substitution
Example Sentences
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If Zirkzee wasn't injured and that was a tactical substitution, it was a really poor one.
From Barron's
Watkins labelled his manager a "tactical genius" for a triple substitution and change of shape that turned the tide Villa's way.
From Barron's
But Brighton changed things at half-time with a double substitution.
From BBC
Amorim tinkered his system once more to try and turn the tide, but his substitution of Casemiro left the Brazilian befuddled.
From Barron's
"It's going to be hard for someone to leave the club if we don't get a substitution," he said.
From BBC
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