determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
shout of victory; cry of triumph
scoring the first point; winning the first game; lucky day in the morning, but not in the afternoon
winning a battle; victory; victorious battle
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
having more wins than losses; taking the lead (in points, goals, etc.)
undone victory; upset victory; lost victory