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The New York Times
Vocabulary:
- triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/
[noun] a very great success, achievement, or victory
Despite the failures and challenges the world throws at him, he continues to persevere and gain triumphs in life.
- convert /kuhn-VURT/
[verb] in sports, to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot
Arturo managed to convert a penalty kick in the last 15 seconds of the game.
- penalty /PEN-l-tee/
[noun] in sports, a penalty is an opportunity to score a goal, which is given to the attacking team if the defending team breaks a rule near their own goal
Antonio’s team earned a free throw when the opposing team gained a penalty.
- redemption /ri-DEMP-shuhn/
[noun] to be too bad to be improved or saved by anyone
After a series of defeats, Niccolo finally sought redemption when they won this year’s championship.
- consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/
[adjective] follow one after another without an interruption
Juan Karlos is a bit confident that he will win this season because he had won 4 consecutive Championship League Cup.
Liverpool defeats Tottenham with a score of 2-0 in the Championship League Final at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. This is their sixth European Cup triumph since 2005. Mohamed Salah opened the first scoring by converting a penalty kick at the second minute and substitute Divock Origi sealed the victory with a strike at the 88th minute. It was redemption for Salah to have won this match after he was forced out of the Kiev showcase last year because of his injured shoulder. But this year, Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko’s arm injury resulted to Liverpool’s early penalty opening.
Salah’s goal record in the match scored the second quickest goal in Championship League Final’s history. Even if he was one of the main reasons that their team won, he humbly said in an interview, “It’s not an individual performance, the whole team was unbelievable today.” As for Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, Liverpool’s victory breaks his record of six consecutive defeats in major finals. This also gives him his first Champions League title in three finals.
True or False:
- Liverpool won over Tottenham with a score of 2-0 in the Championship League Final at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Paris.
- Mohamed Salah scored first by converting a penalty kick in the second minute.
- Divock Origi sealed the victory with a low shot from inside the area in the 98th minute.
- Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko’s arm injury opened a way for Liverpool to score first.
- Liverpool’s victory gave Jurgen Klopp his first Championship League title in three finals.
Discussion Questions:
- Mohammed Salah lost last year due to his shoulder injury and now they won because of his teammate’s arm injury. Will you also feel redemption if you were on Mohammed Salah’s shoes? Please explain your answer.
- Salah said in an interview that the victory was claimed not because of individual performance, but by the whole team’s. What do you think about that? Please explain your answer.
- Do you think penalty kicks are an advantage or disadvantage in a football game? Please explain your answer.
- People think that some players fake their injuries to get a penalty kick or free throw. Do you think this is true? Please explain your answer.
- Do you think a player can win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award without the help of his teammates? Why or why not?
Express Your Opinion:
- “The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.” – Lewis Grizzard
- “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.” – Pelé
- “In football, you win as a group, you lose as a group; you divide the credit and the blame.”- Gianluigi Buffon
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[noun] a very great success, achievement, or victory
Despite the failures and challenges the world throws at him, he continues to persevere and gain triumphs in life.
[verb] in sports, to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot
Arturo managed to convert a penalty kick in the last 15 seconds of the game.
[noun] in sports, a penalty is an opportunity to score a goal, which is given to the attacking team if the defending team breaks a rule near their own goal
Antonio’s team earned a free throw when the opposing team gained a penalty.
[noun] to be too bad to be improved or saved by anyone
After a series of defeats, Niccolo finally sought redemption when they won this year’s championship.
[adjective] follow one after another without an interruption
Juan Karlos is a bit confident that he will win this season because he had won 4 consecutive Championship League Cup.
Salah’s goal record in the match scored the second quickest goal in Championship League Final’s history. Even if he was one of the main reasons that their team won, he humbly said in an interview, “It’s not an individual performance, the whole team was unbelievable today.” As for Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, Liverpool’s victory breaks his record of six consecutive defeats in major finals. This also gives him his first Champions League title in three finals.