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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a friendly draw" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where a competition or game ends in a tie, and the atmosphere is amicable or good-natured.
Example: "After a long match, the two players agreed to a friendly draw, shaking hands and smiling at each other."
Alternatives: "a cordial tie" or "an amicable draw".
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1999 March Makes debut for Bulgaria in a friendly draw with Belgium.
Roddick continued his run through a friendly draw by beating 32nd-seeded Jürgen Melzer of Austria, 6-2, 6-2, 7-5.
Brown handed Rae the first of his 14 Scotland caps in a friendly draw with Poland in 2001.
A second-half penalty from Celtic striker Tony Watt earned Scotland U21s a friendly draw in Greece.
Hendrick's goal, placing his finish into the far corner after a bustling run by David McGoldrick down the left, was Ireland's first in all competitions since Aiden O'Brien's strike in a friendly draw with Poland in September 2018.
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If she gets through the first one, Keys is looking at a very friendly draw until a potential fourth-round clash against No4 seed Kvitova.
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Andros Townsend hopes he has quietened the doubters "for a few months" after his 25-yard equaliser earned England a 1-1 friendrawdraw in Italy.
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