against the run of play en · ADP
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) Contrary to the flow of the game.
The Gunners dominated for long periods but, against the run of play, Denilson fouled Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead from the spot.
2011 January 8, Chris Bevan, “Arsenal 1 - 1 Leeds”, in BBC: