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 Factfile: Association Football 38 Flashcards |
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What is the primary objective of football? |
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To advance into the opposing team's territory to score goals. |
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True or False: The modern version of football originated from a ball game played in ancient Greece. |
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False. It originated from a medieval village ball game in 19th-century England. |
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What significant event occurred in 1863 in the history of football? |
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The English Football Association was established, formalizing the first official rules. |
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Fill in the blank: A football match is played on a rectangular field typically measuring between ___ meters in length. |
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90 to 120 |
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What is the role of forwards in a football team? |
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Primarily responsible for scoring goals. |
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Riddle: I am a circle at the center of the pitch, ensuring players keep a distance during kick-off. What am I? |
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The center circle. |
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How many players are on a football team during a match? |
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11 players. |
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True or False: A goal is scored when only part of the ball crosses the goal line. |
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False. A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line. |
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What are the dimensions of a standard penalty area in football? |
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18 yards from each goal post and 18 yards out from the goal line. |
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Fill in the blank: The first FIFA Women’s World Cup was hosted by ___ and won by the ___ . |
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China; United States |
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What does the term 'offside' mean in football? |
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A player is offside if they are ahead of the last defender when receiving a pass from a teammate. |
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What year was the inaugural World Cup held? |
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1930. |
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Riddle: I am a box where fouls lead to kicks, and I extend 18 yards from the goal line. What am I? |
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The penalty area. |
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True or False: The International Football Association Board was created in 1886 to oversee the Laws of the Game. |
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True. |
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What is the function of midfielders in a football team? |
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To serve as a link between defenders and attackers, facilitating play across the field. |
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What is the standard circumference of a football? |
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58–61 cm. |
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Fill in the blank: In a football match, a referee can issue a yellow card as a warning for ___ . |
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Foul play. |
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What is the maximum number of substitutions a team can make during a match? |
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Three substitutions. |
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What is the role of a football team's captain? |
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To lead by example, support teammates, and relay the manager’s instructions. |
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