Soccer Crossword Puzzle

3. A player is offside if nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second-last defender when the ball is played to them.
4. Additional periods played if a match is tied after regulation in a knockout competition (usually two 15-minute halves).
7. A dismissal card shown for serious misconduct; player must leave the field and cannot be replaced.
8. Playing or redirecting the ball with one’s head to pass or score.
11. When a single player scores three goals in one match.
12. When the entire ball crosses the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar; scores one point.
13. A forward whose main job is to score goals.
14. An unfair or dangerous action by a player, such as tripping or pushing, resulting in a free kick or penalty.
15. A kick awarded after a foul; can be direct (can score) or indirect (must touch another player first).
16. A caution shown for unsporting behavior; two in one match result in a red card and dismissal.
18. A restart awarded when the ball goes out over the goal line last touched by a defender; taken from the corner arc.
19. Replacing one player with another during the match; teams are limited to a set number of substitutions.

1. One of the two vertical uprights supporting the crossbar; ball must pass between them to score.
2. A player whose primary role is to stop attacks, protect the goal, and clear the ball from the defensive area.
5. The interval between the two 45-minute halves of a match (usually 15 minutes long).
6. A direct free kick taken from the penalty spot, awarded for fouls inside the penalty area.
9. A player positioned centrally who links defense and attack, often involved in passing and ball distribution.
10. To run with the ball close to one’s feet, maintaining control while evading opponents.
12. The only player allowed to use hands inside the penalty area, responsible for guarding the goal.
17. A method of restarting play when the ball goes out of bounds on the touchline; thrown in with both hands from behind the head.