If world number three Muguruza advances to the semi-finals, then Pliskova will have the added pressure of needing to win the tournament to stay number one. However, with only the top two teams able to qualify for Russia directly, third-placed Australia will hope the Samurai Blue can emerge with a win or hold the Saudis to a draw. ursday’s incident at The Oval when a crossbow bolt had landed on the pitch during the county match between Surrey and Middlesex that subsequently led to the suspension of day’s play. For Savon, the nephew of three-time Olympic gold- medallist — the legendary Felix Savon –, it was his first world title in five championship appearances. ”“I’m writing this text together with people that are close to me, and we’ve got something to celebrate. a side that has been forced to play all their home games away due to the civil war at home. Asian World Cup qualifying goes down to the wire. “It is natural and not just in the world of soccer,” former AC Milan midfielder Honda told Kyodo of the new generation. 1-1 draws are much tougher, and the smaller clubs also have very strong teams that can easily catch you out. “Going to consecutive World Cups has been very important not just for the national team but fo.