[
US
/ˈɡoʊɫˌkipɝ/
]
[ UK /ɡˈəʊlkiːpɐ/ ]
[ UK /ɡˈəʊlkiːpɐ/ ]
NOUN
- 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
How To Use goalkeeper In A Sentence
- The Cologne goalkeeper signalled his potential by publicly attacking the legendary Bayern Munich Maoist Paul Breitner for his heavy drinking, smoking and gambling though not, strangely enough, for his scrofulous appearance. Note to England's rugby players: embrace Der Aggro | Harry Pearson
- James then raced onto a long ball over the top of the defence, chipped the goalkeeper but could only look on in frustration as the ball rebounded off the post.
- That must include 16 who are available to play, 14 outfield players and two goalkeepers.
- I understand that the goalkeepers are the only players allowed to handle the ball.
- Luis Garcia goes close after getting away with a rash challenge on the goalkeeper.
- An injury to Rossendale goalkeeper John Gillies proved to be the deciding factor in this match.
- He has an uncanny feeling for being in the right spot at the right time and the opposing goalkeeper can only watch and cry. The Sun
- He said it was easier to substitute field players who got injured but not so for a goalkeeper when he was alone on the bench.
- The club's top goalkeeper is on the transfer list.
- Yes, they had quality in attack, but their title pursuit was built on the back four and goalkeeper. Football.co.uk news feed
