penalty area

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penalty area

An area marked on a soccer field in front of each goal within which a violation of the rules by a defending player results in a penalty kick.

penalty area

(Team Sports / Soccer) Soccer a rectangular area in front of the goal, within which the goalkeeper may handle the ball and within which a penalty is awarded for a foul by the defending team

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penalty area penalty box n (Brit) (Ftbl) → area di rigore

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