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The Championship Cup Sabotage
Hours before the national cup final, someone tampered with the stadium sprinklers and hidden tactical cameras. Decipher the clues from the locker room footage to unmask the guilty athlete.
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 Move | Gear Choice | Dominant Foot | Hairstyle | Tactical Counter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Modric | Corner Curling | Tinted Visor | Right Footed | Braided Dreads | High Press Defense |
| Jude Bellingham | Knuckleball Strike | GPS Tracker Vest | Left Footed | Braided Dreads | Quick Counterattack |
| Jamal Musiala | Knuckleball Strike | GPS Tracker Vest | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | Offside Trap |
| Christian Pulisic | Corner Curling | Grip Socks | Right Footed | Buzz Cut | High Press Defense |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Corner Curling | Padded Gloves | Left Footed | Braided Dreads | Offside Trap |
| Son Heungmin | Knuckleball Strike | Grip Socks | Right Footed | Braided Dreads | Offside Trap |
| Kylian Mbappe | Rainbow Flick | Padded Gloves | Right Footed | Neon Mohawks | Offside Trap |
| Virgil van Dijk | Rainbow Flick | Carbon Shin Guards | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | High Press Defense |
| Alex Morgan | Sliding Tackle | Tinted Visor | Right Footed | Braided Dreads | Offside Trap |
| Antoine Griezmann | Bicycle Kick | GPS Tracker Vest | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | Offside Trap |
| Declan Rice | Sliding Tackle | Tinted Visor | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | High Press Defense |
| Alphonso Davies | Knuckleball Strike | Carbon Shin Guards | Right Footed | Buzz Cut | Quick Counterattack |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Bicycle Kick | Grip Socks | Right Footed | Neon Mohawks | High Press Defense |
| Sam Kerr | Bicycle Kick | Carbon Shin Guards | Left Footed | Braided Dreads | Offside Trap |
| Harry Kane | Sliding Tackle | Padded Gloves | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | High Press Defense |
| Pedri Gonzalez | Sliding Tackle | Carbon Shin Guards | Right Footed | Neon Mohawks | High Press Defense |
| Erling Haaland | Bicycle Kick | Carbon Shin Guards | Left Footed | Neon Mohawks | High Press Defense |
| Lionel Messi | Sliding Tackle | Carbon Shin Guards | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | Quick Counterattack |
| Federico Valverde | Corner Curling | Padded Gloves | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | Offside Trap |
| Lucy Bronze | Rainbow Flick | Padded Gloves | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | High Press Defense |
| Aitana Bonmati | Knuckleball Strike | Padded Gloves | Left Footed | Buzz Cut | High Press Defense |
Clue 1
Multiplication facts (1-12)
The equipment manager calculates the total match balls delivered to the practice pitch.
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
96
90
121
144
11
108
14
T
96
121
36
30
32
14
121
144
2
14
T
96
77
121
11
30
11
T
96
27
2
T
96
121
32
63
27
144
14
30
12 × 8 =T
2 × 7 =O
9 × 7 =V
10 × 9 =H
12 × 12 =S
11 × 11 =E
3 × 10 =R
1 × 2 =N
11 × 7 =W
11 × 1 =A
6 × 6 =U
9 × 12 =B
3 × 9 =I
4 × 8 =D
0/14 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
Analyzing squad training logs requires tracking drill reps across multiple rigorous sessions.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas.
L
49
42
30
44
30
48
48
44
42
37
There were 350 corner flags in all. 7 corner flags were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 7 Metro FC. How many corner flags did each get?L
Equipment manager collected 81 training cones in the morning and 51 training cones in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 Metro FC. How many training cones did each get?T
Equipment manager collected 34 match balls in the morning and 92 match balls in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 Metro FC. How many match balls did each get?E
Equipment manager collected 6 corner flags in the morning and 142 corner flags in the afternoon, then split them equally among 4 Metro FC. How many corner flags did each get?D
Equipment manager earned 6 training cones in each of 3 rounds, plus 42 bonus training cones. Then 12 training cones were lost. How many training cones are left?O
There were 234 yellow cards in all. 24 yellow cards were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 7 Metro FC. How many yellow cards did each get?F
0/6 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
Counting rows of tactical clipboards in the stadium strategy lounge yields a total.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
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H
109
33
90
H
109
21
52
77
114
114
D
77
F
77
N
114
77
There were 127 corner flags. 18 were used up. How many corner flags are left?H
There were 80 match balls. 3 were used up. How many match balls are left?E
There were 67 yellow cards. 34 were used up. How many yellow cards are left?I
Equipment manager lined up 3 rows of 7 match balls. How many match balls in all?P
Equipment manager found 17 yellow cards yesterday and 35 more today. How many yellow cards in all?R
Equipment manager lined up 9 rows of 10 goalie jerseys. How many goalie jerseys in all?G
There were 140 yellow cards. 26 were used up. How many yellow cards are left?S
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Two-step equations
Solving the training center budget equation reveals the exact count of missing speed ladders.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
S
9
12
22
17
5
19
17
22
8
12
18
7
17
4
18
S
9
S
9
8
22
5
5
10
6
22
20
5
12
10
13
10
20
19
12
7x + 12 = 75, x =S
9x + 6 = 78, x =P
6x + 5 = 83, x =B
5x + 4 = 64, x =H
3x + 3 = 69, x =O
4x + 1 = 21, x =T
7x + 12 = 54, x =D
5x + 7 = 107, x =N
8x + 12 = 156, x =A
7x + 9 = 37, x =W
6x + 8 = 122, x =C
7x + 7 = 126, x =R
3x + 6 = 36, x =E
4x + 6 = 34, x =I
0/14 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
Splitting remaining energy hydration packs equally among scrimmage units narrows our suspects.
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
110 ÷ 10 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
48 ÷ 8 = ?
120 ÷ 10 = ?
55 ÷ 11 = ?
14 ÷ 7 = ?
40 ÷ 10 = ?
64 ÷ 8 = ?
63 ÷ 9 = ?
72 ÷ 8 = ?
36 ÷ 12 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain unleashed a knuckleball strike, then adjusted padded gloves.
2.The villain pulled off a rainbow flick, then tightened grip socks.
3.The villain unleashed a knuckleball strike, then strapped on carbon shin guards.
4.The villain curved a corner kick, then checked a gps tracker vest.
5.The villain curved a corner kick, then tightened grip socks.
6.The villain pulled off a rainbow flick, then strapped on carbon shin guards.
7.The villain curved a corner kick, then cleaned a tinted visor.
8.The villain executed a bicycle kick, then strapped on carbon shin guards.
9.The villain timed a sliding tackle, then checked a gps tracker vest.
10.The villain timed a sliding tackle, then adjusted padded gloves.
11.The villain pulled off a rainbow flick, then adjusted padded gloves.
12.The villain timed a sliding tackle, then strapped on carbon shin guards.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Championship Cup Sabotage
Culprit: Harry Kane (Sliding Tackle · Padded Gloves · Left Footed · Buzz Cut · High Press Defense)
- Clue 1 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE SABOTEUR DOES NOT WEAR A TINTED VISOR"12 × 8 = 96 (T) · 2 × 7 = 14 (O) · 9 × 7 = 63 (V) · 10 × 9 = 90 (H) · 12 × 12 = 144 (S) · 11 × 11 = 121 (E) · 3 × 10 = 30 (R) · 1 × 2 = 2 (N) · 11 × 7 = 77 (W) · 11 × 1 = 11 (A) · 6 × 6 = 36 (U) · 9 × 12 = 108 (B) · 3 × 9 = 27 (I) · 4 × 8 = 32 (D)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "LEFT FOOTED"There were 350 corner flags in all. 7 corner flags were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 7 Metro FC. How many corner flags did each get? = 49 (L) · Equipment manager collected 81 training cones in the morning and 51 training cones in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 Metro FC. How many training cones did each get? = 44 (T) · Equipment manager collected 34 match balls in the morning and 92 match balls in the afternoon, then split them equally among 3 Metro FC. How many match balls did each get? = 42 (E) · Equipment manager collected 6 corner flags in the morning and 142 corner flags in the afternoon, then split them equally among 4 Metro FC. How many corner flags did each get? = 37 (D) · Equipment manager earned 6 training cones in each of 3 rounds, plus 42 bonus training cones. Then 12 training cones were lost. How many training cones are left? = 48 (O) · There were 234 yellow cards in all. 24 yellow cards were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 7 Metro FC. How many yellow cards did each get? = 30 (F)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "HIGH PRESS DEFENSE"There were 127 corner flags. 18 were used up. How many corner flags are left? = 109 (H) · There were 80 match balls. 3 were used up. How many match balls are left? = 77 (E) · There were 67 yellow cards. 34 were used up. How many yellow cards are left? = 33 (I) · Equipment manager lined up 3 rows of 7 match balls. How many match balls in all? = 21 (P) · Equipment manager found 17 yellow cards yesterday and 35 more today. How many yellow cards in all? = 52 (R) · Equipment manager lined up 9 rows of 10 goalie jerseys. How many goalie jerseys in all? = 90 (G) · There were 140 yellow cards. 26 were used up. How many yellow cards are left? = 114 (S)
- Clue 4 (Two-step equations): "SHORT CROP HAIR WAS SPOTTED ON THE BENCH"7x + 12 = 75, x = 9 (S) · 9x + 6 = 78, x = 8 (P) · 6x + 5 = 83, x = 13 (B) · 5x + 4 = 64, x = 12 (H) · 3x + 3 = 69, x = 22 (O) · 4x + 1 = 21, x = 5 (T) · 7x + 12 = 54, x = 6 (D) · 5x + 7 = 107, x = 20 (N) · 8x + 12 = 156, x = 18 (A) · 7x + 9 = 37, x = 4 (W) · 6x + 8 = 122, x = 19 (C) · 7x + 7 = 126, x = 17 (R) · 3x + 6 = 36, x = 10 (E) · 4x + 6 = 34, x = 7 (I)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 10) → Harry Kane110 ÷ 10 = 11 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 48 ÷ 8 = 6 · 120 ÷ 10 = 12 · 55 ÷ 11 = 5 · 14 ÷ 7 = 2 · 40 ÷ 10 = 4 · 64 ÷ 8 = 8 · 63 ÷ 9 = 7 · 72 ÷ 8 = 9 · 36 ÷ 12 = 3
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 9 math
- Math topics
- Multiplication, Multi-step word problems, Word problems, Two-step equations, Division
- Reading level
- grades 7-9
- Theme
- The Championship Cup Sabotage — set in Apex National Soccer Center
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects