凡ぼん戦せん

noun

dull game; mediocre match

Used for sports, board games, or competitions that lack excitement or quality. Often implies a disappointing performance by both sides.

• 昨日きのうの試し合あいは凡ぼん戦せんだった。

  Yesterday's game was a dull one.

• 凡ぼん戦せんに終おわった決けっ勝しょう戦せんに観かん客きゃくはがっかりした。

  The audience was disappointed by the final match, which turned out to be a mediocre affair.