CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. Had to be alert to block Dia in the first half. Spared humiliation after Gerard Moreno hit the post after he slipped when playing out a goal kick. Made way for Arrizabalaga before the shoot out
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. Had to be alert to block Dia in the first half. Spared humiliation after Gerard Moreno hit the post after he slipped when playing out a goal kick. Made way for Arrizabalaga before the shoot out
Kurt Zouma – 7. Had a chance for a rare goal after an appetising cross by Ziyech at a free kick, but blazed over at full stretch. Rarely troubled at the back before he made way for Christensen.
Kurt Zouma – 7. Had a chance for a rare goal after an appetising cross by Ziyech at a free kick, but blazed over at full stretch. Rarely troubled at the back before he made way for Christensen.
Trevoh Chalobah – 8. Showed nerves as he missed his first kick in the opening play of the game, but settled admirably. Made an athletic interception from a cross in the second half, as part of a bright defensive display.
Trevoh Chalobah – 8. Showed nerves as he missed his first kick in the opening play of the game, but settled admirably. Made an athletic interception from a cross in the second half, as part of a bright defensive display.
Antonio Rudiger – 6. Seemed in a grumpy mood from the start, and was booked for his follow through in a hefty tackle that floored Yeremi. Wayward pass led to Villarreal’s leveller. Powered his penalty home.
Antonio Rudiger – 6. Seemed in a grumpy mood from the start, and was booked for his follow through in a hefty tackle that floored Yeremi. Wayward pass led to Villarreal’s leveller. Powered his penalty home.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6. Wasteful at set pieces, and unnecessarily gave away a corner early on. Huffed and puffed going forward, without much joy.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6. Wasteful at set pieces, and unnecessarily gave away a corner early on. Huffed and puffed going forward, without much joy.
N’Golo Kante – 8. Here. There. Everywhere. As usual. Also went close with a shot as Chelsea dominated the early exchanges.
N’Golo Kante – 8. Here. There. Everywhere. As usual. Also went close with a shot as Chelsea dominated the early exchanges.
Mateo Kovacic – 6. Made a sloppy start. Tightened up as Chelsea assumed control of possession, but started to lapse again after the interval – only to find yet more energy in extra time
Mateo Kovacic – 6. Made a sloppy start. Tightened up as Chelsea assumed control of possession, but started to lapse again after the interval – only to find yet more energy in extra time
Marcos Alonso – 6. Had his foot stamped on by Gerard Moreno early on, but still showed up well in the early throes. Put Havertz in space to set up the first goal. Influence waned as the game wore on. Slipped, but still scored his penalty
Marcos Alonso – 6. Had his foot stamped on by Gerard Moreno early on, but still showed up well in the early throes. Put Havertz in space to set up the first goal. Influence waned as the game wore on. Slipped, but still scored his penalty
Hakim Ziyech – 7. Richly merited his 27th minute goal as he had been a threat from the off, but was forced off before half time with a shoulder injury
Hakim Ziyech – 7. Richly merited his 27th minute goal as he had been a threat from the off, but was forced off before half time with a shoulder injury
Kai Havertz – 7. The German forward crossed for Ziyech to score the opener, and warmed to his task well after a quiet start. Had the ffirst penalty of the shoot out saved.
Kai Havertz – 7. The German forward crossed for Ziyech to score the opener, and warmed to his task well after a quiet start. Had the ffirst penalty of the shoot out saved.
Timo Werner – 5. A new season, but the same old Timo Werner on this evidence. Had some chances, but still looks light on confidence.
Timo Werner – 5. A new season, but the same old Timo Werner on this evidence. Had some chances, but still looks light on confidence.
SUBS: Christian Pulisic – 6. On for the injured Ziyech before half time, but did not exert the same influence as the man he replaced. Missed a good chance in extra time. Recovered to bury his penalty.
SUBS: Christian Pulisic – 6. On for the injured Ziyech before half time, but did not exert the same influence as the man he replaced. Missed a good chance in extra time. Recovered to bury his penalty.
Jorginho – 7. Took the captain’s armband when he came on for Kante, only to later pass it on to Azpilicueta. Mishit a shot that could have won the game, with time ticking down. Coolness personified from the spot.
Jorginho – 7. Took the captain’s armband when he came on for Kante, only to later pass it on to Azpilicueta. Mishit a shot that could have won the game, with time ticking down. Coolness personified from the spot.
Mason Mount – 6. Looked keen to make his mark when he was brought on late on, but was understandably short of his best after the truncated pre-season. Made no mistake with his penalty.
Mason Mount – 6. Looked keen to make his mark when he was brought on late on, but was understandably short of his best after the truncated pre-season. Made no mistake with his penalty.
Andreas Christensen – 6. Little troubled after coming on for Zouma in the second half, even if Villarreal did equalise on his watch.
Andreas Christensen – 6. Little troubled after coming on for Zouma in the second half, even if Villarreal did equalise on his watch.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 6. His introduction helped ease the workload on the outstanding Chalobah. Took a shameful dive looking for a penalty in extra time. Buried his penalty.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 6. His introduction helped ease the workload on the outstanding Chalobah. Took a shameful dive looking for a penalty in extra time. Buried his penalty.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 8. Brought on exclusively for penalties. Saved the second and seventh to win it for Chelsea.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 8. Brought on exclusively for penalties. Saved the second and seventh to win it for Chelsea.
VILLARREAL RATINGS: Sergio Asenjo – 9. Made an excellent save from a Werner volley after the Villareal defence were absent at a corner, in a busy first half. It was the first of many. Did not deserve to be on the losing team.
VILLARREAL RATINGS: Sergio Asenjo – 9. Made an excellent save from a Werner volley after the Villareal defence were absent at a corner, in a busy first half. It was the first of many. Did not deserve to be on the losing team.
Juan Foyth – 7. His driving run and throughball nearly helped Villarreal back on level terms, but Dia’s shot was well saved by Mendy. Not always convincing in defence, but better when he moved into midfield. Scored his spot kick.
Juan Foyth – 7. His driving run and throughball nearly helped Villarreal back on level terms, but Dia’s shot was well saved by Mendy. Not always convincing in defence, but better when he moved into midfield. Scored his spot kick.
Raul Albiol – 7. Had an air shot with a volley at a corner which was the Spanish side’s first chance, but was a formidable presence at the back. Saw the crucial penalty saved.
Raul Albiol – 7. Had an air shot with a volley at a corner which was the Spanish side’s first chance, but was a formidable presence at the back. Saw the crucial penalty saved.
Pau Torres – 7. An extraordinary feat of endurance to play 120 minutes, having been to both the Euros and the Olympics, and had not had a break.
Pau Torres – 7. An extraordinary feat of endurance to play 120 minutes, having been to both the Euros and the Olympics, and had not had a break.
Alfonso Pedraza – 6. The first player withdrawn, early in the second half, as he struggled to make his mark.
Alfonso Pedraza – 6. The first player withdrawn, early in the second half, as he struggled to make his mark.
Manu Trigueros – 6. Botched a great opportunity after Villarreal had a free kick to the right of Chelsea’s box.
Manu Trigueros – 6. Botched a great opportunity after Villarreal had a free kick to the right of Chelsea’s box.
Etienne Capoue – 6. Looked laboured, with a heavily strapped right leg and after a knock in the second half.
Etienne Capoue – 6. Looked laboured, with a heavily strapped right leg and after a knock in the second half.
Alberto Moreno – 7. Often loose in possession in a wayward first half display by the Spanish side. Crashed a thunderous volley against the Chelsea cross bar, and was a threat in the second half.
Alberto Moreno – 7. Often loose in possession in a wayward first half display by the Spanish side. Crashed a thunderous volley against the Chelsea cross bar, and was a threat in the second half.
Yeremi Pino – 7. His chances to attack were often stymied by having to defend Alonso breaks, and he was lucky to bounce back after Rudiger’s robust challenge. Industrious throughout, though.
Yeremi Pino – 7. His chances to attack were often stymied by having to defend Alonso breaks, and he was lucky to bounce back after Rudiger’s robust challenge. Industrious throughout, though.
Gerard Moreno – 9. Constructive in attack for others, and struck a post after being presented with a free run on goal from a slip by Mendy. Took his goal majestically. Hit his penalty in off the post in the shoot out.
Gerard Moreno – 9. Constructive in attack for others, and struck a post after being presented with a free run on goal from a slip by Mendy. Took his goal majestically. Hit his penalty in off the post in the shoot out.
Boulaye Dia – 8. Thwarted by Mendy after he was put through by Foyth. His adroit backheel set up Gerard Moreno for the equaliser
Boulaye Dia – 8. Thwarted by Mendy after he was put through by Foyth. His adroit backheel set up Gerard Moreno for the equaliser
SUBS: Pervis Estupinan – 6. Shot straight at Mendy when well placed to level, after he came on for Pedraza. Coolly slotted his spot kick in the shoot out.
SUBS: Pervis Estupinan – 6. Shot straight at Mendy when well placed to level, after he came on for Pedraza. Coolly slotted his spot kick in the shoot out.
Mario Gaspar – 7. Brought about a reshuffle when he came on at right back, and added a freshness to his side.
Mario Gaspar – 7. Brought about a reshuffle when he came on at right back, and added a freshness to his side.
Moi Gomez – 6. Worked hard to stem Chelsea’s attack in extra time, and got under Mount’s skin in the process. Squeezed his penalty past Kepa.
Moi Gomez – 6. Worked hard to stem Chelsea’s attack in extra time, and got under Mount’s skin in the process. Squeezed his penalty past Kepa.
Manu Morlanes – 6. Played his part in the group effort as it was all hands to the pump by the end.
Manu Morlanes – 6. Played his part in the group effort as it was all hands to the pump by the end.
Daniel Raba – 6. Tenaciously went about his work in extra time after being brought on before the end of the 90 minutes. Booked for felling Pulisic. Struck the penalty that took it to sudden death.
Daniel Raba – 6. Tenaciously went about his work in extra time after being brought on before the end of the 90 minutes. Booked for felling Pulisic. Struck the penalty that took it to sudden death.
Aissa Mandi – 6. The Algerian had little chance to make an impression after being brought on at the start of the additional 30 minutes. Made Kepa’s job easy with his soft penalty
Aissa Mandi – 6. The Algerian had little chance to make an impression after being brought on at the start of the additional 30 minutes. Made Kepa’s job easy with his soft penalty

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Chelsea v Villareal Super Cup ratings: Kante 8, Werner 5; Asenjo 9, Capoue 6

Blues claim another trophy after penalty shootout drama

Paul Radley
Paul Radley

August 12, 2021

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Kepa Arrizabalaga was the spot kick hero as Chelsea won the Uefa Super Cup against Villarreal in Belfast.

The Spanish goalkeeper was brought on just before the end of extra time, as the game headed to penalties.

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It had finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, after Hakim Ziyech’s first half goal for Chelsea had been cancelled out by Gerard Moreno.

Arrizabalaga first saved from Aissa Mandi, then, with the 14th kick off the shoot out, saved from the Villarreal veteran Raul Albiol to win the trophy for the English side.

Assessing the performances, Paul Radley has provided his player ratings in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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Winner: Raniah, Noel Garbutt, Ernst Oertel

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Winner: Saarookh, Richard Mullen, Ana Mendez

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Winner: RB Torch, Tadhg O’Shea, Eric Lemartinel

7pm: Al Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap Dh70,000 1,600m

Winner: MH Wari, Antonio Fresu, Elise Jeane

7.30pm: Handicap Dh90,000 1,600m

Winner: Mailshot, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer

 

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Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Rating: 4/5

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Hobbies: Singing, music and socialising with friends

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Name: Lamsa

Founder: Badr Ward

Launched: 2014

Employees: 60

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: EdTech

Funding to date: $15 million

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Is it worth it? We put cheesecake frap to the test.

The verdict from the nutritionists is damning. But does a cheesecake frappuccino taste good enough to merit the indulgence?

My advice is to only go there if you have unusually sweet tooth. I like my puddings, but this was a bit much even for me. The first hit is a winner, but it's downhill, slowly, from there. Each sip is a little less satisfying than the last, and maybe it was just all that sugar, but it isn't long before the rush is replaced by a creeping remorse. And half of the thing is still left.

The caramel version is far superior to the blueberry, too. If someone put a full caramel cheesecake through a liquidiser and scooped out the contents, it would probably taste something like this. Blueberry, on the other hand, has more of an artificial taste. It's like someone has tried to invent this drink in a lab, and while early results were promising, they're still in the testing phase. It isn't terrible, but something isn't quite right either.

So if you want an experience, go for a small, and opt for the caramel. But if you want a cheesecake, it's probably more satisfying, and not quite as unhealthy, to just order the real thing.

 

 

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Leicester City 1

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Favourite country: UAE

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Name: JustClean

Based: Kuwait with offices in other GCC countries

Launch year: 2016

Number of employees: 130

Sector: online laundry service

Funding: $12.9m from Kuwait-based Faith Capital Holding

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GP3 race, 12:30pm

Formula 1 final practice, 2pm

Formula 1 qualifying, 5pm

Formula 2 race, 6:40pm

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MATCH INFO

Champions League quarter-final, first leg

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City, Tuesday, 11pm (UAE)

Matches can be watched on BeIN Sports

In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe

Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille

Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm

Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year

Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

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MATCH INFO

Liverpool 4 (Salah (pen 4, 33', & pen 88', Van Dijk (20')

Leeds United 3 (Harrison 12', Bamford 30', Klich 66')

Man of the match Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

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  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
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  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Scoreline

Liverpool 3
Mane (7'), Salah (69'), Firmino (90')

Bournemouth 0

Updated: August 12, 2021, 3:37 AM`