Example sentences of "they [vb past] [prep] [art] first half " in BNC.

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1 Two of them came in the first half as Bolton tore Watford to shreds .
2 ‘ If we can keep them contained for the first half then we 've got a chance of pinching a couple of goals . ’
3 The only rough treatment they got in the first half , worked in their favour , as Jim Magilton was hauled down , but up he bounced to hit home the penalty .
4 They showed in the first half why they were the bookies ’ favourites , ’ he said .
5 Rangers had lost some of the invention they displayed in the first half , but still had Ferdinand eagerly searching for a goal .
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