Sentences with phrase «only securing a point»

Only securing a point from their previous two matches, Newcastle were looking really eager to put on strong attacking effort right from the start.

Not exact matches

James had another masterful performance on Wednesday night, in which he scored the Cavaliers final nine points to secure a 113 - 108 win over the Denver Nuggets, including two final fadeaways that you'd only trust him to make.

Many saw little point in buying expensive new PCs and signing up with service providers to access content that was not only less secure but rarely French.

There are four affirmations about Jesus Christ that historically have been stressed in Christian faith: (1) Jesus is truly human, bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, living a human life under the same human conditions any one of us faces — thus Christology, statement of the significance of Jesus, must start «from below,» as many contemporary theologians are insisting; (2) Jesus is that one in whom God energizes in a supreme degree, with a decisive intensity; in traditional language he has been styled «the Incarnate Word of God»; (3) for our sake, to secure human wholeness of life as it moves onward toward fulfillment, Jesus not only lived among us but also was crucified for us — this is the point of talk about atonement wrought in and by him; (4) death was not the end for him, so it is not as if he never existed at all; in some way he triumphed over death, or was given victory over it, so that now and forever he is a reality in the life of God and effective among humankind.

I agree with Bill Maher, but then again I'm a lifelong atheist... I have never believed for one minute that the god as portrayed in the bible or koran has any possibility of being real to everyone, otherwise that god would make itself obvious and not hide behind man made lies and cultural practices that self perpetuate thanks fo fear... otherwise there would not be several thousand man made religions trying to claim that god as their own... yes, it is an opinion, only valid to the opinion holder and no one else... Bill, thanks for so strongly making that point, not that it makes any difference to god fearing people... they will hold on to their opinion as strongly as they hold on to their shotgun, thinking that each provides them with some form of security... to intelligent people, neither is secure and neither leads to true freedom of the mind...

We are not allowed the luxury of certainty, but only the pain of ambiguity that is the lot of all learners as they move from one point of secure knowledge to another.

I concede that the Premier league is the most competive professional league in world football and every team loses a game or two they shouldnt (especially on the road) but unfortunately when you only able to secure 7 out of 24 available points against Manure / Shitty / Spuds / Cheshit you CANT drop points in such fixtures.

Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game early in the second half to secure all three points for Spurs at Wembley, and naturally it would have been a major disappointment for Arsenal supporters to lose against their bitter rivals.

They have already secured the top spot in Group K of the UEFA Europa League, as the only team that can match their points tally of nine is Napoli, and Liverpool's head to head record against the Italians of an away draw and a home win mean they can not be overtaken.

We are now eleven games unbeaten, and with a five point gap down to Manchester United and a game in hand over City, it looks like we only have to avoid defeat at Old Trafford to secure second place.

Overall I'm happy with a point, we only need to win one of our remaining two matches to secure 3rd spot.

We will be EXTREMELY lucky to secure 4th spot this year as I predict we will lose to West Ham, who are only 3 points behind.

why did we play Welbeck in the striker's role... no one can question his heart but to have a player with such limited first - touch and finishing skills against such a game opponent with Lacazette on the bench is almost unforgivable... maybe it's because Welbeck tows the party line or maybe it's because Welbeck doesn't know anything but 100 % on the pitch, unfortunately neither of these qualities makes him a capable starting striker on a team with any real aspirations... I can only hope that he was being showcased for a move elsewhere, as there was some talk last week about some interest from Everton... if he moved on that would be the only silver lining of this coach's decision, but once again it wouldn't excuse this club for putting business decisions ahead of fielding the best possible team to secure 3 points at Anfield

He only had four points in a first half that saw the 2018 team with a 43 - 42 deficit, however in the second half Chappell took his overall game to another level, using his quickness and physicality as tools on both ends of the court in helping secure the win.

Crystal Palace not only secured their first goal of the 2017/18 Premier League season but also clinched their first points in an outstanding display against title holder's Chelsea.

Arsenal are chasing an unlikely second place finish, needing three points as well as Tottenham to fluff their lines against already - relegated Newcastle United, otherwise only a win by 14 or more goals will secure second - place should Spurs draw.

Swansea up next and we were leading 1 - 0 only to collapse to a 2 - 1 defeat, Gomis securing the points for the hosts.

As of writing, the only way Liverpool can do that is to either beat Sevilla in the Europa League Final to secure a Champions League berth, or to beat West Bromwich Albion on Sunday while claiming more points than West Ham United and Southampton.

With arsenal still just taking the first few steps on the road to recovery after suffering the worst period the team has had to endure for many a year and setting a few unwanted records for the Arsene Wenger era, we could probably have done without this midweek game against a side that is not only the reigning Premier League champions but who are quite a bit further down their own road to redemption while still needing some points to make their survival in the top flight completely secure.

We can only concentrate on our own results at present, but I feel like Ramsey and co will be able to secure all three points this weekend.

Not only did the Hammers secure three points away against the previously imperious City — ending Manuel Pellegrini's side's 100 percent record — they also did so in style.

Leipzig could only go through if they secured more points than the Portuguese team.

Competing on all four fronts meant that United only just secured the Premier League title by two points ahead of their rivals City, while they beat Lyon in the Europa League final.

However, there is something to be had from this game against West Brom; if we win then we only need two more points to secure...

He then came off the bench against Germany and again scored the only goal of the game, securing all three points in the final four minutes.

Tottenham could well join United (in» 95) and Newcastle (52 points in» 96) as the only clubs to have failed to lift the trophy despite securing more than 50 pts at home.

Last time these two meet was back in September when United secured all three points at Old Trafford thanks to super first half scoring 4 the only time they scored more than 2 goals in first half.

78 ′ 3 — 1 Cristiano Ronaldo scored again late in second half to pretty much settle the tie and not only secure three points but also the La Liga title.

With three games still to play, Brighton have secured an impressive 92 points from 28 wins, eight draws and only seven defeats which means they are now soaring into the EPL.

Introduction: From a recruitment point - of - view, a sporting director must always have a deeply scouted list of alternative transfer targets, to not only maintain the club's footballing philosophy, but to ensure that high quality talent is secured at an excellent value for whatever roles and weaknesses the coaching staff want to improve.

We probably only need 18 points to secure promotion & really really can not see us not achieving a minimum of 1.5 ppg This is the time we have to back Nuno, the team & support thru THIN & thick.

Our boys scored three of the sort of goals that only a team like Blackpool will concede to secure a 3 - 1 win at Bloomfield Road and pull Manchester United's lead at the top of the table back to seven points.

The three points means Atletico secured Champions League qualification for a sixth successive season under Diego Simeone, having played in the competition only twice in the previous 16 years before the Argentine took charge.

The Bauchi side are the only top flight outfit yet to secure an away point in the league this season.

José Pékerman's Colombia were tumbled over by Venezuel couple of days ago with 1 - 0 defeat where Rondon scored the only goal of the game while Brazil secured all three points against Peru in last moments of the match winning 2 - 1 to start the Copa America on a winning note.

Mata steered in a fine finish only three minutes later to compound Antonio's frustrations before Ibrahimovic secured maximum points for United, who are back to within a point of fourth - place Arsenal, having played a game more.

Scraping past League Two minnows, Carlisle United, in the Capital One Cup on penalties has only added to the pressure Brendan Rodgers is facing, and failure to secure the points this weekend could well be the final nail in the coffin of the Northern Irishman.

Stoke will feel they have some unfinished business with Manchester United after the Red Devils snatched all three points from their first league encounter of the season, where Stoke though they'd secured a share of the spoils only for United to score a winner late on.

Today at 03:40 am - ith only three fixtures remaining for Birmingham City it is vital that points are picked up to secure safety in the championship.

Luis Suarez's low free - kick was struck tamely in the Dutch keeper's direction but the shot could only be fumbled — and once again Kuyt popped up unmarked to secure the three points with a poacher's finish.

They now have just one point more than Sheffield Wednesday and two points more than Derby who occupy the remaining play - off places and those places were secured just that bit more with Cardiff only drawing at Burnley.

So, 12 points up for grabs in October, but only the most rose - tinted fan would bet we would secure all 12.

Only one of Burnley's 26 points this season has been secured away from Turf Moor, at Old Trafford in a 0 - 0 draw with Manchester United.

Its only 1.5 pounds and packs into a convenient messenger bag, but doesn't sacrifice safety — its one of the only ones I've found with a 5 point harness to keep your child fully secured.

This lightweight booster seat weighs in a only 1 pound, but provides ample support with a 3 ″ padded seat and a 5 - point harness to keep your toddler secure.

My only complaint is the 5 point harness can be a little difficult to secure, but once you get the hang of it, it's easier.

My only complaint is that the clip which secures the shoulder straps is placed in the exact point of your back which makes it impossible to reach on your own.

Folks, there is a lot more to say, but6 I will end it here with a pin - pointed advice to Akufo - Addo and his gang that as human beings, we have only one life to live; and we can do so if we know how to secure that life.

GMB general secretary Paul Kenny pointed out that Conservatives failed to secure 40 % support of those who voted in the 2010 general election, while only 15 Tory MPs had the backing of 40 % of those entitled to vote in their constituencies.

An eight - point privacy statement presented at the meeting says that an individual's privacy must be respected, and the information gathered must be kept secure, and shared with law enforcement agencies only when they are authorised to see it.