Question Number: 17089

Other 10/4/2007

RE: curious adult Adult

Francesca of Portsmouth, Rhode Island USA asks...

What is a low scoring game referred to as in soccer? I believe the correct term starts with "or" but I can't seem to remember the entire word. Thank you for your help!

Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Nothing comes to mind, Francesca. Perhaps the other panelists can come up with something.

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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

ORdinary? Many soccer games have low scores; critics point to this as a failure of the sport, a reason it will never be a top draw in the US. Yet a 1-0 pitching duel in a baseball game is praised. Go figure.

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Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

I agree with my colleague. I just watched the Indians win 2-1 and MLB fans considered it the greatest game ever.

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