noun
General Slang
golden goal
GOHL-den gohl · noun · informal
A sudden-death goal that instantly wins extra time.
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A now-abolished rule where the first goal in extra time ended the match immediately.
“He won the final with a golden goal in the 103rd minute.”
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golden goal In A Sentence
He won the final with a golden goal in the 103rd minute.
Origin & Usage
Football rule introduced in the 1990s; the goal is 'golden' as it decides everything.
Variants
sudden death
People Also Ask
What was the golden goal rule?
It was a sudden-death rule where the first goal scored in extra time ended the match instantly and won it for the scoring team.
Is the golden goal still used?
No. It was introduced in the 1990s but later abolished, with matches now reverting to full extra time and penalties if needed.
What is the difference between golden goal and silver goal?
Golden goal ended the game the instant a goal was scored; the short-lived silver goal ended it only if a team led at the end of the first period of extra time.
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