Bar Down
Slang & CultureA goal where the ball hits the underside of the crossbar and bounces down across the goal line. Also called 'Top Shelf'.
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Mickey Mouse Cup
A disrespectful term for a minor or less prestigious cup competition (often used to describe the League Cup in England).
Game of Two Halves
A cliché used when a match changes character completely after halftime (e.g., one team dominates the first half, the other dominates the second).
Yo-Yo Club
A club that is regularly promoted to the top division and then relegated back down, constantly moving up and down.
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