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nouna football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
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- forward a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
- forward the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
- net a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
- pitch a sports field with predetermined dimensions for playing soccer
- goalie the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
- goalie the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
- goalkeeper the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
- goalkeeper the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
- striker a forward on a soccer team
- header (soccer) the act of hitting the ball with your head