half-space
noun
ˈhaf-ˌspās 
ˈhäf-
: the part of three-dimensional euclidean space lying on one side of a plane
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Cucurella dovetailed excellently with Baena to ensure that either one of the pair was positioned in the left channel (white) or left half-space (red) to occupy Saudi Arabia’s back line.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Arteta needs another half-space midfielder who can get on the turn and play forward.
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Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Arteta needs another half-space midfielder who can get on the turn and play forward.
—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Half-space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-space. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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