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# Matchwinner

Last month
April 2023
# Take a Bow
Morocco World Cup hero the matchwinner as West Ham boost survival prospects
Nayef Aguerd’s first-half header was the difference, as Southampton suffered a major setback in their battle against the drop.
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Apr 2nd 2023, 4:18 PM
Last year
2022
# Matchwinner
Analysis: The tweak that has unlocked some of Ireland striker Adam Idah's Premier League potential
The Irish striker scored his first Premier League goal against Everton on Saturday, and may have given Stephen Kenny some food for thought in the process.
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Jan 17th 2022, 5:00 PM
All time
# Matchwinner
Michael Carrick hails 'cold, calculated' Ronaldo
The coach also said he spoke to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before accepting his temporary role.
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Nov 23rd 2021, 11:13 PM
# Matchwinner
17-year-old Aidomo Emakhu the hero as Shamrock Rovers finally see off Teuta of Albania
The teenager made the difference as it looked like Rovers would be frustrated by their Albanian opponents.
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Aug 5th 2021, 10:08 PM
# Matchwinner
Irish international Alan Browne strikes late to end Rooney's unbeaten start with Derby
The Preston skipper was central to all the action in a dramatic 1-0 win.
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Dec 26th 2020, 5:43 PM
# nerves of steel
'If you asked me to do it again I wouldn't get it in 100 shots' - UCC's last-gasp hero Coleman
The Cork star nailed an injury time sideline cut to send UCC into the Fitzgibbon Cup final.
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Feb 8th 2020, 7:26 PM
# Matchwinner
Casemiro the unlikely hero as Real Madrid edge Sevilla
The Brazilian defensive midfielder scored a brace as his side moved three points clear of Barcelona.
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Jan 18th 2020, 5:13 PM
# Matchwinner
Watch: Dortmund's teenage prodigy stuns Bayern in cup semi
A brilliant strike from Ousmane Dembele 15 minutes from the end settled the game.
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Apr 26th 2017, 10:51 PM
# Matchwinner
Birthday boy Sterling sends Man City top
The result lifted Manuel Pellegrini’s side above Juventus, beaten 1-0 by Sevilla in Spain.
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Dec 8th 2015, 10:08 PM
# sexton's on fire
Jonny Sexton inspires Racing Métro to victory over Toulouse
The Irish outhalf scored a try and set up another in a 15-point outing this afternoon.
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Jan 25th 2014, 4:23 PM
# seeing stars
KO’ed Romelu Lukaku did not know he had scored debut Everton winner
The Belgian asked the team physio who had scored his side’s last goal. Mate, you did.
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Sep 22nd 2013, 8:20 AM
# hug it out
Lions heartbreaker says there's nothing like a bit of man love after scoring winning try
Adam Ashley-Cooper was all hugs and smiles after delivering a huge victory for his country.
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Jul 2nd 2013, 7:30 AM
# back of the net
Remember the most famous goal in a Clare Cork match in Ennis?
It’s 16 years since Martin Daly fired home THAT goal for Clare.
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Jun 15th 2013, 9:00 AM
# Kiss goodbye
And on that note: Drogba announces that he will leave Chelsea
The Ivory Coast striker, who scored the penalty to win Chelsea the Champions League, will depart the club at the end of the month.
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May 21st 2012, 10:01 PM