Soccer crossword
Across
- 1. – When a player scores three goals in one match.
- 5. – A rule violation when an attacking player is ahead of the last defender before receiving a pass.
- 6. Card – A penalty that sends a player off the field for serious fouls.
- 8. – Moving the ball past opponents while keeping control.
- 9. Kick – A kick awarded after a foul, taken from the spot of the violation.
- 10. – An attempt to take the ball away from an opponent.
- 12. – A player who controls the game between defense and attack.
- 13. – A free shot at goal awarded after a foul inside the penalty box.
Down
- 2. – The starting kick to begin a match or restart after a goal.
- 3. Card – A warning given to a player for misconduct.
- 4. – Using the head to hit the ball, often for passing or scoring.
- 7. – A player who helps stop the opposing team from scoring.
- 11. – A pass that leads directly to a goal.