a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point

the act of kicking or hitting the ball into the goal; a point that is scored for this

She scored twenty goals in her first season.

United conceded two goals in the first half.

Liverpool won by three goals to one.

The winning goal came in the 71st minute.

to achieve/accomplish/reach a goal

My job is to help businesses meet their goals.

You need to set yourself some long-term goals.

Their goal was to eradicate malaria.

Their primary goal is to make a profit.

Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment.

We are all working towards a common goal.

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