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scoring play
[ˈskɔːrɪŋ pleɪ]
noun
pl: scoring plays
jogada de pontuação
1.
A play in sports where a player or team successfully scores points or a goal
The quarterback executed a perfect scoring play in the final seconds of the game.
O quarterback executou uma jogada de pontuação perfeita nos últimos segundos do jogo.
2.
Any offensive action that results in points being added to a team's score
That was an impressive scoring play by the forward.
Aquela foi uma jogada de pontuação impressionante do atacante.
Synonyms
scoring opportunity
point-scoring play
goal-scoring play
Antonyms
defensive play
failed play
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
jogada de pontuação
most common in sports commentary
Rio de Janeiro
jogada que faz ponto
colloquial variation
São Paulo
lance de gol
more common in football/soccer contexts
Portugal
jogada de marcação
Portuguese European variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a scoring play
set up a scoring play
prevent a scoring play
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