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The Golden Goal Mystery
The championship trophy has vanished right before the final kick-off! The Phantom Striker left muddy tracks all over the penalty box. Grab your whistle and cleats, Detective! We need to solve the math puzzles, find the clues, and save the tournament.
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 | signature trick shot | special gear | kicking foot | hair style | defensive play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neymar | phantom shadow slide | bouncing super ball | kicks left footed | braided blue ponytail | sticky melted ice cream |
| Harry | super speed dribble | magical goalkeeper gloves | kicks left footed | bright yellow headband | slippery muddy grass |
| Sam | rocket volley shot | magnetic shin guards | kicks right footed | braided blue ponytail | loud referee whistle |
| Alisson | hypnotic ball juggle | magnetic shin guards | kicks left footed | bright yellow headband | sticky melted ice cream |
| Kevin | gravity defying header | magnetic shin guards | kicks right footed | spiky neon green hair | sticky melted ice cream |
| Alex | gravity defying header | glowing golden cleats | kicks right footed | braided blue ponytail | slippery muddy grass |
| Luka | gravity defying header | laser target visor | kicks right footed | bright yellow headband | slippery muddy grass |
| Erling | phantom shadow slide | magical goalkeeper gloves | kicks right footed | braided blue ponytail | loud referee whistle |
| Mohamed | phantom shadow slide | bouncing super ball | kicks right footed | spiky neon green hair | slippery muddy grass |
| Bukayo | gravity defying header | magnetic shin guards | kicks left footed | braided blue ponytail | sticky melted ice cream |
| Megan | super speed dribble | glowing golden cleats | kicks left footed | braided blue ponytail | sticky melted ice cream |
| Cristiano | gravity defying header | magnetic shin guards | kicks left footed | bright yellow headband | sticky melted ice cream |
| Tobin | phantom shadow slide | laser target visor | kicks right footed | braided blue ponytail | loud referee whistle |
| Son | gravity defying header | glowing golden cleats | kicks left footed | spiky neon green hair | loud referee whistle |
| Jude | gravity defying header | magical goalkeeper gloves | kicks left footed | bright yellow headband | slippery muddy grass |
| Lionel | phantom shadow slide | laser target visor | kicks right footed | braided blue ponytail | sticky melted ice cream |
| Christian | phantom shadow slide | magnetic shin guards | kicks left footed | bright yellow headband | sticky melted ice cream |
| Marcus | phantom shadow slide | laser target visor | kicks right footed | spiky neon green hair | sticky melted ice cream |
| Wendie | super speed dribble | laser target visor | kicks left footed | braided blue ponytail | sticky melted ice cream |
| Virgil | phantom shadow slide | magical goalkeeper gloves | kicks left footed | braided blue ponytail | sticky melted ice cream |
| Christine | phantom shadow slide | magical goalkeeper gloves | kicks left footed | braided blue ponytail | loud referee whistle |
Clue 1
Rounding
The stadium scoreboard is glitching, but we can round the fan attendance estimate to get a hint about the suspect's gear.
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
3000
70
2000
90
200
4000
900
T
3000
70
6000
90
80
4000
8000
5000
4000
60
30
80
8000
8000
4000
5000
9000
2000
80
200
5000
2000
6000
T
3000
90
Round 3,269 to the nearest thousandT
Round 180 to the nearest hundredC
Round 83 to the nearest tenN
Round 66 to the nearest tenH
Round 894 to the nearest hundredU
Round 6,254 to the nearest thousandA
Round 88 to the nearest tenS
Round 27 to the nearest tenI
Round 5,436 to the nearest thousandL
Round 1,595 to the nearest thousandE
Round 60 to the nearest tenW
Round 8,733 to the nearest thousandD
Round 7,582 to the nearest thousandG
Round 4,180 to the nearest thousandO
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Addition
Let's add up all the extra training cones left on the practice field to find out which foot the villain used to kick.
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
279
271
760
461
760
257
T
279
257
879
879
T
279
310
728
391
270
T
279
506
506
271
879
342
642
461
760
257
T
279
450
888
391
731
888
113 + 166 =T
266 + 462 =R
304 + 146 =Y
147 + 123 =N
459 + 301 =E
211 + 99 =P
512 + 367 =O
145 + 246 =I
152 + 105 =F
179 + 92 =H
193 + 313 =S
138 + 204 =W
452 + 279 =C
184 + 277 =L
568 + 320 =K
235 + 407 =A
0/16 letters found
Clue 3
Subtraction
If we subtract the punctured soccer balls from the team supply pile, we can reveal what hair clue was dropped near the net.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
D
364
631
113
347
557
643
452
652
795
809
887
418
486
502
452
486
D
364
795
113
685
486
113
685
452
210
486
452
648
631
133
640 - 276 =D
707 - 289 =M
860 - 358 =L
214 - 81 =F
857 - 371 =E
856 - 171 =N
897 - 88 =K
265 - 55 =H
783 - 152 =R
799 - 147 =I
252 - 139 =O
739 - 91 =U
995 - 200 =C
776 - 219 =A
987 - 344 =S
383 - 36 =P
924 - 37 =Y
652 - 200 =T
0/18 letters found
Clue 4
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Multiply the rows of championship trophies by the display shelves to find out how to stop the thief in their tracks.
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
63
8
100
108
32
100
30
100
8
16
132
16
45
99
56
100
45
5
16
42
132
108
T
63
5
16
33
33
42
100
32
100
7 × 9 =T
8 × 1 =H
4 × 8 =C
6 × 7 =I
12 × 9 =S
11 × 3 =P
10 × 10 =E
8 × 7 =U
5 × 1 =R
5 × 9 =B
10 × 3 =N
11 × 12 =D
8 × 2 =A
11 × 9 =L
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Share the orange slices equally among the junior squad to discover the final piece of evidence.
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
2 ÷ 1 = ?
48 ÷ 6 = ?
50 ÷ 10 = ?
18 ÷ 3 = ?
6 ÷ 2 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
132 ÷ 12 = ?
132 ÷ 11 = ?
12 ÷ 3 = ?
90 ÷ 9 = ?
14 ÷ 2 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain unleashes a rocket volley shot at the goal, then calculates the exit with a laser target visor.
2.The villain disappears with a phantom shadow slide, then grabs the loot with magical goalkeeper gloves.
3.The villain leaps for a gravity defying header, then escapes using a bouncing super ball.
4.The villain unleashes a rocket volley shot at the goal, then escapes using a bouncing super ball.
5.The villain leaps for a gravity defying header, then snaps up the prize with magnetic shin guards.
6.The villain performs a super speed dribble past the defense, then escapes using a bouncing super ball.
7.The villain leaps for a gravity defying header, then calculates the exit with a laser target visor.
8.The villain performs a super speed dribble past the defense, then calculates the exit with a laser target visor.
9.The villain disappears with a phantom shadow slide, then escapes using a bouncing super ball.
10.The villain unleashes a rocket volley shot at the goal, then snaps up the prize with magnetic shin guards.
11.The villain distracts the crowd with a hypnotic ball juggle, then grabs the loot with magical goalkeeper gloves.
12.The villain leaps for a gravity defying header, then escapes with glowing golden cleats.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Golden Goal Mystery
Culprit: Neymar (phantom shadow slide · bouncing super ball · kicks left footed · braided blue ponytail · sticky melted ice cream)
- Clue 1 (Rounding): "THE SCOUT HAS NO GLOWING GOLDEN CLEATS"Round 3,269 to the nearest thousand = 3000 (T) · Round 180 to the nearest hundred = 200 (C) · Round 83 to the nearest ten = 80 (N) · Round 66 to the nearest ten = 70 (H) · Round 894 to the nearest hundred = 900 (U) · Round 6,254 to the nearest thousand = 6000 (A) · Round 88 to the nearest ten = 90 (S) · Round 27 to the nearest ten = 30 (I) · Round 5,436 to the nearest thousand = 5000 (L) · Round 1,595 to the nearest thousand = 2000 (E) · Round 60 to the nearest ten = 60 (W) · Round 8,733 to the nearest thousand = 9000 (D) · Round 7,582 to the nearest thousand = 8000 (G) · Round 4,180 to the nearest thousand = 4000 (O)
- Clue 2 (Addition): "THE LEFT FOOT PRINTS SHOW A LEFTY KICK"113 + 166 = 279 (T) · 266 + 462 = 728 (R) · 304 + 146 = 450 (Y) · 147 + 123 = 270 (N) · 459 + 301 = 760 (E) · 211 + 99 = 310 (P) · 512 + 367 = 879 (O) · 145 + 246 = 391 (I) · 152 + 105 = 257 (F) · 179 + 92 = 271 (H) · 193 + 313 = 506 (S) · 138 + 204 = 342 (W) · 452 + 279 = 731 (C) · 184 + 277 = 461 (L) · 568 + 320 = 888 (K) · 235 + 407 = 642 (A)
- Clue 3 (Subtraction): "DROP A STICKY MELTED CONE ON THE TURF"640 - 276 = 364 (D) · 707 - 289 = 418 (M) · 860 - 358 = 502 (L) · 214 - 81 = 133 (F) · 857 - 371 = 486 (E) · 856 - 171 = 685 (N) · 897 - 88 = 809 (K) · 265 - 55 = 210 (H) · 783 - 152 = 631 (R) · 799 - 147 = 652 (I) · 252 - 139 = 113 (O) · 739 - 91 = 648 (U) · 995 - 200 = 795 (C) · 776 - 219 = 557 (A) · 987 - 344 = 643 (S) · 383 - 36 = 347 (P) · 924 - 37 = 887 (Y) · 652 - 200 = 452 (T)
- Clue 4 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SCENE HAD A BLUE BRAID STRAP PIECE"7 × 9 = 63 (T) · 8 × 1 = 8 (H) · 4 × 8 = 32 (C) · 6 × 7 = 42 (I) · 12 × 9 = 108 (S) · 11 × 3 = 33 (P) · 10 × 10 = 100 (E) · 8 × 7 = 56 (U) · 5 × 1 = 5 (R) · 5 × 9 = 45 (B) · 10 × 3 = 30 (N) · 11 × 12 = 132 (D) · 8 × 2 = 16 (A) · 11 × 9 = 99 (L)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 9) → Neymar2 ÷ 1 = 2 · 48 ÷ 6 = 8 · 50 ÷ 10 = 5 · 18 ÷ 3 = 6 · 6 ÷ 2 = 3 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 132 ÷ 12 = 11 · 132 ÷ 11 = 12 · 12 ÷ 3 = 4 · 90 ÷ 9 = 10 · 14 ÷ 2 = 7
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 3 math
- Math topics
- Rounding, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Golden Goal Mystery — set in The grand Arena of Champions during the youth soccer cup.
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects