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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 had been a drab affair at the City Ground until Morgan Gibbs-White flicked on a Forest corner and, from just four yards out, midfielder Dominguez stooped to head goalwards.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

Fabio Silva diverts a smart Ross McCausland ball goalwards, but it's deflected just wide by Lewis Mayo.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

Brogan Hay and Lisa Evans link up well down the right-hand side and Evans floats one goalwards but Katana Norman in the red of Philippines is there to head it away.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

Calvert-Lewin heads back across goal for Godfrey, who steers a header goalwards.

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2022

He should enter the area and slam a shot goalwards, but tries to slip Ziyech clear instead with a pass down the inside-right channel.

From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2022