the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points

a successful attempt at scoring

a line marking each end of the playing field or pitch; where the goals stand

having a purpose

(rugby) an attempt to kick a goal

(association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line

the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

having no points scores

(sports) the area immediately in front of the goal

one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field

the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring