crossbar

Example Sentences

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McKechnie stepped up and blasted a powerful strike... against the upper side of the crossbar.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"They have a lot of thoughts in their head right now," added Collins, who hit the crossbar early in the game.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Serbian midfielder Samardzic held his composure to slam home the penalty left-footed with the ball glancing the underside of the crossbar on its way into the net.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“She takes all the five meters and I trust her with every play,” San Pedro coach Stephanie Cuevas said of Mahi, who had two other shots bang off the crossbar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He extended his arms over his head and landed on the ground, stretched out and parallel with the crossbar.

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