⚽ Sports

Learn the words used in matches, tournaments, results, and performance. Enjoy sports coverage more and understand the action as it happens.

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Qualify

B1

To meet the standards or requirements for something.

Century

A1

A period of one hundred years.

Rival

B2

A person or group competing with another for the same objective or superiority.

Final

A1

Relating to the last part or stage in a series or process.

Assist

B1

to help somebody to do something

Corner

A2

a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join

Heat

A2

the quality of being hot

League

B2

a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best

Loan

B2

money that an organization such as a bank lends and somebody borrows

Over

A1

resting on the surface of somebody/something and partly or completely covering them/it

Possession

A2

something that you own or have with you at a particular time

Seed

B1

the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow

Transfer

B2

to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another

Try

A1

to make an attempt or effort to do or get something

Tyre

B1

a thick rubber ring that fits around the edge of a wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.

Upset

B1

unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened

Wide

A2

measuring a large distance from one side to the other

Booking

B2

an arrangement that you make in advance to buy a ticket to travel somewhere, go to the theatre, etc.

Boundary

C1

a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line

Championship

B2

a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport

Conversion

C1

the act or process of changing something from one form, use or system to another

Fixture

C1

a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place

Formation

B2

the action of forming something; the process of being formed

Full-time

B1

the end of a sports game

Grid

C1

a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares

Line-up

B1

to stand in a line or row; to form a queue

Medal

B2

a flat piece of metal, usually like a coin in shape, that is given to the winner of a competition or to somebody who has been brave, for example in war

Penalty

B2

a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract

Promotion

B2

a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an organization

Referee

B2

the official who controls the game in some sports

Substitution

C1

an act of using one person or thing in the place of another

Suspension

C1

the act of officially removing somebody from their job, school, team, etc. for a period of time, usually as a punishment

Tackle

B2

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation

Tournament

B2

a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who take part in different games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only the winner left.

Foul

A violation of rules or an unfair act in a sport.

Standings

The ranking of individuals or teams in a competition or league.

Semi-final

The match or round before the final in a tournament.

Quarter-final

A knockout round where teams compete for a place in the semi-finals.

Play-off

A match or series of matches to determine a winner from tied teams.

Knockout

A decisive blow that renders an opponent unconscious or eliminates them from a competition.

Pool stage

The initial round in a tournament where teams are divided into groups to compete.

Relegation

The condition of being moved to a lower division in sports.

Derby

A competitive horse race, often with a prestigious title.

Wildcard

A character or symbol that can represent other characters in a search or game.

Umpire

An official who oversees a game and makes decisions on plays.

VAR

A symbol or name representing a value that can change.

Doping

The use of banned substances by athletes to enhance performance.

Signing

The act of writing one's name or making gestures to convey meaning.

Kickoff

The start of a game, event, or process.

Half-time

A break in the middle of a game to allow players to rest.

Stoppage time

Extra minutes added to a sports game due to interruptions.

Extra time

Additional time allotted for an activity or task.

Goalkeeper

A player who prevents the ball from entering the goal in soccer.

Striker

A player in football whose main role is to score goals.

Equaliser

A device or software for adjusting the balance between frequency components of an audio signal.

Hat-trick

A player achieving three goals or successful plays in a single game.

Clean sheet

A term meaning a fresh start without past mistakes or problems.

Penalty shoot-out

A method to decide a game tied after regular play by players taking alternating shots at goal.

Free-kick

A kick awarded after a foul, taken from the spot of the foul.

Offside

A violation in soccer when a player is positioned too close to the opponent's goal compared to the second-last defender.