away side

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Another term for the team playing away from their home ground, often used in sports journalism.

awayADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The away side scored an early goal to silence the home crowd.
  • It's always tough for the away side to get a result in such a hostile stadium.
  • The manager made a crucial substitution for the away side in the second half.
  • Despite the loss, the away side put up a commendable performance.
  • The referee's controversial decision went against the away side.
  • Analysts are predicting a difficult match for the away side this weekend.
  • The away side's defensive strategy was solid, frustrating the home team's attackers.
  • The supporters of the away side were outnumbered but could be heard throughout the game.
  • A victory here would be a massive boost for the away side's confidence.
  • The captain of the away side urged his teammates to stay focused until the final whistle.