shot on goal

American  

noun

Hockey and Soccer.

plural

shots on goal

1. a shot that enters the goal or would have entered the goal if it had not been blocked by the goalkeeper or another defensive player.

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Example Sentences

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

They had no shot on goal, no corner and an xG - expected goals, if such things float your boat - of 0.00 in the first half.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

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

As a result, the teams went to extra time having taken just one shot on goal apiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 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