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goalwards

British  
/ ˈɡəʊlwədz /

adverb

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

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It had been a drab affair at the City Ground until Morgan Gibbs-White flicked on a Forest corner and, from just four yards out, midfielder Dominguez stooped to head goalwards.

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 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

Brogan Hay and Lisa Evans link up well down the right-hand side and Evans floats one goalwards but Katana Norman in the red of Philippines is there to head it away.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2024

Harrison’s low cross rebounds to Firpo, who whacks goalwards from 12 yards.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 5, 2022

Jesus extends a leg in the hope of trapping and whipping a shot goalwards, but can’t quite reach it.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 22, 2022

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