da poker： OSão Paulo foi absolvido da acusação de que torcedores do clube teriam cometido atos de racismo no jogo contra o Fluminense.A Procuradoria do STJD (Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva) ofereceu uma denúncia após supostos gestos que teriam sido direcionados para a torcida visitante durante partida pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, no estádio do Morumbi.
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Imagens divulgadas por torcedores do clube carioca mostraram pessoas com a camisa do Tricolor na arquibancada do estádiofazendo gestos que podem ser entendidos como racistas. No mesmo dia, o São Paulo divulgou uma nota de repúdio lamentando o caso.
Segundo informações divulgadas inicialmente pelo portal “UOL” e confirmadas pelo LANCE!, a Procuradoria do STJD enquadrou o São Paulo no artigo 243-G do CBJD (Código Brasileiro de Justiça Desportiva), que prevê punição justamente para casos de atos discriminatórios, desdenhosos ou ultrajante, “relacionado a preconceito em razão de origem étnica, raça, sexo, cor, idade, condição de pessoa idosa ou portadora de deficiência”.
A reportagem do L!já teria apurado que um dos acusadosse apresentou voluntariamente à delegacia e alegou inocência. O outro, até então, não havia sido identificado.
Os auditores do casoentenderam que não foi possível confirmar que os gestos tiveram cunho racista. Porém, a procuradoria pode recorrerao Tribunal Pleno.
da dobrowin： The summer transfer window brought with it something of a midfield overhaul for Celtic and Brendan Rodgers, with the Northern Irishman seeking ways to plug the gaping hole left behind by Matt O’Riley.
da betobet： Out went the Denmark international – and to a lesser extent, Tomoki Iwata – with the Hoops moving to fill that sizeable, creative void by snapping up Arne Engels, Paulo Bernardo and Luke McCowan.
In the case of McCowan, the 26-year-old was plucked from Dundee on a bargain £1m deal, having since gone on to score twice in the Premiership for his new club, despite being restricted to just two league starts thus far.
As with the case of the likes of Ryan Christie and Stuart Armstrong before him – the pair arriving from Inverness and Dundee United, respectively – recruiting young talents from within Scottish football is often a good route to success, with it looking as if the Old Firm side are hoping to continue that trend with a move for Motherwell’s rising star, Lennon Miller.
Celtic's pursuit of Lennon Miller
In truth, links to the 18-year-old sensation have become rather inevitable amid his sparkling form in recent times at Fir Park, with the teenager already boasting four goals and three assists in 18 appearances this season.
That impact for his current side has even seen Miller take on the captain’s armband in recent weeks despite his relative youth, with a senior call-up to the Scotland squad no doubt in the pipeline.
Amid that stunning rise, the Daily Mail have reported that both Celtic and rivals Rangers are likely to make a move for the playmaker in January, albeit with neither side having yet made an approach.
Lennon Miller’s Premiership stats (24/25)
11 games (11 starts)
2 goals
3 assists
5 ‘big chances’ created
2.1 key passes*
73% pass accuracy*
1.5 tackles*
1.5 interceptions*
6.5 balls recovered*
50% total duels won*
16x possession lost*
Stats via Sofascore (*per game)
The suggestion is that Well will demand a fee of at least £4m, thus eclipsing their record £3m sale of David Turnbull to Parkhead back in the summer of 2020.
That £4m fee could ultimately prove a bargain on the basis of Miller’s current form, yet might Celtic save themselves the outlay by looking to promote from within instead, rather than getting embroiled in any sort of transfer tug-of-war – with Premier League side Liverpool also lurking.
Celtic's potential answer to Lennon Miller
The common theme for Celtic in recent times has been for their brightest young talents to move on elsewhere before making a real impression at senior level.
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The most notable recent examples are, of course, Ben Doak and Rocco Vata – who joined Liverpool and Watford, respectively – although further cases also occurred with the loss of Leo Hjelde to Leeds United, as well as Daniel Kelly’s summer move to Millwall.
In the case of Kelly, in particular, the promising midfielder turned down what was said to be a “lucrative” contract offer from the Celtic board, with fears growing that a similar scenario could occur with prolific striker, Daniel Cummings, who has netted 20 goals this season.
Thankfully for Rodgers and co, the future of young Francis Turley has at least been secured after he signed a new four-year deal earlier this year, with the 18-year-old midfielder offering a potential alternative to splashing the cash on Miller.
Of course, Turley’s involvement on the senior stage has been limited after making just a solitary, late cameo against St Mirren earlier in the campaign, although he has caught the eye in the academy ranks, after scoring three times and registering one assist in just four UEFA Youth League outings in 2024/25.
The Northern Ireland youth international has certainly captured the attention of his manager and compatriot, with Rodgers outlining just how “impressed” he has been with the young maestro following his senior bow against the Saints:
As the former Leicester City boss outlined, putting pressure on Turley at such a young age could be foolish, yet what would it say to further block his route to game time by signing a fellow teenager in Miller?
There must undoubtedly be frustration brewing at the constant drain of young talent – such as Doak, Vata and Kelly et al – but at some stage, greater faith needs to be placed in an academy asset at first-team level.
Not since the days of Kieran Tierney – who was eventually sold for a handsome £25m fee – has an in-house prospect truly cemented a starting role for themselves.
That maybe speaks to the quality of those produced – as well as the pressure to keep winning, rather than having the time to blood youngsters – but the next step for Celtic must surely be to properly promote from within.
Of course, Motherwell’s Miller is a diamond worth chasing, but would it hurt to give a figure like Turley a chance to prove himself instead?
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da winzada777： Nesta sexta-feira (1), a Chapecoense venceu, por 3 a 1, o Sampaio Corrêa. Os times se enfrentaram pela 16ª rodada da Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro. A partida aconteceu na Arena Condá. Com o resultado, a Chape chegou na 13ª colocação. Enquanto isso, o Sampaio ficou em 10º.
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POUCA INSPIRAÇÃO!
O jogo não teve muitos movimentos de pressão. Os dois times esbarraram nos problemas de criação e não conseguiram assustar. A primeira chance partiu da Chapecoense. Em contra-ataque rápido, Orejuela chutou cruzado, mas Gabriel Batista salvou. Gabriel Poveda e Lucas Hipólito responderam pelo lado do Sampaio Corrêa.
Os visitantes dominaram o restante da partida e tiveram boas chegadas de perigo. Aos 15, Gabriel Poveda quase abriu o marcador. Aos 40, Wesley Pionteck mandou na trave direita. Três minutos depois, Matheus Bianqui respondeu com uma bomba, mas Gabriel Batista espalmou.
CHUVA DE GOLS!
O jogo voltou com tudo na segunda etapa. Em contra-ataque da Chape, Orejuela cruzou, e Lucas Hipólito desviou contra a própria meta e traiu Gabriel Batista. Depois disso, o Sampaio Corrêa começou a correr contra o tempo, chegando com perigo com Mateusinho.
Aos 19, a Chape teve grande chance com Matheus Bianqui e explodiu no travessão. Aos 34, os catarinenses ampliaram logo depois. Tiago Real mandou uma bomba e não deu chances para Gabriel Batista defender. Quatro minutos, o Sampaio diminuiu. Na jogada, Ygor Catatau aproveitou escanteio e mandou para o fundo do gol. No final, aos 49, Marcelo Santos deslocou o goleiro dos adversários e ampliou para a Chape.
FICHA TÉCNICA CHAPECOENSE 3 X 1 SAMPAIO CORRÊA
Local: Arena Condá, em Chapecó (SC) Data e hora: 01/07/2022 – 19h (de Brasília) Árbitro: Vinicius Gonçaves Dias Araujo (SP) Assistentes: Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa (SP) e Luiz Alberto Andrini Nogueira (SP) VAR: Adriano de Assis Miranda (SP) Cartões amarelos:Tiago Real (Chapecoense);Allan e Rafael Vila (Sampaio Corrêa) Cartões vermelhos: –
GOLS: Lucas Hipólito, aos 1’/2ºT) (1-0) (GC); Tiago Real, aos 34’/2ºT (2-0); Ygor Catatau, aos 38’/2ºT (2-1); Marcelo Santos, aos 49’/2ºT (3-1)
CHAPECOENSE (Técnico: Gilson Kleina)
Vagner; Frazan (Ronei, aos ‘/2°T), Léo, Victor Ramos e Fernando; Matheus Bianqui (Claudinho, aos 37’/2ºT), Marcelo Freitas, Lima e Tiago Real (Marcelo Santos, aos 37’/2ºT); Éderson e Orejuela.
SAMPAIO CORRÊA (Técnico: Léo Condé)
Gabriel Batista; Mateusinho (Renatinho, aos 37’/2ºT), Allan, Nilson Júnior e Lucas Hipólito (Pará, aos ‘/2°T); André Luiz, Ferreira (Eloir, aos 33’/2ºT) e Rafael Vila (Maurício, aos 33’/2ºT); Ygor Catatau, Gabriel Poveda e Wesley Pionteck (Rafael Costa, aos ‘/2°T).
da dobrowin： Glasgow Rangers manager Philippe Clement is finally beginning to see the fruits of his labour with regard to how his signings from the summer transfer window are performing.
da wazamba： A rebuild was certainly required at Ibrox, with plenty of high earners being sold or released, while a host of young talents arrived in Glasgow, along with a few experienced players.
With a few months of the season now completed, several players have established themselves as key members of Clement’s squad. Connor Barron, for example, has played in every single match this season so far, shining in the heart of the midfield.
Vaclav Cerny is another who has recently put a couple of bad performances behind him to embark on a wonderful run of form over the previous few weeks.
Vaclav Cerny
Indeed, the Czech winger has scored five goals and grabbed three assists in six games and there is no doubt the 27-year-old has cemented his place in the starting XI.
Others haven’t quite lived up to the hype on their arrival, especially a defender signed back in August…
How much Rangers paid for Robin Propper
One area which Clement needed to bolster during the summer was the Light Blues’ defensive options. Connor Goldson was sold after six years in Glasgow, while Leon Balogun was likely to enter his final season at the club.
This saw the Belgian turn to Europe in order to add some reinforcements to his squad, making a move for FC Twente captain Robin Propper.
The Dutchman had played over 200 times in the Eredivisie throughout his career, so it was clear the 31-year-old was experienced enough to take over from Goldson at the heart of the Gers defence.
Clement didn’t exactly have the biggest budget to play with, yet he managed to secure Propper’s signature for a fee in the region of just £1.5m due to a clause in his contract.
On the surface, it appeared to be a smart piece of business, yet after a few months, the centre-back hasn’t quite performed at his best for the Light Blues.
Robin Propper’s Rangers stats
Since making the move to Rangers, Propper has featured 14 times across all competitions, although he has had to settle for a place on the bench in the club’s last two domestic matches.
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The former Twente captain has started three of their four Europa League ties, although his three starts have seen the club concede five goals, including four at home to Lyon in October.
During those games, Propper has won just 48% of his total duels each match, lost possession on average 9.5 times per game and completed just 80% of his passes.
Robin Propper’s Rangers stats this season
Metric (per 90)
Premiership
Europa League
Accurate passes
70.1
34.5
Tackles
1.9
1
Possession lost
8.7
9.5
Total duels won
6.1
3.5
Dribbled past
0.7
0.8
Via Sofascore
The defender has committed 1.5 fouls per game too, while being dribbled past on 0.8 occasions each match. Is he struggling with his discipline?
Question marks still surround Propper and his performances of late haven’t exactly convinced the Ibrox faithful that he is the right choice to be the leader in the heart of their defence.
Should the Gers have gone all out for a transfer target in 2023 who is now starring in the Champions League? Rather than wait another year for Goldson’s inevitable decline and having to replace him within a matter of weeks.
Auston Trusty was someone Michael Beale wanted, yet he ended up joining Celtic this summer.
Rangers' pursuit of Auston Trusty
Beale faced a similar conundrum to Clement during his first summer transfer window in charge, as a major rebuild was required at Ibrox.
One area which needed some overhauling was the defence, which led the Englishman to add several targets from down south to his list.
Trusty was one name that appeared quite frequently. In May 2023, the then Arsenal starlet was linked with a move to Ibrox, with the club reportedly even submitting a bid in July to secure his signature.
He ended up joining Sheffield United for the 2023/24 campaign, ensuring he got some first-team football in the Premier League.
It looked like the boat had sailed with regard to signing him during the summer, with Celtic eventually securing a deal for the defender, spending £6m to bring him north of the border.
The move looks like an inspired one, that’s for sure.
How Auston Trusty compares to Propper
Hailed by former teammate George Friend for being “incredible”, Trusty has shone for the Parkhead side during his first few months in Scotland, especially in the Champions League.
The American has played in all four of Celtic’s European games so far this season, as they have recorded two wins, a draw and a solitary defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Across three starts in Europe’s premier club competition, Trusty has succeeded with a staggering 96% of his passes, has been dribbled past just 0.3 times per game, won 4.5 total duels per game – a success rate of 62% – and has also lost possession just 2.3 times per match, showcasing his class on the biggest stage of all.
Compare these stats to Propper’s from the Europa League mentioned earlier, and they are night and day, with Trusty looking like the real deal in Europe.
Signing a competent defender can make all the difference when performing in continental competition.
This is one area in which Clement has struggled, and it is clear the Ibrox side blundered massively by failing to sign Trusty back in 2023.
Of course, the £5m asking price that Arsenal demanded was clearly too much for the club. Instead, they splashed money on players such as Sam Lammers, Cyriel Dessers and Danilo instead.
It remains to be seen what the Gers will do in the January window, especially as Balogun enters the final six months of his contract. With the midfield improving after every game while Cerny and Nedim Bajrami settle in nicely, might another defender be signed?
If they can land someone similar to Trusty, then the second half of the season may see a change in fortunes, no doubt about that.
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da jogodeouro： Após bater Corinthians e Avaí, o Ceará aproveita os dias de folga no calendário para ajustar o time e encarar o Juventude.
– VEJA A TABELA DO BRASILEIRÃO
Em bom momento no torneio nacional, o time de Marquinhos Santos busca a terceira vitória consecutiva.
Outro ponto que ajuda o torcedor e elenco a sonhar com os três pontos é a fase do Juventude, que está afundado na zona de rebaixamento.
Com 24 pontos, o Ceará aparece na 11ª colocação do Campeonato Brasileiro e sonha com voos mais altos.
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da bet nacional： Liverpool are riding on the crest of a wave right now, and they face Manchester City at precisely the right time.
da marjack bet： While the Anfield side are currently on a 15-game unbeaten run across all competitions, City have failed to win any of their previous six games, going through their most difficult period under Pep Guardiola.
The Reds hold an eight point lead at the top of the table and should Arne Slot’s side go on to defeat City this afternoon, it could put another dent in Guardiola’s title ambitions.
Manchester City’s defensive frailties
Since their win over Southampton on October 26, the club have conceded 17 goals in just six games, scoring only seven times during that time period.
Guardiola’s defenders certainly struggled, most notably Kyle Walker, who was helpless against Tottenham Hotspur last week as they ran riot, scoring four without reply to inflict one of the heaviest defeats the former Barcelona manager has endured.
Manchester City’s last six results
Date
Competition
Result
26/11/2024
Champions League
Drew 3-3 with Feyenoord
23/11/2024
Premier League
Lost 4-0 to Spurs
9/11/2024
Premier League
Lost 2-1 to Brighton
5/11/2024
Champions League
Lost 4-1 to Sporting CP
2/11/2024
Premier League
Lost 2-1 to Bournemouth
30/10/2024
Carabao Cup
Lost 2-1 to Spurs
Via Sky Sports
Walker may have won four of his five total duels contested, yet the right-back made just one tackle and one clearance in the defeat as he was run ragged by Heung-min Son for Spurs, who shone on the left wing.
If Liverpool aim to secure all three points, then targeting the 34-year-old could be one way of piling on more misery for City this weekend, that’s for sure.
Kyle Walker
Who will Slot unleash on the left flank, however?
The Liverpool star who can terrorise Walker
There is no denying how impressive Luis Diaz has been this term, registering 11 goal contributions – nine goals and two assists – in just 18 matches under Slot.
Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates
Against Real Madrid in midweek, Diaz wasn’t quite at his sparkling best, missing two big chances, winning just two of his nine ground duels and losing possession ten times during the clash.
Cody Gakpo entered the game with 20 minutes left, taking over from Darwin Núñez, and he ended up getting on the scoresheet along with succeeding with 100% of his dribbles and making one key pass.
Although he was deployed through the middle against the La Liga side, perhaps Slot could unleash the Dutchman on the left flank so he can terrorise Walker this afternoon.
In the Premier League last season, Gakpo ranked in the top 15% for successful take-ons per 90 (1.69) and in the top 28% for progressive carries per 90 (2.35), clearly indicating that he could be a major threat out wide for the Reds.
Cody Gakpo scores for Liverpool
During the 2022 World Cup, Statman Dave hailed his performance against Qatar as “unstoppable” and if he can replicate this sort of form, Walker is in for a rough 90 minutes, that’s for sure.
The Anfield side have a wonderful chance to stretch their advantage at the top of the table with a victory against City. If they do, then Slot’s men could be difficult to catch in the Premier League this season.
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The hosts have won each of their last 13 home ODIs, and each of their last five meetings with India
Himanshu Agrawal26-Nov-20223:08
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Big picture With 16 matches, New Zealand have played the second-fewest ODIs of any team in the ongoing World Cup Super League. But just one more win, and they can topple India from the top of the table. Given that they’ve won each of their last 13 ODIs at home, the odds would favour them to do just that.Having seemingly moved on from Trent Boult and Martin Guptill, the hosts seem to have built a solid foundation as they build towards the 2023 World Cup. Michael Bracewell isn’t a guaranteed starter despite his stellar recent form, and even injury to James Neesham couldn’t prevent them from beating India comfortably in the series-opener in Auckland.Their quartet of fast bowlers offer both pace and movement, while Neesham, Bracewell and Mitchell Santner complete a trio of allrounders. Batting depth might be New Zealand’s one major concern, given that they can’t accommodate all their allrounders, and that Tim Southee’s returns with the bat have faded of late.India, meanwhile, are still in search of a sixth bowling option. None of the top six batters who played in Auckland bowl, and with no Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel in their squad for this series, they also have a lack of experience in the lower middle order.They could look to address the sixth-bowler issue by bringing Deepak Hooda into their line-up, but that would leave them with the dilemma of who to leave out. They have the luxury of experimenting, however, since they have automatically qualified as hosts of next year’s World Cup. But they still have a series to win, which would need them, first and foremost, to win on Sunday and end a five-match losing streak against New Zealand.Form guide New Zealand: WLLLW India: LWWLWIn the spotlight Kane Williamson has played just seven ODIs since the 2019 World Cup, with five of them coming this year. A troublesome elbow and the Covid-19 pandemic combined to limit his participation in the format, and his seven innings in this time have brought only one 50-plus score. That came at Eden Park on Friday, when he selflessly kept giving the dangerous Tom Latham the strike, and eventually ended up six short of a century. With less than a year left for the World Cup, New Zealand will not only hope their captain puts his fitness worries behind him and features more regularly in ODIs, but also that he makes big scores as often as he used to.Yuzvendra Chahal has been the third-highest wicket-taker among spinners from Full-Member teams in ODIs this year, with 21 wickets at an average of 27.09. But he’s not had a great time of it in recent weeks. Having spent the entire T20 World Cup on the bench, Chahal returned to action on this tour of New Zealand, where he has taken a bit of stick: he went for 35 in three overs in the tied third T20I, and began this ODI series with a wicketless 10 overs that went for 66 runs. With intense competition in the spin department ahead of the 2023 World Cup, Chahal will need a swift return to his best to remain among India’s first-choice options.India’s top order can look forward to good batting conditions judging by the trend of high-scoring games at Seddon Park•Getty Images
Team news New Zealand were forced to leave Neesham out in Auckland due to a niggle. If he returns, they might have a difficult choice to make. While they will welcome the extra batting depth he offers if he replaces one of the four specialist quicks, they might need him to bowl his full ten-over quota, with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips having been used very sparingly of late.New Zealand (probable): 1 Finn Allen, 2 Devon Conway, 3 Kane Williamson (capt), 4 Tom Latham (wk), 5 Daryl Mitchell, 6 Glenn Phillips, 7 James Neesham, 8 Mitchell Santner, 9 Tim Southee, 10 Matt Henry, 11 Lockie FergusonThere is a chance India might bring in Hooda as a sixth bowling option, but this could force them to leave out Suryakumar Yadav, who hasn’t yet replicated his T20I success in ODIs. He was the only member of India’s top seven to be dismissed for a single-digit score in Auckland, and his last seven ODI innings have brought him a highest score of just 27. India’s three fast bowlers were all expensive in Auckland, so there is a chance that Deepak Chahar could replace one of them.India (probable): 1 Shikhar Dhawan (capt), 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Shreyas Iyer, 4 Rishabh Pant (wk), 5 Suryakumar Yadav/Deepak Hooda, 6 Sanju Samson, 7 Washington Sundar, 8 Shardul Thakur/Deepak Chahar, 9 Umran Malik, 10 Arshdeep Singh, 11 Yuzvendra ChahalPitch and conditions Seddon Park in Hamilton has hosted only three ODIs since 2020, with two of them producing first-innings scores in excess of 330. India scored 347 in one of them, only for New Zealand to hunt it down comfortably thanks to a Ross Taylor century. Expect another high-scoring game come Sunday. There remains a good chance of rain interrupting play, however, with showers forecast throughout the afternoon and evening.Stats and trivia India posted contrasting totals of 92 in 2019 and 347 in 2020 while batting first in their last two ODIs at Seddon Park, and lost both matches. Tim Southee got to 200 ODI wickets while taking 3 for 73 in the first ODI, and two more wickets will take him past Chris Harris and into third place among New Zealand’s highest ODI wicket-takers. Since Dhawan’s ODI debut, only three batters have scored at least 6000 runs at a 90-plus strike rate. Dhawan’s strike rate is second on that list, sandwiched between those of his team-mates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Quotes “You can catch up, and give yourself more time. It’s 50 overs… you’ve got that time up your sleeve to get the innings going and play your innings.” New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi on how Tom Latham and co pulled off a chase of 307 in Auckland despite a sedate start.
Yorkshire trail by four overnight as young opener helps atone for first-innings failings
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Dan Lawrence shored up Essex’s first innings•Getty Images
England Test batter Dan Lawrence hit the game’s only half-century so far – a cautious 61 – as Essex claimed a slender advantage at the halfway point of their LV= Insurance County Championship clash with Yorkshire.During a sunny second day at Headingley, Lawrence reached 50 for only the fifth time in all cricket during a summer beset by injury as Essex replied to Yorkshire’s first-innings 134 with 225.No other batter from either side has yet raised their bat in a bowler-dominated Division One fixture, though young Yorkshire opener Fin Bean is closing in having reached close unbeaten on 41 out of 87 for two from 27.4 overs of their second innings.The hosts, who trail by four, fought hard with ball and then bat to stay in the hunt for only a second win in 2022. But they lost George Hill caught at slip in the day’s final over.Yorkshire enjoyed a useful morning followed by a super start to the afternoon, with Essex falling to 105 for six.Jordan Thompson claimed the first two wickets to fall and later finished with four for 60, while new ball partner Ben Coad’s first of two wickets was the 200th of his first-class career.Thompson uprooted Nick Browne’s off stump with his first ball, at the start of the day’s second over, before ousting Tom Westley as the first of five lbws in the first six wickets.Steve Patterson also trapped Sir Alastair Cook in front for 23 as the former England captain played back to one which skidded through.It was the seventh time in the last seven Championship games the two have been playing that Patterson has removed the left-hander.Essex reached lunch at 79 for three from 33 overs. But things changed quickly.Thompson returned immediately at the start of the afternoon and struck in his first over for the second session running as Matt Critchley was lbw.And when Feroze Khushi and Adam Rossington were trapped lbw with deliveries which kept low from Coad in the space of six overs, Essex were six-down in the 41st over and still 29 runs adrift. The Khushi wicket, Coad’s first, was number 200.However, the day’s pendulum was about to swing again as Essex reasserted their authority thanks largely to their hard-hitting seamer Snater, who freewheeled his side into the lead.Snater hit well down the ground off front foot and back and pulled Thompson for six to secure a lead at 135 for six in the 47th over.He shared 75 inside 15 overs with Lawrence, whom he passed in the mid-forties. The England man had been on 25 when Snater came to the crease.Lawrence, who faced 145 balls, was more than happy to play second fiddle before Snater pulled Hill’s seam to midwicket, where sub fielder Ben Mike held on for his first contribution in a Yorkshire shirt having joined from Leicestershire. At 180 for seven, Essex led by 46.Lawrence reached his fifty shortly afterwards off 118 balls, his fifth of a frustrating summer which has literally been hamstrung having returned from England’s spring Test tour of the West Indies.The 25-year-old suffered two hamstring injuries during the early stages of the campaign and has had to find his way again for the likes of Essex, the Lions and the London Spirit whilst England’s senior team were winning six out of seven summer Tests. On this evidence, a bright future remains.He batted with skill and caution in bowler-friendly conditions, though would have been frustrated to feel for one outside off just after tea and edge Hill (three for 22 from 13.4 overs) behind – 209 for eight in the 68th over, a lead of 75.Ben Allison, for 23, was then trapped lbw by Thompson before Hill’s third wicket was that off a swinging Sam Cook caught behind.After Cook removed Adam Lyth early in Yorkshire’s second innings, Bean played with positivity but composure as he indicated easier batting conditions under the Headingley sunshine.Hill also played nicely for 33, though swished his bat in frustration after falling to Jamie Porter three balls before the scheduled close.