| football (soccer) |
noun |
a team sport played with a round ball; called soccer in the US |
Our company football team trains twice a week. |
| tennis |
noun |
a racket sport played individually or in pairs |
She entered a local tennis tournament. |
| basketball |
noun |
a team sport where players score by shooting a ball through a hoop |
The basketball league holds matches on weekends. |
| coach |
noun |
a person who trains and directs athletes or a team |
The coach organised extra training sessions before the finals. |
| referee |
noun |
an official who enforces the rules during a game |
The referee made a controversial decision during the match. |
| teammate |
noun |
a member of the same team |
Her teammates supported her after the injury. |
| match |
noun |
a single game or contest between teams or players |
The match started at 7 PM and attracted many spectators. |
| tournament |
noun |
a series of matches to determine a champion |
The regional tournament will bring teams from five cities. |
| score |
noun/verb |
the number of points gained in a game; to get points |
He scored the winning goal in the final. |
| injury |
noun |
harm or damage to a player's body |
She missed two months because of a knee injury. |