To be in the lead.
B1To be ahead in a competition.
To be behind.
B1To be losing in a competition.
To level the score.
B1To make the scores equal.
To score a goal/point.
B1To get a point in a game.
To make a move.
B1To take action in a game.
To take the lead.
B1To become ahead in a game.
To win the game.
B1To be victorious in a game.
To lose the game.
B1To be defeated in a game.
A fair game.
B1A game played according to the rules.
An unfair game.
B1A game not played according to the rules.
A good match.
B1An enjoyable and well-played game.
A tough match.
B1A difficult and challenging game.
To play well/badly.
B1To perform well or poorly in a game.
A key player.
B1A very important player in a team.
To be in good form.
B1To be playing very well.
To be out of form.
B1To be playing poorly.
A draw.
B1A game that ends with both sides having the same score.
To come from behind.
B1To win after initially being behind in a game.
A turning point.
B1A moment in a game that changes its course.
A great performance.
B1An excellent display of skill and ability.
To beat the odds.
B1To achieve something unexpected despite difficult circumstances.
It's a close call.
B2The outcome is very uncertain or difficult to predict.
A nail-biting finish.
B2An exciting and suspenseful conclusion to a game.
To be neck and neck.
B2To be in a very close competition.