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

From BBC Apr. 19, 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

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

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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