Six-pointer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Six-pointer is a noun meaning (soccer) A match between two teams on a similar number of points (in a league using the three-points-for-a-win system); so called because the difference between a side winning and losing the match is a six-point swing relative to their opponents.
Meaning
(soccer) A match between two teams on a similar number of points (in a league using the three-points-for-a-win system); so called because the difference between a side winning and losing the match is a six-point swing relative to their opponents.
Example Sentences
Sammy Lee has gone from Bolton and Fulham's Lawrie Sanchez is talking about six-pointers.
Manuel Pellegrini believes Arsenal are still in the title race but sees Saturday's clash as a six-pointer that could allow his side to open up a 12-point gap on Arsene Wenger's side.
Word Forms
- six-pointers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shootout, sixer, eleven, five-pointer, single, five-a-side.
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