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battle; game; bout
決勝の一戦を前に緊張が高まった。
Tension rose before the decisive match.
名勝負として語り継がれる一戦だった。
It was a match that would be remembered as a legendary bout.
強豪との一戦に全力で挑んだ。
We gave our all in the match against the powerhouse.