But the opening goal continued to elude the visitors, helped in part by some wayward finishing.

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The last time an all-female crew took part was in 1997, finishing ninth out of 10 boats.

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Both rowers performed respectably, with Rashid finishing 15th in the Championships singles and Hussein part of the Iraqi team who came 10th in the lightweight fours.

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The Brazilian led in the first part of the race and held the team responsible for him eventually finishing sixth.

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Ambrose was then part of the Charlton squad that was relegated to League One after finishing bottom of the Championship at the end of last season.

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The dissenters noted that the shortage of time was itself caused in part by the stay issued Dec. 9, which prevented the state from finishing the recount on time.

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"We've got high aims of finishing in a good constructors' championship position and I know that I've got to play my part in this, " Di Resta said.

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