Sentences with phrase «riskin in a tight game»

However, our biggest issue seems to be the same old one we've had over the past years... Defending slender leads in tight games or winning with small margins when we are not at our best or when we need points the most!

The Germany international hit a sublime volley in the first half to secure all three points in a tight game, showing the kind of class on the pitch that's made him regarded as one of the finest in Europe down the years.

«A single, hit late in a tight game, is worth a lot more than a grand - slam homer when the game is already won,» says Mullen.

It is one thing to get a yellow while back defending in a tight game.

Loose balls seemed to always wind up with Team Bauer and in a tight game that can be all of the difference.

This week they were missing one of their twin towers — Matt Wolk — which certainly could have made a difference in a tight game.

For myself, Reinhart remains inconsistent, remains ineffective 5on5 and offers zero to defending in a penalty killing role... or defending against the other teams best players... or defending in tight games.

But we also lose out when it comes to counter attacks and finishing, especially in tight games.

If you're scared to make such a pick, Villanova is still strong, with a savvy backcourt that's proven in tight games, and Duke is truly showing what their blue - chip lineup is capable of.

Ramsey is a safer option but has been useless when we've been in tight games... If Alexis stays in form then I don't think this will matter as much.

Great service, assists, but in tight games he accomplishes nothing.

According to Brendan Quinn, the Wolverines and Rockets played in a tight game with several standouts for UM (Wagner, Abdur Rahkman, Zavier Simpson, Eli Brooks, Isaiah Livers, Charles Matthews).

In a tight game between USC and Stanford, the two teams traded go - ahead buckets with seconds remaining, the latter of which came on a half - court buzzer beater.

The team's defensive performance was abject — inadequate CDMs may make a difference in tight games but they are never solely accountable for 0 - 6 and 1 - 5 score lines.

I'm going for a 2 - 0 Arsenal win in a tight game to keep us in contention at the top.

Had he been on the squad for the second half of the year, he would have made a rare start or two but probably would have come off the bench a lot as a second half sub in tight games.

But you're right, if Burns / Mooney can each get a few offensive boards, it could go a long way in a tight game.

If he comes off the bench he will definitely bring with him added confidence for the team and will be against tired players so will have a guaranteed impact and in a tight game at home when we will more than likely be the ones searching for a goal later on that can make all the difference.

The half - goal in a tight game could be very meaningful, so be sure to check out the latest odds and trends at our Free Live Odds page.

Okay we still won today but in a tighter game these sort of decisions would have been costly, just like in the Swansea game recently.

I think the most surprising development in the last few weeks has been Cheick Diallo's evolution from «guy finally get regular minutes just because we need to give other players a rest» to «guy getting solid minutes because he's actually doing a good job» to tonight when Gentry trusted him over Mirotic down the stretch in a tight game.

In tight games he has been known to hold pitching conferences with the woman upstairs.

Also, I think that he may see him as a big game player, when his pace and counter attacking threat can be more of use in a tighter game instead of being wasted against a deep lying defence.

In tight games — those games were decided by three and four points — those adjustments made a big difference.

Two nights ago, we saw him in lots of mins defending one of the best post up big men in the game, and doing it in a tight game in crunch time.

It's little surprise to see Lacazette getting a bit of a hard time from Arsenal fans as he failed to help them kill off Newcastle in this tight game...

I'm not suggesting we should be looking to sub Coquelin off at 75 mins when we're 1 - 0 up away in a tight game.

They have had a tremendous season thus far and they got caught in a tight Game with another very good Team, and just came up a bit short.

They are in tight games week in and week out, sometimes the ball bounces your way..

In a series that has been razor - thin, it's the Portland Trail Blazers that have found a way to come out ahead in tight games against the Houston Rockets.

Honestly, in tight games against a stubborn defence, I used to wonder if Alexis would purposely hit the odd miss pass, to a defender that does not want that ball at his feet with players closing in.

Middlesbrough have just 1 win in 16 away matches this season, but only a -10 goal differential, meaning they're usually in tight games and they don't get blown out on the road.

He is just coming back from an Injury and we won so we will forgive him but you've got to put those away in tighter games.

A scene from spring: Rangers shortstop Jeff Kunkel makes sensational plays in the third and sixth innings, but in the ninth, in a tight game, he boots a simple grounder.

«Jack Wilshere is the one that can make things happen, especially in a tight game where teams are sitting 11 behind the ball.»

That ace we need in tight games, like against Besiktas or against City.

In 2015, those same teams went 59 - 45 in tight games, closer to a 57 percent success ratio.

there, s bound to be scepticism with regards to rosicky, s contract extension but what is without doubt is a fully fit tr7 brings vision, dynamism and creativity to the team vital in tight games especially in the later stages of the champs league.

Marquette's ability to manufacture goals seemingly out of nothing is extremely important in tight games like this one.

She's becoming a player the Golden Eagles can count on in tight games.

In tight games, someone with the ability to run into space without being caught can make all the difference, and it's why many managers are prepared to persevere with players that don't offer much beyond speed.

Newcastle have probably been the best team at nicking results in tight games, so it's vital we beat them at home to open up a gap.

Mourinho will have earmarked Carrick for important roles in tight games such as this, but only time will tell whether we will see him in a United shirt again.

In the very first Premier League game at the London Stadium, Bournemouth were our visitors, and in a tight game we just shaded it at the end with a late (85th minute) headed goal from Michail Antonio.

In a tight game against Stoke, van Persie came off the bench in the 66th minute, and scored 6 minutes later, to turn in Gervinho's cross from the narrowest of angles.

Alex Ferguson's side were chasing a ninth consecutive league win and had the lion's share of possession and the chances in a tight game.

Not exact matches

Conversely, if the Hawks dropping their next two games, they'd hang tight to the bottom spot in the NBA, and with it a guarantee that they'd receive a top - four pick if they can finish the season there.

While the postponements are a necessity given the hand many teams have been dealt with bad weather, it will leave some teams in a tight spot when they are forced to make the games up later in the season.

Go to any number of Prius forums and you can see how, like any enthusiastic World of Warcraft gamer, Prius drivers are a tight - knit community, constantly sharing tips and tricks with each other in the hopes of getting to that next level — 70 miles per gallon or 700 miles on a single tank of gas.

During Penn State's first game in 2012 (against Ohio University), the announcers said that Penn State has more tight ends on their roster than other football teams