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
AndriesAHN-dreesDutch
StefÁN-Icelandic
SheridanSHER-i-dənEnglish
Arabella-English
PhilisFIL-isEnglish (Rare)
Dariusdə-RIE-əs (English), DER-ee-əs (English), DAR-ee-əs (English)English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Biblical, Biblical Latin