Football vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. The head coach who strategizes, selects the lineup, and guides the team's tactics and performance.
  2. 4. Specialized shoes with studs or spikes on the sole for better traction on the field.
  3. 8. A player whose usual position is in the central area of the playing field between the two goals.
  4. 10. Defender that is positioned on the right or left sides of the pitch.
  5. 11. Their main objective is to receive passes from teammates and shoot accurately to score.
  6. 13. The last line of defense, stationed directly in front of the goal. Their primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by blocking shots.
Down
  1. 1. An attacking player who plays mainly on the far left or the far right side of the pitch.
  2. 2. To closely guard an opponent, preventing them from receiving the ball or making effective passes.
  3. 5. The act of legally attempting to take the ball away from an opponent using skillful footwork.
  4. 6. The shirt worn by players to identify their team.
  5. 7. The playing area, typically a rectangular field, where the game occurs.
  6. 9. To skillfully maneuver the ball while maintaining control, typically by closely controlling it with one's feet.
  7. 10. A violation of the rules resulting in a free kick or penalty for the opposing team.
  8. 11. To attempt to score a goal by striking the ball with force.
  9. 12. They are typically positioned in front of the goalkeeper and work together to deny the opposition's attacks.