Can't live with an opponent
Can't live with an opponent means a team are unable to match the level of their opponent (e.g. pace, skill or intensity) during a match. What does it mean? This phrase describes a clear gap in quality or performance between two teams. The weaker side simply cannot keep up with...
Come off the bench to score
Come off the bench to score means a player has entered the match as a substitute rather than starting the game and then scored a goal. What does it mean? A player who 'comes off the bench' was not in the starting eleven but was brought on during the match,...
Complete the comeback
To complete the comeback means to overturn a losing position, scoring the goal that turns a losing scoreline into a winning one. What does it mean? A comeback happens when a losing team scores enough goals to go ahead. A goal that starts this process might be described as 'sparking'...