Sentence examples for squandered a number from inspiring English sources

It was not just the United States Venezuelaa had difficulty maintaining possession and squandered a number of buildups.

Wales had looked the more accomplished team before the opening goal and had squandered a number of reasonable chances to take the lead in the first half.

Winger Templeton gave the Ibrox men the lead after 29 minutes, but the home side also squandered a number of first-half chances.

Having squandered a number of opportunities, the men in dark blue were relieved to hear the final whistle, leaving Levein to plan for next month's double-header and keep his fingers crossed for results elsewhere.

The Uruguayan had responded well to the frustration of squandering a number of chances in last Thursday's Europa League defeat at Zenit St Petersburg by scoring in an influential display.

Bordeaux's victory should have been more convincing, with Diabate squandering a number of good opportunities.

The Hammers, favourites for promotion, controlled the game for long periods but paid the price after squandering a number of chances in front of goal.

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers criticised his team for squandering a number of try-scoring chances as they lost in Dublin some five weeks after beating world champions New Zealand in Johannesburg.

The wealth it generated was squandered in a number of disastrous investments, as Nauru tried its hand as an early sovereign-wealth fund, and got its fingers burnt.

Canada squandered a 2-1 lead.

Wolfsburg also squandered a lead.