Sentences with phrase «strikes against the game»

Even if you don't count missed opportunities as a strike against the game, the entire premise just feels off - balance.

For now though it sadly counts as a major strike against a game that otherwise is pretty fun.

So with those major strikes against the game right out of the gate, I'm happy to report that it's a really tight, well realized experience.

Not exact matches

In a game against Baltimore, Ken Hunt held on to the ball so long on a mighty throw to the infield that when he finally released it, the ball struck the ground two or three yards in front of him.

Wengers method of bluffing the board & fans to keep him for a further season... > We loose enough games to take us completely off winning the league, then say it wasn't in our control, we then fight till the end and win last few games so we look good and like we worked hard to earn the 4th place trophy.He then links us with awesome transfers (which we all know wont happen), and finally while Man U / City and Chelsea organise pre-season friendlies against top clubs, we play the weak ones, win and look all good to go next season without any additions... AND THEN REALITY STRIKES..

He burst back to form in the last few games of last season and came back early from the summer break to make sure he was in top shape for the beginning of the new campaign, only to be cruelly struck with a relapse just before the Community Shield against Chelsea.

If the Spurs players are forced to watch that game beforehand they will know that they are up against a formidable strike force which is taylor - made to give any team in the world big problems.

Don't forget that the scousers only won their first, dismal, game against Stoke with a Coutinho wonder strike.

Then, on May 30, 1980, during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, a fastball delivered by Roy Thomas struck Valentine in the face, shattering his cheekbone and his confidence.

The 36 - year - old midfielder currently has a deal at the Etihad Stadium until January, but a recent run of form — four goals in his last five games, including a crucial strike against his old club Chelsea — has sparked speculation that the Premier League champions could try to keep him for longer.

Mourinho kept faith with Ivanovic throughout the Serbian's sticky patch at the start of the season, while Pedro had gone 11 league games without a goal since his debut strike against West Bromwich Albion.

Lindor struck out against Chapman in Game 2, and he does so again here in Game 3.

The 30 - year - old scored twice against reigning champions Spain in a shock 5 - 1 victory in their opening group game, and his equaliser in the 44th minute was the strike that made history, as he became the first Dutch player to score at three consecutive World Cup tournaments.

These players are the reasons why we seem to win games against these teams, why can't we have a striker like Griezmann to strike fear into the minds of the defenders of opponents?

Silly folks, Welb had two goals against a team of nothing and suddenly he is the answer to Arsenal striking problem.The game was a borefest so I did not followed him well but let me tell you, in the last England games Rooney had an average of 6 real chances (most wasted) when Welbek had 2 or 3.

A new threat has emerged as well from the spuds, highlighted by a strong performance from the bench and a stunning long range strike in the closing minutes to win their game against Anderlecht.

The Tigers themselves have enjoyed 49 % possession of the ball in the 7 games so far and, going by their midfield and striking personnel, Bruce's charges will surely have their own game plan against a beleaguered Arsenal side.

During a recent four - game stretch, Nelson pitched six shutout innings against Oak Ridge - El Dorado Hills on April 28, and then struck out 21 batters over 10 innings of work against Nevada Union - Grass Valley and Woodcreek.

As well as that, he's also shown he's a big game player with a late strike at a big moment in a derby game, his 23rd against London - based opposition.

The 27 - year - old hit bottom last June when manager Lou Piniella went off on Grieve, who was hitting.236 at the time, after he had struck out looking to end a game against the Yankees; the tongue - lashing in the dugout was aired repeatedly on national TV highlight shows.

Queretaro's game against Club Leon last weekend was the best match of the weekend, as «Los Gallos Blancos» ran out 5 - 4 winners thanks to a brace from Emmanual Villa and further strikes from Yasser Corona, Orbelin Pineda and Angel Sepulveda.

The Boss and the Gunners should ponder and be proactive against Brendan Rodgers and his Reds Game App Data Plan of: CONTAIN THEM AND STRIKE DEADLY.

With 15 strikes to his name, Ronaldo has registered more goals in the opening eight rounds of the season than any other player in La Liga history, a feat all the more remarkable for the fact that he missed one of those games — a 4 - 2 defeat against Real Sociedad.

With a change in instructors and a retooled swing, Phil Mickelson is striking the ball better than ever, as evidenced by his impressive victory against the strongest field in the game at the Players

Not only does Rambo now have three goals in the last two games, he is a strong contender for goal of the season after that sensational strike against Galatasaray.

The most striking image from Felix Hernandez's Aug. 15 perfect game against the Rays wasn't an overpowering fastball or a stellar defensive play.

Last season he scored 25 goals in 43 games in all competitions for Bayern, and demonstrated his qualities with a superb strike in the Champions League second leg tie against Barcelona:

He was caught at 97 on July 22 of this year — a week before he went on the disabled list for the second time this season with a sore elbow — in a game against Montreal in which he struck out 14 in nine - plus innings.

But they will be coming up against an equally frightening strike force, as Eddie Howe's side have scored ten in their last three games, helping them remain unbeaten in five matches.

Mahrez continued to add to that stellar resume with an unbelievably well - placed strike to give the Foxes the lead in a crucial away game against Watford.

Yes, he might have his best games against teams like Crystal Palace, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United, but this season Giroud can also boast strikes home and away against Liverpool, away to Manchester City, and at home to Manchester United — only the latter was a defeat.

Salah made it 16 goals in his last 14 games for club and country with a strike for Egypt against Portugal in midweek.

For West Ham that means Scott Parker could well come in, and having got the Hammers out of a hole so many times this season — including game saving strikes against Oxford United and Stoke City in this very competition — backing him as an anytime goalscorer at 5/1 with Sportingbet.com looks a decent bet indeed.

While no one can deny that it was a cracking strike from the England midfielder, who also won the prize last season for his team goal against Norwich City, it seems ridiculous that such a meaningless game should be a contender for the best goal of the season.

The Portuguese wide - man added that Jose Mourinho may have been trying to distract him before the game after striking up a conversation with him in the tunnel, though he holds nothing against his fellow countryman, whom he called a gentleman.

ALBION: The Seagulls head into Sunday's game in confident mood, after keeping their second clean sheet in the Premier League and securing another victory thanks to Hemed's second - half strike against Newcastle.

Bayern have required emphatic victories in the second legs of both their knockout games already this season against Shakthar Donetsk and Porto, but they simply can't afford have a repeat of the game in Portugal against the Catalans, as another 3 - 1 defeat will almost certainly leave them with too much do against a strike force of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Erikson last night also nicked important goal for Tottenham against Palace with beautiful strike... It will be interesting to see how game will take place because Tottenham always play on counter against Big teams..

The England international has been forced to sit out United last two games against Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven, with Marouane Fellaini taking his place during the 3 - 1 victory over their bitter rivals and then summer signing Anthony Martial was handed the lone striking role in the Netherlands on Tuesday night.

Four strikes in LaLiga and one in the Copa del Rey were added to on Wednesday night in the Champions League game against AS Roma, as Piqué found the net in the competition for the first time this term.

While casually firing shots at Kahn before Bayern's game against Arminia Bielefeld, Rensing accidentally struck one too well, bruising Kahn's eye in the process.

FORM: ALBION: The Seagulls head into Sunday's game in confident mood, after keeping their second clean sheet in the Premier League and securing another victory thanks to Hemed's second - half strike against Newcastle.

It's makes me both sad and angry that a player of Eddie's abilty has had his career so adversely affected by a low life thug... a player who having arrived on the heels of TH's departure had much to prove, who as each game went by began to show his ability, class and his incisiveness in front of goal... one of the quotes that still rings clear after his 2 goals against the bolton thugs on that memorable rain soaked night in the Carling Cup was «He just doesn't miss does he», and it was getting to the stage where everyone who watches prem football, was sitting up and taking notice of this small, shy, brilliant striker — as each game went by his confidence and stature were growing, you could see him blossoming in front of the supporters...... and he was beginning to form a real strike partnership with Bendtner who also seemed to becoming more of a pivotal player with Eddie in the side....

The United left - back, who has found game time hard to come by at Old Trafford this season, almost became a national hero when he struck a fierce right - footed half volley onto the post after the Azzurri went behind during their World Cup qualifier against Sweden last night.

The 26 year - old's maiden Premier League strike, which won the game for the Terriers, is up against seven other November goals in a public vote to decide the top flight's best goal last month.

After Alvaro Morata scored a brilliant goal against Manchester United to ensure we took the points, it was Toni Rudiger's turn last night, the defender pouncing on a deflected N'Golo Kante strike to head home the only goal of the game against Paul Clement's Swansea side.

Didier Drogba struck inside thr first 3 minutes to get Montral Impact ahead during0 their game against Philadelphia Union.

Panduleni netted the only goal of the game in the 92nd minute - replicating Namibia's late strike against the Ivory Coast through in their opener - as the minnows secured their place in the quarter finals with a 100 percent record.

The 19 - year - old striker, on loan from Paris Saint - Germain, was one of six changes made by boss Brendan Rodgers with an eye on Tuesday's Champions League game against Anderlecht and he struck from close range in the 16th minute and then from the edge of the box before the break.

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