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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.
Synonyms
futebol de contra-ataquejogo diretofutebol ofensivo
Antonyms
futebol de possejogo construídotiki-taka

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
futebol direto
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
jogo direto
Alternative common expression
Portugal
futebol direto
Standard usage in Portuguese football terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

jogar direto
bola longa
futebol de contra-ataque
futebol vertical
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