The framework, covered with netting or mesh, that forms an ice hockey or water polo goal.

(Australian rules football) A match official who decides when the ball passes between the goal posts (or behind posts) and the score then to be awarded (goal or behind).

(rugby union, rugby league) A goal scored by kicking the ball through the goal from open play, after the ball has touched the ground.

plural of goal post

(sports) Either of the pair of vertical supports limiting the goal in various ballgames, such as soccer, rugby and American football.

(soccer) A goal scored directly from a corner kick without any other player - on either team - touching or otherwise deflecting the ball into the goal.

(sports) An undefended goal. / An opportunity that is readily available.

(sports) The difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded, over the duration of a competition.

(ice hockey) an ice hockey official who judges whether pucks enter the net and sits directly behind the goal, triggering a red light and siren when a goal is scored.

(ice hockey, soccer, rugby) A goal scored from a penalty.