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
Salamon-Hungarian
Dell[del]
HadesHAY-deez (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Marjorie['ma:dʒəri]
Kailash-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
&Aelig;&Eth;Elstan-Anglo-Saxon