He was not the sole reason for their defeat, but he was an absolutely fundamental one. (theguardian.com)
Koch's criticism of Jesse Jackson had angered many black voters and was cited as a major reason for his defeat. (en.wikipedia.org)
Ashley Williams, meanwhile, was not prepared to flag up his team's crowded schedule as reason for the defeat — and Mason Holgate echoed manager Koeman's verdict when he bemoaned Everton's «slow start» against Conte's side. (evertonfc.com)