extra time

British

noun

sport an additional period played at the end of a match, to compensate for time lost through injury or (in certain circumstances) to allow the teams to achieve a conclusive result

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But with a man fewer, the principality team still scored again through Jordan Teze and Wout Faes missed a glorious chance to force extra time.

From Barron's

The sides looked set for extra time but Bensebaini's poor night continued when he connected with Krstovic's head late in stoppage time.

From Barron's

There really is nothing like a late winner, particularly in extra time of extra time as Slot stated, but the Dutchman will know that his team must improve.

From BBC

Just 1:41 into extra time, Jack Hughes—Jack Hughes, born in Orlando, Fla.—snapped a shot past Canada goalie Jordan Binnington.

From The Wall Street Journal

Too often, patients are looking for conveniences like extra time on tests or permission to keep a pet.

From The Wall Street Journal

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