Sentence examples similar to in a closely contested match from inspiring English sources

That's not a problem". Saturday's fight promises to be a closely contested match between two of the top pound for pound fighters in the sport.

The five-game series in Liverpool, Hull, Rochdale, Halifax and Leeds had fans flocking to the closely contested matches.

Detroit extended the longest losing streak in its annual Thanksgiving showcase to nine in a closely contested matchup few will soon forget.

Ivan Cavaleiro's low effort from the edge of the box in the 40th minute proved decisive in a closely-contested match.

Bayern had finished 19 point above Dortmund in the league, but this was a closely-contested match until Robben struck in the second minute of the second half of extra-time, touching in Jerome Boateng's cross to break the deadlock.

Mr. Jaafari won the nomination in February after a closely contested vote among the 130-member Shiite bloc.

Tyrone edged out Ulster rivals Cavan in a closely contested Football League Division Two contest at Healy Park.

And he must do so smack in the middle of a closely contested presidential campaign that will turn at least in part on perceptions of economic well-being.

A tired Patrick Ewing had one of his infrequent poor shooting outings Tuesday night against the Pistons, making only one basket in the second half of a closely contested game.

Jacques Maghoma's penalty handed Burton a sixth home victory in a row after a closely contested game with Barnet.

"No politically motivated attacks in the 11th hour of a closely contested campaign can erase a record of leadership and courage," said Bill Burton, Mr. Obama's spokesman.