In the world of soccer, being a back-up striker is a thankless task. Sure, they might briefly star in the limelight if they score a winning goal or a golazo – like either of the ones that Devon Sandoval and Olmes Garcia earned Goal of the Week honors with a year ago:
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But these unfortunate souls aren’t even guaranteed minutes on the pitch. No matter how good they are, sometimes there are just player who are simply better, more clinical, or simply more valuable in the coaches’ eyes.