Sentences with phrase «not find the back of the net»

We said before the game that we needed to put our chances away, but as has happened a lot lately we simply can't find the back of the net.

However, there have also been a number of players who continue to shoot without hesitation, but just can not find the back of the net.

Petr Cech was swamped by the Barca attack for the whole night, but sensationally they just could not find the back of the net.

Chicago can't find the back of the net, although it takes some spectacular heroics from AD to make it so.

I also don't understand this Morata obsession that people seem to have, he's not good enough and his record says just as much, we need a world class striker not an average striker who can't find the back of the net!

But Ramirez's ability to remain productive when not finding the back of the net may help keep him in the starting XI until he can find his scoring boots.

Sturridge, Millner, Clyne, Origi and Emre Can all scored goals, unfortunately the ball didn't find the back of the net last night as we had a goalless draw against FC Augsburg in the UEFA Europa League.

Although he wasn't finding the back of the net, Dzeko was receiving consistent touches and was getting the ball in dangerous areas, but as fall gave way to winter, that well dried up rather quickly.

Jürgen Klopp will be disappointed his side couldn't find the back of the net.

After a long win streak, they were bound to have a game like this where they couldn't find the back of the net.

With Tevez not fit enough to start, Mancini is set to stick with Mario Balotelli up top despite the temperamental Italian not find the back of the net since the end of February.

Away from home however, Rooney has not found the back of the net in the Premier League since 10 September.

Recommended Bet: Well, Sunderland can't find the back of the net, and neither can Bolton on the road very well.

Crystal Palace had some good chances against Man City but they just could not find the back of the net.

Sunderland haven't found the back of the net in their last four matches.

The Coppa Italia defeat to Milan where he probably would not find the back of the net even if his life depended on it, summed up the problems with his game right now.

The Nerazzurri didn't find the back of the net, but kept a clean sheet to earn a point, which was good enough to end a three - match losing streak.

Mesut Ozil is undoubtedly one of the best attacking midfielders in the world but he has often understandably been criticized for not finding the back of the net on a consistent basis.

The stunning statistic is the fact that the Nerazzurri had possession of the ball nearly 62 percent of the match and could not find the back of the net.

So there is a tough road ahead for them and this isn't an easy game to go into either as they still can't find the back of the net.

He's not found the back of the net since November and his last assist was in December.

Despite creating a whole host of chances against a side even further down the table than them, Everton still couldn't find the back of the net.

Despite dominating for large periods, and enjoying the vast amount of chances, the Toffees» still couldn't find the back of the net, with their scoring woes going from worse to dismal with every passing fixture it would seem.

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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.

And not just that he expected more from himself, especially in terms of finding the back of the net, but that he puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform and so when it does not happen for one reason or another he beats himself up about it more than any of us fans do, as his comments on the Arsenal website this week suggest.

Giroud could get himself on a red hot scoring streak while all the other strikers at the club struggle to find the back of the net, thereby making the France international centre forward a key member of the first team that the boss could not, in all conscience, let go, but not many of us expect that to happen.

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.

Young's first effort wasn't bad either, and while it's taken a while for him to find the back of the net, he certainly did so in style as he continues to play an important role for Mourinho and Man Utd this season as they hope to remain within firing range on rivals Man City at the top of the Premier League table.

It would be unfair to use the new signing as a scapegoat for Liverpool's failings this term but the simple truth is that not only has Balotelli failed to find the back of the net he has also consistently failed to show any heart of character.

After the Arsenal strike force failed to find the back of the net for a third Premier League game in a row, Arsene Wenger was understandably asked about his decision to not use the January transfer window to sign a striker, you know one of those players that scores goals.

They responded with draws against Newcastle and Stoke, though they were clearly not scoring enough goals, finding the back of the net more than once on only one occasion so far this season.

It was perhaps not an immediate choice for Rodgers, with Sturridge only recently coming back from a long - term injury, and having failed to find the net in the EPL for the best part of a year.

After failing to find the back of the net against Tottenham and Aston Villa, Rooney wasn't able to get off the mark during the 3 - 1 victory over Belgian outfit Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League playoff first - leg tie on Tuesday night.

The Belgian international's dip in form has coincided with Villa's goalless slump, as they have now not found the back on the net in 612 minutes of Premier League football.

Maybe if he does show this video to his grandkids they won't think he was better than pele but certainly one of the best in terms of the style with which he played, than most other CF»S as his technique and ability to find the perfect place to put the ball in the back of the net are both worth admiring....

Welbeck has struggled to find the back of the net in 2 games, but you all wouldn't get of his nuts when he bagged two for England.

Sergio Aguero had put the visitors ahead in the first half, and the hosts couldn't find the back of Joe Hart's net despite constructing some great passing moves and getting past a shaky City backline.

And if that's not enough, Giroud has misplaced his shooting boots and in the last two matches Arsenal have had to rely on Sanchez - Ozil partnership to find the back of the net.

He isn't the first striker to find the back of his own net though, as these five forwards can testify.

I do not understand why we do not give the young lad more of a chance with injuries to CFs, he may flop like Akpom but he has been impressive so far and he has found the back of the net...

The same can't be said for his teammate Luis Suarez though, with the 30 - year - old experiencing a barren run compared to his usual high output so far this season as he's managed to find the back of the net just three times in 12 outings.

Arsenal weren't finished there either with Sanchez finding the back of the net with a composed finish to secure all three points which move them clear at the top of the Premier League table ahead of the remaining fixtures this weekend.

Lukaku had not scored for 11 games in all competitions going into the game against the Black Cats but managed to find the back of the net three times in 11 minutes over the course of the game.

Even though the tall Frenchman had played 14 times for us in all competitions during the previous season and had received praise for the manager and the football media alike, he had failed to find the back of the net, at least one that had not been ruled offside, so it looked like a loan deal for Sanogo would be most likely.

The Blues threw everyone forward and seemingly almost found an equalizer about a dozen times, but the ball just wouldn't hit the back of the net.

The former Spurs man had made a promise to not cut his hair until he found the back of the net and couldn't wait to show his joy at breaking his duck.

Giroud failed to find the back of the net against the new Champions Chelsea, and Henry bravely stuck his neck out and said that the Gunners could not become champions with Giroud as our leading centre - forward, which definitely annoyed Wenger.

Manchester City wouldn't be able to find the back of the net before the final whistle blew despite several furious attacking attempts in the closing minutes, with Liverpool managing to frustrate their constant pressure in the final third.

Theo can finish, he might fluff some chances but he hits the target more often than not and he can find the back of the net.