Sentences with phrase «against the crossbar before»

Standard had two good chances early in proceedings, with Frederic Bulot heading against the crossbar before Igor De Camargo...

Not exact matches

And Sanchez, who hit the post in the first half before cracking a second - half free - kick against the crossbar, feels it is the confidence of the squad that has seen them embark on a damaging run of just three wins from 11 games in all competitions.

Lionel Messi, remarkably, has never scored against Chelsea in his career, famously crashing a penalty off the crossbar in April 2012 before Fernando Torres streaked away to send Roberto Di Matteo's men into the Champions League final.

And both sides were denied by the woodwork before the break, Lewis Dunk thumping a header against the crossbar and Jordan Ayew firing against a post.

Dele struck the post soon after and although Laurent Depoitre fired against the crossbar just before the break, the home team rarely threatened.