My take?
"she was NEVER meant to lose"
(their) plans didn't include that as a possible.
(they) have been winging it ever since…
OTOH (they) play against a team that has been planning every possibliity/permutation for a VERY long time.
so one team is per "the game plan" the other…..not so much.
Enjoy the "movie" it was actually pre-planed & written!