Marty Quinn's half-time words had the desired effect as Glenavon grabbed the winning goal and should have doubled their lead after 86 minutes but Willo McDonagh's effort hit the outside of the post.

BBC: Institute 0-1 Glenavon

So far it has had the desired effect in galvanising some of the world's top players who had previously failed to gel.

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The changes nearly had their desired effect on 80 minutes, but Van Persie's strike just evaded Myhill's right-hand post.

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So that's -- they are having the desired effect.

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But with new owner John W Henry unable to watch the first home game since taking over at the club through illness, Marsden's rallying cry seemed to have the desired effect as Liverpool began with a real thrust to their play.

BBC: Fernando Torres

However, the double substitution had its desired effect as both men pressed forward, pressurising South Korea's defence for the first time in the match.

BBC: South Korea 2-0 Greece

It seems that Stephen Elop's financial measures may finally be having the desired effect as Nokia records its first sub-billion dollar quarterly loss for a year.

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But McNamara's harsh words at the interval clearly had the desired effect, especially on chief playmaker Orford.

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By assigning the creative Smart Effect function to the easy-to-access Quick Dial positioned on the camera's front panel, the photographer can effortlessly add the desired finishing touch to an image, while previewing the effect on the camera's 3 inch LCD display.

ENGADGET: Pentax offers 100 different custom color options for its Q10 mirrorless camera

Ms. Merkel's change in course, though, hasn't produced the desired political effect.

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