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- Advance to the last 16
To advance to the last 16 means to qualify for the next round of the tournament, following the...
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- Brace
A brace is when a player scores two goals in the same match. Sometimes it can be called a double...
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To breeze past an opponent means to beat them easily and comfortably, without any real...
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The Bronze Final is the match between the two losing semi-finalists at a major tournament. It is...
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- Can't live with an opponent
Can't live with an opponent means a team are unable to match the level of their opponent (e.g....
More - Come off the bench to score
Come off the bench to score means a player has entered the match as a substitute rather than...
More - Complete the comeback
To complete the comeback means to overturn a losing position, scoring the goal that turns a...
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- Deft touch
Deft touch describes a light, skilful touch of the ball that is often used to lift a shot just...
More - Dismissed
To be dismissed means a player has been sent off by the referee and has to leave the pitch for...
More - Dump out of
To dump out of a competition means to eliminate a team, often with the sense that the defeat was...
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- Eliminate
Eliminate: To be eliminated means a team can go no further in a tournament and must return home....
More - Encroach
To encroach has two meanings in football. It is when a goalkeeper moves forward off their line...
More - Ends goal drought
The phrase 'ends goal drought' means to finally score again after a long period without scoring...
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- Gift
A gift is an unexpected advantage a team receives, often through luck, an opponent's mistake, or...
More - Goal difference
Goal difference is the number of goals a team has scored minus the number they have conceded and...
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- Hat-trick
A hat-trick is when a player scores three goals in a single match. The player who scores the...
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A hatful means a large number of something and in football is often used to describe a large...
More - Held to a draw
To be held to a draw means a team was unexpectedly prevented from winning by a weaker or...
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To hold out means to successfully defend a lead (or a point) under sustained pressure; resisting...
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- Knock back
A knock back is a pass, usually with the head, that directs the ball backward or across goal to...
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- Lay down a marker
To lay down a marker means to deliver a performance so impressive that it warns rivals to take...
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A lifeline is something such as a goal, a point, or a refereeing decision that gives a...
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To lob the keeper means to lift the ball over the goalkeeper and into the net, usually when the...
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- One-way traffic
One-way traffic describes a match where one team is constantly attacking and the other simply...
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To overturn something means that a referee changes or reverses an earlier decision, usually...
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- Re-taken penalty
A re-taken penalty is a penalty kick that must be taken again, usually because the goalkeeper...
More - Reduced to ten (players)
To be reduced to ten players means a team has one player sent off and leaving them with ten...
More - Results go their wayWhen results go a team's way it means other matches happen to turn out favourably for them,... More
- Rollercoaster match
A rollercoaster match is one that swings dramatically and unpredictably between two teams, with...
More - Run riotTo run riot means that a team completely dominates a match and score lots of goals against the... More
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- Scrape past
To scrape past an opponent means to beat them, but only just, after a difficult and...
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- See off an opponent
To see off an opponent means to defeat them, usually suggesting the win was achieved with...
More - Shrug off
To shrug off a mistake or setback means to put it behind you and not let it affect the rest of...
More - Sink a team
To sink a team or an opponent means to defeat them, especially at a crucial moment, often...
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To sit back means to stop attacking and defend deeper, usually to protect a lead, allowing the...
More - Spill the ball
To spill the ball means that a goalkeeper loses control of the ball after what should have been...
More - Statement win
A statement win is a victory so impressive that it sends a message to fans and rivals that the...
More - Steal the show
To steal the show means to be the standout performer in a match, dominating attention through...
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- Stranded
A goalkeeper is described as stranded when they are completely out of position and are unable to...
More - Stubborn defence
A stubborn defence describes a team that is very difficult to break down, staying organised and...
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A stunner is an amazing or dramatic goal, often scored from distance or in a decisive...
More - Sweep aside
To sweep aside an opponent means to beat them easily and comfortably, with little real...
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- Tee up
To tee someone up means to create an excellent scoring chance for a teammate; usually with a...
More - Thumping strike
A thumping strike is a shot hit with a lot of power, especially one that results in a goal.
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- Win a shootout
To win a shootout means to beat an opponent on penalties (in a penalty shootout) after normal...
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A worldie (worldy) is a truly exceptional, world-class goal. It one of the best goals a player...
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