The Championship Cup Mystery
The Golden Championship Cup has vanished from the Grand Stadium trophy case right before the big game! The only clue left behind is a muddy soccer jersey. Coach Ben and the Thunderbolts need your help to track down the Phantom Striker before kickoff!
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
| Name | Signature Move | Lucky Gear | Dominant Foot | Hair Color | Tactical Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin | Rocket Header | Grip Headband | Right Footed | Neon Green | Flat Soccer Ball |
| Sonny | Rocket Header | Power Gloves | Right Footed | Neon Green | Loud Whistle |
| Leo | Tornado Kick | Laser Visor | Right Footed | Bright Orange | Flat Soccer Ball |
| Chloe | Phantom Dribble | Golden Cleats | Right Footed | Bright Orange | Flat Soccer Ball |
| Marcus | Phantom Dribble | Speed Socks | Right Footed | Neon Green | Muddy Pitch |
| Cristiano | Gravity Save | Grip Headband | Right Footed | Blue Streak | Loud Whistle |
| Harry | Gravity Save | Golden Cleats | Right Footed | Bright Orange | Loud Whistle |
| Alisha | Shield Tackle | Laser Visor | Right Footed | Blue Streak | Loud Whistle |
| Marta | Rocket Header | Grip Headband | Right Footed | Neon Green | Muddy Pitch |
| Neymar | Gravity Save | Laser Visor | Right Footed | Neon Green | Loud Whistle |
| Lucy | Tornado Kick | Speed Socks | Right Footed | Neon Green | Loud Whistle |
| Sophia | Shield Tackle | Power Gloves | Left Footed | Neon Green | Loud Whistle |
| Wendie | Shield Tackle | Grip Headband | Right Footed | Bright Orange | Loud Whistle |
| Sam | Phantom Dribble | Speed Socks | Left Footed | Neon Green | Loud Whistle |
| Rose | Gravity Save | Grip Headband | Right Footed | Neon Green | Muddy Pitch |
| Kylian | Tornado Kick | Laser Visor | Right Footed | Neon Green | Loud Whistle |
| Mo | Tornado Kick | Golden Cleats | Left Footed | Blue Streak | Muddy Pitch |
| Bukayo | Phantom Dribble | Laser Visor | Right Footed | Neon Green | Flat Soccer Ball |
| Luka | Tornado Kick | Grip Headband | Left Footed | Blue Streak | Flat Soccer Ball |
| Erling | Rocket Header | Speed Socks | Right Footed | Neon Green | Loud Whistle |
| Trinity | Rocket Header | Speed Socks | Left Footed | Bright Orange | Loud Whistle |
Multiplication facts (1-12)
Coach Ben counts rows of practice cones on the field. He multiplies the rows to find the total and spots a strange note.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Subtraction
The team check their water supply before the match. Subtracting the empty bottles reveals a secret clue hidden in the crate.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Addition
We gather the team pennies from the laundry bins. Adding up the piles helps us find a scrap of paper left in a pocket.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Fractions of a number
Only a fraction of the stadium lights are turned on. Finding that fraction reveals a code painted on the turf.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
We divide the squad into equal drill groups. Splitting them up helps us notice a key piece of evidence left by the goals.
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!
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Championship Cup Mystery
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SNEAKY VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR POWER GLOVES"11 × 2 = 22 (T) · 6 × 1 = 6 (A) · 6 × 5 = 30 (S) · 7 × 11 = 77 (P) · 9 × 1 = 9 (D) · 10 × 1 = 10 (Y) · 4 × 11 = 44 (H) · 10 × 7 = 70 (R) · 11 × 9 = 99 (W) · 11 × 3 = 33 (N) · 5 × 3 = 15 (K) · 11 × 6 = 66 (O) · 6 × 8 = 48 (V) · 1 × 1 = 1 (I) · 3 × 7 = 21 (G) · 5 × 1 = 5 (E) · 8 × 8 = 64 (L)
- Clue 2 (Subtraction): "THE RUNNER KICKS WITH THEIR RIGHT FOOT"10952 - 2612 = 8340 (T) · 6397 - 386 = 6011 (G) · 4153 - 2102 = 2051 (S) · 6577 - 2558 = 4019 (H) · 6041 - 2813 = 3228 (R) · 9060 - 1536 = 7524 (O) · 10298 - 4641 = 5657 (U) · 9606 - 903 = 8703 (E) · 11485 - 2886 = 8599 (F) · 5490 - 1613 = 3877 (W) · 10309 - 4506 = 5803 (K) · 5320 - 4111 = 1209 (N) · 10852 - 2401 = 8451 (I) · 8345 - 1365 = 6980 (C)
- Clue 3 (Addition): "THEY WILL FREEZE AT A LOUD WHISTLE"4349 + 2410 = 6759 (T) · 4232 + 5387 = 9619 (R) · 2642 + 4455 = 7097 (L) · 3370 + 3317 = 6687 (Y) · 3295 + 3975 = 7270 (O) · 4584 + 2003 = 6587 (H) · 2519 + 1878 = 4397 (W) · 5393 + 4450 = 9843 (U) · 3985 + 3500 = 7485 (D) · 3670 + 3206 = 6876 (S) · 2021 + 1943 = 3964 (Z) · 5490 + 2571 = 8061 (F) · 2572 + 2422 = 4994 (A) · 3240 + 1574 = 4814 (I) · 2523 + 5024 = 7547 (E)
- Clue 4 (Fractions of a number): "NEON GREEN HAIR STRANDS WERE ON THE NET"2/8 of 12 = 3 (N) · 2/8 of 68 = 17 (H) · 2/6 of 24 = 8 (G) · 6/10 of 55 = 33 (D) · 1/4 of 52 = 13 (E) · 4/10 of 25 = 10 (S) · 2/4 of 14 = 7 (I) · 1/10 of 90 = 9 (O) · 1/5 of 70 = 14 (A) · 6/10 of 25 = 15 (W) · 3/4 of 36 = 27 (R) · 1/10 of 20 = 2 (T)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 9) → Kylian8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 8 ÷ 2 = 4 · 18 ÷ 9 = 2 · 9 ÷ 3 = 3 · 55 ÷ 11 = 5 · 60 ÷ 10 = 6 · 32 ÷ 4 = 8 · 14 ÷ 2 = 7 · 60 ÷ 6 = 10 · 144 ÷ 12 = 12 · 66 ÷ 6 = 11
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 5 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Subtraction, Addition, Fractions of a number, Division
- Reading level
- grades 3-4
- Theme
- The Championship Cup Mystery — set in The Grand Stadium of Soccer City
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects