cup replay

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

A replayed match in a cup competition.

replayADJECTIVE + replay

Categories:

cup

Examples (10)

  • The teams will face a cup replay next week after their draw.
  • A thrilling draw in the first match meant a cup replay was inevitable.
  • Fans are eagerly looking forward to the cup replay at the home stadium.
  • The manager complained about the congested fixture list due to the unexpected cup replay.
  • They managed to force a cup replay against a much stronger opponent, a remarkable achievement.
  • The date for the FA Cup replay has been officially announced by the league.
  • Neither side wanted a cup replay given their already busy schedule and player fatigue.
  • Winning the cup replay would provide a huge morale boost for the struggling team.
  • The first match ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, leading to a mandatory cup replay.
  • The extra game necessitated by a cup replay can be physically demanding for the players.