defending team

• В спорте группа игроков, чья основная роль заключается в предотвращении взятия ворот или набора очков командой соперника, обычно путем защиты своей цели или территории.

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.

   Команда без владения мячом

   • 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.