Sentences with phrase «open the defence from»

A pass which cut open the defence from Özil.

Not exact matches

Arsenal still continued to probe though, with Ozil and Alexis looking like they could break the solid defence at some point and it was the German that finally did create the opening we needed, with a perfect cross from the right.

If we fail to get an early goal, this could well turn into a scrappy affair, but Theo Walcott loves to open up defences in midweek, and I can see him breaking through in the opening 45 minutes, and the game should be much more open from then on.

This game contained, in brute list form: a remarkable opening goal from David Beckham (that has been almost completely forgotten by history, which says a lot about what was to follow); a spawny equaliser; Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira; a (correctly) disallowed Nicolas Anelka goal that was (wonderfully) celebrated for fully a minute and a half; Jaap Stam and Tony Adams; a (deserved) red card that involved the referee actively pursuing Keane, the better to take (onanistic) pleasure in the act of dismissal; extra-time; Arsenal pressure; a (hopelessly abject) foul from Phil Neville to concede a penalty; a surprisingly tepid missed penalty from Dennis Bergkamp; Peter Schmeichel saving; Peter Schmeichel barking; an unusually sleepy pass from Vieira; and then, that run, that finish, that goal, that winner, that completely stupid slalom through a stupified defence.

They haven't got off to the best of starts, with their defence being split open by a relatively simple run from Aguero...

Manchester United are looking to move for Zenit St. Petersburg central defender Ezequiel Garay just months after they could've signed him for # 12 million from Benfica, report the Mirror, as manager Louis van Gaal looks to bolster a defence that has proved to be his side's Achilles heel during the opening weeks of the season.

When was the last time we split a defence open with a pin point pass from the centre of the pitch the way Fabregas used too 3 times a game?

Louis van Gaal is keen to strengthen his defence and knows Vlaar well from his time in charge of the Dutch national team but his opening offer may well be deemed as insulting by Aston Villa.

We began the second half much like the first, creating much of the best opportunities, but Nacho Monreal is not having the best time stopping Barrow from putting our defence under pressure, and the game remains open.

In a rare bit of impressive play from the Russians, they were able to prise the Slovakian defence open to halve their deficit.

Lukaku opened the scoring for the away side in the third minute, as the former Chelsea star shrugged off a challenge from the Huddersfield defence before cooly slotting home with his right foot to give Jose Mourinho's side the perfect start.

Cheikhou Kouyate was a midfield driving force demonstrating a power and energy that has largely been missing from his game in recent times, and with the ball at their feet the combination of Arnautovic, Michail Antonio, Joao Mario and Javier Hernandez always looked threatening and capable of opening up the Watford defence.

The Saints have opened the scoring just three times away from home this season and will probably have to be pretty patient in trying to break down Burnley's tough defence at Turf Moor.

I don't think all we need is a central defender.We also need a world class striker that can produce goals from really slim chances.A play maker that delivers.Enough of chances made and goals not scored.Arsenal always faces teams ready to defend cos f their attacking style of play.We need a striker that will peel open any defence.

But if you need some to spring open a defence, take a vital penalty or deliver the right goal at the right time then please look no further than the creative little genius from Vilassar de Mar in Southern Spain.

The former Wolverhampton Wanderers man has created goal scoring opportunities for his team mates on ten occasions from open play this season, so will be a key man in terms of breaking down the Man United defence

As Welbeck can spin in behind defences, press from the front and compete in the air, he opens up a few more possibilities in this system than Giroud does.

His replacement, Shkodran Mustafi, scored Germany's opening goal but was also part of a German defence that wobbled under pressure from Ukraine's wide men in the first half.

It was simply brilliant from Liverpool, as Firmino and Sarah combined once more to carve open Southampton's defence.

Aside from missing a couple of games through injury, Kevin De Bruyne has ripped open a number of defences this season.

Germany opened with a 2 - 0 win in Lille but were far from convincing in defence without the injured Mats Hummels.

Postecoglou's concept of taking the game to our opponents is refreshing but the fact is we have too few players who can take the ball from the back, and few midfielders and wide players who can take on opponents and open up defences.

The ball was continually given away and Anderlecht were causing many problems on the break, benefiting from a rather open Arsenal defence.

He has been widely criticized following the opening two games, but Rooney could really benefit from some flair on the wings, and a player like Mata helping to slice through opposition defences.

Uruguay began the competition as predicted by playing in a 3 -4-1-2 but after a dour goalless draw with France in their opening game they shifted to a flat back four, with Jorge Fucile shuffling along to left - back from central defence, Alvaro Pereira pushed forward from left wing - back into a genuine left - midfield role and Edinson Cavani brought in on the right side of the attack in place of playmaker Ignacio González.

To solve the midfield control aspect of his defence - by - possession system, Guardiola signed Bernardo Silva from Monaco for # 43million with the transfer window barely open.

Once you have done your own little bit, as you have done for months now, to damage the Corbyn campaign, by your constant nitpicking of his competence and leadership skills and policy development shortcomings, and regular defence of the «soft Left» who have so blatantly failed to support him all year, from a supposed position on the Left (so much more effective in the current battle for the dominant narrative than criticism coming openly from the Labour right), will you too finally, (sorrowfully and with much hand - wringing») declare for Owen Smith at the opening of voting, David?

Apart from the outgoing US Ambassador that is expected at the open public hearing, the Committee also extended invitation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, the three accused lawmakers, the National Human Rights Commission, as well as the other seven members that attended the leadership programme.

The 4 accused are facing trial for conspiring to extort money from the black stars captain, Asamoah Gyan but pleaded not guilty to the offence; waiting patiently to open their defence.

Phillip Hammond, the Defence Secretary has said in the Commons yesterday that «all submariner roles will be open to women» in response to questions from Tory MPs Caroline Dinenage (Gosport) and Harriet Baldwin (West Worcestershire).

Project partners were the Open University, University of Leicester and EADS Astrium UK (now Airbus Defence and Space) supported by funds from ESA, the Office of Science and Technology of the Department of Trade and Industry, the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC), the Wellcome Trust, the National Space Centre and the Millennium Commission.

If David Cameron went down the path many on this site advocate of increased defence spending at the expense many seem to favour of cuts in health and education you will hand Gordon an open goal and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Pro-Trident Labour MP John Woodcock told PoliticsHome: «Aside from being another sign that the «open minded» review of defence policy is nothing of the sort, Jeremy's choice to speak at the CND rally just ensures another weekend of public focus on Labour's divisions over a policy that can't change when we should be holding the Government to account and making the case to remain in the European Union.»

They initiate different processes at certain times of the day: from the opening of the flowers and the defence against pathogens in plants to the sleep - wake rhythm in humans.

It may also be a defence mechanism from opening up too soon and risking being hurt.

As the extinction of humanity was not far from reality, the Slayers opened their villages as sanctuaries, to protect those who escaped, and provided a last line of defence against the horror.

As the extinction of humanity was not far from reality, the Slayers opened their villages as sanctuaries, to protect those who escaped, and provided a last line of defence against the horror.

Meet a host of eccentric characters, from fussy bureaucrats to mercenary bees; upgrade your weapons and defences, acquiring new abilities that open up previously inaccessible areas; do battle with all kinds of strange creatures, including five bosses.

Those with an Xbox One can download Tower Defence game, Castlestorm: Definitive Edition, while the Xbox 360 will get the open world driving and shooting title Mafia 2, which will be available from the 1st to the 16th of May.

They range from Horde - like defence missions to intense siege escapes over branching open - plan routes, with both players providing covering fire for each other.

He was crucial in the Ursus Bogus disaster, pumping up some controversy with the «open letter from 255 members of the US National Academy of Sciences in defence of climate research» just as one of his books became available in the stores.

«The defence is plainly intended to shift the law of defamation away from its rigid reputation - protection stance to freer and more open discussion on matters of public interest and should be interpreted accordingly,» said Sharpe, who was also writing on behalf of Justices Karen Weiler and Robert Blair.