Aggregate Score
The combined total of scores across two or more matches used to decide a multi-leg tie.
Definition
An aggregate score adds together the results of two or more matches, called "legs," between the same two teams to determine an overall winner. It is common in cup competitions decided over home-and-away legs, where a side losing the first leg can still progress by overturning the deficit in the second.
For example, a team losing 0-1 away and winning 2-0 at home wins 2-1 "on aggregate." When the aggregate is level after all legs, competitions apply a further tiebreaker such as extra time, a penalty shoot-out, or historically an away-goals rule. Aggregate scoring is distinct from a single-match result and from the league points totals a team accumulates across a season.
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Football
The world’s most popular team sport — endless running, teamwork and community in one game.
Rugby
A physical team sport of carrying, passing and kicking an oval ball toward the opposing line.
Ice Hockey
A fast team sport on ice that combines skating skill with quick passing and goal-scoring.
Basketball
A fast, dynamic team sport of running, jumping and quick decisions on court.
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Equipment
- Football (soccer ball)A round, inflated ball used to play association football and futsal.
- Padel racketA solid, stringless perforated racket used to play padel.
- BasketballA large, inflated ball with a dimpled surface used to play basketball.
- Badminton racketA lightweight strung racket used to hit the shuttlecock in badminton.
- Tennis racquetA strung frame with a handle used to hit the ball in tennis.
Skills
- HeadingThe skill of directing the ball with the head to pass, clear or attempt to score.
- ShootingThe skill of striking or releasing the ball toward the goal or basket to score.
- Ball controlThe skill of receiving and settling the ball quickly so it is ready to use.
- MarkingThe defensive skill of staying close to an opponent to limit their space and options.