goal line

Example Sentences

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The brace was the first of Balogun’s international career and came in his World Cup debut before a crowd of family and friends, a cheering section he saluted from behind the goal line after scoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Joseph Jr. — a wiry 22-year-old with a head full of curly dark brown hair — runs briskly toward the goal line with a black cast on his left arm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Mendoza slalomed past a lineman, trucked through a linebacker and launched himself Superman-style, extending the ball over the goal line just as two more Miami defenders crashed into his ribs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Technology can help, ball crossing the goal line, even semi automated offside, but tackles and hand balls, the ref has his eyes on the game and is best placed to make a call.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

I sprinted up and took my place on the goal line.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor