Sentences with phrase «of a major tournament»

This was the first encounter between two British teams in the knockout stages of a major tournament.

Plus, the potential of playing seven games over the short period of a major tournament is a big ask.

That fixture, pitting the neighbours against each other in the finals of a major tournament for the first time, is arguably the standout pairing of the draw.

Carvalho played all 90 minutes in the victory over Ghana and 45 minutes in the 2 - 2 draw with the USA as Portugal crashed out at the group stages of a major tournament for the first time since 2002.

It meant that Wales had reached the first semifinal of a major tournament in their country's history in just their first appearance.

The community has successfully gotten Ultra onto a number of major tournament cards in the past, but hasn't done any yet.

Many of the countries had depleted or understrength sides on display — and although winning a match eight months ahead of a major tournament against weaker opposition doesn't mean that side will win the World Cup, there is still some insight that can be taken.

Hosts France, with 11 goals, are the leading scorers at the tournament while Germany have never looked in any danger as they have cruised to what must feel like their rightful place in the semi-finals of a major tournament.

Courtois is massive and the goal is tiny and he's off - balance and it's Wales and it's Belgium and it's the quarterfinals of a major tournament and it's Hal Robson - Kanu and, well, he's already rolled one critical hit.

Osaka has made it to the third round of every Major tournament this year at just 19 years old.

Lastly, there was Dennis Ralston, winner of no major tournaments, semifinalist at Wimbledon and Forest Hills last year, perennial close - but - not - quite.

It was their first finals of a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.

As always in the year of a major tournament, there will most likely be a player who comes from nowhere to secure a spot on the pla...

In the pressure - cooker situation of a major tournament, particularly in one of a recently - expanded format, plenty of players add a few zeroes to their price tags.

Whilst England have competent replacements waiting in the wings, Hart's presence and experience of major tournaments would be very useful for the younger members of the squad this summer — especially for the likes of young shot stopper Jack Butland.

Tennis star Djokovic has won more than his share of major tournaments (12 Grand Slams, in fact), so he clearly knows how to prepare for the court.

His tournament background will tell you he excels at 2D fighters, bringing in top honors at a variety of major tournaments, such as EVO, for games like Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Street Fighter IV, and more.

Less than four months after the Iron Sergeant walked out on England, the Three Lions are preparing to face his native Italy in the quarter - finals of a major tournament, with Capello's unhappy regime quickly slipping from memory.

Last time Wales reached the quarterfinal stage of a major tournament was back in 1958 world cup where they lost to eventual winners Brazil with Pele scoring the only goal in the game.

The game presents the magpies with a real chance at the semifinal of a major tournament.

This means that Puressentiel will be associated with a large number of major tournaments, including the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 and the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Hence, it would not be surprising to see Russia interested in the possibility of playing against one of the top dogs to test themselves ahead of this major tournament.

Arsenal fans moan about Wenger's lack of trophies, but having someone in charge who knows how to lose in the quarter and semi-finals of major tournaments would have to be an improvement.

Estonia have never reached the finals of a major tournament, and this is Tarmo Ruutli's side's first play - off appearance.

Giroud has been ever present in front of goal and even though we have again seen some of his struggles with consistency, Giroud is performing excellently so far on the big stage of a major tournament.

2 — Slovakia have reached the knockout stages of both major tournaments they have participated in (also 2010 World Cup).

Can you imagine what would happen if Roger Federer had caved in under pressure each time he found himself in the finals of a major tournament?

There are many different paths you can take to reach each of the major tournaments so no two careers will ever be the same.