Sentence examples for wasting a number from inspiring English sources

Spain needed a late goal from Jesus Navas to ensure their passage to the European Championship quarterfinals, beating Croatia1-0 tonight to finish first in Group C. Spain finally broke open the Croatia defence after wasting a number of late chances as Cesc Fabregas lobbed a through ball for Andres Iniesta.

GDANSK, Poland (AP) — Spain needed a late goal from Jesus Navas, a substitute, to ensure its passage to the European soccer championships quarterfinals, beating Croatia, 1-0, Monday to finish first in Group C. Spain, the world champions, finally broke open the Croatia defense after wasting a number of late chances as Cesc Fabregas lobbed a through ball for Andres Iniesta.

An identical scoreline would see them progress but as unlikely as that might be, the Frenchman will be pleased his side came through the game unscathed and finally found their range after wasting a number of chances.

The Dutch were guilty of wasting a number of chances against Denmark and the 2010 World Cup losing finalists risk being knocked out of the competition in the group stages if they lose to Germany.

Speaking to the BBC, former prime minister and Democrat Party Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, suggested that the protesters were "disillusioned" and accused the government of wasting "a number of opportunities to restore order".

The Bees, who succumbed to an injury-time goal against Doncaster on the last day to miss out on automatic promotion, will again feel extremely unfortunate after wasting a number of chances to get back on level terms with the Glovers.

P.S.G. dominated the final but wasted a number of chances before finally sealing victory.

Gelling would double Wigan's lead as half-time approached but only after St Helens had wasted a number of opportunities on the Wigan line.

The Catalan forward Moreno wasted a number of chances but his last-minute volley took a wicked deflection off the defender Raphaël Varane to secure Espanyol's first victory over Real in 11 years.

Celtic wasted a number of chances against the 10 men before the substitute Forrest, set up by Stefan Johansen and John Guidetti, placed a shot past Cierzniak from 20 yards.

Palace themselves wasted a number of chances to extend their lead – statistics suggested there were a total of 33 attempts on goal, 19 by Leicester – leaving Pardew relieved as he contemplated this week's meeting with old friends.