opposite number
Example Sentences
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Arendse's yellow card for a deliberate knock-on gave England a man advantage for 10 minutes, and, at the end of the powerplay, Genge barged through opposite number Thomas du Toit from a quick tap penalty.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described the match in Houston as a meeting of "David and Goliath" while his opposite number Dick Advocaat believes his charges can "steal some points".
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
Shortly after half-time, Moody was caught heavy and high as opposite number Nili Latu jumped into a tackle.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
A clumsy collision with opposite number Kyle Steyn while contesting a high ball in the Scotland defeat earned Arundell a 20-minute red card and cost England dear.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
I stand under the trees for a while, opposite number twenty- three.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
