diff --git a/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/Multiplayer/TestSceneMultiplayerMatchSubScreen.cs b/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/Multiplayer/TestSceneMultiplayerMatchSubScreen.cs
index 839118de2f..caa731f985 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/Multiplayer/TestSceneMultiplayerMatchSubScreen.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Tests/Visual/Multiplayer/TestSceneMultiplayerMatchSubScreen.cs
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Tests.Visual.Multiplayer
                 InputManager.Click(MouseButton.Left);
             });
 
-            AddAssert("match started", () => Client.Room?.State == MultiplayerRoomState.WaitingForLoad);
+            AddUntilStep("match started", () => Client.Room?.State == MultiplayerRoomState.WaitingForLoad);
         }
     }
 }