After dominating the first half, Rovers struggled to impose themselves and substitute Joel Mumbongo wasted a gilt-edged chance when thumping a close-range header over from Josh Dacres-Cogley's cross.

Source: https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/sport/23222953.crewe-1-v-0-tranmere---rovers-rue-wasted-chances-railwaymen/?ref=rss

A further opportunity came through Adam Dawson, who fired narrowly high from a close-range free-kick.

Source: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/24011665.lusiama-earns-colls-point-high-flying-rylands/?ref=rss

Any hopes of a comeback were almost extinguished when Bailey’s close-range effort deflected wide immediately after the break as Villa emerged with renewed vigour.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23236805.dean-campbell-hits-winner-stevenage-dump-aston-villa-fa-cup/?ref=rss

As his crew did so, the helicopter was hit by close-range automatic weapons fire, damaging the aircraft and hitting Novosel in the right leg and hand.

Source: https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/10/16/medal-of-honor-monday-u-s-army-chief-warrant-officer-4-michael-novosel-jr/

Atletico recovered with a close-range strike from Antoine Griezmann during first-half injury time and Morata secured the win shortly after the restart by firing into the net after a cross from Nahuel Molina.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/atletico-madrid-fight-back-win-five-goal-thriller-against-feyenoord-3821866?cid=cna_flip_070214

Ayew had scored in only one other game all season, but he netted with a 53rd-minute header to put Palace 2-1 up before adding their fifth goal with a close-range finish.

Source: https://punchng.com/chukwueze-nine-other-african-players-making-headlines-in-europe/

Barcola has just missed another close-range effort after going himself and hitting one into the side netting.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/psg-vs-newcastle-united-live-28185703

But Chelsea’s defensive frailties were exploited again with six minutes left on the clock, with substitute Gemma Bonner snatching home a close-range effort to reduce the deficit to 3-2.

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But in an incredible finish to a pulsating clash, Vanegas popped up deep into stoppage time for all three points with a close-range header.

Source: https://leadership.ng/fifa-wwc-germany-suffer-first-ever-group-stage-loss-in-encounter-with-colombia/

By contrast, the Purps scored immediately after half-time as midfielder Schorah's close-range flick converted Bahula's cross from the left.

Source: https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/bucks-are-beaten-in-fa-trophy-by-step-four-side-city-of-liverpool-4416562

City keeper Haydn Whitcombe did make a terrific save at 2-0 to somehow keep Bassett’s Bailey Gallagher’s close-range shot from finding the net.

Source: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/23933207.hellenic-league-premier-worcester-city-4-0-royal-wootton-bassett-town/?ref=rss

Colombian striker Miguel Borja put the hosts ahead with a close-range strike after Pablo Solari’s cross in the second minute, reports Xinhua.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/fernandez-keeps-river-plate-title-hopes-on-track/

Costello then missed a gilt-edged chance to equalise when his close-range shot was blocked by the outstretched leg of experienced keeper Jak Wells who has played for 15 different clubs across the North East over the years.

Source: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/sport/23940649.ryton-crawcrook-albion-1-2-jarrow-match-report/?ref=rss

Danny Warren’s close-range strike gave Mold the lead on 10 minutes, while home keeper Alex Swindell kept out Morgan Owen’s penalty 10 minutes later.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/23841803.mixed-fortunes-league-buckley-mold-chirk/?ref=rss

In addition to his classic moves, Ryu can also use his Donkey Kick – a quick straight kick perfect for ending combos or extending with its OD variation – and Hashogeki – a close-range energy blast to maintain pressure – to keep opponents in check.

Source: https://gamerant.com/street-fighter-6-best-characters-beginners/

Liverpool were fortunate to avoid more set-piece misery when Wissa struck from close-range after the Reds made a hash of clearing a corner, only for an offside call to deny Brentford.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/liverpool-stunned-by-brentford-as-reds-pay-for-defensive-woes/

Nashville's Fabrice-Jean 'Fafa' Picault levelled the scores in the 57th minute with a close-range finish.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/23561470/lionel-messis-gesture-beckham-inter-miami/

Simba Mlambo put Winchester ahead with a tap-in but Charlie Gunson’s close-range header levelled matters.

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/23251248.dorchester-town-2-1-winchester-city-harvey-bradbury-scores-winner/?ref=rss

Taunton pulled a goal back through Dylan Morgan’s volley but Weymouth settled jangling nerves in the second half with Tom Bearwish’s close-range finish.

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/23480928.taunton-town-1-3-weymouth-terras-take-survival-bid-final-day/?ref=rss

The 28 year-old is now two goals clear of Southampton’s in the race for the second tier Golden Boot, but his latest close-range finish couldn’t save seventh-placed Rovers from a shock 3-1 defeat at whipping boys Sheffield Wednesday.

Source: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/peterborough-united/new-contract-and-another-championship-goal-for-free-scoring-ex-peterborough-united-striker-4431637