Sentences with phrase «defenders at the near post»

Why isn't the ball cut out by one of the two defenders at the near post?

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The ball did not need to reach its target at the far post, as Pope and Long got in a tangle at the near stick with the defender juggling the ball over the line for an own - goal.
The threat he poses to defenders even out wide when he is able to dribble at his markers has been self - evident in games such as Liverpool's second - leg victory in the Europa League against Manchester United when the Brazilian tore down the left flank, past Guillermo Varela, and into the box to beat David De Gea at his near post.
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