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Score:
To put the ball into the net for a goal; also, the tally of goals for each team playing in a game.

Scorers:
Players who score goals.

Scoring opportunity:
A situation where a team stands a good chance of scoring a goal.

Set play:
A planned strategy that a team uses when a game is restarted with a free kick, penalty kick, corner kick, goal kick, throw-in or kickoff.

Set plays:
40% of all goals are from set plays (free kicks, corners and throw-ins).

Shielding:
Positioning between the ball and an opponent attempting to gain possession.