SOCCER
Across
- 3. The end of the game.
- 4. Time (Injury Time): Minutes added to the end of each half to compensate for time lost due to injuries or substitutions.
- 9. Using the head to pass, shoot, or clear the ball.
- 11. The primary goal-scorers.
- 12. Sheet, When a team prevents the opponent from scoring a single goal.
- 14. A rule stating an attacking player cannot be behind the last defender when the ball is played to them (unless they are in their own half).
- 15. Card, A sending-off for a serious foul or a second yellow card; the team must play the rest of the match with one fewer player.
- 16. A competitive game, typically lasting 90 minutes.
Down
- 1. Card, A formal caution given by the referee for a foul or misconduct.
- 2. (Sub), A player brought on from the bench to replace a teammate on the field.
- 5. The field of play.
- 6. (Keeper), The only player allowed to use their hands (within the penalty area) to stop the ball.
- 7. Players positioned in front of the keeper whose primary job is to stop the opposition from scoring.
- 8. (Video Assistant Referee), Technology used to review controversial decisions like goals, red cards, or penalties.
- 10. Moving the ball with short touches of the feet while maintaining control.
- 13. The "engine room" of the team; they link defense and attack.