against the run of play



against the run of play

Contrary to the pace or flow of a game or situation, usually in the context of sports. Brazil dominated the game, but Japan secured a draw with a late goal against the run of play.
See also: of, play, run

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Darnelldahr-NELEnglish
SilkeZIL-kə (German)German, Dutch
Cosmas-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
JÓRunnr-Ancient Scandinavian
Kusumakoo-SOO-mahIndonesian
Guillaumegee-OMFrench