The phrase "to play the advantage" means to use a situation or opportunity to your benefit in a game or competition. It basically means to take advantage of a positive circumstance to increase your chances of winning. Full definition
Sanchez skips inside on the left corner of the box, the referee plays advantage as he is fouled and Iwobi latches on to the loose ball and curls a low shot past Grant. (skysports.com)
Referee Lee Mason played the advantage as the ball ran on to Gary Taylor - Fletcher who scored for the home side who then threatened an equaliser which never came. (caughtoffside.com)
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