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Playing in a dangerous manner

Meaning in football (soccer), with examples

phraseAdvanced term

In football (soccer), playing in a dangerous manner means: Trying to play the ball in a way that threatens injury, including making an opponent afraid to challenge.

In Turkish: tehlikeli şekilde oynama

How it is used

An official refereeing phrase; dangerous play is its shorter everyday form.

Example sentences

  1. The referee penalised playing in a dangerous manner when the boot rose near a head.

    The action threatens injury while attempting to play the ball.

  2. The tutor used a low-header clip to explain playing in a dangerous manner.

    Danger can arise from how a player approaches a reachable ball.

Common collocations

  • penalise playing in a dangerous manner
  • dangerous play
  • dangerous-play offence
  • foulAn unfair or illegal action against an opponent, such as tripping, pushing or holding, for which the referee gives a free kick or a penalty.
  • refereeThe official in charge of a match who applies the rules, blows the whistle, gives fouls and shows yellow and red cards.

More terms: Rules, Fouls & Match Time

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