past simple vs Past perfect

Our guests arrived while we …the basket ballon TV.

We … any goals in our last match.

As soon as the film started, I realized that I …itbefore.

She… the gold medal at the last Olympic Games.

I … breakfast when I heard the news.

I wanted to go for a swim, but I… a towel.

It was late and people ... to get home before it got dark.

The athlete fell when she ... towards the finishing line.

A: I can't find my glasses anywhere.B: … them when you left home thismorning?

Sorry. I … when you called, so I couldn't answer.

When I got to the station, the train ...

I didn't realize that you two ... before.

I … hockey and netball when I was at school.

Elliott served, but the ball ... into the net

We were exhausted when we eventually got home - we … a very busy day.