Gleichstand

tie score

noun GLYKH-shtant Rare

Also means

equal standing, dead heat

Usage Note

Gleichstand is used when two competitors or teams have an equal score or points total at a given moment: beim Gleichstand von 2:2. It is also used figuratively in polls or negotiations: Gleichstand in der Umfrage (tied in the poll). Singular only.

Examples

"Beim Gleichstand nach der regulären Spielzeit wurde das Los entschieden."

Natural Translation

With the scores tied after regular time the matter was decided by lot.

Literal Translation

At the equal-stand after the regular playing-time was the lot decided.

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