match-winner

Wenger argued that the Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker had been fouled by Clint Dempsey in the build-up to Djourou's sending-off, which came after he leaned in on the match-winner Bobby Zamora – TV replays failed to support the view – and he even contested Djourou's first card, given in the 63rd minute, for a tackle through the back of Moussa Dembélé.

Arsenal's Arsène Wenger rages at referee after Fulham defeat 2012

Kelly and Agger were both injured against Sparta and the match-winner Dirk Kuyt believes their contributions have been invaluable to the side's improved away form.

Liverpool owner John W Henry praises Kenny Dalglish on Facebook 2011

After praising Drogba's performance, Ancelotti pointed to the significance of the bout of malaria that enfeebled his match-winner for much of the season.

Chelsea's Didier Drogba makes case to start instead of Fernando Torres 2011

West Brom's match-winner Paul Scharner, left, celebrates with fellow goalscorer Peter Odemwingie after beating Newcastle.

Newcastle United 2-3 West Bromwich Albion | Premier League match report 2011

Their match-winner, Matt Tubbs, cost £70,000 and the midfielder Sergio Torres also commanded a fee, from Peterborough.

'If any non-league club can beat Manchester United, it's Crawley Town' 2011

In stoppage time he blocked what would have been an Adebayor match-winner.

Never-say-die John Terry ignores brickbats and does what he does best 2011

The match-winner and Birmingham boyhood supporter Gardner, whose extra-time goal sent the club to Wembley for the first time since they lost to Manchester City in the 1956 FA Cup final, described the experience as "unbelievable".

Alex McLeish relishes 'proudest moment' with Birmingham at Wembley 2011

Alex McLeish is not universally popular among Villa supporters, partly due to his previous allegiance to Birmingham City, but he deserves full credit for acting decisively and signing Saturday's match-winner while others dithered over his fitness and the terms and length of a temporary deal.

Aston Villa's Robbie Keane steals the show on return to his alma mater 2012

Fábregas proved to be Arsenal's match-winner after he came on as a 69th‑minute substitute, shortly after Alan Lee had made the score 1-1.

Cesc Fábregas in Twitter row after Arsenal's defeat of Huddersfield 2011

Lancashire's target was revised to 81 off 10 overs after an hour of rain, much of it heavy, which made the drainage system installed at Old Trafford a couple of winters ago the real match-winner.

Lancashire beat Nottinghamshire to make t20 quarter-finals 2010