O Corinthians decidiu não divulgar os jogadores relacionados para a partida fora de casa contra o Fortaleza, nesta quinta-feira (14), pela 23ª rodada do Brasileirão. A comissão técnica de Vanderlei Luxemburgo vinha adotando essa estratégia apenas em clássicos ou decisões.
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As principais dúvidas na escalação do Timão envolvem Bruno Méndez e Rojas. Ambos foram convocados por suas respectivas seleções durante a Data Fifa, mas não entraram em campo na terça-feira (12). Como a seleção paraguaia jogou na Venezuela, a logística deve impedir que Rojas esteja com a delegação alvinegra. Já o zagueiro uruguaio deve ser relacionado, mas começará no banco de reservas.
Sem Maycon, suspenso pelo cartão vermelho no empate com o Palmeiras, Ruan Oliveira, Giuliano e Fausto Vera disputam a posição do camisa 7. O meio-campo ainda corintiano deve contar com Gabriel Moscardo e Renato Augusto, que treinou normalmente durante a Data Fifa.
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Assim, uma provável escalação do Corinthians conta com: Cássio; Fagner, Gil, Vérissimo e Fábio Santos (Bidu); Moscardo, Ruan Oliveira (Fausto Vera/Giuliano) e Renato Augusto; Gustavo Mosquito (Pedro), Yuri Alberto e Wesley (Biro).
A delegação corintiana embarca na tarde de quarta-feira (13) para a capital cearense. O Timão possui 26 pontos e ocupa o 13° lugar, enquanto o Fortaleza é o oitavo colocado, com 32 pontos.
The series, that also featured Netherlands, finished with a three-way tie (on the points table) but Scotland finished at the top on virtue of the best net run-rate
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[File photo] George Munsey’s 78 came at a strike-rate of 200•Getty Images
A partnership of exactly 100 between opener George Munsey and No. 3 Brandon McMullen set the base for Scotland’s comfortable win against Nepal in the tri-nation series, and it was rounded off by a collective bowling performance.Scotland’s 34-run win brought the curtain down on a series that also featured Netherlands, with all three teams ending on two wins from four. Scotland, however, topped the table on superior net run-rate. Nepal finished second.Munsey, whose highest score in the series had been 30, started aggressively and dominated a 34-run opening stand with Mark Watt. Watt was bowled by Rupesh Singh for 9 in the fourth over but Munsey and McMullen then added 100 in 9.2 overs for the second wicket, hitting nine fours and seven sixes between them. The stand ensured Scotland were going at more than ten runs per over.But then came a stutter. Munsey fell for a 39-ball 78 in the 13th over to Kushal Bhurtel, and three balls later, Sandeep Lamichhane bowled McMullen for 42. Finlay McCreath and captain Richie Berrington fell cheaply in the next two overs, too, and Nepal seemed to be clawing back. Michael Leask (26*) and Matthew Cross (17*), however, combined to take 35 off the final three overs to lift Scotland to 193 for 5.Nepal’s reply faltered early, losing four wickets in 5.1 overs. Bhurtel fell to McMullen in the first over, Bhim Sharki and Aarif Sheikh were removed by Safyaan Sharif (2 for 7), and Aasif Sheikh was run out. Dipendra Singh Airee, who became Nepal’s most-capped T20I player on the day, resisted with 34 from No. 6, but struggled with only one four and one six in his 33-ball stay.Airee fell in the 16th over with the asking rate climbing, bowled by legspinner Chris Greaves (3 for 27), who went on to also dismiss Lamichhane for a duck and Rijan Dhakal for 5. Rupesh struck an enterprising 22-ball 43 from No. 8, but ran out of partners. No. 11 Lalit Rajbanshi was run out in the 19th over to end the innings.
تحدث عبد الحليم علي مهاجم فريق الزمالك السابق، عن تأهل الفريق إلى نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر المصري بعد الفوز على بيراميدز.
وتمكن فريق الزمالك من التأهل لنهائي كأس السوبر المصري لمواجهة الأهلي، عقب الفوز على بيراميدز بركلات الترجيح، في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين اليوم على ملعب آل نهيان.
طالع.. رجل مباراة الزمالك وبيراميدز في كأس السوبر المصري
وقال عبد الحليم في تصريحات على قناة “أبو ظبي الرياضية”: “أحمد عبد الرؤوف يثبت أنه مدرب جيد وحساباته تحققت، الزمالك فريق كبير ويعود في أي وقت، ولا تأمن مكر الزمالك والأندية الكبيرة”.
وأضاف: أحمد عبد الرؤوف مدرب ولد كبيرا ولديه ثقة بالنفس، وأدار المباراة بشكل جيد أمام مدير فني كبير في ظروف صعبة، ويستحق كل الأحترام والتقدير”.
وتابع: “جماهير الزمالك بالنسبة لي عشق، وهم كل شيء في حياتنا، هم التاريخ ويبنى عليهم كل شيء، جمهور الزمالك حاضر في أي مكان بالعالم، جماهير الزمالك حضرت، جمهور الزمالك قوة لناديهم، كأننا نلعب في القاهرة”.
يواجه منتخب مصر تحت 17 عامًا، نظيره إنجلترا، في إطار منافسات دور المجموعات من بطولة كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا.
وكان منتخب مصر قد تعادل في الجولة الماضية مع فنزويلا، في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين ضمن منافسات الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات من بطولة كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا.
يذكر أن منتخب مصر تحت 17 عامًا، يقع في المجموعة الخامسة رفقة منتخبات فنزويلا وهايتي وإنجلترا.
طالع.. المنتخبات المتأهلة إلى دور الـ32 من كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا (محدث باستمرار)
ويحتل منتخب مصر المركز الأول في صدارة المجموعة، بالتساوي مع منتخب فنزويلا، وكل منهما يملك في جعبته 4 نقاط.
وسيواجه منتخب مصر نظيره إنجلترا، في تمام الساعة السادسة إلا ربع مساء اليوم الإثنين بتوقيت القاهرة، على ملعب إسباير زون بالدوحة في الجولة الثالثة والأخيرة من دور المجموعات من بطولة كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا.
واستقر أحمد الكاس المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر تحت 17 عامًا، على التشكيل الذي سيخوض به مباراة إنجلترا في دور المجموعات من بطولة كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا. تشكيل منتخب مصر المتوقع اليوم أمام إنجلترا في كأس العالم تحت 17 عامًا
حراسة المرمى: عمر عبد العزيز.
خط الدفاع: نور أشرف وحمزة الدجوي وأدهم فريد ومهند الشامي.
خط الوسط: عمر كمال وباسل مدحت وأنس رشدي.
خط الهجوم: بلال عطية وعبد العزيز الزغبي وحمزة عبد الكريم.
Manchester United supporters have become accustomed to incredible late drama over the years – with numerous moments producing incredible memories for the fanbase.
In recent history, Amad Diallo has produced his own late magic, doing so in one of the biggest games for the club – the Manchester Derby against Manchester City.
The Ivorian scored a 90th-minute winner against Pep Guardiola’s men at the Etihad last campaign, securing a 2-1 victory after trailing with just a handful of minutes remaining.
However, one of the most iconic late goals was scored by Ole Gunnar Solskjær against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final back in 1999.
Such a goal helped the Red Devils claim another major trophy, but most importantly secured the club a treble after previously winning the Premier League and FA Cup.
In the present day, Ruben Amorim has his very own clutch player who has continued to produce the goods within the latter stages of numerous crucial outings.
Ranking Harry Maguire’s most clutch moments for Man Utd
After forking out £80m for Harry Maguire’s signature in the summer of 2019, very few United fans would have predicted the impact that the centre-back would have in attacking areas.
In his six years at Old Trafford, the 32-year-old has racked up 17 goals for the Red Devils, finding the back of the net in every 14 matches he’s appeared in.
Numerous of his strikes have been late goals to secure the first-team vital results, with his third-most important effort coming against Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-final back in 2020.
His 118th-minute winner secured the club a place in the semi-final, with such an effort the first time Maguire popped up and demonstrated his clutch ability in front of goal.
The centre-back also demonstrated his last-gasp antics in the Europa League last season – subsequently producing one of the most memorable games for the fans in recent history.
Maguire leapt highest at the back post in the 121st minute to secure a phenomenal late comeback against Lyon, resulting in a 7-6 aggregate win in the quarter-final.
However, despite his antics at Old Trafford back in April, the defender’s latest strike for the Red Devils is one that could help kickstart Amorim’s tenure in charge at the Theatre of Dreams.
The former Leicester City man scored an 84th-minute winner against bitter rivals Liverpool, subsequently securing the club’s first win at Anfield in 12 years.
Such a victory will certainly live long in the memories of all the supporters, with Maguire once again writing himself into the club’s history books forever.
The United star who’s becoming one of Amorim’s most clutch players
Maguire has managed to constantly produce the goods within attacking areas for United – but Amorim has desperately needed to address the options within the final third.
It’s all well and good having a defensive player popping up with key contributions, but the side have lacked the out-and-out presence to impress in front of goal.
His side could only muster a tally of 44 goals in their 38 league outings last season – with their measly average of 1.1 per 90 the fifth-lowest in the division.
As a result, the hierarchy handed the 40-year-old boss funds in excess of £200m to make the changes he desired to his first-team squad in Manchester.
One of the additions made by the board was that of forward Bryan Mbeumo, as he joined the Red Devils in a deal totalling £71m, including any future add-ons.
The Cameroonian arrived with huge expectations at Old Trafford and understandably so after he netted 20 league goals for Brentford last season – ending the year as one of only five players to hit such a milestone.
Since such a transfer, the 26-year-old has immediately captured the hearts of the fanbase with his impressive showings in recent weeks under Amorim’s guidance.
He’s already found the net on three occasions, with his latest strike coming in the first couple of minutes in the iconic triumph over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.
The strike has added to his league tally, with Mbeumo also scoring against Burnley at Old Trafford back in August – subsequently helping secure their first victory of the campaign.
Bryan Mbeumo – Man Utd stats (2025/26)
Statistics (per 90)
Tally
Games played
9
Goals scored
3
Pass accuracy
78%
Successful crosses
2.1
Chances created
1.8
Dribble success
52%
Fouls drawn
1.5
Shots on target
1.2
Stats via FotMob
As a result of his recent antics in the Red Devils first-team, one analyst has since labelled him as “one of the most clutch players” – often popping up in key moments when the side needs him most.
He currently sits joint-top of the club’s top goalscorer charts in the league, with his recent form showcasing that the board made the right call in forking out a pretty penny for his signature.
Mbeumo also ranks second for chances created in the top-flight in 2025/26, already providing an assist in the triumph over Sunderland – highlighting his complete nature in the final third.
Maguire’s antics as of late have certainly seen the Englishman receive a whole heap of praise, but some of which desperately needs to be directed to the Cameroonian.
The board took a huge risk with his addition this summer, but they have so far been proved right – with his ability potentially allowing the manager to create new history at Old Trafford.
Amorim has unlocked the new Bruno Fernandes in "world-class" Man Utd star
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A equipe feminina do Palmeiras entra em campo nesta noite em Cali, na Colômbia, para jogar a partida mais importante da história da modalidade que foi reativada em 2019.
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Enfrentando o maior rival pelo qual as Palestrinas possuem uma grande freguesia recente, as mulheres que carregam o P no peito podem conquistar um título inédito em Cali, uma vez que o Verdão jamais venceu um título em cima do maior rival pelo feminino.
O jogo marca a despedida do competente técnico rival que vai comandar a Seleção Brasileira a partir de agora e claro que as alvinegras não vão querer perder no jogo de adeus de Arthur Elias.
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Pelo lado do Verdão, Beatriz Zaneratto está a 90 minutos de entrar ainda mais para a história do Palmeiras, como a maior jogadora de futebol em 109 anos de clube.
Invicto e com 100% de aproveitamento na Libertadores, o Palmeiras chega pelo segundo ano consecutivo na grande final da competição mais importante do calendário. Até aqui, foram 11 jogos e 11 vitórias da equipe comandada pelo técnico Ricardo Belli.
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A bola rola a partir das 20h30 (horário de Brasília) e além do jogo valer o ano das Palestrinas que ainda não ganharam nada nesta temporada, também salvaria um segundo semestre bem decepcionante do Palmeiras como um todo.
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O jogo terá transmissão do Sportv, Band Sports e pelo Youtube do Nosso Palestra e também do Canal GOAT.
Two early wickets give visitors hope of turning the tables after being second-best for most of contest
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Glamorgan 327 (Kellaway 90, Ingram 87, Agar 4-58, Parkinson 4-103) and 25 for 2 need another 163 runs to beat Kent 155 (Bell-Drummond 55, van der Gugten 3-27, Harris 3-35) and 360 (Finch 68, Stewart 63, Evison 49, Compton 48, Benjamin 46) A series of starts took Kent to a respectable second innings to add pressure onto Glamorgan’s day-four chase.Harry Finch’s 68 and Grant Stewart’s counter-attacking 63 dragged Kent back into the contest after a first innings collapse hindered their chances against Glamorgan. Partnerships of 84 and 68 for the fifth and sixth wicket, respectively took the visitors to 360 – without full use of injured Joe Denly to enforce a nervous task of chasing 189 after first innings dominance from the hosts.Kent bowlers were in high spirits, taking two wickets in an aggressive spell of 14 overs continuing their day in the driving seat to leave the Welsh county 25 for 2, requiring 164 from the final day. Chris Cooke and Timm van der Gugten’s batting capabilities remain uncertain after both being off the field for the entire day.From 106 for 1 overnight and beginning a fightback to the Glamorgan first-innings dominance, Ben Compton and Chris Benjamin started conservatively in the knowledge that they’d need to bat all day to produce a competitive day four.Trying to be cute with a paddle-sweep by way of releasing the shackles from 10 off 43 inside the first hour, Compton fell, gifting a wicket to Glamorgan. Compton fell short of a half-century (and his 1000-run season milestone), a moment which foreshadowed the remainder of the top order.Daniel Bell-Drummond found a start, before being given out caught-behind attempting to hook a bouncer that ballooned to sub-keeper Alex Horton. The second dismissal of the morning allowed Joey Evison to dismiss a Ben Kellaway loosener to give Kent the lead at 175 for 3.The theme of Kent losing their wickets rather than Glamorgan taking the wickets by force continued. Benjamin dragged on a wide half-volley before Evison chipped a standard, probing Zain Ul Hassan delivery of medium-pace to short-cover – the third batter to fall in the forties. Glamorgan’s usual fifth seamer stepping up as the pick of the bowlers in van der Gugten’s absence while eighth bowler Kiran Carlson claimed 3 for 24 after his introduction in the 105th over.After a much-needed partnership from Evison and Finch, the former fell for 49. Finch, together with the newfound aggression of Stewart, kept the momentum going against the ungiving Kookaburra ball with stand-in captain Carlson having numerous exchanges about changing the ball throughout the day.The pair’s half-centuries, making the most of the life given to Stewart on one where he was dropped at slip by Carlson off Kellaway, gave the visitors a fighting chance until further soft dismissals brought a premature end to the innings; Matt’s Parkinson and Quinn both recording pairs succeeding Stewart bringing up a half-century with three consecutive sixes off Carlson who had been proving to be Glamorgan’s golden arm.The seemingly flat pitch showed some life in the gloomy evening conditions, both Carlson and nightwatcher James Harris took the brunt of Wes Agar giving his all after both openers were dismissed.
West Ham defender Oliver Scarles was hauled off in their 2-1 loss to Leeds United with what looked to be a serious injury, and insider ExWHUemployee has now shared how long he’ll be out for.
The Hammers are second-bottom in the Premier League and have conceded more goals than any other side in the division thus far.
In his last two games, under-pressure new boss Nuno Espirito Santo has gone with a centre-back pairing of Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo, with both men struggling to deal with opposition attacks.
West Ham have precious few alternatives to Kilman and Todibo, with Konstantinos Mavropanos sidelined for the foreseeable future.
West Ham’s results in the Premier League so far
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham
West Ham 1-5 Chelsea
Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace
Everton 1-1 West Ham
Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
West Ham 0-2 Brentford
Leeds 2-1 West Ham
The Greek international, who had been selected for nearly every game since West Ham’s only victory of the campaign at Nottingham Forest, faces up to six weeks out after picking up a hamstring injury at home to Brentford (GiveMeSport).
The last thing Nuno needs is another defensive injury, but according to insider Ex, Scarles has joined Mavropanos on the sidelines with the extent of his injury revealed.
The academy graduate was deployed at full-back against Brentford and started again away to Leeds, but was forced off in the opening 20 minutes after fracturing his collarbone.
West Ham have since confirmed that the 19-year-old has undergone successful surgery on the problem, with Performance Director Richard Collinge estimating he could return in December.
However, while this is the official line from the club, insider Ex believes that Scarles could be out for even longer.
West Ham dealt Scarles blow with real return timeline revealed
Writing via his West Ham Way Patreon, Ex states that Scarles actually faces as long as three months on the sidelines — meaning the teenager might not be back in action until 2026.
The England Under-20 international seriously impressed at youth level for West Ham before breaking into the first-team — even bagging three goals and 14 assists in 50 appearances for the Under-18s.
The attack-minded full-back also notched 13 goal contributions (six goals, seven assists) for the Under-21s, with Scarles since making 19 senior cameos in total for the east Londoners.
He was clearly starting to impress Nuno too, after being given the starting nod in each of West Ham’s last two Premier League games, so this layoff will be a major blow to him personally.
It was Julen Lopetegui who handed Scarles his Premier League debut last season, with Graham Potter then using the youngster on a pretty regular basis towards the end of 2024/2025.
With Mavropanos out injured too, it represents a golden opportunity for summer signing Igor Julio to battle his way into the starting eleven.
Nuno must give Igor Julio a chance amid West Ham defensive crisis
انتقد أسامة حسني، لاعب الأهلي السابق، بعض المنتمين لنادي الزمالك الذين يبررون خسارة فريقهم في بطولة السوبر الأخيرة بعوامل خارجية، مؤكدًا أن النادي الأهلي يحقق نجاحاته بفضل رؤية واضحة ومنظومة عمل متكاملة.
وقال حسني في تصريحات عبر برنامج “اللعيب” على قناة MBC مصر: “هل فوز الأهلي ببطولة السوبر للعام الخامس على التوالي جاء بسبب التحكيم؟!، الأهلي توّج بالسوبر للمرة السادسة عشر في تاريخه، بينما فاز الزمالك بالبطولة أربع مرات فقط، فهل كانت جميع هذه البطولات بسبب التحكيم أيضًا؟ طالما سنظل نُعلّق النتائج على عوامل خارجية، فلن تتقدم خطوة واحدة إلى الأمام”.
وتابع: “لنعد خطوة إلى الوراء، حين تعاقد الأهلي مع المدرب خوسيه ريبيرو ولم يكن موفقًا، اعترف الجميع بالخطأ، ماذا فعل النادي؟ كان أمامه شهر أكتوبر وفترات توقف دولية في نوفمبر وديسمبر، فاستغل ذلك لتغيير المدرب مبكرًا، لأن النادي يمتلك رؤية مستقبلية واضحة، أجرى التغيير في التوقيت المناسب استعدادًا لفترة الانتقالات”.
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وأضاف: “المدرب كولر حقق العديد من البطولات خلال ثلاث سنوات ورحل، ثم جاء بعده ريبيرو، وتولى عماد النحاس المهمة مؤقتًا وحقق نتائج جيدة، لكن الأهلي لم يُبقِ عليه لأنه كان واضحًا منذ البداية أن المهمة مؤقتة، فالنادي يعمل وفق خطة محددة”.
وواصل: “الأهلي لديه رؤية واضحة؛ فالفريق أمامه بطولة السوبر المصري وبطولة إفريقيا، وفي يناير ستكون هناك تدعيمات، ولذلك من الضروري أن يكون هناك مدير فني دائم لاتخاذ القرارات الفنية المناسبة والمشاركة في التخطيط للمستقبل”.
وأشار: “النادي الأهلي منظومة، الكابتن محمود الخطيب يشرف على كرة القدم في النادي، لكنه لا ينفرد بالقرار، فهناك الكابتن سيد عبد الحفيظ نائب المشرف، ولجنة تخطيط، ومدير رياضي، ومدير للكرة، وهيكل إداري كامل يشارك في اتخاذ القرار بما يخدم مصلحة النادي ورؤيته المستقبلية”.
واختتم: “لكن في نادي الزمالك، القرار في يد شخص واحد، وهذا لا يصح، الزمالك نادٍ كبير وله تاريخ وجماهيرية عريضة، لذلك يجب أن تصدر قراراته بعد دراسة من عدة جهات لضمان مصلحة النادي واستقراره”.
Innings defeat looms as seamer leads onslaught with four first-innings wickets
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Hampshire 221 (Varma 56, Prest 48, Taylor 4-42) and 86 for 3 trail Worcestershire 679 for 7 dec (Hose 266, Libby 228, Roderick 80) by 458 runsTom Taylor led an exemplary Worcestershire bowling performance as Hampshire wilted in the sun to head towards an innings defeat in the Rothesay County Championship.Fast bowler Taylor belied a flat wicket, a Kookaburra ball and searing heat to claim four for 42 in 19 tireless overs.Adam Finch and Worcestershire debutant Callum Parkinson also snared two wickets each to bowl Hampshire out for 221, a colossal 458-run deficit in reply to 679.Following on, Finch and Parkinson then took centre stage to crash through the Hampshire top three again as Hampshire stuttered to 86 for three at close, still 372 runs behind.Worcestershire had begun their bowling charge after tea on day two, having declared, and with the knowledge that three wickets every session for the rest of the match would take them to victory.They managed it that evening, with a constant barrage at the stumps resulting in three wickets.That tactic of forcing the batters to play almost incessantly due to line and length – plus the odd bouncer to keep them honest – continued in the morning.Ben Brown lasted less than half an hour as a Taylor delivery in the channel drew a prod and a catch for Henry Nicholls at second slip.Two balls later and Taylor discovered the outside of Liam Dawson’s bat, but only carried to first slip on the half-volley.Dawson took an opposite approach to his team-mates – who had tried, and failed, to bat for the long haul a la Jake Libby earlier in the match.He punched through the covers with gusto to score 27 in 29, but missed a straight one from Finch before the ball cannoned into his pads, and walked before the umpire’s finger had been raised.At 112 for five, Hampshire were in serious trouble, but Talik Varma had grittily defended and scored at a strike-rate which almost constantly began with a two.The Indian, who scored a century on debut at Essex last week, look assured at the crease and took to the challenge of occupation manfully.He had now been joined by Tom Prest, who after an uncertain start found his footing against an ageing ball, but still militantly accurate bowling attack. The pair put on 80.Varma had foreshadowed his demise throughout his innings, with overeager attempts at quick singles. Having reached a 160-ball half-century, he punted to Libby at mid off, took on the arm and lost.It started a 14-over cortege where Hampshire lost five wickets for 29 runs, and Worcestershire got ahead of the three-wicket-a-session rule.James Fuller chipped straight to short extra cover first ball. Prest took on a pull shot, despite a clear trap, but only tickled behind down the legside. Kyle Abbott was castled by a booming Taylor in ducker. Scott Currie was lbw to Parkinson.The wickets almost all came due to smart field placements to prevent any runs and bowlers executing the plans perfectly.Simply, Worcestershire had comfortably out-batted and then out-bowled Hampshire, which was reflected in the 458 first innings deficit, and the fact the visitors had bowled more maidens in half the overs.On the flattest of pitches, Hampshire had failed to score a single batting point.The hosts now had to bat out four sessions to avoid a calamitous defeat, with Worcestershire’s bowlers still boasting a high charge.Ali Orr and Fletcha Middleton paired intent with solidity and looked untroubled for 16 overs, but Finch’s introduction ended both of their time at the crease.Finch’s extra pace initially found Middleton dropped at leg slip but two overs later Orr pushed back to take a single and stepped on his own stumps, before a leading edge looped off Middleton’s bat to cover.Nick Gubbins was bowled by a Parkinson beauty – who took a lap in celebration – and despite being dropped fourth ball, Brown survived the day with Varma.