goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər 
: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)
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Martínez ran onto the ball, took a touch that sent him into the penalty area and struck a right-foot shot through the upraised arms of sliding goalkeeper Camilo Vargas for his 29th international goal, his tournament-high fifth.
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CBS News, 15 July 2024
Spain built itself back into the game and came close to retaking the lead with 10 minutes remaining after some intricate build-up play left Yamal one-on-one with Pickford, but the 17-year-old’s effort was parried away by the England goalkeeper.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 July 2024
Bunbury headed the ball across the box as Tyler Boyd exploited a gap between Matti Peltola and Pedro Santos, striding in front of Santos to finish the opportunity past helpless goalkeeper Alex Bono.
—Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
Daniel Peretz, 24, a goalkeeper with Bayern Munich in Germany’s top-tier Bundesliga, headlines an 18-player team that also features Liel Abada, who plays for Charlotte F.C. in MLS, as well as players from professional soccer leagues in Israel, Ukraine, Belgium and Austria.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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CBS News, 15 July 2024
Spain built itself back into the game and came close to retaking the lead with 10 minutes remaining after some intricate build-up play left Yamal one-on-one with Pickford, but the 17-year-old’s effort was parried away by the England goalkeeper.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 July 2024
Bunbury headed the ball across the box as Tyler Boyd exploited a gap between Matti Peltola and Pedro Santos, striding in front of Santos to finish the opportunity past helpless goalkeeper Alex Bono.
—Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
Daniel Peretz, 24, a goalkeeper with Bayern Munich in Germany’s top-tier Bundesliga, headlines an 18-player team that also features Liel Abada, who plays for Charlotte F.C. in MLS, as well as players from professional soccer leagues in Israel, Ukraine, Belgium and Austria.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər
: a player who defends the goal in various games
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