opening tally

[/ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈtæli/]
nounpl: opening tallies
contagem inicial
1. The first count or score recorded at the beginning of a game, match, or competition
The opening tally in the cricket match was bowled by the fast bowler.
A contagem inicial na partida de críquete foi marcada pelo arremessador rápido.
2. The first goal, point, or run scored in a sporting event
Brazil's opening tally came in the tenth minute of the match.
O primeiro gol do Brasil veio no décimo minuto da partida.
3. An initial record or account of numerical data
The opening tally of votes showed a close race between candidates.
A contagem inicial dos votos mostrou uma corrida acirrada entre os candidatos.
This term is primarily used in sports commentary in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly heard during football (soccer), cricket, and volleyball broadcasts. The phrase emphasizes the significance of the first score, which often sets the momentum and tone for the entire match.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
opening scorefirst scoreinitial countfirst goalopening run
Antonyms / Antônimos
closing tallyfinal countend score

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contagem inicial
Most common translation used in sports broadcasting and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
primeiro gol / primeiro ponto
Often used in conversational context to refer to the first goal or point
São Paulo
contagem inicial / primeira marcação
Used in formal sports commentary and journalism
Portugal
contagem inicial / primeira contagem
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but with slightly more formal tone

Related Words

tallyscorecountopeninggoalpoints

Related Idioms & Phrases

get on the board (American sports idiom for first score)
break the ice (figurative meaning of being first to score)
draw first blood (first to score in competition)
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