Sentences with phrase «opposition territory»
"Opposition territory" refers to an area or region that is controlled or dominated by a group, party, or individuals who are against another group, party, or individuals. It signifies a place where the opposing side holds power or influence. Full definition
He has run the German midfield that has spent the majority of their games in opposition territory and averaged the most possession.
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He also had a perfect forward half completion record, finding a blue shirt with every one of his 15 balls into opposition territory.
I have seen the lad on numerous occasions get into dangerous opposition territory but let himself, the fans and the team down with a poor cross or poor finish.
We tend to favour 5 behind the ball and sometimes only 4 if we are deep in opposition territory and have them «pinned».
His driving runs from midfield are no longer down blind alleys with his head down, Coutinho now holds his head aloft looking for a team - mate with a run into opposition territory.
Both have plenty of possession in opposition territory.
While Mesut Ozil was hogging all the headlines for his otherworldly goal against Newcastle this weekend, Jack Wilshere quietly put in an excellent shift from midfield exploiting little pockets of space in opposition territory.
Sabiri's presence since the restart hadn't gone un-noticed; the former FC Nurnberg player competed well in the air against a highly physical Crystal Palace back - line, and took advantage of loose possession deep in opposition territory.
Giggs played slightly in advance of Carrick and Cleverley, and was often the player charged with carrying the ball forward into opposition territory, but he occasionally drifted wide to take up a role on the left.