Portugal and Germany Win Important Football Matches

Portugal and Germany won important football matches in the Nations League. Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen. Germany won 2-0 against Serbia in Munich.

defeated= 〜を打ち破った、倒した

Portugal played without star forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Defender João Cancelo scored the first goal for Portugal. Denmark scored two goals, but Portugal scored four goals in total to win the game. This was Portugal's third victory in a row.

in total= 合計でin a row= 途切れずに連続して

In Munich, new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp won his first game with the team. Player Tom Bischof scored his first international goal for Germany. Forward Florian Wirtz scored the second goal in the 61st minute to secure the win.

secure the win= 勝利を確実にする

Coach Jürgen Klopp praised his players after the match. He said the team played with great football skill and high energy.

praised= 〜をほめた、称賛した

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表現パターン

パターン	意味
defeated	〜を打ち破った、倒した
in total	合計で
in a row	途切れずに連続して
secure the win	勝利を確実にする
praised	〜をほめた、称賛した

語彙

語	意味
defeated	試合や競争などで相手に負けた；打ち負かされた
victory	争いや競技などに勝つこと。また、その勝利。
in a row	連続して；続けて
secure	不安や疑いがなく、安心している
praised	人や物のよい点を認めてほめること。また、そのことば。

言語メモ

•スポーツのニュースでは「4-2」のようなスコアは「four to two（4対2）」と読みます。
•「in a row」はスポーツ報道で連勝や連続した記録を表す際によく使われる表現です。