Screamer
Slang & CultureAn incredibly loud, powerful, and impressive long-range goal.
Related Terms in Slang & Culture
Yo-Yo Club
A club that is regularly promoted to the top division and then relegated back down, constantly moving up and down.
Fox in the Box
A striker who may not be very involved in the build-up play but is deadly accurate and opportunistic inside the penalty area.
Dark Arts
Cynical tactics used to waste time, disrupt the opponent's rhythm, or deceive the referee (e.g., feigning injury, taking a long time for throws).
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