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penalty area

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/ˈpɛnəlti ˈɛriə/
Forms:penalty areas
1

the rectangular area in front of the goal on a soccer field where the goalkeeper can handle the ball and fouls may result in a penalty kick

  • The defender fouled him inside the penalty area.
  • The striker waited just outside the penalty area.
  • He was brought down in the penalty area.
  • A foul in the penalty area leads to a penalty kick.
  • They crowded the penalty area during the corner.