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In the mixer

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

phraseAdvanced term

In football (soccer), in the mixer means: Into a crowded penalty area where players compete for a dangerous ball.

In Turkish: kalabalık ceza sahasına, karambole

How it is used

Informal commentary, often put it in the mixer when a late delivery is needed.

Example sentences

  1. With a minute left, the full-back put the ball in the mixer.

    The delivery invites a crowded contest rather than selecting one clear receiver.

  2. Another ball in the mixer forced the goalkeeper through a crowd.

    The phrase emphasises congestion around the incoming ball.

Common collocations

  • put it in the mixer
  • send the ball in the mixer
  • ball in the mixer
  • crossA pass from the side of the pitch into the penalty area, aimed at a teammate who can head or shoot. As a verb, to cross means to deliver such a pass.
  • penalty areaThe large marked box in front of each goal, 16.5 metres (18 yards) deep, where a defender's direct free-kick offence leads to a penalty and the goalkeeper may handle the ball.

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