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# clinical

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2022
Portugal cruise past Czechs as Man United defender bags brace
Diogo Dalot inspired his side to a win tonight.
Two goals in three minutes sees Bayern overcome Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Atletico
Leroy Sane and Lucas Hernandez were both on target for the Bundesliga side.
Odubeko is Ireland's leading man as he shines at start of a blockbuster trilogy
Will Smallbone also stars with a brace for Jim Crawford’s men in what turned out to be a comfortable 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Burke hat-trick takes Rovers back to the top as they go from rabble to ruthless
Champions go back to the top of the table after stirring second-half performance against Sligo Rovers.
Doyles on the double to keep Saints' show on the road
Forwards Eoin and Mark Doyle combine to secure back-to-back 2-0 wins in the space of three days for Tim Clancy’s side.
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Man United hit Roma for 6 to all but secure Europa League final spot
Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes both grabbed braces amid an impressive performance from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Keenan's try the pick of the bunch but Ireland's turnover attack is still flat
Attack coach Mike Catt will be pleased with Ireland’s efforts from lineout platforms.
Analysis: Leinster take their chance with superb set-piece score to break Munster
Ross Byrne had an impressive involvement as some of Leinster’s bench players made a late impact.
Haaland bags his first hat-trick for Norway
Borussia Dortmund’s young striker has six goals in as many international caps.
Ruthless Man City spoil Liverpool's title party
It is just the Reds’ second defeat of the season, with their opponents consolidating the runners-up spot in the table.
Rangers hit seven goals over two legs to ease out of Europa League qualifier
The Scottish side will now take on Legia Warsaw for a place in the competition’s group stage.
Pogba penalties help underwhelming Man United close the gap on top four
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were given a much-needed boost as the Frenchman proved the difference against West Ham.
Analysis: Two clever Keith Earls tries seal Munster's place in the semi-finals
There was intelligence in the build-up to both scores from Johann van Graan’s team.
'He's still got it, the Moyross Train!' - Earls the difference for Munster
Johann van Graan’s side will need to improve ahead of their semi-final clash with Saracens.
Ireland eager to show efficiency and 'step up a few gears' against Italy
Jack Conan and his team-mates are intent on showing their clinical streak in Rome.
Ireland's David McGoldrick opened the scoring for Sheffield United tonight with this tidy finish
West Brom came from behind to win at Bramall Lane this evening.
11 patients had their cancer diagnosis delayed and four have since died, Kerry review shows
The review looked at over 46,000 thousand individual images reported by a single consultant radiologist.
Sane at the double for four-star City at West Ham
David Silva’s hot streak in front of goal continued as Pep Guardiola’s side impressed again.
PSG star Cavani's hat-trick adds to Thierry Henry's woes
The Arsenal legend saw his depleted Monaco squad sustain more injury problems in a crushing 4-0 home Ligue 1 loss.
Van Graan pleased with Munster's response ahead of Leinster clash
The southern province recorded a record Pro14 victory over Ulster at Thomond Park last night.
This one moment of class from Christian Eriksen highlights the difference between Peru and Denmark
The Tottenham star produced the assist for the match-winning goal today.
McKernan strike aids assured Down win over Antrim
Antrim’s Ricky Johnston saw red in Newry as the hosts look forward to a semi-final against Derry or Donegal.
Guardiola lauds 'essential' Aguero after quick-fire double rescues Man City
The Argentine scored two in quick succession to bring his side from a goal down to a commanding win over Sean Dyche’s men
Cullen buoyed by 'composure' of young Leinster side to exorcise Glasgow loss
‘The review of that game was hanging in the air, and it was quite a tough one,’ said Leo Cullen having ended the Pro14′s three-week break with a rout of Dragons.
Watch: The goals that sealed a victory for Cork City in the Europa League tonight
Garry Buckley and Steven Beattie were on target as the Leesiders earned a deserved win.
Watch: McGregor's devastating four-punch combo which ended Alvarez's lightweight reign
An absolute masterclass in timing, power and precision.
What goal drought? Lukaku's quick-fire hat-trick sees Everton cruise to win
The Belgian scored his three goals in a devastating 11-minute spell.
Dundalk go three points clear at top of the table with demolition job on St Pat's
The reigning champions were very impressive in a 4-0 away win.
A clinical Shane Long finish put Southampton ahead against Chelsea today
The Ireland striker capitalised on a poor header by Chelsea full-back Baba Rahman.
Incredible goal rush sees Real Madrid win at a canter
But a calf injury to Wales star Gareth Bale will be a concern for manager Zinedine Zidane.
The handling skills for the Springboks' second try were worthy of a much bigger game
Bryan Habana must be wishing his hands managed to stick a little earlier in the game.
All Blacks pass brutal Springboks test to secure World Cup final spot
Steve Hansen’s men took their two try-scoring chances wonderfully well.
Analysis: All Blacks and Springboks fire World Cup warning shots
In a classic encounter at Ellis Park, both teams pounced for brilliant first-half tries.
United dominant but Chelsea clinical as Hazard added another fine goal to his collection
It finished 1-0 to the hosts at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal's Welsh wizard continued their spectacular Premier League run this evening
Aaron Ramsey rifled the Gunners in front against Burnley at Turf Moor.
Analysis: Leinster's missed try chances must be taken against Toulon
Matt O’Connor’s side will need to make great strides of progress before facing the Top 14 giants.
Waterford recover from slow start to power past Offaly back to the Division 1B summit
Waterford have yet to lose a game in the league.
Giroud silences doubters as Gunners returning to winning ways
Martin O’Neill was at the Emirates to cast his eye over Everton’s Irish trio.
Goal machine Harry Kane struck twice to turn the North London Derby around for Spurs
Mesut Özil opened the scoring for Arsenal but the striker responded for the home side.
Roscommon smashed four second half goals past Galway to start the year with some silverware
John Evans’ men gave a remarkable second half performance to win the FBD League.