Sports

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  1. 2. a person or team that reaches the final stage of a competition, tournament, or selection process.
  2. 5. A disadvantage, handicap, or temporary suspension given to a player or team for breaking a rule inside the goalkeepers box.
  3. 9. a winner of first prize or first place in competition; also : one who shows marked superiority.
  4. 10. when both teams score the exact same number of goals at the end of a match.
  5. 13. a place or venue for (mostly) outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage completely.
  6. 14. this official patrols the touchline to signal when the ball goes out of play, judge offside infractions, and assist the main referee.
  7. 17. a person who takes part in a sport, game, or musical performance, or an active participant in a specific field.
  8. 20. the eleven players who will start the match, usually shown with their squad numbers.
  9. 21. a fellow member of the same sports team
  10. 22. an official who enforces the rules, maintains fairness, and makes final binding decisions during a sports competition.
  11. 24. a tangible, durable memento—such as a sculpted figurine, cup, or plaque—given to recognize victory, achievement, or merit in a competition or endeavor
  12. 26. a group of individuals working together to achieve their goal.
  13. 27. a game played on a field between two teams of 11 players each with the object to propel a round ball into the opponent's goal by kicking or by hitting it with any part of the body except the hands and arms.
  14. 30. making loud, joyful shouts to show support, approval, or encouragement.
  15. 32. Prizes given to top finishers in athletic competitions, such as the Olympic gold, silver, and bronze.
  16. 33. a person, player that makes a score in a game or competition.
  17. 35. being in an illegal or restricted position ahead of the ball, puck, or a required defensive line in sports .
  18. 37. is a person who exhibits strong interest or admiration for something or somebody.
  19. 38. is a person, that wins a game, race, competition, or election.
  20. 39. a soft, stretchy knitted fabric, a piece of clothing like a shirt or sweater.
  21. 40. having lost a contest, battle, game, or election, or feeling completely overwhelmed and unable to succeed.
  22. 41. a break of the rules in a game like soccer, basketball, or baseball, or the act of committing that rule violation.
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  1. 1. a match official in association football who helps the main referee review crucial decisions using video footage.
  2. 3. a person or organization that gives money, support, or responsibility to help an event.
  3. 4. a title for a leader, commander, or officer in charge of a group or team.
  4. 6. a person who travels or glides over snow using long, flat runners called skis attached to boots.
  5. 7. an athlete who replaces a starter during a game.
  6. 8. a person who competes against you in a game, sport, or election.
  7. 9. a person on radio or television who describes live events or analyzes topics like news and sports.
  8. 11. a shrill, high-pitched sound or a device used to make that sound by forcing air or steam through a small opening.
  9. 12. a team sport where two groups of players use their hands and arms to hit a ball back and forth over a high net.
  10. 15. is the 15-minute break between the first and second halves of a match.
  11. 16. a person who has won or received a medal, usually for an achievement in a sport or military service.
  12. 18. a sports player whose main job is to guard the team's goal and stop the opposing team from scoring.
  13. 19. a person who trains, guides, and instructs an individual or a team to improve their skills and reach their goals.
  14. 23. a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, speed, agility, or stamina.
  15. 25. area is a place designed to provide an environment for children that facilitates play, typically outdoors.
  16. 28. to allow the opposing team to score a goal or gain a set-piece advantage (like a free kick or penalty) due to defensive failure or a foul.
  17. 29. showing an unfair preference for or against a specific team, player, or group, rather than remaining neutral and fair.
  18. 31. a large room used for various indoor sports (such as basketball or boxing) and usually equipped with gymnastic.
  19. 34. an official who enforces the rules in a sport.
  20. 36. long, decisive steps when walking, significant progress toward a goal, or short running accelerations used by athletes to improve form.