"1-1-8" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} 1-1-8 (uncountable)
  1. (soccer, historical or derogatory) A football formation with 1 defender, 1 midfielder and 8 strikers sometimes played in the 19th and early 20th centuries, now a derogatory reference to a team with poor defence. Tags: derogatory, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-1-1-8-en-noun-HarO15iv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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