Against all odds.
B2Despite facing many difficulties or unlikely chances.
A level playing field.
B2A fair competition where everyone has equal opportunities.
To be in the running.
B2To have a chance of winning.
A game changer.
B2Something that significantly alters the course of a game or competition.
To pull off a win.
B2To achieve a victory, often unexpectedly.
A hard-fought victory.
B2A win achieved after a difficult and challenging contest.
To turn the tables.
B2To reverse a situation, often gaining an advantage.
A sporting chance.
B2A fair opportunity.
To go down fighting.
B2To lose but to have put up a good fight.
To be on the verge of victory.
B2To be very close to winning.
A winning streak.
B2A series of consecutive victories.
To make a comeback.
B2To regain a position after being behind.
To call the game.
B2To officially end a game.
To be out of contention.
B2To no longer have a chance of winning.
A clean sweep.
B2To win all games or matches in a tournament or series.
To rise to the occasion.
B2To perform well under pressure.
A deciding factor.
B2Something that determines the outcome.
To be evenly matched.
B2To be of equal skill or ability.
To throw the game.
B2To deliberately lose a game .
To steal a win.
B2To achieve a victory unexpectedly or narrowly.
A dominant performance.
B2A performance where one side clearly outperforms the other.
A bittersweet victory.
B2A victory that is mixed with sadness or regret.
To be in the running
C1To have a chance of winning or succeeding.
A level playing field
C1A fair competition where everyone has equal opportunities.