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Pitch inspection

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

nounCommon term

In football (soccer), pitch inspection means: An official check of the playing surface and conditions to decide whether a match can take place.

In Turkish: saha kontrolü

How it is used

Often reported before a match affected by weather; an inspection does not itself mean postponement.

Example sentences

  1. The referee scheduled a pitch inspection after heavy overnight rain.

    The condition of the ground must be assessed before the match decision.

  2. The game went ahead after the morning pitch inspection.

    An inspection can confirm that play may proceed rather than lead to cancellation.

Common collocations

  • hold a pitch inspection
  • carry out a pitch inspection
  • early pitch inspection
  • pitchThe rectangular grass or artificial surface on which football is played, marked with lines for the halfway line, penalty areas and goal areas.
  • refereeThe official in charge of a match who applies the rules, blows the whistle, gives fouls and shows yellow and red cards.

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