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Communication Trainer Edmonton, AB, Canada www.ziahasan.com Issue 244: English Vocabulary for Soccer / Football Commentary K‡g›Uvwi ev aviveY©bv †h †Kvb †Ljvi GKwU Awe‡”Q`¨ Ask| Avgiv wUwf‡Z †Ljv ïay †`wLB bv, GKB mv‡_ ïb‡ZI _vwK| Iqvì© Kv‡c ¯^vfvweKfv‡eB mg¯Í avivfvl¨Kviiv Bs‡iwR‡ZB eY©bv w`‡q _v‡Kb| AvR Avgv‡`i Av‡jvPbv dyUej †Ljvq avivfvl¨Kvi‡`i e¨eüZ wKQy kã wb‡q| Pjyb bZyb wKQy kã ‡R‡b ‡bB| Concede: (Verb) When the goalkeeper allows a goal to be scored. EnglandÕs goalkeeper was criticized for the amount of goals he conceded. Clinical finish: (Noun) A very well-controlled shot at goal that results in a goal. David Beckham is one of the most skilled players in history. He is famous for his clinical finishes. Keep possession: (Verb) When one team plays well and has the ball more than the other team. The Australia team is great at keeping possession, but they have difficulties scoring. Long-ball game: (Noun) It is when a team continues to kick long passes. A long-ball game is very boring to watch. This is a negative term. Sheffield Wednesday is playing their usual long-ball game. One-touch football: (Noun) This is used in a way to show admiration for one team that successfully manages to pass the ball with only one touch. As usual the Spanish team are showing off their skills at one-touch football. Look at them go! Prolific goal scorer: (Noun) A player who is very successful in scoring goals in almost every game. Ronaldo is a prolific goal scorer and itÕs almost guaranteed that he will score a goal in every match. Put eleven men behind the ball: (Phrase/verb) When a team is more interested in defending than scoring a goal. The USA team isnÕt doing much and are making very little effort to score. Their manager seems to have put eleven men behind the ball again. Replay: (Verb/Noun) To show the video again to the TV viewers. LetÕs take a look at the replay of that fine goal scored by Lorrick Cana. Underdog: (Noun) The team people think are going to lose. Atletico Madrid surprised everyone with their win against Barcelona as theyÕve always been the underdogs in the Spanish league. Timeout: (Noun) The manager or the coach will call timeout for a few minutes to have a little chat with their players. After Rooney was given a yellow card, Sir Alex Ferguson called timeout to talk to his team. Relegation: (Noun) Relegate: (Verb) The opposite of promote/promotion. When one team do very poorly in one season, they are placed in a lower division. After having a lot of bad luck last season, Hull was relegated. Pep talk : (Noun) A short talk of encouragement from the manager. The players sat and listened to their coach give them a pep talk in the changing rooms. Advantage : (Noun) The referee doesnÕt always blow his whistle to stop the game when a foul has been committed. It may be unfair for the innocent team, so he lets the game continue. The ref held up his hand to call advantage. Booking : (Noun) To be given a yellow card to show a serious foul. After two bookings for fighting with the other team, Jonathan was sent off. Dead ball : This is when the game is stopped and the ball is not moving. All free kicks and penalty kicks must be taken from a dead ball. When the ball was dead, Luis ran up to the ball and booted it. আশা করি খেলার পাশাপাশি আগামীতে ধারাভাষ্যকারের সব কথাও এখন আমরা পুরোপুরি বুঝতে পারব যা খেলা দেখার আনন্দ আরো বাড়িয়ে তুলবে। Quote on life : Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. ~ Vince Lombardi Dear learners, stay happy and make others happy!