goalkeeping

American

[gohl-keep-ing] / ˈgoʊlˌkip ɪŋ /

noun

Sports. (in soccer, hockey, etc.) the activity or skill of preventing the ball or puck from crossing the goal line.

Example Sentences

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The injuries have been relentless and that was encapsulated with record signing Alexander Isak absent at Old Trafford and third-choice Freddie Woodman and fourth-choice Armin Pecsi as their two goalkeeping options.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

A dipping header from Rasmus Kristensen gave Frankfurt an early lead but Ermedin Demirovic pounced on a goalkeeping error and Undav's deflected effort helped Stuttgart wrestle back control of the match before half-time.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Expectations around the goalkeeping situation among the fan base have dropped so low a simple catch was greeted with loud cheers.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

There has been real confusion around the goalkeeping situation at City this summer too.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

From this it will be gathered that a forward should really understand something of the art of goalkeeping, so that he may know how best to defeat the goalkeeper.

From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John

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