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Argentina qualified for the quarter-finals winners thanks to Gonzalo's early goal but as per the Martino, Argentina were far from their best.

Both teams had chances in the second half, though neither grabbed control. The game was a rematch of the 2011 final in Buenos Aires, where Uruguay won 3-0.

Captain Anita Punt opened the account for the Black Sticks in their 12-0 triumph in a Pool B match with a goal in the eighth minute before Flynn came into the frame with a flash strike in the 13th minute.

The 22-year-old will be joining Chennaiyin FC on loan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense to feature in the ISL.

Ninth-ranked India will be in the tougher Pool A, rubbing shoulders with world No. 1 Australia, arch rivals Pakistan, the dangerous Poland and unpredictable France.

Bhutia pointed out that state associations needed to play a bigger role in spotting and scouting for talents from grassroot levels.

AC Milan dismissed manager Filippo Inzaghi on Tuesday after a disappointing season.

Sepp Blatter could go back on his promise to stand down as FIFA president, a former adviser said.

UEFA said Croatia had been charged with "racist behaviour" and would face a hearing on July 16 at which they are expected to receive a stiff punishment.

Italy stretched their unbeaten run in European Championship and World Cup qualifying to 46 games.

Wang Lisi scored a last-minute goal to award China a deserved 1-0 win over the Netherlands in their second round of group games at the Women's World Cup.

"I'm not making any political decision. I know where you want to lead me and I won't go there," said Plantini.

Sreejesh, who is also the team's vice-captain, said he is eagerly waiting for the much-anticipated clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the FIH World League semis.

"We are in an important situation and the team needs a new stimulus. So we need a change, some movement to the side can take a step forward," Simeone said.

Pirlo revealed that his tears on the Olympic Stadium pitch in Berlin following the European Champions League final loss were not because he was saying goodbye to Juventus.