Soccer Trivia Quiz # 146
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The A to Z of Soccer - This N is an English club whose nickname is the 'Magpies' ?
The correct answer is 'Newcastle United'
Newcastle play at St James' Park. The magpies' nickname, is because of their black and white strip.
Soccer Question 2
World Cities - The 'Maracana' soccer stadium is located in this city.
The correct answer is 'Rio de Janeiro, Brazil'
Maracana is the world's biggest soccer stadium and is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Soccer Question 3
Cameroon ; Part 1 - The name of the Cameroon national soccer team is:
The correct answer is 'Indomitable Lions'
The Indomitable Lions won the Olympic Gold in Australia in 2000!
Soccer Question 4
Laws of Soccer - Advanced - An attacking player in possession of the ball is moving quickly towards his opponent's goal, being chased down by only one defender. This defender, in realizing he is about to be passed, puts out a leg in an attempt to trip the attacker (the ball is obviously not within playing distance). The attacker goes to the ground, and play is stopped on account of this. However, the assistant referee closest to the play indicates that he saw no actual contact between the attacker and the pursuing defender; he claims the attacker is guilty of simulation (diving). What is the proper course of action for the referee?
The correct answer is 'Dropped ball from where it was when the incident happened; cautions (yellow card) for both players'
First off, let it be said that when an assistant referee is witness to crucial information that affects the referee's decision, his opinion can be considered by the referee and the restart adjusted accordingly. The assistant referee is not there just to call offside and the ball in and out of play (Law 6 - The Assistant Referees). The referee does, however, retain full and final authority concerning all decisions related to the game. (Law 5 - The Referee).
Let's dissect this situation piecewise, first by determining what each player is guilty of, and how this affects the restart: The attacker is guilty of simulation, the restart for which is an indirect free kick (it falls under "committing any other offense, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player"). Simulation is considered a form of "Unsporting Behavior", which is a cautioning offense. You may be thinking that, because the defender did not make contact with the opponent, he cannot be penalized for a foul. But this is not true: his attempt at tripping his opponent is as much a foul as if he had actually succeeded in doing it. The restart for this is a direct free kick, and because the foul is committed for blatantly tactical reasons (the ball was determined to be out of playing distance) this is also "Unsporting Behavior", which warrants a caution. He is not sent off for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity, because this foul is not what ruined the opportunity; the attacker's dive is responsible. This answers the question of what discipline needs to be administered, and leaves only two possible choices. What is the restart, then? The Q&A Section of the Laws of the Game under Law 5 - The Referee, states that, when two offenses are committed simultaneously by two opposing players, the restart is a dropped ball, from where it was when the offenses were committed (Q&A 5.14).
Let's dissect this situation piecewise, first by determining what each player is guilty of, and how this affects the restart: The attacker is guilty of simulation, the restart for which is an indirect free kick (it falls under "committing any other offense, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player"). Simulation is considered a form of "Unsporting Behavior", which is a cautioning offense. You may be thinking that, because the defender did not make contact with the opponent, he cannot be penalized for a foul. But this is not true: his attempt at tripping his opponent is as much a foul as if he had actually succeeded in doing it. The restart for this is a direct free kick, and because the foul is committed for blatantly tactical reasons (the ball was determined to be out of playing distance) this is also "Unsporting Behavior", which warrants a caution. He is not sent off for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity, because this foul is not what ruined the opportunity; the attacker's dive is responsible. This answers the question of what discipline needs to be administered, and leaves only two possible choices. What is the restart, then? The Q&A Section of the Laws of the Game under Law 5 - The Referee, states that, when two offenses are committed simultaneously by two opposing players, the restart is a dropped ball, from where it was when the offenses were committed (Q&A 5.14).
Soccer Question 5
FIFA World Cup 2006: Awards - After a 1-1 draw at the end of overtime, Italy defeated France in the penalty shootout 5-3 to win the most coveted award in soccer, the FIFA World Cup. How many times had Italy won previously?
The correct answer is '3'
Italy won the tournament previously at the 1934 World Cup in Italy, the 1938 World Cup in France, and the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
Soccer Question 6
Danish Soccer in 2003 - Which player/players played for Inter?
The correct answer is 'Thomas Helveg'
He is one of the Danish key players, for he can play in THREE different positions instead of being a defender.
Soccer Question 7
Thin may be "In", but Fat's where it's "At"! - Nutritionally, you cannot, nor should not, eliminate fat from your diet. However you should not exceed reasonable amounts of fat. Let's say you are on a reasonable 2000 calorie/day diet. In that case, the FDA has a Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of 65 grams of fat. Say, for example,you have half a dozen soccer kids in the back of your SUV and they all want to stop at the Golden Arches for a snack. Of course you have that Big Mac attack as well! You drive through and order the Big Mac Meal including large fries. At least how many grams of fat are contained in the fries and hamburger combined?
The correct answer is '53 grams'
Throw in an apple pie and you get to 66 grams of fat. (Hint - don't super size it - you're on a diet, remember?) Oh yes, that is your entire DAY'S allowance of fat - not just one meal's! Better loosen that belt. As a special holiday warning, those little bitty fried chicken wings you see at every cocktail party contain 19 grams of fat - EACH!
Soccer Question 8
Croatian Soccer - In the Champions league season of 1994/1995, Hajduk Split did quite well. What stage did they manage to reach?
The correct answer is 'Quarter Finals'
They were eliminated in the Quarter Finals by Ajax, who eventually ended up winners of the champions league, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final.
Soccer Question 9
Sports Math - Take the maximum number of total, everyone, men on the field in uniform during an NFL game, and multiply that by the number of players on a side in Major League Soccer. Divide that by the number of Super Bowl victories for the New York Jets during the 1960s and 1970s. Then multiply that answer by the number of Super Bowl losses for the Jets during the 1960s and 1970s. And your answer is?
The correct answer is '0'
29 men on the football field including 22 players and 7 officials when the max seven-man crew is used. Multiply that by 11 soccer players on a side and get 319. Divide that by 1 Jets Super Bowl win during the 60s and 70s and you still have 319. Multiply that by 0 Jets Super Bowl losses and you still have 0. On January 12th, 1969, the Jets beat the Baltimore Colts 16 to 7 in Super Bowl III. They became the first AFL team to win one, and they hadn't been back by the end of the 1990s.
Soccer Question 10
World Cup 2002 - The United States played some great soccer. But in the third round they went out against Germany. Who scored the only goal of that match?
The correct answer is 'Ballack'
Ballack scored with a header in the first half. The United States were the better team however. Only a great Oliver Kahn and a blind referee made sure they went home.