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- 3. A popular team sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goal.
- 4. A technique in soccer where a player strikes the ball with their head, typically used for passing, shooting, or clearing the ball, often during aerial challenges or set pieces.
- 7. A round object used in sports such as soccer, typically made of leather or synthetic material filled with air or other materials.
- 10. A designated leader or player in a team sport such as soccer, responsible for representing the team, making decisions on the field, and communicating with teammates and officials.
- 12. An official in sports such as soccer who enforces the rules of the game, maintains fair play, and makes decisions on fouls, penalties, and other infractions during the match.
- 14. Specialized shoes worn by soccer players, featuring studs or spikes on the sole to provide traction and grip on the playing surface, such as grass or artificial turf.
- 16. A group of players working together in a cooperative manner to achieve a common goal, typically representing a club, school, or country in a sports competition such as soccer.
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- 1. A shirt or uniform worn by players in sports such as soccer, typically made of lightweight, breathable fabric with the team's colors, logo, and player's number printed on it.
- 2. A structure consisting of two vertical posts and a horizontal crossbar, typically with a net, where players aim to score points by kicking the ball into it.
- 5. A skillful technique in soccer where a player moves the ball along the ground with small kicks or touches while maintaining control and possession, often used to evade defenders.
- 6. A player positioned in front of the goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring by blocking or catching shots on goal, using hands and body within the penalty area.
- 8. A person who instructs, trains, and guides players in sports, providing advice, strategies, and motivation to improve their skills and performance, especially in soccer.
- 9. A break or interval of play in a soccer match, typically lasting around 15 minutes, occurring halfway through the game after the first 45 minutes of play, allowing players to rest and regroup.
- 11. A punishment or consequence given in soccer for a rule violation, typically resulting in a direct free kick or penalty kick awarded to the opposing team, often taken near the goal.
- 13. A person who participates in a game or sport, especially soccer, as a member of one of the competing teams, responsible for playing and following the rules of the game.
- 15. A large, open-air venue or arena with seating for spectators, where sports events such as soccer matches are held, providing facilities for players, officials, and audience members.