defending team

• No esporte, grupo de jogadores cuja função principal é impedir que a equipe adversária marque gols ou pontos, geralmente protegendo seu próprio gol ou território.

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.

   Equipe sem posse de bola

   • 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.