Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stoppage-time
noun
ˈstɒpɪdʒ taɪm
Definition
Stoppage time is the additional time added to a football match at the end of each half to compensate for interruptions in play.
Examples
- The referee added five minutes of stoppage time at the end of the match.
- Teams often try to score during stoppage time when the pressure is highest.
- In stoppage time, the home team equalized with a stunning goal!
Meaning
It refers to the time that is added to a football game to account for delays due to injuries, substitutions, or other interruptions.
Synonyms
- injury time
- added time
- extra time
