Sentence examples for assured second place from inspiring English sources

United had already assured second place while the Tynesiders needed a point to seal their spot, and goals from Colin Larkin and Rob Ramshaw were enough.

"If they win it they'll be assured of second place, though other results could confirm that even before then".

Wrexham were already assured of second place before kick-off and Mansfield's win means the pair can only meet again this season in the play-off final.

Team manager Boyer defended Moncoutié, saying Hushovd was likely to surpass Roy and win any sprint at the end of the stage no matter what, and by working with him Moncoutié assured himself second place rather than falling to third.

He finished sufficiently near the front of the race on all other days as well, assuring him second place overall in the event.

Spartak was already assured of third place, and Zilina ended the group without a point.

They finished at 406 victory points and were assured of first place with one round to be played.

This season's draw specialists Everton are already assured of sixth place, which although slightly disappointing to have marginally missed out on a place in the top five and Europe, will still delight the Goodison Park faithful as it means they finish above rivals Liverpool for a second successive season – the first time they have done so in over 50 years.

Derby, already assured of third place, will play Brighton in the play-offs.

Kiat Kun appears assured of third place, but unexpectedly trips over a stone and thus finishes first.

Portugal (5-1-3) allowed Eden Ben Basat's 85th-minute goal in a 1-1 tie against visiting Israel and trails by three points, but is assured at least second place.