Meaning of scoreline | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A line in a newspaper or other publication giving the score in a sports match
2. The score at the end of, of during, a match or game.

Examples

“A stunning performance from the Republic of Ireland all but sealed progress⟳ to Euro 2012 as they crushed nine-man Estonia 4-0 in the first leg of the qualifying play-off tie in A Le Coq Arena in Tallinn...The scoreline did not flatter Ireland who produced a composed, classy and determined showing that will go down as the highlight of the Giovanni Trapattioni era so far.”

“England will qualify⟳ for the semi-finals if they beat⟳ Scotland on Tuesday and the Netherlands drop points in their final match⟳ with Belgium. However, even if the Netherlands beat⟳ Belgium at home, England could still go through if they defeat⟳ the Scots by a sufficiently large scoreline to take⟳ their goal difference above the Dutch.”

CEFR level