Brace
A brace is when a player scores two goals in the same match. Sometimes it can be called a double - the player scored a double. What does it mean? If a player scores twice in one game, we say they scored a brace, or that they got a brace....
Breeze past
To breeze past an opponent means to beat them easily and comfortably, without any real difficulty or late drama. What does it mean? The verb 'breeze' suggests something happening smoothly and effortlessly, like a light wind. In football this phrase is used to describe an easy victory for one team....
Bronze final
The Bronze Final is the match between the two losing semi-finalists at a major tournament. It is played to decide third place. It was previously known as the 'third-place play-off.' What does it mean? Traditionally, this match had a reputation as a game neither team really wanted to play, coming...