goal crease
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of goal crease
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Center Riley Sheahan lobbed a backhand saucer pass across the goal crease for Eberle, who rifled it past Gibson against the grain and to the far side.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
There isn’t a rule stating players can’t stand in the goal crease or can’t make contact with the goalie at all; it all has to come together.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
Norway, winless in three group-stage games, leveled it finally in the third when Martin Roymark sent a pass across the goal crease and Tommy Kristiansen tapped it past Gasper Kroselj.
From Reuters ● Feb. 20, 2018
He would fight for every inch around the goal crease as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2017
Florida winger Tomas Kopecky had a clean look from just to the right of the goal crease, and Neuvirth smothered it on the goal line.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2013
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