1. To intentionally or unintentionally block, hinder, or prevent an opponent from scoring points in a sport or competition
The defender was penalized for trying to obstruct scoring by standing directly in the goal crease.
O defensor foi penalizado por tentar obstruir a pontuação ao ficar diretamente na área de meta.
2. In hockey specifically, to interfere with an opponent's ability to score by blocking their path or stick
The goalie's unusual position helped obstruct scoring opportunities for the opposing team.
A posição inusitada do goleiro ajudou a obstruir as oportunidades de pontuação do time adversário.