(to) Concede
To allow a goal in/to let in a goal
- Example: Boca Juniors have yet to concede a goal in this campaign.
- Example: QPR conceded a late goal against Manchester City in the final game of the 2011-12 season
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Dear, languagecaster teams. What are the meaning of the words “concede” and “give away” here?
Mikel concedes a free kick just outside the penalty area with a rash sliding tackle on Tevez that is the first sign of a competitive edge to this friendly.
De Bruyne gives the ball away, and Rashford stings Edersona€™s palms with a dipping shot from 25 yards
Hi Sandara,
The glossary entry talks abut conceding or giving away a goal. You can also conceded a free kick – commit a foul so they opposing team has a free kick. This is your first example – Mikel concedes a free kick or Mikel fouls (player’s name).
Your second example, give the ball away, means to lose the ball – to give possession to the opponent: De Bruyne gives the ball away or De Bruyne loses the ball/loses possession.
Hope that helps!
Damon