Sports quiz of the week: love, revenge, scoring and the sack

11 October 2019 01:25
Who was up early? Who has new blood? Who couldn’t keep up? Romelu Lukaku scored his 50th and 51st goals for Belgium this week. Which of these countries has never produced a striker with as many international goals?EnglandNetherlandsArgentinaRepublic of Ireland Petr Cech has joined which ice hockey team as a goalie?Colchester EaglesLeyton BuzzardsGuildford PhoenixLiver BirdsJay Gruden was sacked from his job as an NFL coach this week. What was particularly harsh about it?He had led his team to five straight victories He heard about his sacking when Donald Trump tweeted about itHe was replaced later that day by his brother, Jon GrudenHe was given the news in a meeting at 5amScotland played Russia this week at the Rugby World Cup and in a Euro 2020 qualifier. What was the combined score over the two games?Scotland 9-9 RussiaScotland 52-0 RussiaScotland 61-4 RussiaScotland 80-20 RussiaColchester United beat Tottenham on penalties in the League Cup last month. What happened when their Under-21 teams met this week?The Colchester players wore Bayern Munich or Brighton shirts in the warm-upTottenham beat Colchester United on penaltiesThere was a massive brawl, five players were sent off, the commentator said 'no one likes to see this sort of thing' but the fans loved itColchester United won 7-2Neymar won his 100th cap for Brazil this week in a 1-1 draw against Senegal. Only five players have won more caps for Brazil. Who has the most?Dani Alves PeléRoberto Carlos CafuKatherine Brunt and Nat Sciver were in the England team that won the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2017. What did they announce this week?That they are joining the New York Yankees to play baseball That they won’t play for England again until the government “tells the truth about climate change” That they are running for parliament in the next election That they are engaged to be marriedBarcelona played Sevilla in La Liga on Sunday. With three minutes left in the match, Barcelona were wining 4-0. What happened in those three minutes?Barcelona scored three more goals Barcelona’s substitute keeper came on, played up front and scored their fifth goal Sevilla scored four goals to salvage a draw Barcelona had two players sent offThierry Henry was sacked by Monaco earlier this year after just 20 matches as their manager. Which of his former teammates was given the boot by a French club this week after just 11 games in charge?Patrick VieiraTony AdamsSylvinhoRémi GardeSt Helens meet Salford Red Devils in the Super League Grand Final on Saturday evening. St Helens only lost three league games this season. How many games did Salford lose? (They both played 29 matches).NoneFourEightTwelve1 and above.Ah, well. It's only a quiz. Have a wonderful weekend2 and above.Ah, well. It's only a quiz. Have a wonderful weekend3 and above.Ah, well. It's only a quiz. Have a wonderful weekend4 and above.Ah, well. It's only a quiz. Have a wonderful weekend5 and above.A tidy score. Have a wonderful weekend6 and above.You know your stuff. Have a wonderful weekend7 and above.You know your stuff. Have a wonderful weekend8 and above.You know your stuff. Have a wonderful weekend9 and above.You know your stuff. Have a wonderful weekend0 and above.Ah, well. It's only a quiz. Have a wonderful weekend10 and above.You know your stuff. Have a wonderful weekend Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian