away teams
Opponents on road
Away teams are the visiting squads in sports competitions, playing at their opponents' venue rather than their own.
The term contrasts with home teams, who enjoy familiar surroundings and local crowd support.
Away teams often face disadvantages—unfamiliar conditions, hostile fans, travel fatigue: The away team struggled in the thin mountain air.
In standings and scores, the away team is typically listed first.
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- rivalsThose who compete
- visitorsPeople who come temporarily
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