Marc Goodfellow's long-range effort forced a fine save from Turley but makeshift striker Darren Stride squared the ball to Morris who completely miscued with the goal gaping.

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This time, however, Tamim never had the chance to get into his uninhibited stride as the second ball moved appreciably from the bat and he could not resist nibbling at it, leaving wicketkeeper Matt Prior with a simple catch.

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In full stride, Dempsey volleyed the ball with his right foot past goalkeeper Noel Valladares from 8 yards.

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Taking a terrific Lee Morris pass in his stride he coolly slotted the ball past the helpless Kenny to put the hosts on level terms.

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Centre partner Sonny Parker took the ball in his stride to lope through the Munster line and send Jon Vaughton haring towards the left corner.

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The Legia Warsaw player took the ball in his stride and, from the edge of the area, produced a sublime chip with the outside of his left boot that arced over Myhill to nestle in the back of the net.

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But any chance of a wobble by Manchester City was ended when Onuoha was allowed to stride unchallenged into the area and roll the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

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Now Whitehaven were in their stride, and more expansive rugby resulted in the ball falling to full-back Craig Benson, whose delicious dummy carved open the defence for the third try of the afternoon.

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"Any time he was in a fastball count, he'd go to his breaking ball or his changeup to keep us off stride, " Red Sox manager John Farrell said.

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Steven Gerrard was the creator with a trademark through ball, which the Republic of Ireland striker took in his stride before calmly sliding a finish beyond Atletico keeper Leo Franco.

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