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When a one-sided match ends in an exceptionally high and unexpected score it is often referred to as resembling the runs scored in a cricket match.
The Tottenham 9-1 Wigan match in 2009 was more like a cricket score than a football result.
A phrase typically used to describe teams who have nothing to play for in the last few matches of the season. They are already thinking of their summer holidays, and are mentally on the beach. Mid table, safe from relegation and can't compete for the title or European places. Teams on the beach may lose some intensity, with players going through the motions and thinking of their summer holidays.
Another mid table finish on the cards for Fulham this season. The players will be on the beach for the last few games.
Often heard by commentators during big European, international or nighttime domestic fixtures during midweek, ‘Under the Lights’ is a term that refers to matches played under artificial floodlights. When compared to regular weekend, daytime matches, ‘Under the lights’ is used to describe the big-match feeling and excitement that accompany such matches and the bright lights and colours that are on show.
“Welcome to Anfield for Liverpool v Real Madrid. Are we in for another famous European match under the lights?” [Generic TV football commentator]