Sentence examples for qualifier on paper from inspiring English sources
Still, in recent weeks, every last comment or boast or prediction about the team seemed to have a qualifier — "on paper" — attached or at least implied.
While the nations in Pot 3 - Colombia, Equatorial Guinea (both first-time qualifiers), Nigeria and New Zealand - appear on paper to be less of a challenge, the American team knew it would also be drawn against a difficult opponent from Europe from among England, France, Norway and Sweden.
While merely the third World Cup of the season on paper, this week's dual status as an Olympic qualifier means it is perceived by many athletes as being harder than racing at the Games itself.
Meanwhile, top seed Lleyton Hewitt has been given an easy start on paper, with the Australian beginning his defence against a qualifier, but the draw means he could meet 1996 champion Richard Krajicek in the second round.
Both players have joined the Europa League qualifiers on one-year deals.
Officially the weakest of the six on paper, Thailand are much-improved from the team that pushed Osieck's side all the way in two qualifiers four years ago.
