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Meaning of straight red card | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A red card, signifying a player's instant dismissal from the game for a single major foul or misconduct, distinct from and graver than a second yellow card, which a player may receive for several minor fouls.

Equivalents

Deutsch rote Karte

Examples

“A moment of madness from double goalscorer Kalinic put Rovers' fate back in the balance when the Croat caught Scharner with a late, dangerous lunge and was shown a straight red card by referee Phil Dowd.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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