high challenge

plural high challenges

1. ball gamesA tackle that is high up the targeted player's shin/legs.

   Álvarez is deservedly booked for a high challenge on Neymar.

   2018 July 2, “As it happened: Brazil v Mexico, World Cup last 16”, in The 42

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   ANOTHER PENALTY: Frickson Erazo with a high challenge in the area on the onrushing Lizio and Aguilar blows up for a spot kick.

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   In the ninth minute, Mile Jedinak was booked for a high challenge on Christian Cueva, who was looking to break in the middle of the park.

   2018 June 26, “Guerrero, Carrillo Score as Peru Spoils Australia Knockout Stage Bid”, in Sports Illustrated

   Chris Duvall was handed a straight red for a high challenge on Andrea Pirlo.

   2016 July 5, Ryan Brister, “MLS Week 17 Recap, Highlights: NYCFC take derby, more”, in Empire Of Soccer

   It occurred after Roldan mistakenly booked Cameroon's Sebastien Siani for a high challenge on Germany's Emre Can which had been committed by team-mate Ernest Mabouka.

   2018 June 17, “Gareth Southgate's England squad arrive in Volgograd ahead of World Cup opener against Tunisia”, in Daily Mail