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scoring

British  
/ ˈskɔːrɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or practice of scoring

  2. orchestration See orchestrate

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Mohamed Salah is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring the winner in Egypt's opener on Monday, and despite uncertainty over his future is unlikely to leave the club in January.

From BBC

That's an issue that the wider squad will have to consider, too, given their issues in scoring competitive totals in the first innings of matches.

From Barron's

Rogers scored both of Villa's goals - including a spectacular strike to open the scoring - as the 23-year-old produced an eye-catching display.

From BBC

Koke opened the scoring with a vicious strike into the top corner when the ball fell for him outside the area, for his 50th Atletico goal.

From Barron's

The run has come after Villa failed to win any of their opening five Premier League matches and went longer than any other side in the football league without scoring.

From BBC