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Football Words: Nutmegs, Braces and Clean Sheets

SheelonVocabularyLanguage ArtsEnglishGrades K-5Published Aug 5, 2026

Commentators use a language of their own. Learn what a brace, a nutmeg, a clean sheet and a derby really mean, and never be lost during a match again.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    What is a 'clean sheet'?Tap an answer

    Multiple Choice · 20s

  2. Question 2 · unlocks after question 1
  3. Question 3 · unlocks after question 2
  1. What is a 'derby'?Multiple Choice · 20s
  2. What do you call it when a player accidentally scores in their own net? (two words)Type Answer · 30s
  3. What is a 'bicycle kick'?Multiple Choice · 20s
  4. 'Extra time' and 'stoppage time' mean exactly the same thing.True / False · 20s
  5. What does it mean to 'park the bus'?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. In football, what is an 'assist'?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. What is the Spanish name for the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona? (two words)Type Answer · 30s

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