⚽ 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.
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Century
A1A period of one hundred years.
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Rival
B2A person or group competing with another for the same objective or superiority.
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Final
A1Relating to the last part or stage in a series or process.
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Assist
B1to help somebody to do something
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Goal
A2a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
Corner
A2a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join
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Heat
A2the quality of being hot
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League
B2a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
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Loan
B2money that an organization such as a bank lends and somebody borrows
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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
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Seed
B1the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
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Transfer
B2to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another
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Try
A1to make an attempt or effort to do or get something
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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
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Wide
A2measuring a large distance from one side to the other
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Booking
B2an arrangement that you make in advance to buy a ticket to travel somewhere, go to the theatre, etc.
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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
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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
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Full-time
B1the end of a sports game
Grid
C1a pattern of straight lines, usually crossing each other to form squares
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Line-up
B1to stand in a line or row; to form a queue
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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
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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
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Referee
B2the official who controls the game in some sports
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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
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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.
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Trophy
C1an object such as a silver cup that is given as a prize for winning a competition
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Foul
A violation of rules or an unfair act in a sport.
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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.
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Signing
The act of writing one's name or making gestures to convey meaning.
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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.
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Penalty shoot-out
A method to decide a game tied after regular play by players taking alternating shots at goal.