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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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periods

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the segments of time into which a game is divided; a regulation game played by adults consists of two 45-minutes halves.

penetrate

Sports; Soccer

to advance the ball behind opposing defenders (between them and their goal).

possession

Sports; Soccer

Being in control of the ball or puck by a player or team; the condition of being on offense.

pitch

Sports; Soccer

a British term for soccer field.

play on

Sports; Soccer

a term used by referees to indicate that no foul or stoppage is to be called; used by referees when applying the Advantage Rule.

play

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to trap, dribble, kick or head the ball.

playoff

Sports; Soccer

a tournament that takes place after a season's schedule has been completed; used to determine a champion.

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