Football vocabulary
Across
- 3. The head coach who strategizes, selects the lineup, and guides the team's tactics and performance.
- 4. Specialized shoes with studs or spikes on the sole for better traction on the field.
- 8. A player whose usual position is in the central area of the playing field between the two goals.
- 10. Defender that is positioned on the right or left sides of the pitch.
- 11. Their main objective is to receive passes from teammates and shoot accurately to score.
- 13. The last line of defense, stationed directly in front of the goal. Their primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by blocking shots.
Down
- 1. An attacking player who plays mainly on the far left or the far right side of the pitch.
- 2. To closely guard an opponent, preventing them from receiving the ball or making effective passes.
- 5. The act of legally attempting to take the ball away from an opponent using skillful footwork.
- 6. The shirt worn by players to identify their team.
- 7. The playing area, typically a rectangular field, where the game occurs.
- 9. To skillfully maneuver the ball while maintaining control, typically by closely controlling it with one's feet.
- 10. A violation of the rules resulting in a free kick or penalty for the opposing team.
- 11. To attempt to score a goal by striking the ball with force.
- 12. They are typically positioned in front of the goalkeeper and work together to deny the opposition's attacks.