Football time!
With The Netherlands playing in the semi-finals of the World Cup it’s time for some vocabulary on the Dutch’ favorite pastime: watching (and commentating on-) football!
| Voetbal | Soccer / Football |
| Nederlands Elftal | Dutch Team (literaly: Dutch Eleven) |
| Oranje | Orange – the informal name of the Dutch team, after the house of orange |
| Halve Finale | Semi-Finals |
During the match
| Scheidsrechter short: scheids |
Referee |
| Overtreding | Foul play |
| Doelpunt! (also: Goal!) |
Goal! |
| Hoekschop | Corner kick |
| Gelijkspel | Draw |
Player positions / roles
| Doelman also: keeper |
Goalie / Keeper |
| Verdediger | Defender |
| Middenvelder | Mid-fielder |
| Spits | Striker |
| Vervanger | Substitute |