Soccer ball

flashcards

What happens if both teams are tied after 90 minutes?

d. Extra time or penalty shootout (depending on the match)

What is it called when the referee stops play for a foul?

b. Free kick

What color card is shown as a warning?

yellow

How many referees are on the field during a professional game?

1 (main referee) and 2 assistant referees

What part of the body cannot be used to play the ball (except the goalkeeper)?

Hands

What is the main objective of soccer?

To score more goals than the other team

What is awarded when the ball crosses the sideline?

. Throw-in

Who controls the flow of the game?

Referee

Who is the only player allowed to use hands during play?

Goalkeeper

What does a whistle from the referee usually mean?

Stop or start play

What is it called when a player uses their hand or arm to touch the ball on purpose?

Handball

How many players are on the field for one team during a regular soccer match?

11

What happens when a player gets two yellow cards in one match?

a red card and is sent off

What is it called when the ball completely crosses the goal line into the net?

Goal

What happens after a player commits a foul inside their own penalty area?

Penalty Kick

Can a player score directly from a kickoff?

true

What is the offside rule?

A player is nearer to the goal than the second-last defender when the ball is passed

What is awarded when the defending team kicks the ball over their own goal line?

Corner kick

What color card does the referee show for a serious offense?

red

How long is a standard professional soccer match?

90 minutes (two 45-minute halves)