1. In sports, the dominance of one team or player over the game through possession, positioning, and dictating the pace and style of play
Manchester City's controlling play in the first half prevented their opponents from creating any chances.
O controle do jogo do Manchester City no primeiro tempo impediu que seus adversários criassem qualquer oportunidade.
2. A tactical approach where a team maintains superiority by keeping the ball and dictating match tempo
The team's controlling play strategy relied on short passes and constant movement.
A estratégia de controle do jogo do time dependia de passes curtos e movimento constante.