row Z

noun

The back row or rows of the stands.

Meanings

nounrow Z (uncountable)
  1. humorousuncountableball gamesThe back row or rows of the stands.

    1446: Bobby Zamora smashes a volley into row Z, which is very much appreciated by the West Ham fans.

    2010, Caroline Cheese, “Premier League as it happened”, in BBC Sport
    2 more examples

    Victoria Park's diminutive stands may preclude launching the ball into Row Z, but Row A would have sufficed as Hartlepool's otherwise dependable defender Chris Westwood looked to clear his lines.

    2002, Jason Mellor, “Hartlepool hopes go west after late slip-up”, in The Guardian

    Sturridge’s curling strike looked dull in comparison to this wonder throw, with the expertly folded flyer gliding from row z onto the pitch and straight into the Peruvian’s face, as the crowd at the Home of Football erupted.

    2014, "Direct hit! Peru star hit by England fans' paper plane after INSANE row z throw", talkSPORT
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