move ahead ?

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Vorm's penalty save proves to only be a temporary reprieve as West Brom move ahead courtesy of a fortunate own goal.
What's the meaning of "move ahead" ?
I think it should be "move ahead with courtesy of a fortunate own goal" ?

Jherad · Accepted Answer

In context here, 'move ahead' means to gain an advantage in score.

The original sentence written as 'move ahead courtesy of' is correct.

Khoff · Answer

"Courtesy of" in this context means "because of" or "thanks to."

Do ngoc tien · Answer

So "courtesy" is not a noun in this sentence,is it right ?

Jherad · Answer

Yes it is a noun:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtesy

2b : consideration, cooperation, and generosity in providing something (as a gift or privilege); also : http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agency, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/means—used chiefly in the phrases through the courtesy of or by courtesy of or sometimes simply courtesy of

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