Sentences with phrase «won early converts»

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Former footballer turned sprinter, Adam is a two time Olympian who first made his name in 2012 after winning the World Junior Championships 100m after converting to the sport earlier that year.

The Reds grabbed the lead early on thanks to a penalty won and converted by Roberto Firmino before Inaki Williams brought the sides level on the half - hour mark.

An early goal from Wahbi Khazri set the tone for the game, and although Anthony Martial did convert a smartly taken finish just before half - time, an unfortunate David De Gea own - goal from a Lamine Kone header gave Sunderland their first ever win against United at their «new» home.