goalmouth

American

[gohl-mouth] / ˈgoʊlˌmaʊθ /

noun

plural

goalmouths

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

goalmouth British

/ ˈɡəʊlˌmaʊθ /

noun

sport the area in front of the goal

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Etymology

Origin of goalmouth

First recorded in 1880–85; goal + mouth

Example Sentences

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Noah Okafor then stroked home an equaliser after a goalmouth scramble to further edge Leeds clear of the relegation zone.

From Barron's

The goalkeeper also made a double save with his legs in a chaotic goalmouth scramble to deny Kvaratskhelia and teenage talent Ibrahim Mbaye.

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Last seven or eight games, obviously we're on a disastrous run but in terms of the performances and goalmouth action, shots on target, chances created, we've come out on top in every single game.

From Barron's

The first Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League since 2016 is going to be loud, passionate, feisty - and it could be one of those games that is all drama but little goalmouth action.

From BBC

Comoros only partially cleared a goalmouth scramble and when the ball was crossed low into the six-yard box, Kudus tapped it into the net from point-blank range.

From Barron's

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