ATHENS — Goooooooal! For billions of soccer fans around the world, the iconic exclamation announces either a thrilling victory or a crushing defeat as another point is scored on the field of play. And while most eyes are on the game, there is an entire industry of professionals whose main concern is for the grass on which the game is played.
Historically referred to as βpitch,β the playing surface is maintained through precise management and is the subject of an entire field of science.
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