the score
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But neither the score, nor Musa's double hat-trick was the main talking point that day – it was a 25-minute cameo from Gabriel on his debut, then aged just 14 and a half.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Her first college softball game may not result in the score that she had expected.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Against Egypt, Argentina were handed the ideal chance to respond after Nicolas Tagliafico was brought down in the penalty area with the score at 1-0.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Only a late penalty for Neymar, likely playing in the last World Cup of his career, narrowed the score line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
She still has the score in her possession.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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