general _P1_ passes _P0_ _P1_ to _P0_ _P1_ feeds a [wonderful|super|great|brilliant] ball through to _P0_ Delightful little [ball|pass] finds _P0_ Flick on from _P1_ waits for the one two Neat dummy run and pass Great footwork, great pass _P1_ drops the ball at _P0_'s feet Lofted pass from _P1_ finds its mark _T_POSS__ are on the attack _T_NPOSS__ are on the [defence|backfoot] Outstanding cross finds _P0_ Now _T_POSS__ can mount a challenge through _P0_ Ball in by _P1_ [finds|taken by] _P0_ _P1_ [threads|needles] a great ball to _P0_ [Lovely|Superb|Long|Excellent] pass from _P1_ releases _P0_ [Long|Short|Exquisite] floating pass from _P1_ finds _P0_ [Good|Great|Clever] passing move across the pitch and down the [right|left] [Quick|Well timed] passing [flick|move] down the [left|right] _P0_ slips past his man and [collects|latches onto] _P1_'s perfectly [timed|weighted] cross. Another [clever|brilliant|thinking|decent] move [down the wing|thru the centre|across the pitch] _P0_ [collects|latches onto] _P1_'s [thru ball|pass] _P1_ [threads|needles] [it|the ball] through the [opponent's|player's] [feet|legs] and finds _P0_ _P1_ [traps|controls] [it|the ball] with his [boot|chest|thigh] and [sends it|passes|flicks on] to _P0_ _P1_ [lobs|heads] the ball towards _P0_ _P0_ twisting and turning again _P0_ twisting desperately to lose his man _P0_ rips [up|through] the [centre|midfield] _P0_ [loses|spins past] his [man|marker] A draw will be a great result for the out matched _T[_TAVSKILL0_ GE _TAVSKILL1_]_ _TW_ need to buckle down and just hold on for a few more minutes _T_POSS__ need to [get the ball up front more|create more chances] Only [_SHOTS0_ + _SHOTS1_] shots: [it's a battle in the midfield|neither side is really trying] Only 1 shot: [it's a battle in the midfield|neither side is really trying] _MI_ minutes on the clock, chances here from both teams already Terrific skills on display We enter the dying moments of normal time [So many|[_FOULS0_ + _FOULS1_]] fouls. The ref's gonna need a new [pea for his whistle|book|pencil]! Sure it ain't over till that fat lady sings but she's warming up right now lost_possession It's knocked out by _P1_. _P0_ with the throw. _P1_ dispossessed _P1_ dispossessed by _P0_ [_P1_ gives the ball|The ball is given] away [carelessly|cheaply|too easily] _P1_ takes it over the line. A throw to _T_POSS__ Wild pass by _P1_ results in a throw in for _T_POSS__ _P0_ takes a quick throw in Long throw in from _P0_ Slide tackle by _P0_ was worthy of topflight baseball. Heavy ball uncontrolled by _P1_ _P0_ wins the ball with a perfectly timed challenge Plenty of turnovers here as _T_NPOSS__ give it away Bad control by _P1_ lets _P0_ steal the ball off him _P0_ [steals|takes] the ball away from _P1_ with a sliding tackle Loose ball falls to _P0_ Crunching tackle! _P0_ [comes away with|wins] the ball _P1_ is left stranded as _P0_ takes the ball _P0_ makes a great interception _P0_ gate crashes _P1_'s party and comes away with the prize Not _P1_'s greatest pass as _P0_ intercepts foul [Oww|Aye korumba], that was a nasty tackle on _P0_ Surely [that's a sending-off offence|_P1_'s going to get booked for that]? _P1_ [knocks|bowls|crashes] over _P0_ with a double-footed lunge [Nasty|Crunching] challenge on _P0_ _P0_ gets his legs taken away from him by _P1_ [Slicing|Nasty|Pulverising] challenge by _P1_ on _P0_ Vicious tackle from _P1_ leaves _P0_ lying on the floor in agony _P1_ clinically takes out _P0_ and leaves him in agony They don't call _P1_ [The Slayer|The Assassin|Killer|Chopper Reid] for nothing. He's almost killed [the guy|_P0_]! Ouch! That's got to hurt _P0_ is on the ground and he ain't smiling Don't know about _P0_ but that tackle brought tears to my eyes Extremely high boot from _P1_ sends _P0_ to the ground _P1_'s black belt in [Karate|Taikwondo|Jujitsu] came in handy then, as he floored _P0_ _P1_ just lost his patience and took _P0_ to the ground. _P0_ takes the full brunt of _P1_'s challenge. _P0_ tried to absorb that tackle but it's too much for the ref Ref played the advantage but eventually had to signal the foul on _P0_ Frustration is setting in, when you start to see fouls like that. That's what's known as a professional foul _P0_ tries to run off a nasty challenge _P1_ with a nasty tackle. Surely he won't get away with that. scoring_chance _P0_ infiltrates the defence and [hammers|cracks] it Deep cross floats in from _P1_ gathered by _P0_ who [slots it towards goal|fires] _P0_ charges towards goal and [fires|unleashes|stabs|shoots]! _P0_ spins and shoots A blazing [shot|strike] from _P0_ _P0_ finds space and tries his luck. A great opportunity opens up for _T_POSS__ Long ball from _P1_ finds _P0_ at the [near|far] post _P0_ [has fluffed it|can't control it|snaps a shot] and his miskick heads [toward goal|goalward] Great first touch heads it goalwards _P0_'s takes it on the volley and [hammers|nails|plants] it towards goal _P0_ takes it on the volley from _P1_'s pass pushing goalwards _P0_ [fires|shoots|blasts it|hammers it] from 22 yards, looks like it's [drifting|curving|spinning|going wide] _P0_ [drifts|dribbles|runs|strolls|slips|sneaks] into the box, turns inside the defence and fires _P0_ [drifts|crashes|cuts] in from the [right|left] flank and [strikes|shoots|fires] _P0_ tries his luck from 30 yards _P0_ [snaps|arrows|beams] a shot towards [bottom|top] [right|left] corner _P0_ shoots from close range [Classy|Great|Inspirational] [pass|ball] from _P1_ sends _P0_ one on one with the [keeper|goalkeeper|goalie] _P0_'s [scissor|overhead] kick heads towards the [bottom|top] [left|right] hand corner _P0_ [waltzes|spins|drifts|rips] past two defenders, [dummies|wrong foots] the keeper and [flicks|back heels|clips] the ball [home|towards goal|goalward] _P1_ lays the ball off to _P0_ who sends a rocket towards goal _P0_ charging in with a shot Lay off from _P1_ sets up _T_POSS__ with a chance _P0_ gets in behind the defence and strikes goal Goal!!! And the ball is smacked into the back of the net!!! _P0_ scores!!! Goal!! Did you see that? [Their goalie|_P1_] certainly didn't. And the ball [rips|flies|bullets] straight past _P1_ and into the back of the net!!! The ball [whistles|flies|zips] past _P1_ and it's a goal!!! _P0_ wheels away in celebration A truly [mesmerising|great|wonderful|fantastic|brilliant] goal!! Goal!! _P1_'s [desperate|despairing|stretched] dive can't keep _P0_'s shot out The ball [lies|is] in the back of the net!!! Celebrations abound! They won't forget that [goal|strike|shot] in a hurry _P0_'s dance ignites the fans. He celebrates in his [well known|own] special fashion Goal! Dipping ball from _P0_ stuns [the keeper|_P1_|_T_NPOSS__] Outstanding Goal! Goal! Lady luck obviously supports _T_TT__ [Curving|In swinging|Out swinging|Swerving] ball beats _P1_ to the line. Goal! _T_TT_ [take first blood|are first to open the account] today That [strike|Goal] has sent the _T_TT_ fans wild That [strike|Goal] has levelled the scores _T_POSS__ have struck [pay dirt|gold]. What a Goal! Can _T_TT__ produce a shock comeback? Lady luck is smiling on _T_TT__ now _T_POSS__ score against the run of play It's just another nail in the coffin miss [He's|_P0_'s] [fired|drifted it] wide! Wandering shot heads awall _P0_ runs and hides after that [shocking|dreadful|calamitous|disastrous] miss [He|_P0_] should have squared the ball but went alone and lashed wide [_P1_|Defender] clears _P0_ [pushes|curls] ball over Defender back to block, just as it seemed to open up _P0_ [thumps|smacks] it into row Z And the [ball|shot] creeps just past the post That was never really going in. Ohh what a chance lost! Lost opportunities like that can cost _T_POSS__ the match. It looked so promising for _P0_ then. He'd done all the hard work but couldn't finish it off So near yet so far So nearly going goalward _T_POSS__ have squandered [a great|their] chance there. Great run, great delivery but no reward Lady luck has turned her back on [_P0_|_T_POSS__] A real let off there for _T_NPOSS__ An audacious attempt, worthy but no payment There was no gold at the end of that rainbow run The ball pinballs around the penalty area but finds no way in That went everywhere except into the net Into the net but disallowed. The offside flag was raised. _P0_ is beginning to wonder what he has to do to score _T_POSS__ are beginning to wonder what they have to do to score save Sizzling [strike|shot|] but [the keeper|the goalie|_P1_] has asbestos gloves _P1_'s fingertips flick it wide There is a wall out there by the name of _P1_. What a terrific save Catching practice for _P1_ _P1_ breathes again as the ball [finds its way|deflects] into his arms. _T_NPOSS__ get a let off here with a superb save by _P1_ _T_POSS__ denied by a [great|superb|brilliant] [save|parry] by _P1_ Easy pickings for _P1_. He collects the ball _P1_ forced to tip _P0_'s shot over the crossbar Great [speed|pace|skill] shown by _P0_ but _P1_ produced a [stunning|superb|just in time] blocking tackle Low shot taken well to his [right|left] by _P1_ _P1_ gathers it with ease _P1_ makes a superb reflex save to tip wide _P1_ [sprints towards|runs at|lunges at] _P0_ and blocks the shot with his [ankle|body|head|torso|leg|boot] [Great|Brilliant|Sensational|Easy] save by the [keeper|goalie|goalkeeper] [Saved|Caught|Stopped|Gathered] well by _P1_ Ohh [he|the goalie|the keeper|_P1_] anticipated _P0_'s every move and produced a fine save That was in by all accounts, but they forgot to tell _P1_, who somehow saved the day No power in the shot from _P0_. Taken easily by _P1_ [A|That's a] regulation [stop|save] for [_P1_|the keeper] [_P1_|the goalie] is keeping _TL_ in the game start_match It's a crowd of _AT_ here as the whistle blows We're under way The two teams are greeted by a wall of noise as they take to the pitch [The crowd|_AT_ spectators] roar as the players run out from the tunnel A cloudless day gives the impression this match is going to sparkle _AT_ [spectators|fans] can't be wrong. This is the match we have all come to watch The referee gets the nod from the linesman and we are away The [battle|struggle|fight|war|combat] begins The referees are ready, players set, the whistle blows The fog lifts and away we go The teams are well matched. We are in for [a real|an end to end] [tug of war|battle]. _T[_TAVSKILL0_ LE _TAVSKILL1_]_ have the slight upper hand. There's a huge gulf in the skill level. This should be a walk over for _T[_TAVSKILL1_ GE _TAVSKILL0_]_ _T[_TAVSKILL0_ GE _TAVSKILL1_]_ come into the game as underdogs. _T[_TAVSKILL0_ LE _TAVSKILL1_]_ start the game as sure favourites. The clash of the [gladiators|titans] [begins|kicks off] half_time It's half time It's _RE_ at half time. It's _RE_ at half time. _TL_'s manager has to find something special to spur his team on. Games like this make managers. _TL_ need inspiration from the top. The dropped heads tell the story. It's been no picnic here for _TL_. _TL_'s manager cops a rollicking from the fans as he leaves the dugout So far _TW_ and their manager have done everything right. _TL_'s manager is furious with his team's performance this half One gets the feeling the manager will read _TL_ the riot act _TL_ will be on the receiving end of their manager's [scolding|wrath] _TW_ are just 45 minutes away from a stunning victory _TL_ heads into the tunnel to await the manager's scolding A half _TL_ will quickly want to forget _T[_POSS1_ GE 70]_ is dominating the possession _T[_POSS1_ GE 60]_ have had the [luxury of most|lion's share|better] of the possession this half _T0_ may have had more possession but _T1_ have utilised theirs better _T1_ may have had more possession but _T0_ have utilised theirs better _T[_POSS1_ GE 75]_ seems to be the only team out there Well the [banks are closed|tide is out|lolly bag remains empty]: [no goals this half|no one has managed to break the wall] At this stage 1 up [might not be|might just be] enough With the number of shots so far, 1 up might not be enough Sure it's a low scoring game but we've had plenty of shots _T[_SHOTS0_ LE _SHOTS1_]_ have had plenty of chances to [finish|seal] this game _T[_SHOTS0_ LE _SHOTS1_]_ have had _SHOTS[_SHOTS0_ LE _SHOTS1_]_ chances to [finish|seal|clinch] this game No bickies in the barrel yet and [it looks like the baker is on strike|to be honest no one is baking] It's raining goals. [_GOALS0_ + _GOALS1_] so far and it's only the first half! There are two teams out there but only [_T[_FOULS0_ GE _FOULS1_]_|one of them] is playing football It's a blood bath out there, not a football match. [So many|[_FOULS0_ + _FOULS1_]] fouls. The ref's gonna need new office supplies! [So many|[_FOULS0_ + _FOULS1_]] fouls. The ref's gonna need a new [pea for his whistle|book|pencil]! [_PEN0_ + _PEN1_] penalties already extra_time After a close match the game heads into extra time It's still _RE_: extra time After _MI_ minutes it's still _RE_: extra time Who will break down first? Extra time it is It's down to determination and fitness now as we head into extra time penalties Who would have thought _MI_ minutes ago it would come down to this? And now we have the tense drama of a penalty shoot out Two teams, equal till now in every respect, face off in penalties The teams can't do it, so now it's one on one. Striker against goalie No goals so far but now we will see some as we head to penalties end_match The match is over! _TW_ are triumphant!!! The fans boo _TL_ off the pitch After _MI_ minutes the match ends with a _RE_ The referee checks his watch and blows for full time Well that's that. It ends _RE_ _TW_'s manager will be delighted with that result _RE_, what an astonishing result for _TW_ A draw, then. Still, a point is a point. Well that's that. It ends _RE_ in _TW_'s favour Wow, a match to remember. [_GOALS0_ + _GOALS1_] action packed goals! _TL_ were slaughtered by _GD_ goals. _TW_ will be sipping champagne tonight. What [a great victory|an amazing win] for _TW_ _TL_ were up against a giant and the _RE_ scoreline shows it own_goal Ohh no, the ball ricocheted off _P0_ into the net It's a pinball in the penalty box, finally spinning off _P0_ across the line Oh that's a great shot and it's deflected off _P0_ and into the back of the net _P0_ passes the ball back to his goalie. Oh no, the keeper's missed it! It's an own goal by _P0_! That little misunderstanding has cost _T_TT__ a goal header _P1_ chips the ball towards _P0_ who heads the ball towards goal Diving header by _P0_ He just floated in midair for ages, then thunder-headed it towards home That's come off the back of _P0_'s head! [Glancing|Powerful|Flicking|Angled] header towards the net from _P0_ _P0_'s head finds the end of the long cross post Sweet strike by _P0_ hits the post And the shot glances wide off the post I'm surprised the post has managed to withstand that cracking shot cross_bar Ball dinked over _P1_ but hit crossbar and bounced to safety The ball smacks into the crossbar with _P1_ stranded _P1_ seemed to be everywhere at once, finally tipping the ball off the crossbar penalty _P0_ steps up to take the penalty _P0_ has a chance to score with a penalty kick _P0_ can make some _T_POSS__ worries [disappear|go away] with this penalty Can [_P0_|_T_POSS__] convert the spot kick? You have to bury the nerves, swallow and concentrate when you're taking penalties _T_POSS__ look like they are playing for penalties. _T_POSS__ can sneak ahead if they convert this _P0_ can square the match with this shot _P0_: A late penalty now may force this match to a draw _T_NPOSS__ have given away an easy chance for _T_POSS__ to come back into this game _P0_ can seal up the game with a goal here free_kick Short free kick from _P0_ _P0_ drives free kick low and hard _P0_ takes free kick quickly and curls around wall _P0_ curls the free kick over the wall Free kick: _P0_ plays the ball out wide Free kick: _P0_ hits a long ball up the pitch Free kick whipped across the face of goal by _P0_ foul_yellow _P1_ for dangerous slide tackle on _P0_ _P1_ for foul on _P0_ _P1_ for kicking ball away _P1_ for time wasting _P1_ for handball _P1_ for stopping _P0_ taking a quick free kick _P1_ is booked for repeated dissent foul_red _P1_ is reprimanded for high kicking _P1_ is given his marching orders for contempt _P1_ for malicious showing of studs _P1_ for intentional handball _P1_ is sent off for stopping a clear goal-scoring opportunity _P1_ has been red carded for punching _P0_ _P1_ for swearing at opposition fans foul_red_injury _P1_ fouls and the stretcher bearers come racing on with _P0_ lying in agony on the turf Foul by _P1_; _P0_ seems to be injured... he might have to be substituted send_off _P0_ has been sent off _P0_ is sent off. _T_TT__ is now down a man injury _P0_ will have to go off after what seems an ankle injury _P0_ looks like he's badly injured The phsyio's had a look and _P0_ is taken off temp_injury _P0_ has pulled a muscle but should be able to continue _P0_ has picked up a slight knock _P0_ tries to run off a slight groin strain _P0_ has overstretched a muscle: seems ok _P0_ receives some attention and continues _P0_ has a large cut above his left eye but it has been patched up and he will be able to continue stadium_breakdown _T0_ is undergoing stadium problems The floodlights have just gone out Heavy fog is causing havoc here at _T0_'s ground stadium_riots The peasants are revolting And the fans are throwing flares onto the pitch The riot police have moved in to stop fighting between sets of opposition supporters A fan has managed to get onto the pitch and has begun to attack the referee The fans pour onto the pitch in a full scale pitch invasion stadium_fire Fire consumes _T_TT__'s stadium Away fans have set fire to the north stand A flare chucked onto the touchline has started a massive blaze A speaker has gone up in flames and the blaze is spreading around the entire stadium substitution _T_TT__ make a substitution: _P0_ comes on to replace _P1_ _T_TT__ need some fresh legs. _P0_ comes on to replace _P1_ _P1_ goes off to applause from the fans. _P0_ replaces him _P1_ dosen't look happy as he is replaced by _P0_ _P0_ comes off the bench to replace _P1_ _P0_ on for _P1_ structure_change _T_TT__ have changed their structure to _EX_ _T_TT__ restructure themselves into a _EX_ formation style_change _T_TT__ have changed their style to _EX_ _T_TT__ change to a _EX_ style _T_TT__ try to create an opening by attacking _T_TT__ change to _EX_ and ease off Last ditch effort: _T_TT__ change to _EX_ _MR_ minutes left. _T_TT__ try a change of tactics with _EX_ style Half time style change for _T_TT__ to _EX_ boost_change _T_TT__ have changed their boost to _EX_ Looks like _T_TT__ have given up _T_TT__ must think they have this game sewn up _T_TT__ have gone up a gear Boost on. _T_TT__ are throwing everything they've got