referee a top level men's european match. and it was. there will be desperate to try and get their hands on this trophy. but as things stand, very little to split the two teams. yes, it has been a pulsating match, liverpool went into it as the fair fits. as champion league holders and of course, as you mentioned, chelsea with quite a disappointing start to the season after losing 4—0 to manchester but despite liverpool having the best start to the match, it was chelsea who had the first shot on target. just hitting the post and after 35 minutes, it was the first goal that came through for chelsea and it was quite an uncharacteristic clumsiness in defence and they did not make a

mistake, already a couple of chances previous of that but on this occasion he suddenly came through for chelsea in just a few minutes later, they thought they had a second but it was when they put the ball in the net but it was flagged for off—site almost immediately and it was the correct decision. no goal. then, went to half—time and whatever they said to his liverpool side certainly worked because as soon as they came out, they were attacking it on 47 minutes, they juggled the ball over in the penalty box and it was put in the back of the net to equalise. at that point, it looked as though liverpool might have the better chances and it looked like liverpool might be getting the edge but chelsea had another disallowed goal and again, it was quite clear that it was

off—site, a substitute one of the kids who came on for chelsea but u nfortu nately kids who came on for chelsea but unfortunately it was ruled off—site for chelsea and then a little earlier, we thought the liverpool had the winning goal because virgil battled through to get a shot on target there was a few rebounds but they just pushed it, target there was a few rebounds but theyjust pushed it, onto the bar, doing everything they could to keep the ball out well. extra time now and currently, it was 2—0, they scored the first one for liverpool and then chelsea were awarded a penalty when they brought down a key, stepped up and put it past them. so, currently 2— all and it is going to penalties because extra time is finished. what an enthralling finish its going to be. we have so little to split those teams up to 90 minutes and extra

time but we will be keeping an eye on those penalties as they go in, but this match as we know, the first time the two english teams are based each other in this super cop, but also as well notable for the fact that we have seen an all—female line—up officiating this match for the first time that we have seen them officiate or referee a match any leak men's matching european football and certainly, a very successful job football and certainly, a very successfuljob done this evening. —— league. they certainly seem to be officiating, the world cup final, they worked together in a regular basis and the referee and yes, when it came down to it, her assistant, the irish national waterflag up immediately when the first goal, the first off—site goal went in and she ruled it was off—site and it was checked and it was the correct

decision. fortunately for the three female referees, it has gone off without a hitch and they have officiated correctly so far. the liverpool fans will dispute that but as far as dar is concerned, they have done a greatjob. as far as var is concerned, they have done a greatjob. following that injury in the opening match against norwich, which i will bring you the results of that if those penalties are concluded in time. a former tottenham hotspur footballer, who was the victim of racist abuse during a women's championship match injanuary of this year, has told the bbc she has no regrets in reporting it despite "sinking into depression" as a result of online abuse. the football association found that renee hector was racially abused by sheffield united's sophiejones who was then banned for five games despite her denials. our sports correspondent katie gornall has this exclusive report.

it was a moment women's football hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. recused teddy accused of making monkey noises at her they launched an inquiry and found that sophie was guilty of racist abuse. hector has not spoken publicly about what happened until now.|j hector has not spoken publicly about what happened until now. i made a run around the back post and i heard that monkey noises a jump to try to connect with the ball and i was so in shock that i thought, did ijust hear that right? and i could hear my team—mate compelled to make complaining to the ref about it and she was yes, i did hear correctly. tweeted about the noises and generated a huge reaction. there was a lot of abuse based on my appearance, some more racist abuse as well online and those pretty difficult to deal with. i was sort

of spiralling just out of control, just basically started sinking into depression really. despite helping them get promoted, hector was released by the spurs of the end of the season, sophie was given a five game band. is that a fitting punishment for racist abuse?” game band. is that a fitting punishment for racist abuse? i do not think so. for any racist incident, men or women's football, the punishment needs to be a bit stronger. the contract was terminated by mutual consent and has left football, but continues to fiercely protest her innocence.“ this, i do not feel it would've gone this, i do not feel it would've gone this far because i never would've been proven guilty. but i was charged and a kangaroo court by the fa andl charged and a kangaroo court by the fa and i feel like no one should ever be put through what i've been put through. she is now looking to the future with her new cloud, despite everything, she has no

regrets. at the same thing would happen to me again tomorrow, do exactly happen to me again tomorrow, do exa ctly sa m e happen to me again tomorrow, do exactly same thing because one thing ido exactly same thing because one thing i do know is that i stay true to myself. i was honest and that is all ican do, myself. i was honest and that is all i can do, really. there needs to be more people stepping forward and helping to fight the cause and obviously, that is what i felt like i needed to do and i do it all over again. renee hector finishing that report — speaking to our correspondent katie gornall. (pres) the first day of the second ashes test between england the first day of the second ashes test between england and australia was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of heavy rain at lord's. this was the scene for most of the day — rain pouring, covers on — various announcements about inspections. a break in the weather did allow a 3.30 start to be scheduled, only for further rain to intervene. there's been no toss and the teams have not been named.. however, fast bowler jofra archer was presented with his england cap in the afternoon which confirms that he will make his test debut.

at his request, the presentation was made by chrisjordan, his sussex team—mate. like archer, jordan was born in barbados.... chelsea scoring their opening penalties that penalty shoot out, who will win this years super cup. you can find it over on the bbc sport website and live commentary on bbc radio. that's all from sportsday. coming up in a moment, the papers. hello and welcome to our look ahead

to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are broadcaster david davies and jason beattie — who's head of politics at the daily mirror. any of tomorrow's front pages are already in. many of tomorrow's front pages are already in. jeremy corbyn has sent a letter to opposition leaders and tory backbenchers opposed to a no—deal brexit, attempting to build a cross—party coalition to delay brexit — that's according to the telegraph. 0n the same story, the guardian sasteremy corbyn has called on rebel tories and other party leaders to oust borisjohnson and allow labour to form a caretaker government to stop a no—deal brexit. the mail also leads withjeremy corbyn's letter, saying the labour leader is plotting a desperate coup to be caretaker prime minister. the metro leads on the story that footballer emiliano sala was poisoned by carbon monoxide just before the plane he was in crashed into the channel. fears over a global economic

downturn intensify as china and germany show strain, sending bond yields tumbling to new lows — that's according to the ft. and the sun claims that prince harry has caused outrage by using a private jet for the second time in two weeks despite his own warnings about the risks of climate change. take us to the front of the telegraph and featuring a number of papers. jeremy corbyn's letter. the question that springs to mind from this story and you'll probably know that it this story and you'll probably know thatitis this story and you'll probably know that it is much better than i will, why isjeremy corbyn going public with this plan at this moment, rather than waiting until the ist of september? there are stories mounting that seem to be stories mounting that seem to be stories mounting that seem to be stories mounting that he is losing his grip

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