⚽ 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
B1To meet the standards or requirements for something.
Century
A1A period of one hundred years.
Rival
B2A person or group competing with another for the same objective or superiority.
Final
A1Relating to the last part or stage in a series or process.
Assist
B1to help somebody to do something
Corner
A2a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join
Heat
A2the quality of being hot
League
B2a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
Loan
B2money that an organization such as a bank lends and somebody borrows
Over
A1resting on the surface of somebody/something and partly or completely covering them/it
Possession
A2something that you own or have with you at a particular time
Seed
B1the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
Transfer
B2to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another
Try
A1to make an attempt or effort to do or get something
Tyre
B1a thick rubber ring that fits around the edge of a wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.
Upset
B1unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened
Wide
A2measuring a large distance from one side to the other
Booking
B2an arrangement that you make in advance to buy a ticket to travel somewhere, go to the theatre, etc.
Boundary
C1a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line
Championship
B2a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
Conversion
C1the act or process of changing something from one form, use or system to another
Fixture
C1a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place
Formation
B2the action of forming something; the process of being formed
Full-time
B1the end of a sports game
Grid
C1a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares
Line-up
B1to stand in a line or row; to form a queue
Medal
B2a 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
B2a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract
Promotion
B2a move to a more important job or rank in a company or an organization
Referee
B2the official who controls the game in some sports
Substitution
C1an act of using one person or thing in the place of another
Suspension
C1the act of officially removing somebody from their job, school, team, etc. for a period of time, usually as a punishment
Tackle
B2to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
Tournament
B2a 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.