【完全版】欧州サッカー実況・解説 英語表現120選｜「Worldie!」も「Clean sheet」もこれで完璧！

A: Did you see that goal? The midfielder played a perfect through ball and the striker finished with a clinical finish!
B: Yeah, it was back of the net! That goal was a total worldie!
A: And the other team is really under the cosh now. Their goalkeeper just made another what a save!
B: True, but he had no chance on that shot earlier—he was totally beaten, but it hit off the woodwork!
A: That would have been a real sitter if it went in.
B: Honestly, I can’t believe they scored against the run of play last time.
A: Yeah, and now the goalkeeper has kept a clean sheet so far. What a match!

Announcer: What a move! The midfielder plays a through ball to the striker—and it’s a clinical finish! Back of the net!
Commentator: Absolutely brilliant! That was a worldie of a goal. The striker kept his cool and slotted it home.
Announcer: Now the other team is really under the cosh. The goalkeeper makes another what a save!
Commentator: He’s been outstanding today. The defense is holding firm, but the pressure is relentless.
Announcer: The winger takes a shot—off the woodwork! So close!
Commentator: Unbelievable! That would have been a sitter if it had gone in. The keeper was beaten.
Announcer: Against the run of play, the underdogs have scored! Against the run of play!
Commentator: That’s football for you. Anything can happen!
Announcer: And that’s the final whistle. The goalkeeper has kept a clean sheet today.
Commentator: A fantastic performance all around. What a match!

Beginner’s Guide to Soccer: Kicks, Scoring, and Defense

Soccer is a fun and exciting sport that anyone can enjoy. For beginners, understanding the different ways players kick the ball, how they score goals, and how the team defends is very important.

Kinds of Kicks in Soccer

In soccer, there are many ways to kick the ball, and each type is used for different situations. The most common kick is the “inside kick” (push kick), where players use the inside part of their foot. This kick is very accurate and is used for short passes or when you want to keep control of the ball. When you need to kick the ball far, players use the “instep kick,” which means they use the top part of their foot (where the shoelaces are). This kick is strong and is good for long passes or shooting at the goal.

Sometimes, players want to make the ball curve in the air. For this, they use the “outside kick,” which means they use the outside edge of their foot. This is useful for tricky passes or bending the ball around defenders. If you want to lift the ball over the goalkeeper or a defender, you can use a “chip shot” or “lob,” where you gently lift the ball into the air.

Another exciting kick is the “volley,” which means you kick the ball before it touches the ground. This is often used for spectacular goals. There is also the “backheel,” where you kick the ball with your heel to surprise the opponent, and the “toe poke,” where you quickly poke the ball with your toe for a fast shot.

How to Score in Soccer

The main goal in soccer is to score more goals than the other team. The most common way to score is by kicking the ball into the opponent’s net with your foot. This is called a regular goal. Players can also score with their head, which is called a “header.” This usually happens after a cross or a corner kick when the ball is in the air.

Sometimes, if a player is fouled inside the penalty area, the team gets a “penalty kick.” This is a direct shot from a special spot, and only the goalkeeper can try to stop it. Another way to score is from a “free kick,” which is a direct shot after a foul outside the penalty area.

There are also “tap-in” goals, where a player scores from very close to the goal, often after a rebound or a pass from a teammate. “Long-range goals” happen when a player shoots from far away and scores, which is always exciting. Sometimes, a player can even dribble past several defenders and score by themselves—this is called a “solo run goal.”

How to Defend in Soccer

Defense is just as important as scoring goals. The main job of the defenders is to stop the other team from scoring. There are several ways to do this. One way is “man-to-man marking,” where each defender follows a specific player from the other team. This makes it harder for the opponent to get free and score.

Another way is “zonal marking,” where defenders protect a certain area of the field instead of following a player. This helps the team stay organized and cover all the dangerous spaces.

Teams can also use “pressing,” which means they put pressure on the player who has the ball, trying to force a mistake. “Closing down” is when a defender quickly moves toward the player with the ball to limit their options.

Sometimes, defenders use the “offside trap.” This is when the whole defensive line moves forward together to catch the attackers offside, which means they are too far forward when the ball is played to them.

Finally, “tackling” is when a defender tries to take the ball away from an opponent. A good tackle can stop an attack and help your team get the ball back.

By understanding these basics, you will enjoy watching and playing soccer even more!