Soccer

Soccer

Soccer is a competitive sport usually played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball. The object of the game is to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. Participants are not allowed to use their hands to touch the ball with the exception of throwing the ball back into play after it goes out of bounds.

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overtime

Sports; Soccer

the extra periods played after a regulation game ends tied; used in collegiate and championship international matches to determine a winner.

penalty

Sports; Soccer

short for penalty kick; also, a punishment given by the referee for a violation of the rules.

penalty kick

Sports; Soccer

when a foul is committed inside the 18yard box,a penalty kick is given to the team whose player has been fouled.the resulting spot kick or penalty kick is taken by the attacking team

penalty area

Sports; Soccer

a rectangular area 44 yards wide by 18 yards deep with its long edge on the goal line; the goalkeeper may use his hands to block or control the ball only within this area.

penalty spot

Sports; Soccer

the small circular spot located 12 yards in front of the center of the goal line from which all penalty kicks are taken; positioned at the center of the penalty arc.

penalty shot

Sports; Soccer

a kick taken from the penalty spot by a player against the opposing goalie without any players closer than 10 yards away; awarded for the most severe rule violations and those committed by the ...