goalkeeper

Etymology

From goal + keeper.

noun

  1. (sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
    Krohn-Dehli took advantage of a lucky bounce of the ball after a battling run on the left flank by Simon Poulsen, dummied two defenders and shot low through goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's legs after 24 minutes. June 9, 2012, Owen Phillips, “Euro 2012: Netherlands 0-1 Denmark”, in BBC Sport

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