out·play

[out-pley]
verb (used with object)
to play better than.

Origin:
1640–50; out- + play

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outplay (aʊtˈpleɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to perform better than one's opponent in a sport or game

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Then there will be a streak of mediocre playing and the second eleven will virtually outplay the first team.
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