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逆転 and 引き分け: a reversal and a drawn result

Distinguish a change in the lead from a final draw.

A reversal

逆転, read ぎゃくてん, means a reversal in position or advantage. 後半に逆転しました。 says that the lead was reversed in the second half.

一度は逆転しました。 says that there was a reversal at one point. It does not establish that the lead lasted to the final result.

A draw

引き分け, read ひきわけ, means a draw. 試合は引き分けでした。 says that the match ended without a winner.

二対二の引き分けでした。 means a two-all draw. Each side scored two points.

A midgame change and the final result

途中で逆転しましたが、最後は引き分けでした。 says that there was a reversal during the game, but it ended in a draw. The different times make the statements compatible.

逆転を狙いましたが、できませんでした。 says that a reversal was sought but not achieved. Separate the attempt from success.

Does 一度は逆転しました establish the final victory?

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No. A reversal at one point does not determine the result at the end.

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