Sentences with phrase «solid defensive performance in»

D: Ike Opara (Sporting Kansas City)-- Solid defensive performance in SKC's first win of the season by the veteran center back that included a game - winner.

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For me, strong individual stats must be backed by a solid team defensive performance and in this regard, Koulibaly is the lynch pin of the Napoli defense that conceded the least amount of goals behind Juventus in Serie A this season.

Chiellini, 33, remains an integral part of the Juventus backline, and was absolutely crucial in their win over Tottenham at Wembley in the last round to advance to this stage as he produced another solid defensive performance.

The challenge for Arsenal will be in trying to defend against the Spanish club's attacking play and while that task applies to the team as a unit, it is perhaps Le Coq who holds the key to a solid defensive performance.

When the team put in a solid defensive defensive performance, like tonight, Wenger gets no credit.

Man of the Match goes to Daniel Steres for a solid and simple defensive performance, especially in the second half.

David De Gea was out - standing, pulling off an excellent save to deny Romelu Lukaku from the spot and keeping the Belgian from scoring any of his many chances throughout the game — this wasn't a solid defensive performance by any means and without the Spaniard's reflexes and athleticism, it could have ended in a humbling defeat.

The rest of the first half produced no goals, but Milan showed that they are in fact capable of producing solid defensive performances.With the unlikeliest of heroes, Philippe Mexes putting in a terrific defensive performance.

Chelsea pulled one back through a decent free - kick but we produced a solid defensive performance to close out the game in the final half hour.

For your reading enjoyment, a separate piece in SB Nation recaps the match and calls the team's defensive performance «solid.»