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.3 and replacement scrum-half Marmion enter the fray on the
.3 and replacement scrum-half Marmion enter the fray on the
in Pony-Like Screenshots Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:58 amby corse178 • 1.660 Posts
Diego Costas injury-time equaliser denied Manchester United victory at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. A stunning Jesse Lingard strike looked to have won Louis van Gaals side all three points but - after a flurry of chances at either end - a climatic finish saw Costa snatch a point for the hosts. Here, we take a look at the major talking points from the game - and what the result means for both sides... Uniteds top-four hopes dented Louis van Gaal and Ryan Giggs show their frustration at Chelseas leveller It is unbelievable that we dont reward ourselves, said a frustrated Louis van Gaal after watching his side pegged back in the final moments against Chelsea.Victory would have moved United to within four points of the Champions League qualifying spots but instead Van Gaal was left blasting his sides wastefulness in attack and lack of composure in defence after Costas late leveller.United had 17 shots on goal and really should have added to Lingards superb opener. But instead, they are facing a six-point gap to fourth-placed Manchester City and a surely insurmountable 12-point deficit on leaders Leicester.When you are playing well and not making the gap [on the top four] smaller, its frustrating, said Van Gaal.Terry denied penalty - and contract talks John Terry celebrates with Costa On his first return to Stamford Bridge since announcing he may be leaving the club this summer, John Terry was given a heros welcome by the Chelsea fans. They would have lifted the roof off had his first-half strike flashed into the net, rather than cannoned off Daley Blinds arm.In the end, United escaped without a penalty awarded against them and Terry was denied his moment. Chelsea fans paid tribute to skipper John Terry After the game, Terry revealed he has no communication with the club at the moment but, typically, remains focused on the teams performances on the field. Chelseas reluctance to open negotiations with their soon-to-be-out-of-contract skipper has left Graeme Souness bemused.I cannot believe John Terry wont be there next year, said the Sky Sports pundit. I cant think of one reason why they wouldnt want him here. If its solely down to football reasons he has to be here. It would be a mistake at every level if you get rid of John Terry. John Terry says there has been no recent dialogue with Chelsea about a new deal but he still hopes to stay Costa does it again for HiddinkDiego Costas transformation under Guus Hiddink has been quite remarkable. The Spain strikers injury-time equaliser against Manchester United was his sixth goal in his last seven Premier League games. Hed managed just three in his previous 14 this season.No doubt the simultaneous return to form of Cesc Fabregas has helped. The international team-mates combined for Costas goal on Sunday, just as they had for the strikers goal against Everton in the previous home game. Fabregas back on form Cesc Fabregas made more passes than any other player (65) with an 87.7 per cent passing accuracy. However, much like Chelseas unbeaten run under Hiddink - which has now stretched to 11 games - its winning that counts. The Dutchman is still to oversee a home win in his second stint in charge and the Blues remain in the bottom half, after recording a fourth home draw in a row for the first time in Premier League history.Both keepers impress David de Gea and his opposite number Thibaut Courtois impressed on Sunday For all of the problems Chelsea and Manchester United face, they can at least rely on their world-class goalkeepers.Thibaut Courtois was forced into six saves during the match, including a stunner to deny Anthony Martial and a couple of impressive stops from Rooney and Lingard efforts.At the other end, David de Gea parried powerful efforts from Branislav Ivanovic and Cesc Fabregas before stopping Costas near-post effort at the death.We saw some fantastic saves today, said Sky Sports Alan Smith. Courtois pulled off a stunner in the first-half, while De Gea knows hes one of the best and his reactions are second to none.Zouma injury opens a spot for Cahill Kurt Zouma is treated after injuring his knee A nasty-looking injury to Kurt Zouma marred an entertaining game. Only Cesar Azpilicueta and Willian have started more games for Chelsea in the Premier League this season, but the France international seems set for a significant spell out after landing awkwardly on his right leg.[On Monday] we will know more, Hiddink said after the game. But if you have this injury then its bad. Lets see. Its a hyper extension and thats always bad. I had the same problem once and it hurts a lot. We will see tomorrow. Gus Hiddink says the injury suffered by Kurt Zouma does not look good Zoumas absence may hand Gary Cahill an opportunity, though. The England international was awarded a four-year contract in December but has only started one Premier League game since Hiddink took charge.He had only been on the field for two minutes when Lingard scored for United - with England boss Roy Hodgson watching on - but is now likely to be presented with a run of games in which to convince his managers for both club and country that he still has plenty to offer. Also See: WATCH: Did Depay cost United? WATCH: LVGs rant at reporter Johnny Unitas Jersey . Only three players drafted by NHL clubs were included on the Czech selection camp roster on Wednesday. Those players were Dallas Stars 2012 first-rounder Radek Faksa, Winnipeg Jets 2013 fourth-rounder Jan Kostalek and Phoenix Coyotes 2012 seventh-rounder Marek Langhamer. Marvin Harrison Youth Jersey . After Mondays hard-fought loss, the wait seemed longer than usual. 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Injury-ravaged Ireland became the first European team since 2003 to complete calendar-year victories over the southern hemispheres big three by fending off Australia 27-24 in Dublin.Ireland lost Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble and Jared Payne to injury in a bruising contest, having entered the clash without Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw and late withdrawal Sean OBrien.Iain Henderson, Garry Ringrose and Keith Earls claimed Irelands tries, while Dane Haylett-Petty, Tevita Kuridrani and Sefanaia Naivalu crossed for the Wallabies.Australia flanker Dean Mumm was fortunate to escape a red card for a dangerous tackle on Tadhg Furlong, while Bernard Foley was sin-binned late on for a challenge on Devin Toner.Ireland wound up with replacement scrum-half Kieran Marmion on the wing and Joey Carbery at full-back, but still produced a stirring victory over the Wallabies.Joe Schmidts men shrugged off all their injury concerns to beat New Zealand, South Africa and Australia all in the same year - the first northern hemisphere side to complete the feat since England 13 years ago.Ireland ripped into Australia from the off, but wasted three ideal platforms in the visitors 22 after punting kickable penalties to the corner.Some 17 Irish phases came and went on the move of the half that carried no reward, with Trimble hauled down just shy of the line.Ireland had a penalty in the bag but Mumm - selected at six to disrupt the home lineout - did exactly that. Israel Folau then left a knee in on Kearney as he shipped out wide, effectively forcing Irelands full-back out of the contest.Kearney had only just beaten a concussion picked up in last weeks 21-9 New Zealand loss, and was again withdrawn due to head injury checks here. Paddy Jackson slotted a penalty to put Ireland 3-0 to the good after Stephen Moore slipped off his feet at a ruck.And then came the halfs controversy. Mumm dumped Furlong at a ruck with Australia on the attack. The former Exeter back-five forward dropped Furlong on his head, however - and was hugely fortunate to avoid a red card.Referee Jerome Garces explained its not a dynamic situation to both captains in awarding Mumm a yellow card. An unfazed Ireland seized full advantage, Simon Zebo conjuring a try for Henderson thanks to a cute chipp that Earls regathered.ddddddddddddEarls fed the onrushing Henderson inside and the Ulster lock sneaked his way across the line. Jacksons conversion had Ireland 10-0 ahead just into the second quarter.Trimble was then forced off with ankle trouble, with Carbery slotting in at full-back and Zebo switching to the wing. Ireland fluffed a maul peel at the back of the lineout, only for Ringrose to scoop up the loose ball and wriggle home for the hosts second try.The stung Wallabies did however hit back. Rory Best produced a startling cover tackle on Reece Hodge to deny the visitors a score. Conor Murray dented another Wallabies raid, but Ireland could not keep Australia scoreless at the break.Haylett-Petty finished courtesy of a neat inside ball from Folau as Michael Cheikas men left the tie neatly poised, with Ireland leading 17-7 at the break.Ireland lost Payne at half-time, the influential centre suffering a back problem after having only just shaken off a lower-limb tweak to be fit for the clash.3 and replacement scrum-half Marmion enter the fray on the wing. A forward pass from David Pocock deniYet another backline reshuffle saw Earls shift to 1ed Australia an immediate try at the top of the second half.Just minutes later Kuridrani waltzed home however, with Irelands backline at sixes and sevens. Jackson posted his second penalty of the night to nudge Ireland back into a 20-14 lead, but still Australia heaped on the pressure.Replacement wing Naivalu coasted over with his first touch as Ireland lost their defensive shape, with Foley converting to hand the Wallabies a 21-20 lead.A Foley penalty handed Australia a four-point advantage on the hour, but Ireland somehow found another gear. Earls raced in from Zebos scoring pass thanks to bullish carries from CJ Stander, Furlong and Peter OMahony.Jacksons nerveless conversion pushed Ireland back into a 27-24 lead. Ireland continued to hang in the match, and were handed a huge boost when Foley was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle on Toner.The hosts then ground out the result, Jackson punting a full-time penalty into touch to spark raucous celebrations in Dublin. ' ' '
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