Instead, it has worn down the other team by making their players chase shadows before waiting for a mistake.

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He gained the first of three mini-breaks at 1-1 and, aided by four magnificent aces, left Soderling to chase shadows.

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With Brazilians Ilsinho and Rodrigues Jadson at the creative hub they began to pass the ball with stunning speed and efficiency, enjoying the zip they could get from the wet surface as they made Fulham chase shadows.

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