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goalwards

British

/ ˈɡəʊlwədz /

adverb

soccer toward or in the direction of the opposing team's goal

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Kai Havertz hooks a snap volley goalwards after a cross comes in from the left.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Fabio Silva diverts a smart Ross McCausland ball goalwards, but it's deflected just wide by Lewis Mayo.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

She sends it beyond the back post and Sophie Howards tries to head it goalwards but she can't get it on target.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

He turns Dallas inside out down the left, and cuts back from the byline for Kulusevski, who can’t force a shot goalwards from six yards, but wins a corner.

From The Guardian • Feb. 26, 2022

De Bruyne gets on the end and slams a speculative shot goalwards from a tight angle.

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2022

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