Football

Question 1

What is the English term for ‘goleiro’?

Answer 1

Goalkeeper

Question 2

What position is responsible for scoring goals?

Answer 2

Forward

Question 3

True or False: The term ‘midfielder’ refers to a player who plays primarily in the middle of the field.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the English term for ‘zagueiro’?

Answer 4

Defender

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The term ‘_________’ refers to the area where the goalkeeper can use their hands.

Answer 5

Penalty area

Question 6

What is the Portuguese translation for ‘corner kick’?

Answer 6

Canto

Question 7

What does the term ‘offside’ mean in soccer?

Answer 7

A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played to them.

Question 8

What is the English term for ‘arbitro’?

Answer 8

Referee

Question 9

What position typically plays the role of playmaker?

Answer 9

Attacking Midfielder

Question 10

True or False: A ‘hat trick’ refers to a player scoring three goals in a single match.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the English term for ‘livre direto’?

Answer 11

Direct free kick

Question 12

What does ‘substitution’ mean in soccer?

Answer 12

Replacing one player with another during a match.

Question 13

What is the Portuguese translation for ‘goalpost’?

Answer 13

Trave

Question 14

Fill in the blank: A ‘_________’ is awarded when a player is fouled inside the penalty area.

Answer 14

Penalty kick

Question 15

What is the English term for ‘meia’?

Answer 15

Midfielder

Question 16

What does the term ‘clean sheet’ refer to?

Answer 16

A match where the goalkeeper does not concede any goals.

Question 17

What is the Portuguese translation for ‘yellow card’?

Answer 17

Cartão amarelo

Question 18

What position is primarily responsible for defending against opposing attackers?

Answer 18

Defender

Question 19

True or False: The term ‘assist’ refers to a player helping another player score a goal.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is the English term for ‘torcida’?

Answer 20

Fans or supporters

Question 21

What does ‘extra time’ mean in soccer?

Answer 21

Additional time added to a match when the score is tied in knockout rounds.

Question 22

What is the Portuguese translation for ‘squad’?

Answer 22

Elenco

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The ‘_________’ is the main official in charge of enforcing the rules of the game.

Answer 23

Referee

Question 24

What is the English term for ‘empate’?

Answer 24

Draw

Question 25

What does the term 'through ball' refer to?

Answer 25

A pass that splits the defenders and allows a teammate to run onto it.

Question 26

What is the Portuguese translation for 'match'?

Answer 26

Partida

Question 27

What position is usually the last line of defense?

Answer 27

Goalkeeper

Question 28

True or False: A 'throw-in' is awarded when the ball goes out of play over the sideline.

Answer 28

True