Unit 2B, sporting verbs, New matura solutions

If you lose a game, competition, or election, the team or person that you are competing with wins. "Chelsea lost by a goal". "They're losing 3-1". "They hadn't lost an election in 15 years".

to get the most points in a competition or game, or the most votes in an election. "Barcelona won the game 6-0".

to get points in a game or test "He scored just before half-time to put Liverpool 2-1 ahead."

"It should have been such an easy goal and he missed."

"She's competing for a place in next year's Olympics."