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goalmouth

[ gohl-mouth ]

noun

plural goalmouths
  1. the area between the goalposts directly in front of the goal in certain games, as soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.


goalmouth

/ ˈɡəʊˌʊθ /

noun

  1. sport the area in front of the goal
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of goalmouth1

First recorded in 1880–85; goal + mouth
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LAFC’s rebuilt midfield struggled to slow Minnesota’s speedy attackers in the early going but was bailed out when Kelvin Yeboah’s left-footed shot struck the right post and caromed across the goalmouth in the 13th minute.

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This means Arsenal scored 15.5 more goals than would be 'expected' based on where the shot was fired onto the goalmouth.

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They have a goalmouth scramble from a corner but Luton manage to stab the ball away.

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To their credit, the Kraken hung in, surviving a second period goalmouth scramble in which Will Borgen covered up a puck in the crease.

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Into the 30th minute and no real goalmouth action of which to speak.

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