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obstruct the goal

[əbˈstrʌkt ðə ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
obstruir o gol
1. To block or impede the opening of the goal in soccer/football, preventing the ball from entering
The defender was penalized for obstructing the goal with his body.
O defensor foi punido por obstruir o gol com seu corpo.
2. To hinder or prevent someone from achieving their objective or target
We must not obstruct the goal of the peace negotiations.
Não devemos obstruir o objetivo das negociações de paz.
Synonyms
block the goalimpede the goalhinder the goalbar the goal
Antonyms
clear the goalassist the goalfacilitate the goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstruir o gol
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese sports commentary
São Paulo
bloquear o gol
Alternative term used in São Paulo region
Portugal
obstruir a baliza
Portuguese uses 'baliza' instead of 'gol' for goal

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand in the way of
get in the way of
block the path to success
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