spot-kick
Penalty area shot
A spot-kick is a penalty kick in soccer, taken from the penalty spot twelve yards from the goal.
The term is more common in British English: The referee awarded a spot-kick after the foul in the box.
It can also refer to any kick taken from a designated spot on the field.
Desired end result
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- saveProtect from loss
- missFail to reach
- crossbarHorizontal bar between uprights
post · net · rebound · wide · over · retake · conversion · equalizer
One who hits targets
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- specialistExpert in one field
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- responsibilityState of being answerable
choice · captain · volunteer · goalkeeper · duel · routine · preparation · preference
Offensive or illegal
- handballWall-based striking game
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- VARRemote match officiating
review · decision · award · infringement · tackle · offense · rules · pointing
goal
Desired end result
crossbar · post · net · rebound · wide · over · retake · conversion · equalizer · winner
striker
One who hits targets
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- specialistExpert in one field
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
responsibility · choice · captain · volunteer · goalkeeper · duel · routine · preparation · preference · side
foul
Offensive or illegal
VAR · review · decision · award · infringement · tackle · offense · rules · pointing · dissent
penalty
Punishment for wrongdoing
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- shotQuick liquor serving
- conversionAct of changing states
placement · run-up · technique · power · side-foot · laces · curl · drive · blast · chip
nerves
Tense apprehension
- tensionStretched or strained state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- high-stakesInvolving significant consequences
clutch · decisive · crucial · momentous · expectation · drama · intensity · heartbeat · composure · concentration
spot-kickopen play
Continuous active gameplay
through ball · running play · counter-attack · breakaway goal · tap-in
spot-kickhalf-chance
Slim opportunity to succeed
long shot · snapshot · overhead kick · bicycle kick · screamer
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