differential
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Here in Milan, where the U.S. has racked up a goal differential of 26-1 in five games ahead of Monday’s semifinal matchup against Sweden, Murphy’s arsenal has been on full display.
Canada, also unbeaten after it thrashed France 10-2 earlier in the day, will take the top seed into the quarterfinals by virtue of its plus-17 goal differential.
From Los Angeles Times
Partial differential equations are essential for simulating real world systems.
From Science Daily
If all three teams go 1-1 in round-robin play, a tiebreaker based on point differential will be used to determine the two finalists.
From Los Angeles Times
With 10 goals, the U.S. is tied with Sweden for most in the tournament while the Americans’ goal differential of plus-nine is the best.
From Los Angeles Times
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