这个短语是和“足球”这项运动相关,against the run of play用来描述球队在不可能进球的情况下进球了。(它的对手球队可能实力更强,踢得更好,创造了很多得分机会,但它却在劣势下得分了。)
It describes a situation where one team or individual unexpectedly gains an advantage or achieves success, contrary to the expectations or prevailing momentum of the game.