► 動詞拮抗  [きっこう]  [
拮抗する]  [liter]    
meaning:  close  rank: 4☆ 
両チームの
実力は拮抗している ⇨ The capabilities of the two teams are very close. The two teams are evenly matched  
(☛ Opposing and/or competing sides to be evenly matched)More examples:- 拮抗した攻防戦が続いた ⇨ A closely fought offensive and defensive battle continued