>>42747911
Starlight didn't fight on the "same level". Twilight fell for her trap, so she was stuck with a massive disadvantage when all Starlight needed to do to win is distract Dash. Starlight uses strategy and trickery to even the odds.

>>42700943
Brave mare risks her life to take on one of the powered-up trio all by herself to protect the school and her friends. I love her.