goalwards

British

/ ˈɡəʊlwədz /

adverb

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

Alex Mowatt drives forward from midfield and sends a left-foot shot goalwards from outside the area.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

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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