0 the end of a football game, when the referee blows a whistle to end the game:
1 the end of a game of football, rugby, etc., when the referee blows the whistle to signal that the game is finished:
Arsenal were victorious upon the final whistle however by a score of 31.
Galway had regained the lead and would never surrender it until the final whistle.
Barcelona equalised a minute later but were unable to score again before the final whistle.
Cork held the lead until seconds from the final whistle.
Limerick fought back to level the game by the final whistle.
Galway were pushing for an equaliser when the final whistle was blown.
Leeds fans became angry at the referee, and one fan managed to access the playing field after the final whistle.
Maryland fans stormed the field in celebration after the final whistle.
