Soccer Tensions High in US, Europe

hand ball – n. when a soccer player illegally uses his hand to direct the ball into the goal

controversial – adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument : likely to produce controversy

elimination – n. the act of removing something

phase – n. a part or step in a process : one part in a series of related events or actions

host – n. a person or group who is holding an event or entertaining guests

advance – v. to move forward