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Bellingham rounded the goalkeeper to net in the 80th minute after Dean Huijsen cleverly dummied Valverde's pass.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

However, up stepped star full-back and sevens captain Bianca Silva, who dummied and raced over half of the pitch to score.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

It got better for the tourists when Ringrose made a half-break, dummied and then passed to Smith, who grubbered cleverly.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

His cross was dummied by Vardy, leaving Fatawu with a simple finish.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

And once Jake Wardle dummied to set up his Warriors club-mate Smith for England's second try on 20 minutes, Laurent Frayssinous's young side struggled to respond.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2023