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goal-scoring play
[/ɡoʊl ˈskɔːrɪŋ pleɪ/]
noun
pl: goal-scoring plays
jogada de gol
1.
An offensive action or sequence of actions in a sport (typically soccer/football) that results in scoring a goal
The team executed a brilliant goal-scoring play in the final minutes of the match.
O time executou uma jogada de gol brilhante nos minutos finais da partida.
2.
A strategic offensive maneuver designed to create scoring opportunities
The coach designed several goal-scoring plays to exploit the opponent's defensive weaknesses.
O técnico desenhou várias jogadas de gol para explorar as fraquezas defensivas do adversário.
Synonyms
scoring play
goal-scoring opportunity
attacking play
finishing move
Antonyms
defensive play
clearance
interception
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
jogada de gol
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
lance de gol
Alternative regional term
Portugal
jogada de golos
Portuguese uses 'golos' (plural) instead of 'gol'
Related Idioms & Phrases
clinical finishing
back of the net
scoring opportunity
clinical execution
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