soccer – n. the American term for European football

amputee(s) – n. someone who lost an arm or leg

stranded – v. left without a way to leave some place

match – n. a soccer or football game

basic – adj. relating to the most important part of something

decent – adj. moral or honest; showing kindness

opportunity – n. a chance to do something

committed – adj. feeling loyalty to a cause or activity

encouraging – adj. supportive; promising

nightmare – n. an unpleasant dream