Interpreting a Chinese phrase

I need to figure out what the user means by “对手把他防成神.” Literally, it translates to something like “The opponent defended him into a god,” suggesting that the defense was so poor that it made the other player look like a star. This phrase seems to be common in sports contexts. I wonder if the user needs a translation or an explanation, so I should ask if they want me to clarify or rephrase it!