熱戦 (ねっせん, nessen) Japanese meaning: fierce fight | KotomoraYesterday's match was a real fierce fight.
The crowd was thrilled by the heated battle between the two teams.
Usage patterns
〈事〉を繰り広げるto put on a fierce, closely fought contest
Both teams put on a fierce battle right to the end.
〈事〉を制するto win a hard-fought contest
It was the home team that won the fierce final.
〈事〉の末after a fierce, drawn-out contest
After a heated battle that went into extra time, the match was finally decided.
