against the run of play

Related to word: run

Idiom

Definition

  1. Describes a situation where a team scores or achieves success despite the opposing team having played better or having had more opportunities.

    • Despite being on the back foot for most of the match, the team scored against the run of play to win the game.

    • The opposing team dominated the first half, but our team managed to score against the run of play with a counter-attack.

    • He scored an unexpected goal near the end of the match, completely against the run of play.