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The Big Soccer Mystery
Oh no! The championship soccer match is about to start, but someone has snuck onto the field and made a giant mess. The Team Mascot needs your help to find the sneaky player before the kickoff whistle blows!
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Favorite Skill | Lucky Gear | Favored Foot | Hair Style | Favorite Snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno | Super Speed | Gold Whistle | Left Footed | Curly Hair | Orange Slices |
| Mohamed | Gold Glove | Shiny Medal | Right Footed | Short Hair | Grape Juice |
| Kylian | Mega Kick | Blue Water Bottle | Right Footed | Curly Hair | Orange Slices |
| Bukayo | Gold Glove | Red Headband | Right Footed | Short Hair | Orange Slices |
| Luka | Mega Kick | Gold Whistle | Left Footed | Spiky Hair | Grape Juice |
| Lauren | Tricky Dribble | Shiny Medal | Left Footed | Curly Hair | Orange Slices |
| Son | High Jump | Shiny Medal | Right Footed | Short Hair | Orange Slices |
| Antoine | Tricky Dribble | Shiny Medal | Left Footed | Short Hair | Cheese Sticks |
| Marcus | Tricky Dribble | Neon Cleats | Left Footed | Curly Hair | Cheese Sticks |
| Lionel | Gold Glove | Neon Cleats | Left Footed | Spiky Hair | Grape Juice |
| Robert | High Jump | Blue Water Bottle | Right Footed | Curly Hair | Cheese Sticks |
| Alex | Mega Kick | Gold Whistle | Left Footed | Spiky Hair | Cheese Sticks |
| Harry | Mega Kick | Neon Cleats | Left Footed | Spiky Hair | Grape Juice |
| Cristiano | Super Speed | Shiny Medal | Left Footed | Curly Hair | Cheese Sticks |
| Erling | Gold Glove | Blue Water Bottle | Right Footed | Spiky Hair | Grape Juice |
| Sam | Mega Kick | Gold Whistle | Left Footed | Curly Hair | Cheese Sticks |
| Kevin | High Jump | Neon Cleats | Left Footed | Curly Hair | Grape Juice |
| Lucy | Tricky Dribble | Blue Water Bottle | Left Footed | Spiky Hair | Grape Juice |
| Megan | Gold Glove | Blue Water Bottle | Left Footed | Curly Hair | Cheese Sticks |
| Virgil | Gold Glove | Red Headband | Left Footed | Spiky Hair | Grape Juice |
| Neymar | Super Speed | Blue Water Bottle | Left Footed | Spiky Hair | Orange Slices |
Clue 1
Skip counting
The referee counts the soccer balls on the rack. He skips by twos to find the total. Help him count to get the first clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
24
120
9
130
22
10
10
100
22
40
45
18
9
8
40
18
T
24
65
9
100
55
100
55
9
45
120
9
100
45
60
100
40
45
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, ___, 26, 28T
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75W
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55D
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14L
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26I
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, ___, 65, 70B
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150V
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, ___, 45, 50N
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140H
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ___, 21, 24O
Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15E
Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65R
Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12S
Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120A
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The coach sets up cones in neat rows. There are three rows of five cones. Multiply to find the total and unlock the next clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
8
4
72
27
100
16
5
5
5
4
50
36
5
32
55
12
32
5
21
100
50
7
16
56
72
21
T
8
21
50
50
T
8
2 × 4 =T
6 × 12 =E
11 × 5 =I
4 × 9 =W
6 × 2 =C
7 × 8 =L
8 × 4 =K
8 × 2 =A
7 × 1 =M
1 × 4 =H
10 × 5 =O
10 × 10 =R
5 × 1 =S
9 × 3 =G
3 × 7 =F
0/15 letters found
Clue 3
Addition
The fans buy snacks before the big game. They add the hot dogs and pretzels together. Solve this addition to see the next clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
56
98
95
89
74
37
37
91
74
50
37
95
57
T
56
91
75
68
97
75
37
95
44
97
91
75
95
81
68
74
34
95
53
75
62
T
56
26 + 30 =T
15 + 35 =N
17 + 17 =C
47 + 21 =U
13 + 24 =L
30 + 67 =R
41 + 34 =P
56 + 25 =J
26 + 36 =O
21 + 32 =S
37 + 58 =E
40 + 49 =V
16 + 28 =G
29 + 62 =A
31 + 26 =F
60 + 38 =H
45 + 29 =I
0/17 letters found
Clue 4
Place value
The big stadium scoreboard has a glitch. We must look at the tens and ones places to find the correct score and get a clue.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
A
74
84
79
93
33
75
49
A
74
93
95
29
A
74
84
77
95
A
74
79
79
89
28
87
92
77
49
89
92
89
77
What number has 7 tens and 4 ones?A
What number has 8 tens and 7 ones?O
What number has 7 tens and 7 ones?T
What number has 9 tens and 2 ones?N
What number has 9 tens and 3 ones?I
What number has 9 tens and 5 ones?R
What number has 2 tens and 8 ones?D
What number has 4 tens and 9 ones?H
What number has 7 tens and 5 ones?Y
What number has 8 tens and 4 ones?S
What number has 3 tens and 3 ones?K
What number has 8 tens and 9 ones?E
What number has 7 tens and 9 ones?P
What number has 2 tens and 9 ones?W
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Missing addends — the last clue
Some practice jerseys are missing from the big bag. We know the total we need. Find the missing number to get the final clue.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
10 + ___ = 12
2 + ___ = 14
8 + ___ = 15
9 + ___ = 10
9 + ___ = 19
3 + ___ = 6
4 + ___ = 8
3 + ___ = 11
10 + ___ = 19
3 + ___ = 9
8 + ___ = 19
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain takes the coach clipboard, then zips past the goalie.
2.The villain hides the championship ball, then runs away laughing.
3.The villain takes the coach clipboard, then runs away laughing.
4.The villain messes up the grass field, then zips past the goalie.
5.The villain mixes up the team jerseys, then runs away laughing.
6.The villain takes the coach clipboard, then jumps over the stadium fence.
7.The villain hides the championship ball, then zips past the goalie.
8.The villain takes the coach clipboard, then kicks a ball into the lights.
9.The villain steals the golden trophy, then runs away laughing.
10.The villain steals the golden trophy, then kicks a ball into the lights.
11.The villain mixes up the team jerseys, then jumps over the stadium fence.
12.The villain messes up the grass field, then leaves muddy tracks behind.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Big Soccer Mystery
Culprit: Lionel (Gold Glove · Neon Cleats · Left Footed · Spiky Hair · Grape Juice)
- Clue 1 (Skip counting): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR A RED HEADBAND"Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, ___, 26, 28 = 24 (T) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, ___, 70, 75 = 65 (W) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, ___, 50, 55 = 45 (D) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___, 12, 14 = 10 (L) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, ___, 24, 26 = 22 (I) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, ___, 65, 70 = 60 (B) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, ___, 140, 150 = 130 (V) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, ___, 45, 50 = 40 (N) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, ___, 130, 140 = 120 (H) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ___, 21, 24 = 18 (O) · Skip-count by 3s. Fill the blank: 3, 6, ___, 12, 15 = 9 (E) · Skip-count by 5s. Fill the blank: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, ___, 60, 65 = 55 (R) · Skip-count by 2s. Fill the blank: 2, 4, 6, ___, 10, 12 = 8 (S) · Skip-count by 10s. Fill the blank: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, ___, 110, 120 = 100 (A)
- Clue 2 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE GRASS SHOWS KICKS FROM A LEFT FOOT"2 × 4 = 8 (T) · 6 × 12 = 72 (E) · 11 × 5 = 55 (I) · 4 × 9 = 36 (W) · 6 × 2 = 12 (C) · 7 × 8 = 56 (L) · 8 × 4 = 32 (K) · 8 × 2 = 16 (A) · 7 × 1 = 7 (M) · 1 × 4 = 4 (H) · 10 × 5 = 50 (O) · 10 × 10 = 100 (R) · 5 × 1 = 5 (S) · 9 × 3 = 27 (G) · 3 × 7 = 21 (F)
- Clue 3 (Addition): "THE VILLAIN LEFT A PURPLE GRAPE JUICE SPOT"26 + 30 = 56 (T) · 15 + 35 = 50 (N) · 17 + 17 = 34 (C) · 47 + 21 = 68 (U) · 13 + 24 = 37 (L) · 30 + 67 = 97 (R) · 41 + 34 = 75 (P) · 56 + 25 = 81 (J) · 26 + 36 = 62 (O) · 21 + 32 = 53 (S) · 37 + 58 = 95 (E) · 40 + 49 = 89 (V) · 16 + 28 = 44 (G) · 29 + 62 = 91 (A) · 31 + 26 = 57 (F) · 60 + 38 = 98 (H) · 45 + 29 = 74 (I)
- Clue 4 (Place value): "A SPIKY HAIR WAS TRAPPED ON THE NET"What number has 7 tens and 4 ones? = 74 (A) · What number has 8 tens and 7 ones? = 87 (O) · What number has 7 tens and 7 ones? = 77 (T) · What number has 9 tens and 2 ones? = 92 (N) · What number has 9 tens and 3 ones? = 93 (I) · What number has 9 tens and 5 ones? = 95 (R) · What number has 2 tens and 8 ones? = 28 (D) · What number has 4 tens and 9 ones? = 49 (H) · What number has 7 tens and 5 ones? = 75 (Y) · What number has 8 tens and 4 ones? = 84 (S) · What number has 3 tens and 3 ones? = 33 (K) · What number has 8 tens and 9 ones? = 89 (E) · What number has 7 tens and 9 ones? = 79 (P) · What number has 2 tens and 9 ones? = 29 (W)
- Clue 5 (Missing addends): surviving statement (box 5) → Lionel10 + ___ = 12 = 2 · 2 + ___ = 14 = 12 · 8 + ___ = 15 = 7 · 9 + ___ = 10 = 1 · 9 + ___ = 19 = 10 · 3 + ___ = 6 = 3 · 4 + ___ = 8 = 4 · 3 + ___ = 11 = 8 · 10 + ___ = 19 = 9 · 3 + ___ = 9 = 6 · 8 + ___ = 19 = 11
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 2 math
- Math topics
- Skip counting, Multiplication, Addition, Place value, Missing addends
- Reading level
- grades 1-2
- Theme
- The Big Soccer Mystery — set in The Sunny Valley Soccer Stadium
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects