It was clear that the winning team had the upper hand, but their triumph was not without struggle throughout the match.

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To win, you need to gain the upper hand, but be prepared for a struggle.

They consistently maintained the upper hand, though the match was challenging.

Did the winning team have a clear advantage throughout the competition?

If they hadn't had the upper hand, their victory would have been unlikely.

The victorious team clearly held a dominant position, yet their success was hard-fought.

The winning team was way ahead, but they still had a tough game.

The winning team was better, but they had to work hard to win.

An advantage or superior position.

Despite facing difficulties.