Sentence examples for going close from inspiring English sources

They started the second period even stronger than the first, with Vaulks twice again going close.

Going close in the play-offs last season strengthens that case.

Sunderland pushing hard for a winner against Fleetwood, Jerome Sinclair and Baldwin going close.

West Ham threatened to run riot, Mohamed Diamé, Vaz Tê and Stewart Downing all going close.

Villarreal withstood intense pressure in the final minutes, Ronaldo again going close with a header.

As extra time began, the game livened up for a bit, with both sides going close to scoring.

Rovers started brightly, with Mark Duffy and Chris Brown going close.

The visitors had chances with Jazz Richards, Cauley Woodrow and Lasse Vigen Christensen all going close.

Bilbao pressed forward after the break with Markel Susaeta twice going close.

Birmingham dominated the Slovenian league leaders with David Murphy and Nikola Zigic both going close.

But Brighton deserved their win, with Crofts and Lopez both going close.