| A | B |
|---|
| took a knock or two | to have a hard time; to have problems |
| in a comfort zone | to feel safe and relaxed |
| whisked off | to be moved to a new place very quickly |
| didn't have a clue | to not know (something) |
| bracing (oneself) | to prepare for something unknown or difficult |
| twist in the pit of my stomach | to feel very nervous and uncomfortable |
| get the drift of (something) | to understand the general idea |
| be our night | everything was going to go well for us |
| feel at home | to help someone feel comfortable |
| took me off | removed me from the game |
| kick-off | the start of the game |
| left wing | left side of the field when facing the other team's net |
| cross it | kick the ball across the field |
| cut in | move in front of other players |
| go for goal | to try to put the ball in the net |
| to miss out | to not reach |
| the near post | the side of the net nearest to the player |
| goalkeeper | the player in charge of defending the net |
| midfield | the center of the playing field |
| chested | hit the ball with my chest |
