CARDIFF, Wales -- A former English Premier League player was found not guilty of rape on Friday following a retrial, ending a five-year case.Ched Evans, a Wales international who has played for Manchester City and Sheffield United, wept and hugged his fiancee after the verdict was given at Cardiff Crown Court.The 27-year-old Evans admitted to having sex with a teenager in a hotel in north Wales in May 2011 but always insisted it was consensual. He was convicted of rape in April 2012 and released from prison after serving half of his five-year sentence.The rape conviction was overturned in April following an appeal.A jury of seven women and five men found Evans not guilty following three hours of deliberations after the eight-day trial.Evans and his partner stood outside court with supporters as his solicitor read a statement on behalf of Evans.That incident did not involve the commission of a criminal offense, the statement said, and today I am overwhelmed with relief that the jury agreed.Thanks go, too, to my friends and family, it added, most notably my fiancee, Natasha, who chose, perhaps incredibly, to support me in my darkest hour. Whilst my innocence has now been established, I wish to make it clear that I wholeheartedly apologize to anyone who might have been affected by the events of the night in question.Evans plays for third-tier club Chesterfield, who signed him in June despite a public outcry when he attempted to return to professional soccer with other clubs while his appeal was being heard. Wholesale Swell Bottles . The Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers all won on Sunday meaning the Rangers will host the Rays in a play-in game on Monday. Liberty Swell Bottle Uk . -- Teemu Selanne scored the first goal of his 22nd NHL season, and the Anaheim Ducks extended the best start in franchise history with their fifth straight victory, 3-2 over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. http://www.swellbottleuk.com/ . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. 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However, Pochettino denied suggestions his young team lacked the maturity to close out the game when leading 2-1 with 15 minutes remaining.Its true it was a missed opportunity and the way that we played I believe we deserved more, said Pochettino.It was a good game, we showed improvements, and Im very pleased with the players and how they played the game.I think we deserved more. I feel a little bit disappointed and frustrated because we were unlucky with the way we conceded the goal. With 11 against 10 we needed to keep the score the same.The match had been described as the most important north London derby in 25 years and Pochettino felt Tottenham coped with the occasion despite failing to retain their 2-1 advantage. Tottenham defend an Alexis Sanchez free-kick Its not about maturity, its not about character, he said. 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Coquelin was sent off for two bookable offences and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger felt Tottenhams Eric Dier should also have received a second yellow card from referee Michael Oliver for pulling back Olivier Giroud.I think that the sending off didnt affect the result, said Pochettino. Maybe Dier could have had a second yellow, yes, but its always down to the decision of the referee - they are the boss.Pochettino confirmed Danny Rose came off with cramp in his calf and that he will be assessed on Sunday, although does not expect him to miss Tottenhams Europa League trip to Borussia Dortmund on Thursday. Also See: Arsenal salvage a draw White Hart Lane recap Dier decision puzzles Wenger Get free ￡10 bet ' ' '