Football Words: Nutmegs, Braces and Clean Sheets

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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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What is a 'clean sheet'?
Multiple Choice · 20s
AA match with no cards shown
BA newly washed team kit
CA game where a team lets in no goals
DA fresh line-up written by the coach
A player scores a 'brace'. How many goals did they score?
Multiple Choice · 20s
ATwo
BThree
CFour
DFive
A 'nutmeg' is when a player passes the ball through an opponent's legs.
True / False · 20s
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FALSE
What is a 'derby'?Multiple Choice · 20s
What do you call it when a player accidentally scores in their own net? (two words)Type Answer · 30s
What is a 'bicycle kick'?Multiple Choice · 20s
'Extra time' and 'stoppage time' mean exactly the same thing.True / False · 20s
What does it mean to 'park the bus'?Multiple Choice · 20s
In football, what is an 'assist'?Multiple Choice · 20s
What is the Spanish name for the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona? (two words)Type Answer · 30s

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What is a 'clean sheet'?

A player scores a 'brace'. How many goals did they score?

A 'nutmeg' is when a player passes the ball through an opponent's legs.