Como dizer “Tomar as rédeas do jogo” em inglês

Em Português: Tomar as rédeas
Em Inglês ......: To take the reins

To take the guidance or government; to assume control.
Ex.:
1 - We had a new inexperienced referee to take the reins of the game. (stormssoccer.blogspot.com)
2 – The Breakers were backpedaling until Deon Marcus and Tim Taylor took the reins of the game with their transitional scoring. (santabarbarabasketball.com)