shot on goal
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“But for the most part, you got to limit the turnovers. They pressure the ball really well, just got to give us an opportunity to get a shot on goal every possession.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Celtic had made it through to the Scottish Cup semi-finals after one shot on goal and no shot on target.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Van Nistelrooy accepted a first half in which United made "many technical mistakes" and had one shot on goal "wasn’t good", but Amad made the difference after the interval.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2024
And for the first 20 minutes it worked, with the U.S. dominating possession and creating three dangerous chances, yet failing to put a shot on goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
Mandela was angry now, and determined to get a shot on goal with or without help from his teammates.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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