Sadler and Cross have both impressed in the MCC Universities programme so far this season, for Cambridge and Loughborough respectively.Freddie Coleman, a batsman who has played in England’s domestic 40-overs tournament this season for Scotland, has also been included.”We are in an extremely fortunate position with this group, in that we have real strength in depth,” Scotland’s coach, Craig Wright, said. “In particular, some of the younger players have made real progress and forced their way into the squad.”The lads have earned the right to test themselves against the best age-group players in the world, and I believe they have the attributes to give a good account of themselves in the competition.”Scotland will fly to Australia on July 24, and have a week’s preparation in the lead-up to the tournament. Their first World Cup match is against New Zealand on August 12.

كشفت تقارير صحفية إسبانية، عن موقف نادي برشلونة من مستقبل الدولي الإسباني أنسو فاتي، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية المقبلة.

اللاعب الإسباني خسر مكانه في التشكيل الأساسي لـ برشلونة مع تشافي هيرنانديز هذا الموسم، رغم إصابة عثمان ديمبلي، حيث لم يعد يحصل على فرصة.

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إذاعة “بارتيزانو كوبيه” الإسبانية، أكدت أن برشلونة اجتمع مع والد أنسو فاتي، ولم يكن هناك حديث عن خروج محتمل للاعب في الصيف المقبل، رغم التقارير التي ربطته بالرحيل.

ماتيو أليماني، المدير الرياضي لـ برشلونة، أكد لوالد فاتي، أن موقف نجله يعتمد على تشافي وقرار مشاركته من عدمها، يعود للمدرب الإسباني في المقام الأول.

وشدد النادي على أنهم يثقون تمامًا في أن فاتي سيكون أحد نجوم المستقبل في برشلونة، ولا توجد مخاوف بشأن رحيله.

أنسو فاتي هذا الموسم شارك مع برشلونة في 38 مباراة بمختلف المسابقات، وسجل 6 أهداف وصنع 3.

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O volante Willian Maranhão recebeu no empate diante do Botafogo, no clássico disputado na noite desta terça-feira, no Nilton Santos, um cartão amarelo. Como estava pendurado, desfalca o Vasco no jogo de domingo, contra o Cruzeiro, em São Januário, também pelo Campeonato Brasileiro. Por outro lado, o técnico Alberto Valentim pode ter até quatro retornos: Leandro Castan, Werley, Raul e Leandro Desábato. O treinador comentou sobre esta possibilidade.

– Se lembrarem, nas minhas entrevistas não fico lamentando de ausência. Fica parecendo álibi. Claro que eu queria contar com todos. Tivemos falta de sorte, algumas foram por fratura. Perdemos o Maranhão agora, mas acho que vamos ganhar três ou quatro. Leandro Castan, que estava suspenso, sentiu uma contratura mas tranquilo, Werley, Raul e talvez o Desábato voltem no domingo – afirmou comandante em entrevista coletiva após a partida.

Os jogadores do Vasco voltam a treinar nesta quarta-feira, no CT do Almirante.

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Malcolm Lake rates his century against India Under-19s in Townsville as among his best knocks as his 118 brought Zimbabwe back into the match but couldn’t prevent defeat

George Binoy in Townsville14-Aug-2012

For a brief period in Townsville, India had a fright in a game they had to win to avoid being sent to the Plate Championship of the Under-19 World Cup. From the boondocks of 30 for 4, Zimbabwe’s Malcolm Lake resurrected the chase of 262. He singlehandedly dragged his team along with his clean, long-handled hitting but cricket isn’t supposed to be played by one man against 11. Lake was the last man out in the 45th over, having scored 118 out of 198, with the next highest contribution being 29.Lake, only just 18, is a tall allrounder from Harare who bowls right-arm medium pace but bats left-handed, like other illustrious Zimbabwe allrounders Neil Johnson, Sean Ervine and Andy Blignaut did.After making a duck against Papua New Guinea, he chose the grandest stage of his career so far to play his best innings.”It’s definitely my highest score,” Lake said. “It’s up there with the best I’ve batted for my team, just sad we couldn’t get over the line [in] the end.”He had an 87-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Luke Jongwe, which revived the chase, and it ended with a run-out that left Lake sitting on his haunches and shaking his head in disappointment as his partner walked back. His remaining partners did not stay as long.”In the beginning with Luke, [we wanted to] just knock it around, get ourselves into a position from where we can expand later, from where we can hit and get the big shots away,” Lake said. “Near the end I just wanted a partner. I was excited about the hundred but just sad we didn’t get over the line.”And he did play some big shots. The boundaries at Tony Ireland Stadium are of considerable size, although one side was shorter than the other today because the pitch closest to the pavilion was used. Lake picked out gaps in the off-side field for his fours but preferred the long-on and midwicket region when attempting sixes. He cleared it four times.His coach Chris Harris called it a “magnificent innings.” “It was one of those innings, when looking from the sidelines, you felt as though you had a chance, how well he was striking the ball,” Harris said.This century, however, was a dramatic turnaround in form for Lake, who had been struggling for runs even before his duck against Papua New Guinea. “He’s probably been in the worst nick of his life leading up to this tournament,” Harris said. “He’ll be the first to admit it. But he’s a tremendous striker of the ball and he is very much a confidence player, and we’d like to think he picked up a lot of confidence today. I’ve always seen him as a match-winner.”Some of Lake’s confidence with the bat would have come from his bowling performance, an economical seven-over spell that prevented India from getting 300. Harris reckoned Lake could have been faster than he was, and Lake also said he had told himself “not worry about the pace, get it in the right areas.”Those right areas were short of a length and straight. Kyle Bowie, Curthbert Musoko and Jongwe, however, bowled a fair number of full balls but were primarily guilty of giving India’s batsmen width to free their arms. India were 122 for 0 when Lake began his spell in the 23rd over.”During practice, we had been through a few plans [for the Indian batsmen],” Lake said. “The main plan was definitely to bring the length back and put them on the back foot. Campbell [Light] and I bowled very well to that plan.”Lake broke through in the third of his seven consecutive overs, giving Zimbabwe their first wicket, and denied the batsmen scoring opportunities. And though he had three overs remaining, he was not used anymore after the 35th over and ended on 1 for 19.That wasn’t the last questionable bowling decision the Zimbabwe captain Matthew Bentley would make. Light had been introduced only in the 42nd over and he had figures of 3 for 14 in three overs before conceding eight in the 48th over. Bentley replaced Light with Musoko for the 50th and watched Kamal Passi plunder 24 runs, propelling India from 237.”To be fair [to Bentley], part of the reason Curthbert has been picked is to bowl at the death, he’s been practising it,” said Harris. “From Matthew’s point of view, he thought Curthbert was the specialist bowler picked to do it. Today he had an off day.”Zimbabwe now need to beat West Indies and also get their net run-rate higher than that of India, who will probably beat Papua New Guinea. If they can’t do that, they will compete for the Plate Championship, after which several players will hope to secure places in Zimbabwe’s domestic franchise system.Harris had said that several of the Under-19 cricketers had come through the age-group system and it was vital their talent wasn’t lost after this World Cup because Zimbabwe Cricket had invested heavily in them. Lake is one such investment. He hasn’t played first-class cricket yet and he hopes his performance has caught the attention of the franchises.”I’ve come through all the age groups of Zimbabwe Cricket,” he said. “The standard of school cricket in Zimbabwe is what’s brought me through, many coaches at school and national level have brought me to this point. I’m still to see where cricket takes me, and where I’m going in my life.”With the right breaks, Lake could begin to follow the path Johnson, Ervine and Blignaut took.

يشهد اليوم الجمعة 31-3-2023 إقامة عدة مباريات في مختلف البطولات المحلية والقارية، منها الدوري المصري ودوري أبطال إفريقيا وعدد من الدوريات الأوروبية.

ويلاقي الزمالك منافسه المريخ في إطار منافسات الجولة السادسة من مرحلة المجموعات بدوري أبطال إفريقيا.

ويتواجد فريقا الزمالك والمريخ بالمجموعة الرابعة التي تضم إلى جوارهما شباب بلوزداد الجزائري والترجي التونسي.

ويسعى الزمالك للفوز بالمباراة من أجل الظهور بصورة طيبة ومصالحة جماهيره الغاضبة بسبب هزائم الفريق المتعددة منذ بداية العام الجاري، خاصة وأن المباراة تعد تحصل حاصل للفارس الأبيض بعدما ودع البطولة رسميًا.

كما تستكمل لقاءات الجولة الـ22 من الدوري المصري بإقامة مباراتين الأولى بين غزل المحلة والاتحاد السكندري والأخرى بين فاركو وأسوان.

بينما تعود منافسات الدوريات الفرنسي والإسباني والألماني بعد انتهاء فترة التوقف الدولي. مواعيد مباريات اليوم الجمعة 31-3-2023 والقنوات الناقلةمواعيد مباريات الدوري المصري

غزل المحلة أمام الاتحاد السكندري وتنطلق المباراة في تمام 09:15 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10:15 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قناة اون تايم سبورتس.

فاركو ضد أسوان وتنطلق المباراة في تمام 09:15 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10:15 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، عبر قناة اون تايم سبورتس2. مواعيد مباريات دوري أبطال إفريقيا

حوريا أمام فيبرس وتنطلق المباراة في تمام 6 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 7 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD4.

الزمالك أمام المريخ وتنطلق المباراة في تمام 9 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD4.

الرجاء ضد سيمبا وتنطلق المباراة في تمام 12 منتصف الليل بتوقيت القاهرة، 1 صباحا بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports HD4. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإسباني

ريال مايوركا ضد أوساسونا وتنطلق المباراة في تمام 9 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports 1 HD. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الفرنسي

مارسيليا أمام مونبلييه وتنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة 09:00 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 10:00 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع قناة beIN Sports 2 HD. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الألماني

آينتراخت فرانكفورت ضد بوخوم وتنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة 08:30 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 09:30 مساءً بتوقيت السعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة beIN Sports 3 HD.

يمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنا.

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Pela terceira vez na carreira, o atacante Gabriel terminou uma edição de Copa do Brasil como artilheiro. Embora o Santos tenha sido eliminado ainda nas quartas de final pelo agora bicampeão Cruzeiro (hexa no total), o Menino da Vila foi um dos jogadores a marcar quatro gols – Rômulo, do Avaí, e Neilton, do Vitória, também balançaram as redes em quatro oportunidades. Em 2014, foram seis gols feitos por Gabigol. Já em 2015 foram oito.

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Aí vem rival falar de apelido… É @Gabigol sim e se reclamar vira Gabigols! 😎https://t.co/udGL9H4CAv

— Santos Futebol Clube (@SantosFC) 18 de outubro de 2018

O feito de Gabigol, assim chamado e exaltado pelo clube, o colocou como maior artilheiro da história do Peixe na competição, com os 19 tentos. Na temporada, são 46 jogos, com 23 gols marcados. Se em alguns momentos do ano chegou a ser questionado, na reta final arrancou para ser um dos grandes protagonistas do elenco em 2018.

Na Copa do Brasil, o Santos chutou a gol em 43 oportunidades, de acordo com os números do Footstats, totalizando um aproveitamento pouco superior a 44%, fruto de 19 finalizações corretas e outras 24 erradas. A precisão de Gabriel no chute, em relação aos números do Peixe, é superior: 8 chutes a gol em três jogos e quatro gols marcados. Ou seja, 50% de aproveitamento total, precisando de duas finalizações para marcar um gol.

Gabriel em Copas do Brasil:

3 edições disputadas
19 gols marcados
3 anos de artilharia

– Tenho 22 anos apenas e conquistei pela terceira vez essa marca, além da artilharia no Peixe também. Realmente é algo que fica marcado na minha história. É uma honra fincar meu nome num torneio tão grande como a Copa do Brasil.Meu primeiro objetivo era o título. Nosso grupo entrou no torneio com esse pensamento e lutamos até o último minuto para isso, mas infelizmente não deu – disse o jogador, ao site oficial do Peixe, e completou:

– Por outro lado, fico feliz com mais esse prêmio na minha carreira, mostra que o trabalho está sendo muito bem feito. Agradeço a todos do Santos FC que me apoiaram desde minha volta pra cá. É um prêmio que divido com todos do elenco, pois sei o quanto cada um batalhou para que esses gols pudessem sair – finalizou.

A round-up of matches on August 14 during the Under-19 World Cup 2012

ESPNcricinfo staff14-Aug-2012

New Zealand’s bowlers overcame a spirited resistance from Afghanistan’s lower order to seal a thrilling nine-run win at the Kev Hackney Oval in Buderim. This win puts New Zealand at No. 2 in Group B, behind Pakistan, on run-rate, while Afghanistan are at the bottom.New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat, but struggled against the opening bowling duo of Aftab Alam and Sayed Shirzad as they slumped to 20 for 3 in the eighth over. Robert O’Donnell and Henry Walsh then set about rebuilding the innings as both stroked half-centuries. Their 108-run stand for the fourth wicket lifted New Zealand to 128 before Yamin Ahmadzai dismissed Walsh to pick up the first of his four wickets. New Zealand then lost wickets in a heap as Ahmadzai (4 for 35) and Shirzad (4 for 34) combined to restrict them to 198.Afghanistan’s chase started disastrously as New Zealand’s opening bowlers Jacob Duffy and Matthew Quinn reduced them to 26 for 5. However, Afghanistan’s lower order put up a fight – Najibullah Zadran (69) was involved in two half-century stands for the sixth and seventh wicket to lift Afghanistan to 139 for 6 before he was dismissed. No. 8 Afsar Khan (42) held firm as Afghanistan inched closer to the target. They needed 22 runs off the last two overs with three wickets in hand but Quinn and Duffy picked up a wicket each including that of Afsar in the final over as Afghanistan fell nine runs short to give New Zealand a close win.Australia ensured they would finish on top of the table in Group A thanks to a dominant performance against Ireland in Townsville. Ireland captain George Dockrell won the toss and chose to bat, but things didn’t go to plan with the 33-run opening stand between Robin Kelly and Ryan Hunter being the highest partnership of the innings. Fast bowler Alex Gregory got rid of both the openers and the No. 3, Jason van der Merwe. Shane Cassell (3 for 24) and the rest of the attack then ran through the middle order to bowl Ireland out for 129 in the 43rd over. Hunter was the top-scorer for Ireland with 31.It turned out to be a relatively straightforward chase for the hosts, although they were reduced to 45 for 3 at one stage. Captain Will Bosisto (36 not out) combined with Travis Head, who scored a quick 25, and then Sam Hain (26 not out) as the Australians cruised to the target in the 41st over.South Africa completed their second victory in as many games, comprehensively beating Namibia in Brisbane. The 209-run victory was set up by a double-century opening stand between Quinton de Kock and Chad Bowes, both scoring centuries in the process.South Africa chose to bat and the match was taken away from Namibia’s reach in the first 31.5 overs. De Kock and Bowes put on 212 in 191 balls, smacking 24 fours and three sixes between them. Once the stand was broken, none of the other batsmen could get an extended partnership going – Zhivago Groenewald struck with regularity to finish with three wickets, despite going for 85 in nine overs – but quick cameos made sure South Africa powered past 350.Chasing 360, Namibia were never in the match. No one in the line-up managed to get past Pelham Myburgh’s 37, and they could not score at a quick rate either. Namibia were bowled out for 150 in 46 overs – the lower order being cleaned up by offspinner Theunis de Bruyn, who finished with figures of 5-0-20-4.”Chad and I got off to a good start but it was difficult in the morning with a sticky and bouncy wicket,” de Kock said. “We had to work hard for our runs and I’m proud of our achievements today, they were well fought for.”Bowes said his side had gained good momentum ahead of their next game against Sri Lanka tomorrow. The confidence is up and the spirit within the side is high,” Bowes said. “We have a good net run-rate so it will take a little bit of the pressure off going into the game, but we’re ready to give it our best shot.”