Football Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. A set-piece awarded to a team for a foul committed by the opponent.
  2. 4. A goal scored by tapping the ball into an empty net from close range.
  3. 6. Additional time added at the end of each half for stoppages.
  4. 8. The player designated to lead the team on the field.
  5. 10. A tiebreaker to decide the winner if the match ends in a draw.
  6. 15. The team that finishes the match with more goals and secures the victory.
  7. 16. The referee and assistant referees who enforce the rules of the game.
  8. 19. set-piece taken from the corner of the field, awarded to the attacking team.
  9. 22. A restart taken by the defending team from their own goal area.
  10. 23. An attempt by a player to deceive the referee into awarding a foul.
  11. 24. A card shown by the referee to send off a player from the match.
  12. 25. The rectangular area in front of each goal where certain rules apply.
Down
  1. 1. A caution shown by the referee to signal a warning to a player.
  2. 3. A match in which a team does not concede any goals.
  3. 5. A pass that sets up a goal for a teammate.
  4. 7. The two vertical posts that form part of the goal.
  5. 9. Scoring three goals by a player in a single match.
  6. 11. Additional time played if the match is tied after regular time.
  7. 12. When a player accidentally scores a goal for the opposing team.
  8. 13. A player positioned ahead of the ball and the second-last defender.
  9. 14. A free-kick from the penalty spot awarded for a foul inside the box.
  10. 17. A fair challenge to dispossess an opponent of the ball.
  11. 18. A team's roster, including players and substitutes.
  12. 20. Passing the ball through an opponent's legs.
  13. 21. Quickly transitioning from defense to offense after gaining possession.