double block
Americannoun
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The double block by defender Kerkez in the second half was sensational and epitomised the determination and this new-found belief that seems to running through veins of the Cherries at the moment.
From BBC
Tri and Katelyn Eichert teamed up for a double block to cut the deficit to 22-20, but Brockway stepped up once again with two kills — including the game winner.
From Seattle Times
England responded at last, Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma producing a fine double block from Harry Kane, although the home side had chances of their own in a frenetic finale.
From BBC
The first set was a missed opportunity for Nebraska, which never trailed by more than three and staved off five set points for Stanford until a double block by Campbell and Gray denied Lexi Sun’s kill attempt for the winner.
From Washington Times
Crystal Palace could curse Ciaran Clark’s late double block on the Newcastle goal-line which effectively denied the home side another victory plucked late, but this was not their most persuasive display.
From The Guardian
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