Definition: In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: They held sway over islands off the northern Greek coast, but the Phoenicians kept control of the main sea routes; south of the area, trade continued as usual. Choices:  1. The Phoenicians had control of the major sea routes so they had to avoid them. 2. The Phoenicians had control of the major sea routes. 3. The Phoenicians had control of the major sea routes but they allowed them to pass.

3