In a team match, both Souths played 3NT; after an opening spade lead and diamond play, one South emerged with nine tricks while the other fell short.
West's deuce prompted confusion for South when leading a second diamond, causing an erroneous low play and resulting in a painful down one.
Upon facing East's ten, South misread the situation, believing East held A-5, but this led to West taking the ace and two spades.
In the bidding scenario presented, a strong response from partner indicated a move to four spades due to partner's hand support and strength.
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