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missed-opportunity

Last month
May 2023
# Connacht Bow Out
'We created something really special... that fighting spirit, that’s the DNA of this team'
Connacht were left to rue their missed opportunity after pushing Stormers close in the URC semi-finals.
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May 13th 2023, 6:54 PM
Last year
2022
# missed opportunity
We left Liverpool alive in the title race by not winning – Pep Guardiola
Jurgen Klopp admits his side must win their final seven league games if they are to win the title.
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Apr 11th 2022, 5:53 AM
# missed opportunity
Hovland wins in Dubai after blunder at the 18th proves costly for McIlroy
Victory was within reach before McIlroy found the water.
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Jan 30th 2022, 2:50 PM
All time
# missed opportunity
Celtic kept quiet by Livingston again as Hoops squander chance to go top
Greek striker Giorgos Giakoumakis missed a stoppage-time penalty at Parkhead.
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Oct 30th 2021, 5:16 PM
# missed opportunity
Solskjaer defends decision to leave out Ronaldo after Everton draw
The Red Devils have now won just two of their last six games in all competitions.
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Oct 2nd 2021, 3:59 PM
# missed opportunity
'It was not the smartest decision - a mistake that is on me'
Connacht captain Paul Boyle regrets the decision not to take a last minute kick at goal and secure a losing bonus point last night.
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Dec 21st 2020, 7:02 AM
# missed opportunity
Barcelona slump to surprise defeat at Getafe
Jaime Mata scored the only goal of the game as Ronald Koeman’s side failed to capitalise on Real Madrid’s home loss to Cadiz.
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Oct 17th 2020, 10:59 PM
# missed opportunity
Abject Celtic crash out of Europa League after late collapse against less-than great Danes
Odsonne Edouard scored from the penalty spot to level the tie with seven minutes left. And then everything fell apart for Neil Lennon’s side.
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Feb 27th 2020, 10:06 PM
# big miss
'It was a schoolboy error' - Hogg apologises to Scotland team-mates
The new captain had a prime opportunity to score a second-half try.
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Feb 1st 2020, 7:32 PM
# missed opportunity
'You've got to guarantee the ball goes down': O'Driscoll says Stockdale error was unforgivable
Jacob Stockdale passed up the opportunity to score a crucial try during Ulster’s Champions Cup defeat to Leinster on Saturday.
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Mar 30th 2019, 10:20 PM
# missed opportunity
Barnes late strike shocks Tottenham at Turf Moor
Harry Kane made a goalscoring return to the side, but Spurs missed their chance to cut the gap on league leaders Liverpool and Manchester City.
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Feb 23rd 2019, 2:44 PM
# missed opportunity
Another twist in the Premier League title race as Liverpool frustrated by Leicester
Sadio Mane gave the Reds the perfect start, before Harry Maguire equalised.
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Jan 30th 2019, 10:28 PM
# missed opportunity
Woodward laments England's failure to kick goals in All Blacks defeat
The World Cup-winning coach added that current boss Eddie Jones ought to feel “cranky”.
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Nov 11th 2018, 2:55 PM
# missed opportunity
Harrington left to rue disastrous third round as Cabrera Bello claims stunning Scottish Open
The Dubliner had been well in contention until Saturday’s implosion but he rallied to finish five shots off the Spaniard.
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Jul 16th 2017, 9:35 PM
# missed opportunity
Wasteful United are made pay for missed chances as Anderlecht grab late equaliser
It’s delicately poised ahead of the return leg in Manchester after Leander Dendoncker powered home with just a few minutes remaining.
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Apr 13th 2017, 10:49 PM
# missed opportunity
Bournemouth left frustrated as Harry Arter misses penalty
The Ireland international missed a golden opportunity to win it late on for the Cherries against Southampton.
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Apr 1st 2017, 7:30 PM
# missed opportunity
Zlatan misses penalty as Man United left frustrated by 10-man Bournemouth
Andrew Surman was sent off, while others were fortunate not to be dismissed in a heated affair.
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Mar 4th 2017, 2:28 PM
"Not Brexit-proof" - there's a deal of good news for the self-employed today, but is it enough?
However the earned income tax credit still lags behind the €1,650 automatic deduction available to PAYE workers.
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Oct 11th 2016, 3:29 PM
# missed opportunity
Cork again fail to capitalise on Dundalk's defeat with scoreless draw at home to Bohemians
The Leesiders are still five points behind the league leaders.
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Aug 12th 2016, 10:11 PM
# missed opportunity
Lack of killer instinct costs Galway against 10-man Derry
It may be a precious point for the home side they really should have claimed all three.
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Jun 3rd 2016, 9:58 PM
# missed opportunity
The reason Wenger passed up the chance to sign West Ham's free-kick king Payet
The Frenchman’s lack of consistency earlier in his career cost him the chance of a move to Arsenal.
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Apr 7th 2016, 11:03 AM
# missed opportunity
Munster must be ruthless in Europe - Foley
“We thought we should have won last week and we’ll probably go away from this (game).”
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Dec 20th 2015, 8:58 PM
# missed opportunity
One of the most unrealised talents in football is looking for a new club this summer
French playmaker Yoann Gourcuff is on his way out of Lyon.
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May 17th 2015, 4:02 PM
# costly
The awkward moment when forgetting you're on a 147 break costs you £30,000
Poor Ding Junhui.
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Apr 21st 2015, 11:20 AM
# missed opportunity
O'Shea happy to lead 'the best team in Heineken Cup history' in home quarter-final race
Quins’ losing bonus point at the Aviva could prove decisive in the end.
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Dec 15th 2014, 7:30 AM
# missed opportunity
Sexton leads Racing to second Champions Cup win but no bonus point in Treviso
Racing may rue leaving Italy with only four points.
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Oct 26th 2014, 8:20 PM
# missed opportunity
Toulon hold off spirited Scarlets but don't get bonus point
Toulon were only able to pick up four points at home to the Scarlets.
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Oct 19th 2014, 5:31 PM
# missed opportunity
South Africa blow late chances to let All Blacks off the hook
South Africa had two great opportunities to snatch a win in Wellington.
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Sep 13th 2014, 10:57 AM
# missed opportunity
€1 million export deal for Dragon's Den reject
Mullingar native lands export deal despite being turned down by Dragons.
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Apr 28th 2014, 12:00 PM
# missed opportunity
Ten-man Gunners held by Southampton
Midfielder Mathieu Flamini was sent off as Arsenal dropped two points at St Mary’s meaning they could be replaced at the top of the table by Man City tomorrow.
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Jan 28th 2014, 10:11 PM
# missed opportunity
Slippy ball the reason Paddy Jackson opted out of drop goal - Declan Kidney
The pivotal moment arrived with Ireland on the French 22 and leading 13-3 on the scoreboard.
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Mar 10th 2013, 9:03 PM
# missed opportunity
Reaction: Kidney draws no comfort
The Irish coach admitted he was disappointed with a draw in Paris and is already looking ahead to Scotland’s visit to the Aviva.
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Mar 4th 2012, 5:47 PM