Sentence examples for going closest to from inspiring English sources

That signalled a comfortable end to proceedings, with both sides making changes and former Latics midfielder Antonio Valencia going closest to a third goal when he shot wide.

Bradshaw levelled three minutes later from Jordan Cook's cross and the hosts had to settle for a point, Bob Harris going closest to a finding a winner.

Burnley had 10 attempts on goal to United's three before the interval, Ashley Barnes going closest to giving the Clarets the lead from 25 yards.

The visitors finished the first half strongly, going closest to taking the lead through Orlandi, but Boro regrouped for the second half and enjoyed a period of dominance.

But as it was, Arsenal saw out their victory relatively comfortably, going closest to extending their lead late on when Walcott's rising drive crashed back off the outside of the post.

The hosts dominated throughout against their newly promoted opponents, with defender Thiago Silva going closest to breaking the deadlock as he sent a first-half header against the crossbar.

"I brought success to the club, winning promotion and going close to a second promotion.

Brighton went closest to breaking the deadlock early on when David Rodriguez headed against the crossbar.

Arsenal made the early running but it was Blues who went closest to taking the lead.

Scott McDonald went closest to a Millwall equaliser when he headed a Gregory cross against the post.

But Villa went closest to scoring when Kelly Clarke rattled the crossbar midway through the second half.