Australian Soccer Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. - The nickname for the Australian men's national soccer team.
  2. 5. - The venue where soccer matches are played.
  3. 8. card - A disciplinary card shown to a player for a serious foul resulting in their expulsion from the game.
  4. 9. time - Additional playing time when a match ends in a draw.
  5. 10. - The position on the field responsible for scoring goals.
  6. 13. - The top professional soccer league in Australia.
  7. 16. kick - A set-piece awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play across the goal line.
  8. 18. - A technique of striking the ball with the player's head.
  9. 19. - The player who operates in the middle of the field, both defensively and offensively.
Down
  1. 1. - The player positioned in front of the goal to prevent opponents from scoring.
  2. 2. - A type of free kick awarded for a serious foul inside the box.
  3. 4. - A rule that a player is in an illegal position if they are closer to the opponent's goal than both the ball and the second last defender.
  4. 6. - The nickname for the Australian women's national soccer team.
  5. 7. - A variant of soccer played on a smaller pitch with five players on each team.
  6. 11. Premier Leagues (NPL) - The second-highest level of national soccer in Australia, organized by Football Federation Australia.
  7. 12. - The official who enforces the rules of the game and makes decisions.
  8. 14. - When a player scores three goals in a single match.
  9. 15. - The title for the team that finishes first in the league.
  10. 17. card - A cautionary card shown to a player as a warning for committing a foul.
  11. 20. Cup - An annual knockout football competition in Australia.