Soccer Trivia Quiz # 81
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Soccer Mix No. 1 - Which ' N ' won the League Cup in 1985?
The correct answer is 'Norwich City'
Norwich beat Sunderland 1-0 in the final and ironically both teams were relegated from the old first division in the same year.
Soccer Question 2
Soccer Basics - In Spain, soccer is called what?
The correct answer is 'Futbol'
In Spain, soccer is called futbol. To other countries in Europe, like the U.K. and Ireland, soccer is football.
Soccer Question 3
Very Tough Soccer - For which club did Georgian forward Timur Ketsbaia played for in 2000-01?
The correct answer is 'Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Ketsbaia also played for Apoel Nicosia,AEK Athens and Newcastle
Soccer Question 4
1998 World Cup Soccer: Africa - Who won Group 4 and made it to the World Cup in 1998?
The correct answer is 'Cameroon'
Cameroon had 14 points, Angola 10, Zimbabwe 4, and Togo 4. In the 1998 World Cup, Cameroon finished tied for 3rd in Group B with 2 draws and a loss. They tied with Austria and Chile, and lost to Italy.
Soccer Question 5
Soccer Players With a 'B'? - I was born on 20th December, 1937 in Sheffield, England. I started playing football from an early age, but outfield was not my chosen position. I was awarded the OBE in 1970, and made the 'Save of the Century' in the same year. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Gordon Banks'
Gordon Banks was without doubt the greatest goalkeeper in the world at his time. He joined Chesterfield in 1955, but two years National Service limited him to only 23 appearances, and in 1959 he signed for Leicester City. This is where he made his name and he won the League Cup with them in 1964. Banks' England debut came at Wembley Stadium, in a 2-1 defeat by Scotland in 1963, but three years later he held the World Cup aloft as England triumphed over West Germany, again at Wembley. The 'Save of the Century' happened in the Mexico World Cup of 1970, when England played Brazil. Jairzinho crossed the ball for Pele to head downwards, and to the bottom left corner of the goal but somehow Banks managed to turn it around the post. A transfer to Stoke gained him another League Cup, this time in 1972. A car crash, and the loss of one eye ended Banks' career after 510 League games in 1972.
Soccer Question 6
Vinnie Jones: Soccer & Film Hard Man - What is Vinnie Jones' star sign?
The correct answer is 'Capricorn'
Jones was born on the 5th of January 1965 in Watford, Hertfordshire, which is on the outskirts of London.
Soccer Question 7
A Decade of Soccer : 1990s - The World Cup in France in 1998 sawn a record number of participants in the Finals. Which team from the Concacaf region made their first appearance?
The correct answer is 'Jamaica'
After losing their opening two games of France 98, 1-3 to Croatia and 0-5 to Argentina, they secured a victory in their final group match 2-1 against Japan.
Soccer Question 8
Soccer Tactics - As the second half kicks off, the opposition side have made two changes and changed their formation to a 3-5-2 formation. They are no longer as vulnerable on the wings anymore. What do you do?
The correct answer is 'Leave your team as it is'
They have only one substitution left, which means they're getting desperate and trying to finish off the game before fulltime, so it doesn't go into extra time. The formation you are in, the 4-4-2 is a well balanced side, and because the opposition will be pushing forward trying to score, you are more likely to be able to score from a counter attack, so you should leave it as it is and not change tactics at all.
Soccer Question 9
History of Australian Soccer - England v Australia: what was the score when Australia played England in Febuary 2003?
The correct answer is '1-3'
Tony Popovic, Harry Kewell, and Brett Emerton, all scored to give Australia victory over their rivals England.
Soccer Question 10
World Soccer Stadiums - Which was Chicago Fire's home stadium?
The correct answer is 'Soldier Field'
Soldier Field was also home ground to the Chicago Bears in 2006. Home Depot Center was used by Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA, meanwhile Ryan Field was occupied by Northwestern Wildcats. Huskie Stadium was home for Northern Illinois Huskies.