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scrambled finish

[/ˈskræmbəld ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: scrambled finishes
chegada confusa/desordenada
1. A chaotic or disorderly ending to a race, competition, or event where the result is unclear or disputed due to confused circumstances
The horse race had a scrambled finish with three horses crossing the line almost simultaneously.
A corrida de cavalos teve uma chegada confusa com três cavalos cruzando a linha quase simultaneamente.
2. In sports, a close or disputed conclusion to a match or game where the outcome is determined by unclear or contentious circumstances
The football match ended in a scrambled finish when the referee had to review the play multiple times.
A partida de futebol terminou com uma chegada desordenada quando o árbitro teve que revisar a jogada várias vezes.
Synonyms
close finishphoto finishdisputed finishtight finishchaotic ending
Antonyms
clear finishdecisive finishdecisive victorylandslide victory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chegada confusa
commonly used in sports broadcasting
Rio de Janeiro
final bagunçada
more colloquial usage
São Paulo
chegada desordenada
formal sports terminology
Portugal
chegada confusa
aligned with Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

down to the wire
photo finish
neck and neck
too close to call
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