Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: goal-scoring

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After missing clear goal-scoring opportunities, Gabon were punished when the referee awarded Niger a penalty after Urie Michel Mboula fouled Abdoul Salam Boulhassane, which was perfectly connected by Aboud Moumouni.

Source: https://www.kbc.co.ke/defending-champions-egypt-and-niger-secure-wins-in-afcon-u-23/

Ava Buckley scored on a rebound just 38 seconds in, but the goal-scoring slowed down each and every period.

Source: https://itemlive.com/2023/12/27/roundup-lynnfield-shoots-its-way-to-a-tournament-win/

Chytil opened the goal-scoring parade by splitting the defense before flicking a forehand past Lankinen at 2:37, 15 seconds after the netminder would make his only save of the night against Braden Schneider.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/20/rangers-dominant-win-validates-kids-belong-on-the-ice/

Cleiton Silva launched himself to the top of the goal-scoring charts after bagging a brace, while Jake Jervis opened his ISL account with a spectacular equaliser in first-half stoppage time.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/isl-2022-23-east-bengal-fc-northeast-united-fc-share-points-in-a-3-3-draw/

Gabriel Vilardi extended his goal-scoring streak to five games with a goal and an assist, while Josh Morrissey and Adam Lowry also scored to thrill a crowd about 1,000 fans short of a sellout.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/nino-niederreiters-three-point-night-paces-jets-to-5-1-win-over-bruins-8024055

Ghana continue to mount the pressure on the hosts, creating more goal-scoring opportunities but lacked the cutting edge to bury the game.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/03/28/bukari-scores-equaliser-as-angola-hold-black-stars-in-luanda/

Her height makes her a goal-scoring threat on set pieces due to her prowess in air duel situations, while her communication and intelligence make her successful in everything she does.”

Source: https://wtaw.com/aggies-ink-seven-standouts-for-the-2024-campaign/

If anyone can create an attacking unit to reduce the goal-scoring reliance on England captain Harry Kane, it's Postecoglou.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/betting/football/premier-league-top-4-odds-30683337

If Torres can continue his goal-scoring form and Jackson also gets contributions from the likes of Alou Kuol and Marco Tulio, as well as Brian Kaltak rediscovering his excellent championship-winning form things will be looking a lot rosier on the coast.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/12/19/dnp-2/

Indeed, despite the loss of last season's striking salvation Bethany England, Spurs not only sit top of the WSL table, but their striker sits top of the league goal-scoring charts with six goals in just four matches.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-spurs-women-daly-31246077

It captures Pele in all his glory and theatrics, in all his creativity and flaws, his anger and ambition, showing that he was more than a goal-scoring robot.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/replay-1970-world-cup-final-to-see-pele-be-messi-ronaldo-and-also-pele-8354358/

It is usually a handball if a goal is scored by the arm/hand of an attacking player; or if the ball touches an attacking player’s hand/arm in the immediate goal-scoring build-up play.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sports/what-is-the-handball-rule-in-football-8565492/

Pastrnak was denied on a breakaway by Woll, but the puck found its way back in front for the Boston captain to bury his eighth goal of the season to snap an eight-game goal-scoring drought.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/marchand-scores-late-in-ot-to-lift-bruins-to-4-3-win-over-maple-leafs-7916817

She has showcased her goal-scoring prowess, particularly with her impressive run and well-placed shot against the United States in a friendly match.

Source: https://punchng.com/falcons-to-watch-in-australia/

That was followed with red cards in the 50th and 68th minutes for the other Tryum as were both sent off the field due to denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/parham-trounce-swetes-hoppers-fall-to-villa/

The 23-year-old will be desperate to play, obviously because it is a huge game, but also as he returned to goal-scoring form on Saturday before going off injured.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/20/jurgen-klopp-issues-darwin-nunez-injury-update-ahead-of-liverpool-vs-real-madrid-18314875/

The Ducks’ top scorers – Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras – are in goal-scoring droughts, now hitting seven and 10 games, respectively.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/02/ducks-struggles-continue-into-2023-with-loss-to-flyers/

The English midfielder’s creativity and goal-scoring prowess will significantly strengthen Tottenham’s midfield.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/ng/2023/08/04/best-signings-made-by-the-top-6-epl-clubs-this-summer/

The Leafs have multiple players who have value in the goal-scoring department.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/02/nhl-best-bets-blackhawks-vs-maple-leafs-game-picks/

While there was clearly no deliberate attempt to play at the ball, Redmayne gave himself up with his arm hanging so wide and Elder deemed he had denied Millar a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/12/09/red-mayne-socceroo-sent-off-as-sydney-fc-fall-to-table-topping-macarthur/