cancelled out

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Olly Woodburn's early try was cancelled out by Leicester debutant George Pearson as Orlando Bailey kicked three first-half penalties to Henry Slade's two.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Noni Madueke's opener was cancelled out by a defiant Mansfield after the break before substitute Eze scored the winner, as Arsenal survived a hefty FA Cup scare.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Olivia Smith's early opener for Arsenal was quickly cancelled out by Gabi Zanotti.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

But his goal was quickly cancelled out by Sucic's thumping drive as Inter abandoned their initial cautious strategy and began to cause Arsenal problems.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The conviction, however, was so strong that the repast was cancelled out of hand.

From Berry And Co. by Yates, Dornford