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He came off to an ovation from the Algerian fans late on.

From Barron's

They showed off T-shirts saying "Seal the deal" during an ovation for the Israeli leader and were arrested for an unlawful demonstration.

From BBC

They also performed a football-themed jive to One Way Or Another by Blondie, earning them a standing ovation - and their second perfect score of the night.

From BBC

The England captain opened the attack on Saturday but Head quickly got to work and reached his 150 with a boundary through backward point, earning a standing ovation from his home fans.

From Barron's

He opened the attack on Saturday but Head quickly got to work and reached his 150 off 205 balls with a boundary through backward point, earning a standing ovation from his home fans.

From Barron's