Sports in Brief

Greece ready

Greece face a must-win clash with Nigeria on Thusday after losing 2-0 to South Korea in their opening World Cup game.

But Panathinaikos striker Dimitris Salpingidis insisted on Monday that the Greek side could bounce back from that loss and overcome the “obstacle” that is Nigeria.

AFP

Sri Lanka ‘A’ reach 157/3

Dashing opener Lahiru Thirimanne hammered an unbeaten 90 as Sri Lanka ‘A’ reached an impressive 157 for 3 in their second innings on day two of their three day practice match against the Australian Institute of Sports team played at AB Field in Brisbane yesterday.

Sri Lanka ‘A’: 224 and 157 for 3 (L. Thirimanna 90 n.o, N. Nawala 43)

AIS: 241 for 9 decl (L. Pomersbach 58, S. Abbot 49, N. Maddinson 39, G. Maxwell 23, R. Carter 20, S. Senanayake 4 for 56, S. Prasanna 2 for 42, N. Pradeep 2 for 47)

Referees grading

The football referees grading examination which was postponed last week due to bad weather has been rescheduled for June 19 at the FFSL grounds in Reid Avenue commencing at 6.30 a.m.