Press home

The opposition was able to capitalize on this and to press home the argument that only after proclaiming the republic's sovereignty would the Ukrainian authorities be in a position to deal with the miners' problems.

It succeeded so well that they led 5—4. But Lycett got busy, and going for everything, as did his partner, the Lowes failed to press home their lead and were beaten 7-5.

Mancini's side remain in fourth place but an opportunity to press home an advantage over closest rivals Tottenham was squandered with a lamentable display.