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This is a shot-stopper who can be seen, too, as a saving grace for his country, yet such a depiction is unsettling to him.
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You can be the best shot-stopper, you can be so good at making saves, but if you can't make those decisions in the games, you're not going to be a great goalkeeper.
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Lehmann's speed off his line and ability on crosses may have edged Kahn, who is the better shot-stopper.
USATODAY.com - Klinsmann's goal: Win the World Cup at home 2006
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This looks very odd to the spectator, as everyone is a potential shot-stopper or goalkeeper when called upon.
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You're either confident on crosses and a nimble shot-stopper or you're not.
John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2007
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Imposing shot-stopper simply can't get enough chances to play for U.S. Tim Howard
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Socceroos shot-stopper, who has been named as Sydney FC's new goalkeeping coach, says when it comes to Kewell's return to Australia to play in the
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He was denied twice more by the shot-stopper with a header and a close range strike.
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At $75,000 Andrew Redmayne is the most popular goalkeeper, but the Olyroos shot-stopper is likely to spend a year deputising for Theoklitos.
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Socceroos shot-stopper, who has been named as Sydney FC's new goalkeeping coach, says when it comes to Kewell's return to Australia to play in the
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