Football (or Soccer).
Across
- 1. When the ball is kicked in the direction of the opponent’s goal in an attempt to score a goal.
- 5. A goal that is scored that brings the game to where both teams now have the same number of goals.
- 7. A defensive system where defenders are designated one attacking player to track continuously.
- 9. When the team has to travel to another team’s stadium to play the match.
- 10. A ball kicked using the back (heel) of the foot.
- 13. Keeping control of the ball while running.
- 16. This is a mark on field where the kick-off takes place.
- 17. When the ball hits the crossbar and goes straight down inside the goal.
- 20. This is the only time a player (who isn't a goalie) can use their hands to touch the ball.
- 21. When a player deliberately falls over when tackled.
- 23. A defensive kick that is intended to remove the ball out of danger from the goal area.
Down
- 1. Extra minutes added to the end of a half in order to compensate lost playing time due to injury.
- 2. A player kicks the ball between another player's legs.
- 3. A shot at goal that involves using the head to guide the direction of the ball
- 4. Protective plastic coverings that protect a player’s shins from getting hurt.
- 6. When some players from one team stand together in a line to create a barrier or “wall” between the ball and the goal when there is a free kick
- 8. This is another name for "manager" or "coach".
- 11. These are attackers who play on the wings/flanks of the field.
- 12. The game ended in a ______ and the final score was 2-2.
- 14. The _____ is the most popular way of calling the penalty area.
- 15. The captain wears an armband to let the referee know that he/she is the captain.
- 18. This is where the fans sit during the match.
- 19. To kick a moving ball before it hits the ground.
- 22. Video Assistance Referees.