Although we started the season with three consecutive________ , we never gave up and ______in the fourth game we had our first
defeat, victory
In total, five contestants are facing_________ from the competition. eliminate
elimination
a person who controls a game such as tennis, cricket or basketball and makes sure that the rules are followed
umpire
Which words can replace the word in CAPITALS? The American couple were BEATEN in the mixed doubles at this year’s international tennis tournament.
outplayed, defeated, eliminated
Liverpool _______ the match from the first minute to the last, but could only manage a draw.
dominated
a boy/girl who picks up balls during a tennis or football game and gives them back to the players
ballboy
Baseball has a huge number of ______ all over the world.
fans
There was very strong ________ to the tax increases introduced by the government.
opposition
We would like to thank all our _____ from across the world for tuning in to see which team will be crowned this year's ______
viewers, champions
the person who officially decides who is the winner of a competition:gymnastics, diving, ski jumping, figure skating, boxing
judge
Synonyms for 'winner'
champion, victor
There has always been an intense ______ between the brothers, both of them wanting to be the best.
rivalry
victor (noun) / ________ (adjective)
victorious
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word incapital letter. I never knew how you are. You genuinely hate losing, don’t you? COMPETE
competitive
This was United’s first _________ of the season and I’m sure they will accept that they were completely ________by Athletic, and didn’t deserve the points.
defeat, outplayed
an official in some sports who is responsible for deciding when the ball has crossed the line that marks the edge of the playing area
linesman
Which words mean people you compete against?
rivals, opponents
Correct the mistake: Bulgaria dominance throughout the first half but conceded two goals in the last five minutes.
dominated
People who watch a sports match
spectators, viewers, fans
Synonym for 'participant' ____________A person who is number one in their sport:______
contestant, competitor, player/ champion, leader
Luke and Terry may have been______ on the pitch, but they were firm friends when off it.
rivals
Welcome to all the spectators here at the stadium and all the _________ watching on TV at home.
viewers
a person who is in charge of a football game and who makes certain that the rules are followed
referee
Our team was doing so well but sadly, they were ________ from the competition in the third round.
eliminated
Which word is NOT usually used in the context of sport? enemy rival competitor opponent
enemy
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