crossbar
Example Sentences
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It was Herrington's penalty - blasted against the crossbar - that ultimately eliminated Australia from the tournament in their last-32 shootout defeat by Egypt.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The first was a long-range shot by Álex Baena that hit the crossbar; on the rebound, Yamal fired the ball straight into the Austria goalkeeper’s body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
His penalty, blasted over the crossbar, proved decisive as the Gunners suffered shootout heartbreak and PSG successfully defended their title.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
The moment that Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes’s effort sailed over the crossbar, Paris Saint-Germain was still—and once again—a European champion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
“Even if we had him pedal, and you sitting on the crossbar with me sitting on your lap, we wouldn’t have had room for the staff.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
