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Definition ghost goal in British English

ghost goal noun

noun
1

a football term which describes a controversial goal which may or may not have crossed the goal line

Example

The only World Cup we won is with a ghost goal. We did not deserve to win in 1966.

Example

As for that ghost goal - well that's the sort of fateful thing that dogs the English team.

Definition ghost goal in British English