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penalty area; penalty box (in soccer)
The rectangular area in front of each goal in soccer where fouls by the defending team can result in a penalty kick.
PA stands for "Penalty Area" and is widely used in Japanese soccer commentary, match reports, and discussions. It refers to the rectangular zone in front of each goal where defensive fouls result in a penalty kick.
Common collocations
- PA内: inside the penalty area
- PA外: outside the penalty area
- 相手のPA: the opponent's penalty area
- PA付近: near the penalty area