xG (Expected Goals)
Slang & CultureA statistical metric used to measure the quality of a goalscoring chance. A penalty has an xG of 0.76.
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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).
Ultras
Fanatical support groups for football teams, known for fervent support and sometimes elaborate displays.
Woodwork
The goal posts and crossbar.
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