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Football Language Quiz 7
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Question 1
It's anyone's tie means that ___________________
Neither side can still win the game
The result of the tie is still up for grabs
The game has yet to start
The game has been abandoned
Question 1 Explanation:
This means that the result of the game is still in doubt, it is still up for grabs
Question 2
To go into the hat means _______________
To be yellow carded
To be sent off
To be substituted
To qualify for the next round of the cup
Question 2 Explanation:
To qualify for the next round of the cup. For example, Leicester go into the hat for the 6th round after their 2-1 win away win at Norwich
Question 3
What does cutting edge mean?
When a team plays poorly
When a team is defensive
When a team carries a threat
When a team loses
Question 3 Explanation:
Cutting edge=a threat. Arsenal lacked a cutting edge against Milan which means that they are posing little or no threat to AC Milan
Question 4
To call up a player means to _______________
To pick or choose that player for your country
To discipline the player for bad behaviour
To sell a player to another club
To loan a player to another club
Question 4 Explanation:
To pick or choose that player for your country. Similar to the military, a player is called up to represent his or her country.
Question 5
To face the axe means ______________________
To be injured
To be disciplined
To be picked for your country
To be about to be dropped by your team
Question 5 Explanation:
To be about to be dropped by your team - this is because the player is not playing so well
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