won

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However, Ireland escaped when James Lowe intercepted a pass and rushed up the field, but home hopes of a bonus-point win were ended when Crowley kicked the ball dead after they had won a penalty.

From BBC

Born in Oslo to a Norwegian father and Brazilian mother, Pinheiro Braathen won World Cup medals for the country of his birth before announcing his shock retirement in 2023 having lost his "joy of living".

From BBC

“This victory was won by and for the people of the Harbor Area,” said Maya Suzuki Daniels, co-founder of the Harbor Area Peace Patrols.

From Los Angeles Times

They have won World Cups before despite group-stage defeats but improvement is needed if they are to threaten the best in this tournament.

From BBC

You might raise your eyebrows, but votes need to be won.

From BBC