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European qualifiers deliver shut-out quartet as Sabah and Sturm stay perfect
Four teams kept clean sheets in European competition on Wednesday, with Sabah FK and Sturm Graz both registering away wins to nil.
Schwolow earns 9.7 rating as Sturm Graz silence Hearts in Glasgow
The German goalkeeper made 11 saves to preserve a clean sheet and help the Austrian visitors claim three Champions League points at Tynecastle.
Boreham Wood edge Dagenham in east London derby friendly
The Wood took local bragging rights with a 2-1 win over their National League neighbours in a pre-season meeting.
Five continents, six clean sheets: Tuesday's defensive masterclass
From Cluj's five-goal thrashing to Venezia's friendly upset in Istanbul, defences ruled across the globe.
Berdugo creates eight chances in vain as Once Caldas hit Cúcuta for five
The midfielder's passing clinic proved futile as his side shipped five goals in a Categoría Primera A defeat.
Zé Vitor wins 16 duels as Vitória stifle Remo in clean-sheet victory
The midfielder bossed the physical battle at Estádio Baenão, claiming six aerial wins in a commanding individual display.
Eight clean sheets across three continents as defences dominate Monday
From São Paulo to Frankfurt, Monday's fixtures belonged to the back lines as eight teams secured shut-out victories.
Bouanga's 9.4 rating powers LAFC to four-goal statement win
Denis Bouanga scored twice and set up another as Los Angeles FC hammered Sporting Kansas City 4-0, earning the attacker a match-high 9.4 rating.
Lazio put six past Flaminia without reply in pre-season rout
The Serie A side turned a friendly into a shooting gallery, dismantling lower-league opposition by the widest margin of the day.
Manchester City pay €135m for Anderson, double Forest midfielder's valuation
The champions have completed a club-record deal for Elliot Anderson, paying almost twice his market value to prise him from Nottingham Forest.
Bouanga buries two from half a chance as LAFC dismantle Kansas City
Denis Bouanga scored twice from a combined 0.53 xG in Los Angeles FC's 4-0 rout, turning scraps into goals with ruthless precision.
Adams anchors attack as Venezia outspend Serie A rivals in rebuild
The Venetians have committed €38m across eight signings, led by a €16m move for Sevilla striker Akor Adams.