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