To secure the points means to make sure that you win or achieve the desired outcome in a competition or situation.
Sentences with «to secure the points»
Despite the late drama, Defoe's second goal proved a finish of ageless quality and fully merited the impact of securing a point for the visitors. (itv.com)
Getafe had lost five games in a row, but manager Luis Garcia Plaza secured a point in an entertaining 2 - 2 draw against Real Sociedad in the first La Liga game of the day. (laligablog.com)
Re transporting pets to the vet (or anywhere), it is important to tether the carrier, cage, or harness animal to a seat, childseat anchor or other available and secure point of contact inside the vehicle so to avoid having the animal escape and / or the container become a deadly projectile within the vehicle in an untoward event. (petsforpatriots.org)