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goalmouth

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goal·mouth  (glmouth)
n.
The area directly in front of the goal, as in soccer or hockey.

goalmouth [ˈgəʊlˌmaʊθ]
n
(General Sporting Terms) Sport the area in front of the goal
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.goalmouth - (sports) the area immediately in front of the goal
field hockey, hockey - a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
association football, soccer - a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
Translations
goalmouth [ˈgəʊlmaʊθ] Nportería f
goalmouth [ˈgəʊlˈmaʊθ] n in the goalmouthproprio davanti ai pali


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Following an end-to-end start, McGowan got the first goal from a goalmouth scramble.
Len White got a head to it, but the ball spun tamely across the face of the goalmouth and out of danger.
After a lull in the goalmouth action James O'Shea played in Tresson, but he drove his attempt wide of goal.
 
 
 
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