(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.

(childish) A female goat.

(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) A point scored when a player shoots the puck into the opposing team's net at a time when the opposing team's goalie has been withdrawn from the game for tactical reasons.

Alternative spelling of empty-net goal

A male goat.

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