They scored the final goal, so it is game, set, match.
game, set, match
idiomAn expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.
Origin
disputed originEach noun names a component of the next one, and the final point scored by the victor is one that not only wins the game but also (thereby) wins the set and also (thereby) wins the match. The concept is comparable to the notion that the winning point not only makes their day but also makes their week and makes their month.
After the rival company went bankrupt, the CEO knew it was game, set, match for their competition.
With the last of the evidence presented to the jury, the prosecutor realized it was game, set, match for the defendant.
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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be no match for
To be outmatched by; to be much weaker, less capable, or less desirable than.
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blame game
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
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change the game
To revolutionize a field of endeavor.
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fair game
Actions permissible by the rules.
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for the love of the game
Doing something for one's own enjoyment or other intrinsic desire to do so; not for other reasons such as money or other ulterior motives.