Twice a semi-finalist on French Open clay, Thiem was slow to find his footing on the New York hardcourts as Mannarino took early control at 5-3. ICELAND’S SETBACKFinland handed an upset 1-0 defeat to Iceland to win its first match in the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign. “It was a tough situation for a set and I had some break points against me early in the second. So, if “the performance of the team has not been consistent or up to the desired levels”, as the Hoc. Roelant Oltmans was, surprisingly, sacked as India coach on Saturday. At the other end, Bale pulled off a superb saving tackle to deny Martin Harnik as both sides went for victory. Brad Guzan could return to goal and 35-year-old DaMarcus Beasley, a veteran of four World Cups, could start at left back, as the pair did for the 1-1 draw at Mexico in June. his season but he seized his moment spectacularly, collecting the ball outside the area, taking one touch and sending a low curling right-foot shot just inside the post after 74 minutes. But no player worth his salt and professional pride would like to be a serial bench-warmer. 17 Elena Vesnina of Russia at night in a match that began shortly before midnight.