Soccer Terms - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Name for the ball going between someone's legs Nutmeg
90%
Where a player, intentionally or not, scores into their team's net Own Goal
90%
The abbreviation used for the technology support used to help the referee VAR
84%
Additional period, normally two halves of 15 minutes Extra Time
83%
When a player scores three goals in a single match Hat-Trick
82%
Acrobatic technique, this is often used when a player needs to kick a ball above head height. Bicycle Kick
79%
Match between two, usually local, rivals Derby
77%
A chipped penalty down the centre of the goal Panenka
77%
Name for when a team does not concede any goals by the end of the game Clean Sheet
76%
The goalkeeper will usually set one of these up during a free-kick Wall
76%
A playing style focused on short, quick passes Tiki-taka
74%
An attack launched by a defending team soon after it regains possession of the ball Counter attack
71%
Type of turn named after a very famous Dutchman Cruyff Turn
63%
Flashy move where the player wraps one leg around the back of the other to strike the ball Rabona
62%
A type of goalkeeper, one who plays high Sweeper
61%
A difficult technique where when the ball is stricken it does not spin, producing crazy movement Knuckleball
57%
Name for type of referee who will call offsides Linesman
57%
Type of football fans predominantly found in Europe renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays at football matches Ultras
51%
A challenge in which two players have an equal chance of winning control of a loose ball 50/50
49%
Friendly match organised in honour of a player due to long service, usually 10 years at a single club Testimonial
22%
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