Themed football Quiz La remontada finals answers

Answers for the final round of La remontada, a themed football quiz conducted by TIQ MEC (July 2024)

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THEMED FOOTBALL QUIZ, EXCLUSIVELY FOR MECIANS

2. finals.
conquer the final peak!

3. bounce and pounce round
the finals will consist of 2 rounds of question for each
team, in a bounce and pounce format. i.e., 8 qns in
total.
the first direct question will be to Team A, with the
other teams having a chance to pounce, which results
in +10 points for a correct answer and -5 for incorrect.
direct and bounced answers will be awarded +10
points each. no points deduction for incorrect answers
for direct and bounced questions.
and as always, RULING OF THE QUIZMASTERS WILL BE
FINAL AND UNDISPUTABLE.

4. Q01.
Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad reported during the World Cup in
2014 that the Netherlands' group B match against Chile will be the first
instance of something happening since the 1996 friendly against
China. This happened thanks to a certain high flying forward getting
two yellow cards and getting suspended from the game against Chile.
What <integral part= of the Dutch football team was missing in that
game?

5. finals.
unveil the deepest, darkest mysteries!

6. A01.
Robin van
Persie
couldn't
start in the
11 due to
two yellow
cards

7. Q02.
In 1992, X, based in West Yorkshire made history by winning the English Football
League First Division, the last season before the formation of the Premier League.
Their manager, Howard Wilkinson, led the team to a memorable title triumph.
However, the journey to success wasn't without its challenges. During the season,
Wilkinson famously took a bold step by signing Y from French club Auxerre. Y's impact
was immense as he scored several crucial goals, helping X secure the championship.
This triumph marked X's last top-flight league title to date. Y's contribution and X's
remarkable season continue to be remembered as a significant milestone in the club's
history.
Now for Y, he then made a move to man utd in the 893 season, and later went on to
become one of the greatest strikers the Premier League has ever seen.
Sadly for X, the 892 first division finish was the last moment of monumental glory that
they9ve acieved till date.

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9. A02.
X-Leeds United,
Y-Eric Cantona

10. Q03.
In the 2002 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between X and Y, a moment of brilliance—or
controversy, depending on whom you ask—unfolded when Z scored a memorable goal against Y.
The goal came in the 50th minute from a free-kick that left many debating its intent. From his
own perspective, Z has stated in various interviews that he saw goalkeeper David Seaman off his
line and decided to take a chance at goal, asserting that the strike was deliberate. On the other
hand, David Beckham, has expressed his skepticism, suggesting that the goal was more of a
fortunate accident than a calculated move. Many Y players, including Seaman himself, have
echoed this sentiment, attributing the goal to a misjudgment rather than a masterstroke. They
argue that the trajectory and the distance made it seem improbable that Z intended to score
directly from that spot.
Regardless of the differing opinions, the fact remains that Z’s goal was pivotal in securing X’s 2-1
victory over England, propelling them further in their World Cup campaign.

11. A03.
Ronaldinho’s 2002 strike vs England.

12. Q04.
After a remark made by X last week about comparisons to Y, some people did the math
and realised that the remark made by X means he'll need the following stats to reach
there.
422 goals
150 assists
22 career titles
4 Ballon d’Ors.
3 European Golden Shoe
4 Pichichi
4 La Liga POTY
X and Y? What is the remark? (Some of the stats would have changed slightly since then).

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14. A04.
X-Lamine Yamal, Y- Leo Messi, Remark-to reach half the career
achievements of Messi

15. Q05.
In the 1994 FIFA World Cup, X faced Y in the final. The match ended in a 0-0
draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the
champion. Z, one of X's star players, stepped up to take the decisive penalty
kick. Known for his skills and accuracy, Z unexpectedly blazed the ball over
the crossbar, securing Y's victory. It was a shocking moment as Z, who had
performed exceptionally throughout the tournament, missed the most
crucial penalty. The miss haunted him for years and became an iconic image
in World Cup history. Despite the disappointment, Z's talent and
contributions to the sport were widely recognized, and he remains one of the
most respected players in X till date. ID X, Y, Z

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17. A05.
Robert Baggio, the man who died standing , after his iconic penalty
miss against Brazil, 2002 WC

18. Q06.
Identify the player from his transfer history.
Real Sociedad Eibar (loan) Liverpool Real Madrid Bayern

19. finals.
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20. A06.
Xabi Alonso

21. Q07.
Following one of the most iconic matches of X’s career, where Y triumphed over Z, an intriguing
phenomenon occurred in Spain, often attributed to X's match-winning performance. X, already a
beloved figure in Spanish football, solidified his legendary status by playing a crucial role in Y’s 2-0
victory.
His dazzling display of skill and composure not only inspired football fans but also seemed to
influence a significant demographic trend. Reports from Spanish hospitals indicated a noticeable
increase in birth rates roughly nine months after the match, a spike that many linked to the euphoric
celebrations following Y’s triumph. The term "X baby boom" was coined to describe this surge, with
several parents even naming their newborns after him.
This also laid foundation to the fact that sporting success DOES trigger baby booms.
Identify the match and the iconic Spanish player.

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23. A07.
CHELSEA VS BARCELONA, UCL FINAL 2009.
PLAYER- ANDRES INIESTA

24. Q08.

Corner kicks are, some statisticians believe, one of the most underestimated and under-
utilised areas of the game. While free-kicks around the penalty area produce beautiful
goals when converted, there is so much variation in positioning that there is less to plan.
And, invariably, players shoot anyway (this approach is slowly decreasing due to data, but
that’s a whole other column).
But now, Liverpool and Google _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ have created an artificial intelligence program
that can devise more effective corner-kick routines than humans, in a move that is likely
to revolutionise football’s approach to tactics.
Development of the technology was led by X scientists who worked in close collaboration
with the Merseyside club to create a system that it is claimed offers improvement on
human-generated tactics in 90 per cent of cases.
Identify X which is also used in the different sports like Go,Tennis,Cricket…etc

25. finals.
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26. A08.
DEEP MIND

27. Thank You