goalwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Orjan Nyland produced a remarkable stop for Norway against Brazil from his own defender Kristoffer Ajer, who inadvertently directed the ball goalwards.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
James Albery then picked a fine moment to register his first senior goal for GB, slapping the ball goalwards and seeing it diverted beyond the French keeper.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
Wissa managed to slide in on the goalkeeper and steer the ball goalwards only for Boly, excellent throughout, to get back in time to clear off the line.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2023
Norwich tried to scramble clear, failed and amid the chaos Che Adams managed to hook the ball goalwards despite being sat on his backside inside the six-yard box.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 25, 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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