shot on goal

American

noun

Hockey and Soccer.

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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shots on goal

plural

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shot on goal

The convergence of investing, trading and sports betting may be getting a major shot in the arm — or shot on goal — starting with 32 new exchange-traded funds.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

It was a worrying display and a further dip in performance given Chelsea did not mount a shot on goal until the 40th minute and were error-prone defensively.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 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

Almost as impressive as the offense was the defense, which didn’t give up a shot on goal, allowing keeper John McCarthy to record his seventh clean sheet of the season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 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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