crossbar

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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

Bayern trailed 2-1 in the shootout when a flying Kahn threw his bear-like paws in front of Zlatko Zahovic's effort, then palmed Amedeo Carboni's strike on to the crossbar.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Zellweger, given a ton of space inside the left circle, evened the score by lining a wrist shot over Hart’s left shoulder and off the crossbar late in the period.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

To penalties and, for Rangers, the writing was on the wall when James Tavernier began by hitting the crossbar.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

She took off her shoes as the boy waited beneath the crossbar, rocking back and forth and growing more anxious by the moment.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John