Word info

penalty goal

Noun

Meaning

penalty goal (plural penalty goals)

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

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A recent example is a deliberate infringement by Ryan Tandy in order for the first points scored to be a penalty goal in a 2010 NRL match; the attempt backfired when instead of taking a shot at goal, a try was scored. Source: Internet

After the Raiders scored a drop goal and a penalty goal, the teams were tied 6-all until a past-time penalty saw the hard-fought match go 9-6 to Slade Point. Source: Internet

Berkrey crossed the line twice in the second half, slotted three conversions and a penalty goal in the first half. Source: Internet

In an intense, enthralling contest where the lead changed several times, Coffs edged out the home side with a penalty goal late in the game. Source: Internet

Only one point and one debatable penalty goal in three Euro matches. Source: Internet

The lead was stretched to 12 when Sultana slotted a penalty goal from 20 metres out. Source: Internet

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