WAEC English Language 2025 Objective — Question 79

Passage: 'The final match of the Principal's Cup Football Competition was set to start at 10.00am and the ---71--- was filled to capacity by 8:30am. The ---72--- were excitedly singing and sparring over which side would win. A few minutes to kick off, the two ---73--- filled in amidst delighted cheering. They were led onto the field of play by the ---74--- and his assistant. Soon the ball was placed in the centre and all the twenty-two players began to run to cover their sides. Their ---75--- cheered them as the players continued to attack and counterattack. They knew they had to play fair because once they committed any ---76--- they would be penalized. In the event of a very bad ---77---, a player could be shown the red card. To ensure the match was played according to the rules, there was a match ---78--- whose report carried a lot of weight. At the end of the ---79--- time, the match remained goalless. After extra time, neither team had ---80--- any goals. Thus, the winner had to be decided on penalties.' Fill gap number: 72

• A. SpectatorsCorrect
• B. Viewers
• C. Audience
• D. Onlookers