SOCCER

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Across
  1. 3. The end of the game.
  2. 4. Time (Injury Time): Minutes added to the end of each half to compensate for time lost due to injuries or substitutions.
  3. 9. Using the head to pass, shoot, or clear the ball.
  4. 11. The primary goal-scorers.
  5. 12. Sheet, When a team prevents the opponent from scoring a single goal.
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. 16. A competitive game, typically lasting 90 minutes.
Down
  1. 1. Card, A formal caution given by the referee for a foul or misconduct.
  2. 2. (Sub), A player brought on from the bench to replace a teammate on the field.
  3. 5. The field of play.
  4. 6. (Keeper), The only player allowed to use their hands (within the penalty area) to stop the ball.
  5. 7. Players positioned in front of the keeper whose primary job is to stop the opposition from scoring.
  6. 8. (Video Assistant Referee), Technology used to review controversial decisions like goals, red cards, or penalties.
  7. 10. Moving the ball with short touches of the feet while maintaining control.
  8. 13. The "engine room" of the team; they link defense and attack.