Pronunciation: /ˈoʊ.pən ɡoʊl/
noun a goal in a sports game that is unguarded or undefended by the opposing team
A1 The football player had an open goal but missed the shot.
A2 She scored a goal from an open goal opportunity.
B1 The team's striker had an open goal and easily scored.
B2 The opposing team's defense left an open goal, allowing for an easy score.
C1 The striker capitalized on the open goal, securing the win for the team.
C2 The goalkeeper's mistake left an open goal, leading to a crucial goal for the opposing team.
adjective describing the goal as being open or unguarded
A1 The soccer player had an open goal and easily scored a goal.
A2 She missed the open goal and the opposing team quickly took advantage.
B1 The team's striker had an open goal but hesitated before taking the shot.
B2 The opposition's defense left an open goal and the forward capitalized on the opportunity.
C1 The goalkeeper's mistake left an open goal for the opposing team to exploit.
C2 The striker's composure in front of an open goal sealed the victory for his team.
formal The striker missed the open goal opportunity to score.
informal I can't believe he missed that open goal!
slang He really screwed up that open goal chance.
figurative It was an open goal for her to win the competition.
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