striker

Example Sentences

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At times Xavi Simons, who was playing as a second striker, was having to run back to the left-back position to help.

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After a difficult first season following his move from Sporting Lisbon, Gyokeres' goals were as cathartic for the Sweden striker as Eze's were for him.

From Barron's

Dortmund halved Leipzig's lead five minutes after half-time when a low-flying Julian Ryerson corner rebounded to home striker Romulo, who tried to avoid the ball but headed into his own net.

From Barron's

The striker's celebrations were cut short by the offside flag but a VAR review showed he was onside and the goal was given.

From Barron's

In fact, after already netting four goals against Sheffield Wednesday, in 1999, Shearer told striker Paul Robinson where to go after his team-mate asked him if he could take a spot-kick.

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