against the run of play

English

Adverb

against the run of play (comparative more against the run of play, superlative most against the run of play)

1. (idiomatic) Contrary to the flow of the game.
   • 2011 January 8, Chris Bevan, “Arsenal 1 - 1 Leeds”, BBC:

     The Gunners dominated for long periods but, against the run of play, Denilson fouled Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead from the spot.