Across
- 4. the large box in front of the goal where the goalkeeper can use their hands
- 5. the area where players score points by kicking the ball into the net
- 9. the mesh attached to the goalposts that catches the ball
- 10. an action that breaks the rules of the game
- 13. to kick the ball towards the goal to try to score
- 14. to move the ball while keeping control with your feet
- 16. to kick the ball away from danger near your goal
- 17. the mark in the middle of the centre-circle where the game starts
- 19. the line along the side of the field
- 21. an attacking player whose main job is to score goals
- 22. to try to take the ball away from another player
- 23. a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring
- 25. the person who trains and manages the team
- 26. the circle in the middle of the field where kick-off takes place
- 27. a player who plays between the defenders and forwards
- 28. to kick the ball before it touches the ground
Down
- 1. a player who replaces another player during the game
- 2. an official who helps the referee, especially with offsides and throw-ins
- 3. the line at each end of the field where the goal is located
- 5. one of the two vertical posts that form the sides of the goal
- 6. the marked spot where penalty kicks are taken
- 7. to hit the ball with your head
- 8. the player who protects the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area
- 11. a person who describes the game for television or radio
- 12. to strike the ball with your foot
- 15. the horizontal bar across the top of the goal
- 18. a kick awarded when the ball goes out over the goal-line off a defender
- 20. the line that divides the field into two halves
- 24. the main official who controls the game and enforces the rules