Sentences with phrase «victory over a defence»

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With Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al - Abadi declaring that victory over Islamic State extremists in Tikrit is near, Canadian Defence Minister Jason Kenney says Canada is keeping «a very close eye» on questions arising from Iran's key role in that military success.

Argentina, meanwhile, have been reliant on a solid defence in the knock - out rounds, with Martin Demichelis in particular returning to the side to help Alejandro Sabella's men tighten up in tight victories over Belgium and The Netherlands.

Lovren could line up in defence for Croatia, who booked their place at the World Cup via a play - off victory over Greece after finishing second in their qualifying group.

In the Davis Cup Great Britain began their defence with a hard - fought win over Japan, and Jodie Stimpson began the triathlon season on fire with victory in Abu Dhabi.

Can Chelsea kick off their title defence with a victory over Burnley this weekend?

In both their league and European victories over Guardiola's men, Liverpool denied time and space to City's defence and midfield, cutting off passing lanes as they looked to build from the back and robbing key creators, such as Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva, of the breathing space they become deadly within.

Although Johnson scored 32 goals, the defence conceded over 100 and with only 5 points won (no victories) away from home it was not the start hoped for.

Saracens kicked off their Aviva Premiership title defence with a Worcester 35 - 3 victory over Worcester Warriors at Twickenham.

The former Juventus defender put in an excellent performance alongside his team - mates in defence as the Irons pulled off a shock 2 - 0 victory over the Gunners.

Bolton also have the same 11 available from last week after a 3 - 1 victory over Stoke with new record - signing Johan Elmander scoring on his debut, and was Bolton's biggest threat causing no end of problems for Stoke's defence.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte declared his side's title defence was over after Saturday's defeat at West Ham, but his players responded and goals from Tiemoue Bakayoko, Willian and Pedro secured them victory at a canter.

Coming off a 4 - 0 victory against Arsenal, Liverpool's defence were all over the place as City romped to victory in a result that took Guardiola's men top of the Premier League.

In 2014/15, an eternally disappointing defence failed to do justice to a reborn attack in a season with promise but little palpable reward, apart from a satisfying Supercoppa victory over Juventus.

Rio Ferdinand sat out United's 3 - 2 win over Liverpool with illness, but the England defender started in United's 5 - 2 Carling Cup victory over Scunthrope on Wednesday and is set to thwart Bolton's aerial advances, as without Ferdinand in defence the pairing of Davies and Elmander may have put their aerial prowess to good use, but Ferdinand is set to replace the inadequate Jonny Evans at centre - half meaning there will be little room for the Bolton forwards to exploit.

They've been imperious at home this season, where they are undefeated in 26, winning 23, and although Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he will make a number of changes from the side which comfortably secured victory in the first leg over in Germany, the 69 - year - old has assured fans that the defence will still posses plenty of experience, which is a smart move on his part, as so long as United don't concede, a feat they've achieved in 15 of 26 home games this season, they'll sail through.

Although he didn't get his name on the scoresheet, Eden Hazard spent another afternoon tormenting defences in the English Top flight as he picked up yet another Man of the Match award for his industrious performance in the Blues» 2 - 0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Defence secretary Bob Ainsworth's parliamentary aide has said the government's decision to fight extra compensation for two wounded soldiers threatens a victory of «bureaucracy over bravery».