Sentences with phrase «match against host nation»
Speaking to the media ahead of their Sunday final match against host nation, France, Santos stated that his team's target is always to win it all.
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The first game of the Confederations Cup pits the host nation, Russia against New Zealand who come into this match as clear underdogs according to many bookies.
Midfielder Marcus Edwards, currently on loan at Norwich City, will join up with England Under - 20s for a trip to Poland on Thursday 22 March followed by a home match against Portugal in Manchester on Tuesday 27 March, while centre - back Japhet Tanganga is set to be with England Under - 19s for a trio of European Championship elite round qualifiers in Macedonia against Hungary (21 March), Latvia (24 March) and the host nation (27 March).