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deciding game
[/dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ ɡeɪm/]
noun
pl: deciding games
jogo decisivo
1.
A final game played to determine the winner when competitors are tied in a series or match
The deciding game of the series will be played tomorrow night.
O jogo decisivo da série será jogado amanhã à noite.
2.
In sports, the game that breaks a tie and determines the ultimate winner
After two wins each, they needed a deciding game to crown a champion.
Depois de duas vitórias cada um, precisavam de um jogo decisivo para coroar um campeão.
Synonyms
final game
tie-breaking game
rubber match
championship game
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
jogo decisivo
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo da decisão
Alternative regional variation
São Paulo
jogo decisivo
Standard usage in major sporting context
Portugal
jogo de desempate
Preferred term emphasizing the tie-breaking aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
sudden death
win or go home
championship match
clinching game
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