own goal (Meaning)
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own goal (n)
(soccer) a goal that results when a player inadvertently knocks the ball into the goal he is defending
Synonyms & Antonyms of own goal
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own goal Sentence Examples
- The hapless defender accidentally scored an own goal, handing the opposition an undeserved victory.
- The goalkeeper's blunder resulted in a comical own goal that sent the crowd into fits of laughter.
- The team's poor communication led to an embarrassing own goal that proved costly in the long run.
- The opposing striker's deft touch deflected the ball past his own goalkeeper, resulting in an own goal.
- The defender's mistimed tackle sent the ball hurtling into his own net, marking an unfortunate own goal.
- The pressure of the moment proved too much for the defender, who scored an own goal that extinguished their team's hopes.
- The coach lamented the team's sloppy defense, which allowed the opponents to score an easy own goal.
- The referee awarded an own goal after a contentious situation, sparking protests from the aggrieved team.
- The defender's reckless challenge gave the opposition a penalty, which they converted into an own goal for the defending team.
- The own goal overshadowed an otherwise impressive performance by the goalkeeper, who had kept the team in the game until that fateful moment.
FAQs About the word own goal
(soccer) a goal that results when a player inadvertently knocks the ball into the goal he is defending
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hapless defender accidentally scored an own goal, handing the opposition an undeserved victory.
The goalkeeper's blunder resulted in a comical own goal that sent the crowd into fits of laughter.
The team's poor communication led to an embarrassing own goal that proved costly in the long run.
The opposing striker's deft touch deflected the ball past his own goalkeeper, resulting in an own goal.
