The phrase "visiting defence" refers to a situation when a sports team, usually in football or soccer, plays a game away from their own home stadium and focuses more on protecting their own goal rather than attacking the opponent's goal.
Sentences with «visiting defence»
Another of Rodgers» summer signings Kundai Benyu, 19, replaced McGregor to make his competitive debut and he too began to drive at the tired - looking visiting defence. (espn.com)
Key Stats: Aston Villa went into late April's crucial relegation six - pointer against Sunderland worried they may be cut adrift; instead, Benteke wrought havoc on the visiting defence in a 6 - 1 demolition. (fourfourtwo.com)
Academy centre - backs Paudie O'Connor and Hugo Diaz are set to be the heart of the visiting defence. (soccerbase.com)