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impede scoring

[ɪmˈpiːd ˈskɔːrɪŋ]
verb phrase
impedir a pontuação
1. To obstruct, hinder, or prevent the opposing team from gaining points in a game or sport
The goalkeeper's reflexes helped impede scoring in the final minutes of the match.
Os reflexos do goleiro ajudaram a impedir a pontuação nos minutos finais da partida.
2. To create defensive obstacles that make it difficult for opponents to score
Strong defense can impede scoring and lead to victory.
Uma defesa forte pode impedir a pontuação e levar à vitória.
Synonyms
prevent scoringblock scoringstop scoringobstruct scoringthwart scoring
Antonyms
enable scoringfacilitate scoringallow scoringpromote scoring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir a pontuação
Standard usage in Brazilian sports commentary
Rio de Janeiro
impedir o gol
Common informal usage emphasizing prevention of goals
São Paulo
bloquear a pontuação
Alternative phrasing commonly used in sports media
Portugal
impedir a marcação
Portuguese preference using 'marcação' instead of 'pontuação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

shut down the offense
clamp down on scoring
lock down the defense
keep the opposition off the board
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