Sentence examples for a lethargic first half from inspiring English sources

And after a lethargic first half in which they had only one shot on goal, their playoffs appeared destined for a one-game stint.

After a lethargic first half against Brazil, the United States came out with teeth bared, willing to push and shove and pull hair.

After a lethargic first half in which he scored only 6 points on 3-of-6 shooting, McClinton dominated the second half.

Yet it was Gill who was instrumental in helping them break a six-game road losing streak, in the process overcoming a lethargic first half.

After honoring the missing and the dead from the attacks, the Jets overcame a lethargic first half to beat the New England Patriots, 10-3, before 59,007 at Foxboro Stadium.

The Patriots prevailed after a lethargic first half because they had Tom Brady and Sony Michel, and that potent tandem can counterbalance certain flaws against certain teams — such as the Jets, who appear to be careening toward an ignominious trifecta: a last-place finish, an eighth straight year missing the playoffs and an off-season coaching search.

In the giddy context of the finale it should be noted that their first goal, squeezed out four minutes from the interval, had actually been pilfered from a lethargic first-half showing, though, even so, the ruthless quality on show was breathtaking.

O'Neill must have demanded more movement and energy from his depleted side during the interval after a lethargic first-half showing.

Tonight came another lethargic first half and again the Red Storm appeared primed to be upset.

"But we played the most lethargic first half I have ever seen, and when you play with 10 players who don't turn up, then it's very hard to win a football game".

Then two lethargic second-half performances resulted in losses at Providence on Saturday and at Notre Dame on Monday.