Football Trivia Quiz # 7
This is Football Quiz # 7, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Football Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Football Question 1
European Football Championships 1996 - Despite three losses, Turkey still scored 2 goals.
The correct answer is 'False'
The Turks were the only team never to put the ball in the back of the opponent's net during the group stages. They lost 1-0 to Croatia, 1-0 to Portugal then 3-0 to Denmark.
Football Question 2
A funny, fantastic and flabbergasting F-quiz - Which Dutch club was the first to win the European Cup (football)?
The correct answer is 'Feyenoord'
The club from Rotterdam took the honors in 1970 by beating Scottish outfit Celtic 2-1. The match winning goal was scored in the 117th minute by Swedish striker Ove Kindvall. By the way, Feyenoord has won all the three European finals it has played.
Football Question 3
1960s English Football - In 1965, Stanley Matthews brought a magnificent career to a close when he played his last League game for Stoke City in the First Division. How old was "the wizard of dribble"?
The correct answer is '50 years'
Matthews, who shortly after his retirement became the first soccer player to be knighted, made his league debut for Stoke in 1932 aged 17. He was transferred to Blackpool in 1947, where he won an FA Cup medal in 1953, in the game which has become known as "The Matthews Final". He returned to Stoke in 1962, and immediately helped them win promotion to the First Division, his presence doubling their gate as well.
Football Question 4
Australian Football League - How many interstate teams (i.e. non-Victorian) won a Grand Final during the 1980s and 1990s?
The correct answer is '2'
West Coast Eagles in 1992 and 1994; Adelaide Crows in 1997 and 1998.
Football Question 5
Bobbing for Footballs? - It's tough playing in the rugged NFL with the name of a flower, but I certainly did from 1961-1974. I wore the number 74 for the Cowboys, and was one of the most feared defensive lineman in the history of the game. I was in the Pro Bowl 11 times. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Bob Lilly'
Lilly experienced his first five seasons with the Cowboys without the team having a winning record. Bob helped Dallas break out of the slump in 1966 with a 10-3-1 record. In 1966, coach Tom Landry with the arm of Don Merideth, the legs of Dan Reeves, and the hands of the great Bob Hayes, led the Cowboys to the NFL Championship game against the Packers, but lost 34-27.
Football Question 6
Al Bundy: High School Football Hero! - What was the name of Polk High's team?
The correct answer is 'Polk High Panthers'
You would've had to pay attention to the background scenes in Polk High to know this one.
Football Question 7
Are You a Sports Guru? - Which of these NCAA football QBs did NOT win the Davey O'Brien Award?
The correct answer is 'Donovan McNabb'
All of the QB's had previously won the Davey O'Brien (Nations best QB) except for McNabb. Detmer won twice with BYU in 90-91, Manning in '97 with Tennessee, and Andre Ware with Houston in '89.
Football Question 8
Miklós Fehér: A Tribute - In January 2004, Fehér died of a heart attack at a football match. The two teams playing were Benfica and Vitória SC in Guimarães.
The correct answer is 'True'
The match had to be stopped, moments before the final whistle, while Benfica on the lead with one goal scored by Fernando Aguiar (1-0).
Football Question 9
English Football : Part A - Which team did David Beckham go on loan to before claiming a regular Manchester United and England first team place?
The correct answer is 'Preston North End'
Now captaining England also.
Football Question 10
Husker Football - What player caught a 63 yard touchdown pass to beat Oklahoma 20-10 in 2001?
The correct answer is 'Eric Crouch'
It was off of a double reverse pass and helped him win the Heisman trophy along with his 95 yard touchdown run against Missouri.