What does “brace” mean in soccer?
A player scores two goals
A player saves a penalty
A team changes coach
A match is cancelled
Soccer Basics · Easy
Soccer Terminology
A terminology quiz to help fans understand football language.
What is a hat-trick?
Three goals by one player
Three yellow cards
Three substitutions only
Three goalkeepers
What is added time?
Extra time added for stoppages
A pre-match show
A training session
A fixed 30 minutes after every match
True or False: A derby is often a match between local rivals.
True
False
What does “nil” mean in a soccer score?
Zero
One
Two
Draw
What is a draw?
Both teams finish level on goals
One team wins
The referee scores
The match never starts
Select common soccer terms.
Offside
Corner kick
Throw-in
Touchdown
What is a set piece?
A planned restart like a free kick or corner
A broken seat
A player contract
A TV camera
What is a penalty shoot-out used for?
Deciding some tied knockout matches
Starting every match
Replacing group standings
Choosing team captains
What does “aggregate score” mean in two-legged ties?
Combined score over both matches
Only away goals
Only first-half goals
Number of fouls