futebol direto
[fu-ˈtɛ-bɔl dɪ-ˈrɛ-tu]
nounmasculinepl: futebol direto (invariable)
direct football / long ball football
1. A tactical approach in football where the ball is played directly from defense to attack with long passes, bypassing midfield buildup
The team played direct football to bypass the opponent's midfield press.
O time jogou futebol direto para contornar a marcação do meio-campo do adversário.
2. A style of play characterized by quick, direct passes aimed at scoring rather than possession-based play
Their direct football strategy proved effective against stronger possession-based opponents.
A estratégia de futebol direto deles se mostrou eficaz contra adversários mais técnicos.
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