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Mickels miss a turning point as latest stop in Sabah’s odyssey ends with regret | Jamie Jackson

The Guardian Football about 2 hours 1 mins read

Forward’s spurned opportunity to level the match proved decisive in the Champions League newcomers’ loss to Manchester United

Football – like much of life – can be a story of what might have been, and on 39 minutes Joy-Lance Mickels had an experience that was a sliding doors moment for the centre-forward and Sabah that may haunt a long time.

Azerbaijan’s champions were trailing to Matheus Cunha’s opener when Kaheem Parris spiralled the ball up to the far post of Manchester United’s goal. The lurking Mickels had a gilded chance, unmarked and close-in, yet when the delivery dropped, the 32-year-old snatched at his header and the ball fell wide.

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