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Giant-killing

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

nounCommon term

In football (soccer), giant-killing means: A victory by a much smaller or less-favoured team over a powerful opponent.

In Turkish: büyük takımı eleme, favoriyi devirme

How it is used

Common in cup reports; giant-killer describes the team achieving the surprise.

Example sentences

  1. The village club celebrated a giant-killing after beating the league leaders.

    The contrast in status makes the victory remarkable.

  2. Their giant-killing brought national attention to a small amateur side.

    The unexpected win has effects beyond the single result.

Common collocations

  • cup giant-killing
  • giant-killing victory
  • potential giant-killer
  • beatTo win a match against another team. You beat a team, but you win a match, a game or a trophy.
  • matchA game of football between two teams, normally made up of two 45-minute halves, with stoppage time added at the end of each half.

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