goalkeeper

Everyday

A goalkeeper is the player who stands in the goal and tries to stop the other team scoring, in sports like football, hockey and netball (goalkeeper in netball is «GK»). tree →

In the lessons

In PE and sports, the goalkeeper in football (soccer) is the only player allowed to use their hands, inside the penalty area. In hockey and ice hockey the goalkeeper wears thick pads and a helmet. In stories a goalkeeper makes a brilliant save to win the match. Phrases: «make a save», «the goalkeeper saved it», «play in goal», «goalkeeper gloves».

Examples

• The goalkeeper dived and saved the penalty. tree →
• Who wants to be goalkeeper today? tree →
• The goalkeeper can pick up the ball in the penalty area. tree →
• Our goalkeeper wore bright yellow gloves. tree →
• The ball flew past the goalkeeper into the net. tree →
• In hockey the goalkeeper wears big pads. tree →
• She is the best goalkeeper in the league. tree →
• The goalkeeper kicked the ball up the field. tree →

Note

One word: goal + keeper. Short forms: goalie, keeper. In netball «GK» is a position that defends the goal circle, but cannot catch shots with hands like in football. Safety: goalkeepers in hockey must wear a helmet and pads.