golden goal

noun

1. soccer (in certain matches) the first goal scored in extra time, which wins the match for the side scoring it

Example Sentences

By the time Decca and tall, blond Boud approach “the great golden goal of every childhood—being a grownup,” they long for a different kind of life.

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In Vancouver in 2010, Sidney Crosby netted the “Golden Goal” in overtime to lift the host nation to the top of the podium.

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A yellow card was issued, a penalty kick was assessed and El Camino Real tied the score to send it into overtime before winning on a golden goal 2-1.

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When Rabinovitch hobbled off the field in overtime, the Royals losing their top scorer when they neededa golden goal to win, Bladdimir rose to the occasion.

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Maybe they should just play a kind of 'golden goal' from the start on Saturday where the first team to score, wins?

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