Soccer Crossword

Solve clues about the world's most popular sport.

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M	I	D	F	I	E	L	D
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			G	O	A	L		A
					L			C		D
				S	T	R	I	K	E	R
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								E		B
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				C						L
				O	F	F	S	I	D	E
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				N			K
			H	E	A	D	E	R
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Across

Center of the pitch
Scored when the ball crosses the line
Forward player focused on scoring
Being behind the last defender when the ball is played
Hitting the ball with your head

Down

Free kick from twelve yards out
Attempt to take the ball from an opponent
Moving the ball with small kicks
Kick taken from the edge of the field
Player who guards the goal

About Soccer

Soccer (known as football in most of the world) is the most popular sport on Earth, played by over 250 million people in more than 200 countries. Its simple rules and minimal equipment requirements have made it accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Soccer Vocabulary

This crossword covers soccer through clues about positions (STRIKER, GOALKEEPER, MIDFIELDER), rules (OFFSIDE, PENALTY, FOUL), skills (DRIBBLE, HEADER, VOLLEY), and match events (CORNER, KICKOFF).

How to Use This Crossword in Class

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