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allow the opposition to score

[əˈlaʊ ðə ɒpəˈzɪʃən tu ˈskɔːr]
verb phrase
permitir que a oposição marque
1. To fail in defense and enable the opposing team to achieve points in a sports match, particularly in football/soccer
The goalkeeper's poor positioning allowed the opposition to score an easy goal.
A má posição do goleiro permitiu que a oposição marcasse um gol fácil.
2. To be responsible for conceding a point or goal through defensive mistakes or lack of focus
Our team allowed the opposition to score twice in the first half due to careless play.
Nosso time permitiu que a oposição marcasse duas vezes no primeiro tempo devido ao jogo negligente.
Synonyms
concede a goallet in a goalgive away a goalpermitir um golo (Portuguese)sofrer um golo (Portuguese)
Antonyms
prevent a goalkeep a clean sheetdefend successfullyimpedir um golo (Portuguese)manter a baliza inviolada (Portuguese)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir que o time adversário marque
Common usage in Brazilian sports commentary
São Paulo
deixar o adversário marcar
More casual regional variant
Portugal
permitir que o adversário marque um golo
European Portuguese uses 'golo' instead of 'gol'

Related Idioms & Phrases

concede the match
leave the back door open
drop your guard
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