soccer Flashcards
soccer (26 cards)
What is the objective of soccer
To score more goals than the opposing team
How many players are on the field for each team during a soccer match
11 players
True or False: A soccer match consists of two halves
True
What is the duration of a standard soccer match
90 minutes
Fill in the blank: The area where the goalkeeper can use their hands is called the __________
penalty area
What is it called when a player is in an offside position
Offside
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws of the game during a match
The referee
What is the term for a free kick awarded to the defending team after a foul
Indirect free kick
What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a professional soccer match
Typically three, but it can vary depending on the league rules
True or False: A goal kick is awarded when the attacking team kicks the ball out of play over the goal line
True
What is the name of the international governing body of soccer
FIFA
What is the main role of a goalkeeper
To prevent the opposing team from scoring by stopping shots on goal
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a position in soccer? A) Forward B) Defender C) Pitcher D) Midfielder
C) Pitcher
What is a penalty kick
A free kick taken from the penalty mark, awarded for a foul by the defending team in the penalty area
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the trophy awarded to the team that wins the FIFA World Cup
World Cup Trophy
What is the term for when a player scores three goals in a single match
Hat trick
True or False: The soccer field must be rectangular
True
What is the primary skill needed to dribble the ball
Ball control
What is the name of the line that runs across the width of the field at each end
Goal line
What does VAR stand for in soccer
Video Assistant Referee
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common formation in soccer? A) 4-4-2 B) 5-3-1 C) 2-2-6 D) 3-5-2
A) 4-4-2
What is the purpose of a throw-in
To restart play after the ball has gone out of bounds over the sideline
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the area where the goal is located
goal area
What is the term for the final match of a tournament
Final
