Today’s quiz looks back at some of the words and expressions that we tweeted about during the matches involving Holland and Denmark and Germany against Portugal on day two of Euro 2012. To follow the Euro2012 football language feed click here, while you can also learn more about football language from our cliches and words related to football in our glossary. Embed from Getty Images
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Question 1
What does a screamer mean?
A
A miscued shot
B
A really bad miss
C
A really bad tackle
D
A really powerful shot
Question 2
What does score against the run of play mean?
A
Score a disallowed goal
B
Score a consolation goal
C
Score despite not playing well
D
Score a screamer
Question 2 Explanation:
Despite not playing well a team scores. Denmark scored against the run of play vs Holland
Question 3
What does the phrase 'the chance goes begging' mean?
A
Another opportunity to score was taken
B
Another opportunity to score was missed
C
Another opportunity to attack failed
D
Another opportunity to win
Question 3 Explanation:
When a team creates many opportunities but fails to take them.
Question 4
If a game is described as 'cagey' what does this mean?
A
It is very aggressive
B
It is very exciting
C
It is very slow
D
It is very tight
Question 4 Explanation:
A match that is very tight with little going on. The first half between Portugal and Germany was a cagey affair.
Question 5
What is 'magic spray'?
A
Special food that players take before the game starts
B
Something that the physio uses to help with players' injuries
C
A drink the players take before the game starts
D
A technique of striking the ball
Question 5 Explanation:
The magic spray=When a player is hurt, the physio treats him using cold (magic) spray as this cures all football injuries!
Question 6
What does the expression 'to fluff a chance' mean?
A
To score a goal
B
To miss badly
C
To assist in a goal
D
To create a chance
Question 6 Explanation:
To fluff a chance=To miss an easy chance, to miscue the shot. Podolski fluffed his shot when through on goal vs Portugal
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