Soccer

   Introduction

   Soccer is a ball game played by two teams. The ball is advanced with the feet, that’s why the
   sport is also called football. As not to confuse it with other variants of football, e.g.
   American football, rugby, or Gaelic football, the official name of this sport is association
   football (after the London Football Association). But English native speakers usually just
   call it soccer, football, footie, footy or footer.

   Basic rules

   Object: The object is to score goals.

   Players: Each team has 11 players:

   §                     a goalkeeper (also called goalie) who tries to block the shots by the
   opposing team

   §                     the fullbacks (defense) who try to prevent the opposing team from
   scoring goals

   §                     the halfbacks (or midfielders) who play both offense and defense

   §                     the forwards (or strikers) who try to score goals for their team

   Duration: The game is played in two halves of 45 minutes each. At halftime the teams change
   ends.

   Playing: Except for the goalie and at throw ins, players must not touch the ball with their
   hands or arms. They can, however, use any other part of the body.

   Duration: The game is played in two halves of 45 minutes each. At halftime the teams change
   ends.

   Playing: Except for the goalie and at throw ins, players must not touch the ball with their
   hands or arms. They can, however, use any other part of the body.

   Scoring: A goal is scored when the ball has crossed the goal line between the posts and under
   the crossbar.

   Field: This is what a soccer field looks like.

   Soccer Field