Problem: (1) A meeting between the leaders of the two rival governments of Malta was held at Auberge de Castille in Valletta , Libya on 16 December 2015 .
(2) On 16 December 2015 , a meeting was held in the Auberge de Castille in Valletta , Malta , between the leaders of the two rival governments in Libya .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The Ellerslie Rugby Park is in Richford .
(2) The Ellerslie Rugby Park is located in Richford .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Iowa State has won eight titles , and then both Oklahoma and Penn State have each won seven championships .
(2) Iowa State has won eight titles , and Oklahoma and Penn State have won seven championships each .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Born in Hamilton , Ontario , McSorley professionally played in smaller leagues in North America , some time in the IHL , AHL and ECHL .
(2) Born in Hamilton , Ontario , McSorley played professionally in minor leagues in North America , spending some time in the ECHL , AHL and IHL .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes