Sentences with phrase «finding the back of the net early»
Costa had found the back of the net earlier in the game to end a five - game long barren run, but he was not done there.
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The French teenager, who joined the Red Devils from Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco on transfer deadline day earlier this month, enjoyed a dream debut against bitter rivals Liverpool last Saturday as he netted within 20 minutes after coming on a substitute against Old Trafford as he weaved past a number of challenges and found the back of the net with a composed finish.
It has been the only low point of the game for the Red Devils as they broke the deadlock in South East London thanks to a early penalty from Spanish midfielder Juan Mata, who found the back of the net to register a first goal in three games for Louis van Gaal's side.
The Southampton striker found the back of the net against Belgium earlier this week, but couldn't repeat the trick as he was eventually replaced against the Swedes having failed to impress.
It was a lively game from the off as the Rossoneri created some early chances but were unable to find the back of the net and they would later rue those missed opportunities.
Meanwhile, the Portugal captain — who holds the record for most international goals for his country — scored in 13 consecutive matches for Real earlier in the year, finding the back of the net 21 times between August 25th and November 1st.
After playing out a 0 - 0 drawa at Etihad Stadium Manchester City traveled to Santiago Bernabeu to face Real Madrid in the second leg of champions league semifinal and they were dealt an early blow when captain Vincent Kompany had to be withdrawn with injury and Real Madrid scored in 20th minute when Gareth Bale's deflected shot found its way in the back of the net to make it 1 - 0 for Real madrid.
I don't think this will be a walk in the park for one moment, that is unless City make the early breakthrough, but at the same time we're finding it difficult to contemplate City's high - rollers not finding the back of Paul Robinson's net at some stage.
Their best chances of finding the back of the net are from corner kicks and in counter attacks, a tactic which has benefitted other teams earlier this season.
Marouane Fellaini, having only entered the pitch moments earlier, gave away a penalty for a foul on Idrissa Gueye, with Leighton Baines finding the back of the net from the spot.
Forwards Stephan Mavididi — 15 English 1998 The young striker's career with Arsenal is looking to be successful; Steph made his U18s debut early October, in an away loss to Aston Villa, Mavididi had no trouble finding the back of the net.