Share this: Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino inspired a second-half turnaround as Liverpool snatched a crucial 2-1 victory over Stoke City on Saturday afternoon. At the end of a first half featuring few genuine chances for either team, Jonathan Walters had given the Potters an advantage with a firm near-post header a minute before the break. But the visitors were much improved in the second 45, with the introduction of Coutinho and Firmino after the interval helping to reverse the score. The Brazilian duo struck within two minutes of one another, while goalkeeper Simon Mignolet thwarted both Charlie Adam and Saido Berahino with stunning saves to secure three points. Click to read more on LiverpoolFC.com >> Thumbnail photo via LiverpoolFC.com More Stories Source link
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Frank Vatrano Gives Bruins’ Offense Emotional Lift In Win Vs. Panthers
Share this: Frank Vatrano’s impact Thursday went beyond his stat line. Yes, the Boston Bruins forward scored the game’s opening goal, which helped the B’s secure a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in his first game back after suffering a foot injury before the season, but he also provided his team with an emotional lift. Hear Andy Brickley and Jack Edwards break down the impact Vatrano had in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
Bruins Climb Standings With Thrilling Overtime Win Over Panthers
The Boston Bruins prevailed 4-3 over the Florida Panthers on Monday night at TD Garden to leapfrog the Tampa Bay Lightning and move into third place in the Atlantic Division. B’s forward David Pastrnak scored twice, including a tremendous overtime goal to secure the extra point for the home team. Check out Jack Edwards’ and Andy Brickley’s analysis of the game in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Classic Europa League and UEFA Cup comebacks
Zenit made headlines on Thursday by fighting back from 3-0 down to secure a sensational 4-3 victory at Maccabi Tel-Aviv in their opening game of this season's UEFA Europa League. Like so many epic comebacks, the Russian side completed their win with a dramatic added-time clincher, Luka Djordjević heading in to leave the home fans bewildered.He also added Zenit's name to a long list of teams who have defied daunting deficits in the UEFA Europa League/UEFA Cup – and UEFA.com now looks back at some of the most memorable. Shelbourne 3-5 Rangers, UEFA Cup first qualifying round first leg, 22
Moyes secure at United despite rumours
Updated: Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014 13:38 | Comments David Moyes presided over one of the worst displays during his time as Manchester United manager in Athens David Moyes remains the manager of Manchester United despite speculation to the contrary. Rumours of an imminent announcement on the New York Stock Exchange spread on social media on Wednesday, with the suggestion it would state that Moyes was to leave the club following Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat to Olympiacos in the Champions League. The odds on Moyes being the next Barclays Premier League manager to leave his post dropped from 14/1 to 8/11 in less than 24 hours, but Press Association Sport reports that the Scot is still very much in charge. United are baffled by the reports