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GOALS AGAINST [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
  • Field Hockey
CONT

An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents.

Key term(s)
  • goals against

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
  • Hockey sur gazon
CONT

Un but contre son camp [...] est un terme sportif employé lorsqu'un joueur marque un but contre sa propre équipe ou dévie malencontreusement un tir non cadré de l'équipe adverse. Le but est alors accordé à l'équipe adverse.

Key term(s)
  • buts contre

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fútbol
  • Hockey sobre hierba
DEF

Gol marcado por un jugador en su propia portería.

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