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Benfica and Fortaleza lead seven-goal routs on night of wild scorelines
Eight matches produced at least five goals on a frantic Thursday, with European ties and friendlies serving up 39 both-teams-scoring encounters.
Maldonado sweeps up 11 clearances to earn Belgrano point in Tigre stalemate
Alexis Maldonado led Belgrano's rearguard with 11 clearances and five interceptions as the visitors secured a goalless draw at Tigre.
Puma Rodríguez scores sixty seconds after stepping on in Vasco rout
The defender found the net within a minute of entering the pitch as Vasco da Gama beat Fluminense 3-1 in Copa do Brasil action.
Seven clubs stare down five straight defeats as slumps deepen worldwide
From Casablanca to Prague, a brutal wave of winless runs has seven teams across six competitions hunting an elusive victory.
Chelsea pay €138m for Morgan Rogers in eye-watering Villa deal
The Blues have splashed almost double the midfielder's estimated market value to prise him from Aston Villa.
Atlético Goianiense post perfect five from five in Copa do Brasil
The Brazilian side have conceded zero goals across five Copa do Brasil fixtures while limiting opponents to less than half an expected goal per match.
Bournemouth put twelve past Genoa in pre-season obliteration
The Cherries rack up double figures in a chaotic friendly that produces the day's highest goal tally.
Eight clean sheets across four continents as defences dominate Tuesday slate
From Argentina to Scandinavia, eight teams kept their opponents off the scoresheet in wins ranging from the routine to the emphatic.
Lacasse orchestrates five-goal demolition with triple-assist haul
Cloé Lacasse carved Portland apart with three assists and three key passes as Utah Royals romped to a 5-1 victory.
Angulo needs 17 minutes to hit two as América demolish Boyacá Chicó
Kevin Angulo came off the bench and scored twice in a dominant 7-0 win for América de Cali.
Warneryd scores three from half a chance as Tromsø run riot in Ålesund
Alexander Warneryd turned 0.58 expected goals into a hat-trick as Tromsø thrashed Aalesunds FK 6-2 in the Eliteserien.
Lepaul treble drags Rennes level in six-goal friendly shootout
Esteban Lepaul's hat-trick salvaged a 3-3 draw for Stade Rennais against Galatasaray in a wild friendly encounter.