goalmouth
/ˈɡoʊlˌmaʊθ/
noun
- The area directly in front of the goal in sports such as soccer or hockey, where scoring chances often occur.
- The striker kicked the ball from the goalmouth, but it went wide.
- There was a scramble in the goalmouth as players fought for the rebound.
- The goalkeeper rushed out to clear the ball from the goalmouth.
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