Sentences with phrase «foothold in the match»

The Reds roared out of the blocks, as they did so many times last season, blowing teams away before the opposition could gain a foothold in the match.

Yet again poor passing and a lack of defensive cohesion in the opening ten minutes made Sunderland look better than they really are and gave them a foothold in the match.

Ultimately, this tactical change was more beneficial to Barcelona than Real, with the former finally gaining a foothold in the match along with the lion's share of the chances in the final quarter of an hour.

Felix Wiedwald - Distribution was much improved from previous matches, played the ball short far more often and that really helped Leeds to take a foothold in the match.

Just as Blackburn begun to get a foothold in the match, a wonderful move from Song, Ramsey and Arteta led to a super goal for the Spaniard.