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penalty goal — noun 1. : a goal in rugby or soccer that results from a penalty kick 2. : a goal in field hockey resulting from a penalty bully 3. : an automatic goal in ice hockey awarded an attacking team if an opponent throws his stick at the puck in his own… … Useful english dictionary
penalty goal — /ˈpɛnəlti goʊl/ (say penuhltee gohl) noun Football a goal scored from a penalty kick …
penalty — [ penalti ] n. m. • 1898; mot angl. « pénalisation », même rac. que pénal ♦ Sport Faute grave commise par un footballeur dans la surface de réparation de son camp. L arbitre a sifflé le penalty. Il y a penalty. ♢ Coup de pied tiré de l intérieur… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Penalty (rugby) — In rugby football, the penalty is the main disciplinary sanction available to the referee to penalise players who commit deliberate infringements. The team who did not commit the infringement are given possession of the ball and may either kick… … Wikipedia
Goal celebration — In football (soccer), a goal celebration is the practice of celebrating the scoring of a goal. The celebration may be performed by the goalscorer (most notably), his or her teammates, the manager or coaching staff and/or the supporters of the… … Wikipedia
penalty — [[t]pe̱n(ə)lti[/t]] ♦♦♦ penalties 1) N COUNT: usu sing A penalty is a punishment that someone is given for doing something which is against a law or rule. One of those arrested could face the death penalty... The maximum penalty is up to 7 years… … English dictionary
penalty — n. (pl. ies) 1 a a punishment, esp. a fine, for a breach of law, contract, etc. b a fine paid. 2 a disadvantage, loss, etc., esp. as a result of one s own actions (paid the penalty for his carelessness). 3 a a disadvantage imposed on a competitor … Useful english dictionary
Penalty shootout (association football) — Penalty shootouts, properly named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament) following a draw in a game of football. Kicks during a shootout… … Wikipedia
penalty shoot-out — noun An attempt to settle a tied football match by having each team take a series of penalty kicks • • • Main Entry: ↑penalty * * * ˌpenalty ˈshoot out [penalty shoot out] noun (in football ( ↑ … Useful english dictionary
penalty area — penalty areas N COUNT In soccer, the penalty area is the rectangular area in front of the goal. Inside this area the goalkeeper is allowed to handle the ball, and if the defending team breaks a rule here, the opposing team gets a penalty. [mainly … English dictionary
