Sentence examples for desperate goal from inspiring English sources

Once again it was a desperate goal for City to concede from a defensive viewpoint, a routine long cross from Boateng allowing Lewandowski to get in behind Vincent Kompany and ahead of Bacary Sagna to send a looping header over Hart, who was off his line.

Only a desperate goal-line block from Ricardo Costa prevented Michael Bradley from equalising after the American full-back had beaten his man and drawn Beto out of position with another brilliant run.

In a frantic opening, Emeka Nwajiobi had three chances to give the Hatters the lead, the striker on one occasion only being denied via a desperate goal-line clearance from Gary Stevens.

Hernandez was also guilty of wastefulness in front of goal, heading a fine Jones cross over, while Anderson was denied by Sergiu Costin's desperate goal-line clearance after flicking the ball past Grahovac.

Towards the end when we were desperate for that goal I thought there were several situations where we were in good crossing or shooting positions and we didn't take advantage of it, and that's something we need to work on.

The Black Stars' defending is taking on an increasingly desperate quality... GOAL! Ghana 0-1 Germany (Ozil 60) Superb finish from the youngster.

Dortmund, desperate for a goal, leaving themselves vulnerable to a counter.

With Costa Rica desperate for a goal, and having several near misses, Brazil continued to push forward.

Twice, with Brazil desperate for a goal, he was substituted after making little impression.

Former Manchester City striker Jo, on as a substitute, dragged a shot wide as Brazil became increasingly desperate for a goal.

While we were all desperate for another goal at our game, we were also glued to events at the other game.