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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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It's a superb inswinging cross into the near post and Niamh Charles is the Chelsea player who breaks free from her marker to head goalwards.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2024

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

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 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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