Soccer
Across
- 3. Scoring three goals in a single game.
- 7. Non-competitive match between teams.
- 8. A sudden-death goal that ends the game.
- 9. A defensive player barrier during free kicks.
- 12. Replacing one player with another during a match.
- 15. Color used for dismissal from the game due to a serious offense.
- 16. Representing your national team in an international match.
- 19. The team leader on the field.
- 22. Protective gear worn on the lower legs.
- 26. The arrangement of players on the field.
- 27. A defensive move to dispossess an opponent of the ball.
- 28. A player positioned near the opponent's goal, often the primary goal-scorer.
- 30. A free kick from the corner of the field.
- 33. A simulation of being fouled, often resulting in a yellow card.
- 36. The player positioned in front of the goal to block shots.
- 37. Specialized shoes worn by players for traction on the pitch.
- 38. Additional playing time in knockout stages to determine a winner.
- 39. A set piece awarded after a foul.
- 40. A defensive player positioned behind the line of defenders.
Down
- 1. Passing the ball through an opponent's legs.
- 2. A method of restarting play after the ball has gone out of bounds.
- 4. Shoes with studs for better traction on the pitch.
- 5. Skillful ball control while moving.
- 6. Color used for caution given to a player for a minor offense.
- 10. An official who assists the referee, especially with offside decisions.
- 11. The playing field.
- 13. The target of the game, where players score by getting the ball into the opponent's net.
- 14. The playing surface.
- 17. A player who operates on the sides of the field.
- 18. A tiebreaker involving penalty kicks.
- 20. An infringement of the rules.
- 21. A free kick from the penalty spot.
- 23. A player tasked with preventing the opposing team from scoring.
- 24. The pointed part of the cleats for better grip.
- 25. A player positioned in the middle of the field, involved in both attacking and defending.
- 26. Play Adhering to the rules and sportsmanship.
- 29. A pass from the sides into the penalty area.
- 31. Quickly transitioning from defense to offense.
- 32. Keeping the ball in the air using feet, thighs, and head.
- 34. When a player is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender.
- 35. A play where the ball is struck with the head.