They pulled back a goal just before half-time.

在上半场临结束时，他们扳回一球。

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The head of the Interior Ministry,Rehman Malik, told reporters Saturday the additional troops will be pulled back from some areas of western Pakistan, where they have been fighting against Taliban militants.

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Apparently they pulled back from the front line because the commander didn't send them food and blankets.

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But Canterbury, last year's finalists, gave themselves a chance when they pulled back to 31-29 with 10 minutes to go.

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