snatch a draw
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To get a draw unexpectedly at the very end of a game.
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- With a last-minute goal, they managed to snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat.
- The underdog team was thrilled to snatch a draw against the league champions.
- Despite being two goals down, a sudden comeback saw them snatch a draw in injury time.
- Our captain's heroic effort in the final seconds allowed us to snatch a draw.
- It looked like we were going to lose, but we snatched a draw with the very last play of the game.
- The coach's tactical change was a masterstroke, helping the team snatch a draw.
- In a surprising turn of events, the visiting team snatched a draw, silencing the home crowd.
- You can't celebrate too early in this sport; an opponent can always snatch a draw at the end.
- Having played with ten men for most of the second half, it was an incredible achievement to snatch a draw.
- The rookie quarterback led an amazing final drive to snatch a draw for his team.