Football Language Glossary

Eliminate
To be eliminated means a team can go no further in a tournament and must return home. To(...)
Lifeline
A lifeline is something such as a goal, a point, or a refereeing decision that gives a(...)
Encroach
To encroach has two meanings in football. It is when a goalkeeper moves forward off their line(...)
Can't live with (an opponent)
If a team can't live with their opponent, they are unable to match their level (e.g. pace,(...)
Hatful
A hatful means a large number of something and in football is often used to describe a large(...)