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a draw
equal result
A result in which neither team wins because they have the same score.
This vs that
It was a draw.
They were eliminated.
Hear it in real life
Did England win last night?
No, it was a draw—one all.
The match ended in a draw after both teams missed chances in the second half.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
'Ended in a draw' is the normal concise phrase used by fans and sports reporters.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The match finished with draw.
Say: The match finished in a draw.
Use the preposition 'in' after 'finish' for this result.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
end in a draw
The two sides ended in a draw after a very even match.
It ended in a draw, so neither team qualified automatically.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about sport and games.
play against someone
We’re playing against the strongest team tomorrow.
come from behind
They came from behind to win the match.
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Your turn: say it out loud
It ended in a draw.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
a draw
equal result
“The match ended in a draw after both teams missed chances in the second half.”
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