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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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James Albery then picked a fine moment to register his first senior goal for GB, slapping the ball goalwards and seeing it diverted beyond the French keeper.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

Kai Havertz hooks a snap volley goalwards after a cross comes in from the left.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Sophie Howard is in at the back post and heads it goalwards but it's a comfortable catch for the Serbian keeper.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

Harrison’s low cross rebounds to Firpo, who whacks goalwards from 12 yards.

From The Guardian • Mar. 5, 2022

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

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2022

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