The target was hit, and so the battle was won. In many types of battle--even Boxing included--if your opponent doesn't keep their eyes on the goal and they get hit with a sharp right-hook that knocks them down for the count, that's what the people of this world would call a 'skill issue', I believe?
In short, no matter what may have distracted one party, it doesn't change the rules for the outcome of the competition.
text: un: The Duke
In short, no matter what may have distracted one party, it doesn't change the rules for the outcome of the competition.