Performing team not anticipating referee's whistle? (6)
I believe the answer is:
onside
'not anticipating referee's whistle?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'performing team' is the wordplay.
'performing' becomes 'on' (as in being on stage).
'team' becomes 'side' (both can mean a sports team).
'on'+'side'='ONSIDE'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for onside that I've seen before include "In a legal position (football)" , "in a position to score?" , "in a good position" , "Working towards the same goal" , "In position to play" .)