in-goal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of in-goal
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Carter crossed again on the right side two minutes later to finish off a counterattack that started from inside New Zealand’s own in-goal area with Argentina pressing for a try just before halftime.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2023
And Wigan made their advantage count when French ran unopposed to the halfway after collecting possession inside his own in-goal area and sent Havard away.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022
Robbie Henshaw bombed a try in the 67th minute when he chased a perfectly placed grubber kick into the in-goal but knocked out, in an error that epitomized Ireland’s night to that point.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2019
Eventually it’s kicked back, then Barrett kicks into the in-goal area, where Pietersen dots it down.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 24, 2015
Michele Campagnaro capitalised on in-goal havoc to score Italy's sole try.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2015
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