against

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We've had everything against us, but this group has shown that when their backs are against the wall, they've got the talent and character to be successful.

From BBC

Martin Hewitt, tasked with curbing Channel crossings, said more than 4,000 disruptions against smuggling gangs had taken place since his unit was set up, including seizing cash and convicting key players.

From BBC

South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his focus towards the approaching World Cup.

From Barron's

"We don't go backwards -- maybe in some games performances were not at the level of South Africa that everyone knows, but you can't say that for today," veteran Belgian coach Broos said, insisting fortune had not favoured his team against Cameroon.

From Barron's

They qualified from their group in second place behind Egypt, claiming narrow and unconvincing wins against Angola and Zimbabwe either side of a defeat against the Pharaohs.

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