Sentence examples for defence proving from inspiring English sources

It was a dour game of few chances, with the West Brom defence proving too stubborn for a shot-shy home side.

Best-organised defence, proven goalscorers, smart manager.

Again, however, Kindelán's defence proved too sound.

Expert witnesses for the defence proved crucial in clearing Inzamam-ul-Haq of ball-tampering.

However, the Wigan defence proved more than a match for anything Hull could throw at them.

Sure, he used it when it suited him - and, as the defence proved, ignored it when it didn't.

The indecision in England's defence proved costly, Lucy Bronze allowing the striker space to manoeuvre inside the area before a deft finish past Bardsley.

With the pair subdued, City's attempts to unlock the defence proved fruitless and Merrick could reflect on a game where things went their way for once.

Elsewhere, Angers' miserly defence proved unbreakable once again as fellow in-form side Reims were held to a goalless draw at Stade Jean Bouin.

Their one try, a penalty try awarded when Wales collapsed a driving maul, had already come from such a tactic but once more the Welsh defence proved too much.

This time the Salford defence proved equal to the task, but having soaked up the pressure, Andy Coley gave away a penalty and Cooke made it 6-0 after 26 minutes.