defending team

• Im Sport die Gruppe von Spielern, deren Hauptaufgabe darin besteht, zu verhindern, dass das gegnerische Team Tore erzielt oder Punkte gewinnt, meist indem sie ihr eigenes Tor oder Territorium verteidigt.

In sports, the group of players whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring, typically by protecting their own goal or territory.

1. Team without possessionB1formal

   In sports, the team that is currently trying to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

   Mannschaft in Ballbesitz des Gegners

   • The defending team blocked the shot on goal.
   • The defending team must stay in formation to stop the attack.
   • The coach instructed the defending team to press higher up the field.