emblematic

All was dreary—all was emblematic of that change and barrenness which passes away from nature, but never from the heart;...

With Le Sommer withdrawn, France – now with five in midfield – seemed content to hold on for a deceptively narrow win. Such containment tactics can prove high risk but the only threat England could muster was a shot from Aluko which flew high and wide. It seemed entirely emblematic of their afternoon.