What is the meaning of the phrase 'strike for goal' in football? - Football Language https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/strike-for-goal-land/ Learn English Through Football Discussion Board en-GB Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:55:58 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: strike for goal/land https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/strike-for-goal-land/#post-750 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:28:58 +0000
  • A strike = a shot
  • A strike for goal/ a strike on goal = an attempt on goal; a shot on goal
  • To land = to arrive; so to land at the feet of a player means that the ball has arrived at the feet of another player
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    Spurs 2-1 Leeds (73 mins)

    From a Leeds corner, the ball breaks to Forshaw outside the area. He strikes for goal and it takes a deflection, and lands at the feet of Gelhardt. He swivels and shoots, the ball hits Kane's arm. Every Leeds player surrounds Andre Marriner but after a quick VAR check, there's no case to answer

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