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Haiti put on a literal “lights out” performance against Nicaragua in Concacaf World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a resounding 3-0 victory. The game saw a temporary suspension in the first half when the lights at the Nicaragua National Football Stadium went out.

In the 29th minute heavy rain and an electrical malfunction saw Thursday’s game go pitch-black in a matter of seconds.

Lights go out during Haiti game vs. Nicaragua

THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT AT ESTADIO NACIONAL IN MANAGUA

Grimsby Town's unforgettable League Cup second round triumph over Manchester United has come with a $27,018 fine for fielding an ineligible player.

Fourth-tier Grimsby stunned United by eliminating them on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in normal time last week. However, the EFL said on Tuesday that midfielder Clarke Oduor, who had joined on loan from Bradford City the previous day, was registered one minute past the 12:00 BST deadline.

Grimsby Town ineligible player

GRIMSBY — Manchester United plumbed new depths as fourth-tier Grimsby Town knocked them out of the League Cup 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on a tumultuous night at Blundell Park on Wednesday.

Manchester United vs Grimsby highlights

Goals by Charles Vernam and former Manchester United youth player Tyrell Warren put the hosts in charge of the second-round tie by halftime against the six-time winners.

Al Hilal defeated Premier League giants Manchester City 4-3 in the Club World Cup on Monday in one of the most entertaining games of the tournament. A Yassine Bounou save vs Man City has everyone talking.

Manchester City nearly doubled their 1-0 lead in the 24th minute, however Bounou came up with a mind boggling save to deny Savinho.

The Moroccan goalkeeper appeared defeated on his back, but then extended his left arm toward goal to make an unbelievable stop.

Yassine Bounou save vs Man City

Lionel Messi connected on a free kick in the 54th minute to propel Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a Group A match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon.

Miami found its second goal in the first 10 minutes of the second half against Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos as Messi scored on the 68th free-kick goal of his illustrious career.

Messi free kick vs Porto

MESSI MAGIC ONCE AGAIN ☄️

LISBON — Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to claim their second Women's Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans.

Arsenal withstood a flurry of Barca chances before Blackstenius broke the deadlock in the 75th minute.

The Sweden international latched onto fellow substitute Beth Mead's reverse pass in a crowded area and fired a low diagonal shot past goalkeeper Catalina Coll at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

WREXHAM — Wrexham earned promotion for a record third straight season with a 3-0 home win over Charlton Athletic in League One on Saturday, the latest chapter in a stunning rise under the ownership of Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Sam Smith struck twice after Ollie Rathbone opened the scoring to send the Red Dragons up to the Championship (second tier) next season in front of a jubilant Racecourse Ground crowd that included Canada's Reynolds and American McElhenney.

United States men’s national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso played a key role in Real Betis’ 2-1 upset victory against Real Madrid on Saturday. The American headed in an equalizer from close range in the first half.

With Madrid leading 1-0 early in the first half, Johnny chose perhaps the best time to score his first LaLiga goal of the season. In the 34th minute a Betis corner was swung into the box and a wide-open Johnny was there to smash in the equalizer.

Johnny Cardoso goal vs Real Madrid

Japan stunned the United States women's national team witb a 2-1 victory on Wednesday to win won their first SheBelieves Cup title

Toko Koga scored the go-ahead goal in the 50th minute to help Japan defeat the U.S. in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' five-year reign as SheBelieves Cup champions.

USWNT vs Japan highlights

Yuka Momiki gave Japan the lead in the second minute before Ally Sentnor tied it in the 14th.