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Laufduell

foot race between two players

noun LOWF-doo-el Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Also means

sprint contest

Usage Note

Laufduell is a common sports-commentary term for a one-on-one sprint between two players chasing a ball. Ein gewonnenes Laufduell (a won foot race) is praised as decisive in fast-paced sports. Compound of Lauf (run) + Duell (duel).

Examples

"Im Laufduell mit dem Verteidiger setzte sich die Angreiferin durch."

Natural Translation

In the foot race against the defender, the attacker came out on top.

Literal Translation

In the foot-duel with the defender, set herself the attacker through.

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