Commentator
General TermsA broadcaster who provides running commentary and analysis during a live match.
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Off-season
The period of the year when no official competitions are taking place, used for rest and transfer activity.
Cup Run
A sequence of victories in a knockout tournament, usually referring to an unexpected progression by a smaller team.
Nil
The term used for zero in scores (e.g., a score of 1-0 is spoken as 'one-nil').
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