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Football Glossary: (to) Overcome

(to) Overcome

To beat another side; to defeat.
  • Example: Manchester United overcame Barcelona in the Champions League 1-0.
  • Example: Despite only playing with ten men Spurs managed to overcome Chelsea.

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