conceding team

[/kənˈsiːdɪŋ tiːm/]
nounpl: conceding teams
time que sofre gols / time que cede gols
1. The team that allows the opposing team to score; the defensive team that permits goals during a match
The conceding team struggled to organize their defense in the second half.
O time que sofre gols teve dificuldade em organizar a defesa no segundo tempo.
2. In sports, a team that is losing or falling behind on the scoreboard
Despite being the conceding team, they managed to equalize before the final whistle.
Apesar de ser o time que cedia, conseguiram empatar antes do apito final.
In Brazilian football culture, 'time que sofre gols' is the predominant term used by sports commentators and fans during live matches. The phrase emphasizes the defensive aspect rather than the scoring action, reflecting the importance of defensive organization in Brazilian football analysis.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defending teamlosing teamteam down on scoreboard
Antonyms / Antônimos
scoring teamwinning teamattacking team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
time que sofre gols / time que cede gols
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese sports commentary
Rio de Janeiro
time que leva gols
Alternative colloquial expression used in Rio sports culture
São Paulo
time que cede / time que sofre
Common in São Paulo football broadcasting
Portugal
equipa que sofre golos / equipa que cede golos
Portuguese European variant using 'equipa' and 'golos'

Related Words

goalgoalkeeperdefensedefensive linematch

Related Idioms & Phrases

a team in dire straits
on the back foot
playing catch-up
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