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“There are two things I will always remember. First, a shot against Derby that hit the inside of the post but didn't go in, and we could only draw 2-2. And then the really big chance against Bayer Leverkusen, two minutes from the end of the Champions League semi-final, when I shot over the bar…” quote by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
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“There are two things I will always remember. First, a shot against Derby that hit the inside of the post but didn't go in, and we could only draw 2-2. And then the really big chance against Bayer Leverkusen, two minutes from the end of the Champions League semi-final, when I shot over the bar. That hurt a lot.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

About This Quote

Missed opportunities in sports can be painful, highlighting the emotional impact of near successes and the importance of resilience.

In simple terms: Missing chances hurts, but resilience matters.

Key Takeaway

Learn from missed chances, stay resilient.

Themes

sports failure resilience emotion performance pressure

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • football matches
  • training sessions
  • high‑stakes games
  • post‑match analysis

Key Concepts

psychology of sport goal setting team dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do after a missed opportunity?
  • How can you turn disappointment into motivation?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on missed shots can undermine confidence.

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