Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gol
noun
/ɡoʊl/
Definition
A term used in football (soccer) that refers to the act of scoring a goal.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in cheers after the first gol of the match.
- She celebrated her gol by dancing with her teammates.
- The striker’s powerful shot resulted in a stunning gol.
Meaning
In a football match, a ‘gol’ is when the ball successfully crosses the goal line between the goalposts, resulting in a point being awarded to the scoring team.
Synonyms
- goal
- score
- point