Heitinger became the fifth man to be sent off in a World Cup final when he pulled back Iniesta on the edge of the area, giving Webb little choice but to hand him a second caution, and that seemed to spur Spain on for a final effort.

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Terry pulled one back when he got in the way of a drilled cross from Deco.

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And Wenger admitted he was a little worried when Rafael pulled a goal back for United in the 90th minute that Arsenal could let slip another two-goal lead, given to them by Samir Nasri's double.

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Moments later Carroll, who still looked fresh despite his exertions for England in midweek, pulled one back for the visiting side when he fired in an angled drive.

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When the helicopter began getting away from the pilot, he pulled back on the cyclic, which controls the pitch of the rotor blades, only to find the aircraft unresponsive.

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The American stopper pulled off a great save moments later, however, when he blocked Barry's shot after the England midfielder pulled the ball back on to his right-foot.

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Gills pulled one back when Gavin Tomlin nipped in to fire home and he then rifled home to ensure a nervy ending.

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When the faux-aristocrat informed them that there was no way he was driving back, the guard pulled out a gun and asked for cigarettes.

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