Sentence examples for clinched qualification from inspiring English sources

LEVERKUSEN CLINCHES BERTH Bayer Leverkusen clinched qualification for next season's Champions League with a 2-0 win at Nuremberg to finish at least third in Germany's Bundesliga.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice in spectacular style as Sweden clinched qualification for Euro 2016 in Copenhagen on Tuesday with a 4-3 win on aggregate over Denmark, who mounted a late rally on the night to earn a 2-2 draw.

Georgios Samaras has long since shed the "tragedy" label he attracted at Manchester City and produced a triumphant night for Greece with a nerveless spot-kick to clinch qualification for a team that had been bottom, without a goal, from the opening game.

Celtic visit Romania next, knowing another win over Astra will clinch qualification if Salzburg see off the Croatians again.

His team lead qualifying Group B, and need one point from their remaining two matches to clinch qualification.

The Kilmarnock forward is favourite to take over from Lafferty as Northern Ireland seek the win would clinch qualification for the tournament in France.

The rebuilding work at the Belfast ground may not yet be complete, but Northern Ireland can finish their job by clinching qualification with victory over Hungary.

England supporters may only be able to see Fabio Capello's side clinch qualification to the World Cup on the internet.

Saido Berahino has said England's Under-21s are prepared for any potential racial intimidation as they fly out to the Balkans focused on clinching qualification for the European Championship finals.

However, Ninis' absence did not prevent the Greeks clinching qualification with victory against Group F favourites Croatia.

After watching his side clinch qualification, the wily Italian suggested his side could emulate Greece's surprise victory at Euro 2004.