Replays

In a hugely controversial decision, FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024/25 competition.

Windfall: an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly
”Earning an FA Cup replay brought a financial windfall to the struggling club.”
Penultimate: second from the last
”The FA Cup final will be played on the penultimate weekend of Premier League matches.”
Scrap: to not continue with a system or plan
”FA Cup replays will be scrapped in the 2024/25 competition.”

今週はFAカップ特集。FAカップは工事現場で働く人や一般会社員の選手たちが、世界的なサッカー選手と同じステージに立つことができる世界で最も古い大会です。