cause of victory; reason for success
Used in analysis or commentary to explain why someone or something won or succeeded. Often appears in sports, business, or competitive contexts.
The team's cause of victory was its solid defense and quick attacks.
Analyzing the reason for his success, thorough preparation can be cited.
The reason for the victory was the team's good teamwork.
The coach analyzed the cause of the win after the game.
One of the reasons for the victory was thorough preparation.
The player cited his high concentration as a reason for the victory.