well contested

[Naeem Afzal]

Hi teachers,


The match between Pakistan and India was well contested. Correct?


Many thanks.

 

[billmcd]

Yes.

 

[5jj]

It sounds strange to me.

 

[Rover_KE]

It's too tame for me.

Matches between Pakistan and India are contested fiercely and aggressively — sometimes violently.

 

[Naeem Afzal]

If we are talking about one match then?

 

[Rover_KE]

It would still sound a bit noncommital. I'm not sure how to interpret 'well contested'. If it means both sides were trying to win, you could say that about most games and matches.