corridor of uncertaintynoun [ S ]
uk/ˌkɒr.ɪ.dɔːr əv ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti//ˌkɔːr.ə.dɚ əv ʌnˈsɝː.tən.ti/mainly UKin football, the area directly in front of the goal but behind the defenders. If a ball from a cross or corner comes into this area, it can cause problems for the goalkeeper and defenders because they are often uncertain about who should deal with it.
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Football/soccer
- 18-yard box
- 2 3 5
- 4 3 2 1
- 4 4 2
- 4 5 1
- crossbar
- feint
- game 39
- game ball
- ghost goal
- give-and-go
- goal average
- relegation
- scissor kick
- scrimmage
- seal dribble
- shin guard
- shin pad
- shirt pad
- stoppage
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