He justified his actions by saying, 'In victory you are the government army, in defeat you are the rebel army.'

There is no reason to justify his actions.

He listed various reasons to justify his actions.

We did our best to win the match.

He may say he's a doctor, but he's actually a veterinarian.

The government troops were dispatched to repel the rebels.

The rebel army attacked the castle.

I couldn't understand his actions.

He started to act immediately.

It's frustrating to lose a match.