Meanings of spurn chances in English

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Dominic Solanke was one of several Liverpool players to spurn chances in the first half.

They should have led in the first half, but Trezeguet and Mbwana Samatta both spurned chances on their return to the side.

Nathaniel Clyne's error helped Sion equalise in the 17th minute and, many spurned chances later, the final whistle prompted boos from the fans.

Forest stormed out of the blocks in their first home game of the season and spurned chances either side of Dexter Blackstock's ninth-minute opener.

Even Charlie Austin, by far the club's most reliable marksman, has been guilty of spurning chances despite scoring seven goals in his last seven games.

Phil Jones and Rashford both spurned chances to keep their side in the top four hunt before Pogba hit the woodwork for the second time.

An energised Wales pierced hole after hole, ran in three tries of their own, and only valiant defence and spurned chances prevented a complete collapse.