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# Super Sub

This year
2023
President's Cup: Athlone beat Shelbourne on penalties to land first ever silverware
Athlone’s substitute goalkeeper Ciara Glackin was the hero of the shoot-out with two superb saves.
Manor Solomon strikes again as Fulham hit back to draw with Wolves
The substitute’s third goal in as many games cancelled out Pablo Sarabia’s opener.
After being dropped from starting XI, Son scores as Spurs move into top 4
The South Korea international helped his side secure a hard-fought win over West Ham.
Last year
2022
Ogbene makes scoring return from injury for Rotherham
The Ireland forward scored with his first touch after arriving off the bench in the second-half against Burnley.
David Clifford kicks 0-3 as second-half sub to help East Kerry to victory
East Kerry finished up 0-14 to 0-9 winners over Spa Killarney.
Spurs boss Antonio Conte not interested in selling 2-goal hero
Steven Bergwijn scored a brace at the death to down Leicester.
All time
'I hope one day he finds a manager that plays him more than I do'
Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Divock Origi after the Belgian scored another important goal for Liverpool.
Lacazette comes off the bench to fire Arsenal to victory over Brighton
Elsewhere Burnley beat winless Sheffield United, while Southampton and West Ham finished scoreless.
'He's outrageously skillful' - Kilkenny captain hails Hogan's bouncebackability
The 2014 Hurler of the Year inspired the Cats to a late Leinster final comeback win.
Richie Hogan inspires Kilkenny to late Leinster final comeback over Galway
Galway lost the game despite leading by five points after 55 minutes.
Elyounoussi’s late winner seals Europa League progression for Celtic
It was another frustrating night for Neil Lennon as his team laboured to victory in Latvia.
'Call me Mr VAR' - Iheanacho delighted after winning game for Leicester
The Nigeria international secured all three points for the Foxes with a last gasp goal initially ruled out for offside – his first goal in over a year
Substitute Icardi strikes late to steal win for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain bounced back from their shock loss to Dijon with a 2-1 defeat of Brest.
Joe Canning nails stoppage-time sideline cut to lead Galway past Dublin into Walsh Cup final
It was the Tribesmen’s first competitive game since the All-Ireland final defeat to Limerick.
Rashford grabs 92nd-minute winner as United come from behind at Bournemouth
Callum Wilson’s early opener was cancelled out by Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
Firmino comes off the bench to strike in stoppage time as Reds edge seesaw thriller
Liverpool lost a 2-0 lead only for super sub Roberto Firmino to send Anfield wild with a wonderfully-crafted goal in added time.
Cardiff close in on automatic promotion thanks to Ireland winger's last-gasp equaliser
Anthony Pilkington scored in injury-time as the Bluebirds snatched a draw, while Sunderland look doomed after another loss.
Super sub Lingard scores decisive winner as Man United put champions to the sword
Jose Mourinho’s side scored two goals without reply to move six points clear of Chelsea in the Premier League.
'This is every kid's dream' - Rochdale's FA Cup hero pinching himself after injury-time goal
Striker Steven Davis hit a memorable equaliser in the final seconds to force a fifth-round replay with Spurs at Wembley.
Record breaker - Crouch reached new Premier League milestone coming on for Stoke last night
No player in the league has come off the bench more than the 36-year-old.
Roscommon keep drawn game hero in reserve as they select team for Mayo replay
Donie Smith must be content with a place on the bench again.
Daryl Murphy scores first league goal of the season to earn Newcastle vital win
The Irish international came off the bench and subsequently made a big impact.
Horgan named on the bench for Preston's FA Cup tie against Arsenal
But two Ireland internationals do start for the Lilywhites.
Kyle Lafferty double seals win for Northern Ireland
A flurry of late goals saw Michael O’Neill’s side add gloss to what ultimately transpired to be a routine home win over 10-man San Marino.
Last-minute goal snatches draw as Armagh boost survival hopes
Niall Grimley was the hero as Tyrone dropped their first point of the campaign.
Late, late show as 89th-minute winner bags Collingwood Cup for UCD
Mark Boland was UCD’s supersub at the Mardyke.
Substitute Cavani has final say as PSG edge thrilling last 16 first-leg
Uruguayan makes immediate impact to see French side take slim advantage to England.
Messi benched by Barca - but saves them with late winner against Atletico
Messi celebrated his son’s birth the way he celebrates most things: with a goal.
Falcao just a bit part player for now says Van Gaal
The Colombian can only play ’20 minutes’ according to his boss.
Is the stage set for another Amarildo to emerge for Brazil?
When Pele was injured during the 1962 World Cup, his replacement stepped up to the plate and delivered.
'Madigan is going to get better' assures O'Connor as spurned out-half lies in wait
Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend, meanwhile, insists Stuart Hogg will be at the Scottish club next season.
Ex-Fianna Fáil TD Chris Andrews set to top poll for Sinn Féin
Andrews is from a strong Fianna Fáil family but will join Dublin City Council for his new party.
Ireland call-up Rodney Ah You finally 'home' after enduring tough road
The New Zealand-born prop was a surprise inclusion in Joe Schmidt’s extended Six Nations squad.
Watson hits brace in O’Byrne Cup victory for Dublin as Meath, DCU and Wicklow also win
There were four games down for decision in Groups C and D of the competition tonight.
Racing rescue mission as Sexton try snatches win
The Irishman made a telling impact after he came off the bench in the second half.
Long day at the office: Phillies need 19 innings to record 5-4 victory over Cincinnati
WATCH: Second baseman Wilson Valdez pitches a hitless 19th inning to give Philadelphia a win after six hours and eleven minutes.