professional foul

(sports) An intentional foul, usually committed to prevent a scoring opportunity.

Japanese Meaning

（スポーツにおいて）得点機会を防ぐために意図的に犯される反則

The defender was booked after committing a professional foul to deny a clear scoring opportunity.

守備選手は明らかな得点機会を阻止するために故意の反則を犯し、イエローカードを受けた。

Sense（1）

(sports) An intentional foul, usually committed to prevent a scoring opportunity.

professional fouls

（ plural ）