Directions: Select the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required' as your answer.
The players of the team is practicing hard for the upcoming match, and they are determined to win against their toughest rivals this season.
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has practiced hard
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are practicing hard
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practicing hard
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practices hard
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no correction required