Sentences with phrase «to give one's side the lead»

Croatia national team star Mario Mandzukic gave his side the lead against Northern Ireland in the international friendly game played between the two sides on Wednesday evening.

Early signs are promising as Lukaku showed great composure and a prolific edge to round Ederson before scoring from a tight angle to give his side the lead as United made a fast start and continue to impress this summer.

Nathan Redmond gave his side the lead in the first - half.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney ended an 11 - year wait for a goal at Anfield on Sunday to give his side the lead with just over 10 minutes remaining.

The Argentine fired past Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster on the turn to give his side the lead at St Mary's.

Rondon gave his side the lead, rising above the Swansea defenders and nodding home from a free - kick.

Sergio Aguero gave his side the lead.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke gave his side the lead against an in form Manchester United with a wonderful curling effort midway through the first half.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave his side the lead thanks to a huge slice of fortune.

The Uruguayan gave his side the lead within the first five minutes.

The same player then wasted a glorious chance to give his side the lead towards the end of the first half, but couldn't get a clean connection on the ball.

The Blues then went ahead just seconds later, as a fantastic back - heel from Eden Hazard allowed Morata through on goal, with the former Real Madrid ace slotting the ball home to give his side the lead right at the death.

Raheem Sterling found the net with one of five City shots on target to give his side the lead on 29 minutes, before his cross for Sergio Aguero deflected home off Tyrone Mings, who was credited with a 69th - minute own goal.

Watch Arsenal's Santi Cazorla give his side the lead against Manchester City at the Etihad, Nacho Monreal earning the penalty...

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker gives his side the lead against Hull City in the FA Cup with a powerful header...

After that, it was Arsenal all along with Ozil giving his side the lead for the first time in the game with his 49th minute strike before Alex Iwobi settled the tie with a 3rd in the 75th minute.

The Japanese midfielder gave his side the lead just before half - time with an absolutely wonderful volley from Markel Bergara's knock - down which nearly took the net off as it flew past Marc Andre Ter Stegen into the top...

Roberto Firmino gave his side the lead but an excellent improvised finish from Diumerci Mbokani leveled the scores before a quick fire double from debutant Steven Naismith and Robbie Brady put the hosts in the ascendancy.

Duda gave his side the lead yet again on 61 minutes but Los Boquerones weren't able to hold on and a late Anderlecht equaliser meant the shares were spoiled in this exciting Champions League match - up.

Philippe Coutinho — 6.5 Another player sacrificed for the sake of the tactical switches, but still managed to put in a decent performance and scored the goal which gave his side the lead.

Spain international Mata managed to give his side the lead midway through the second period, at the London Stadium, to break the valiant resistance put up by Slaven Bilic's side, who played 75 minutes being a man down.

Vardy had endured a frustrating evening having been ruled offside on several occasions, but he very nearly produced another moment of magic to give his side the lead from Marc Albrighton's inch - perfect pass.

The Rossoneri made a strong start to the game, with Ignazio Abate going close to giving his side the lead as his cross almost crept inside Gianluigi Buffon's near post.

New Chelsea player Davide Zappacosta scored a world - class fluke to give his side the lead in their opening Champions League match against Qarabag at Stamford Bridge this evening.

With a gaping goal, Messi made no mistake in sliding home the finish with ease to give his side the lead with just 15 minutes ticked off the clock.

It may not prove to be too costly against Burnley after Gael Clichy struck in the second half to give his side the lead at the Etihad, but it certainly won't help City's cause as they look to keep up the pace in the title race.

Back in the team in recent weeks, Egyptian wing back Ahmed El Mohamedy understands the Tigers» system and makes it work — he was excellent and popped up to give his side the lead against Everton.

Jakub Blaszczykowski had given his side the lead in the first - half as he produced a composed finish to complete a wonderful Poland counter-attack.

However, it was his first effort that got everyone talking on social media, as he swivelled and produced a world class finish after just two minutes to give his side the lead.

The away side opened the scoring in the 25th minute, after a shot from Alexandre Lacazette saw the ball land at the feet of Shkodran Mustafi, who tapped the ball home to give his side the lead.

While he also came agonisingly close to giving his side the lead but for a stunning save from Igor Akinfeev, Hodgson's decision to replace him in the 78th minute was widely criticised.

Cuadrado then picked out Dybala, who fired home on the spin to give his side the lead.

Dwight Gayle and Matt Ritchie had earlier passed up good opportunities to give their side the lead, but on a day when loan signing Islam Slimani belatedly made his debut as a substitute, the drama came amid a tense conclusion.

Blackpool were strong from the outset and highly - sought after midfielder Charlie Adam was the man to give his side the lead as he calmy converted a Blackpool penalty following a clumsy Sebastien Bassong... [Read more...]

It looked like they were well on their way to grab a shock win at Old Trafford, as skipper Grant Leadbitter scored from Middlesbrough's first shot on target to give his side the lead.

Blackpool were strong from the outset and highly - sought after midfielder Charlie Adam was the man to give his side the lead as he calmy converted a Blackpool penalty following a clumsy Sebastien Bassong challenge inside the penalty box.

After eighteen minutes, claret and blue cravings for a clean sheet were dashed when loan signing Remy, who was making his first start for Newcastle, weaved past Lowton and crossed the ball from the left wing for Cisse to flick on to danger man Ben Arfa, who shot from close range to give his side the lead.

It took him less than three minutes to score a lovely goal from distance to give his side a lead, and also had a hand in the other two AC Milan goals in this match.

Murphy stepped up and slotted the ball home past Tim Howard to give his side a lead that kept hold of for the rest of the match.