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concede a goal

[kənˈsiːd ə ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
sofrer um gol
1. To allow the opposing team to score a goal in a sports match, particularly in football/soccer
The goalkeeper made a crucial error and conceded a goal in the final minutes of the match.
O goleiro cometeu um erro crucial e sofreu um gol nos últimos minutos da partida.
2. To permit or accept a goal being scored against one's team
After conceding a goal early in the second half, the team fought back to equalize.
Depois de sofrer um gol no início do segundo tempo, o time lutou para empatar.
Synonyms
allow a goallet in a goalgive up a goalceder um gollevar um gol
Antonyms
score a goalprevent a goalmarcar um golimpedir um gol

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sofrer um gol
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sofrer um gol
Standard regional usage
Portugal
sofrer um golo
Portuguese spelling uses 'golo' instead of 'gol'

Related Idioms & Phrases

concede an early goal
concede a soft goal
concede on the counter-attack
sofrer um gol aos 30 minutos
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