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upper 90
UP-er NINE-tee · noun · slang
US term for the 90-degree top corner of the goal.
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Definitions
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American soccer commentary term for the perpendicular angle where the post meets the crossbar; the prime finishing spot.
“She buried it in the upper 90 with her weaker foot.”
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upper 90 In A Sentence
She buried it in the upper 90 with her weaker foot.
Origin & Usage
US usage, likely borrowed from lacrosse, referring to the 90-degree angle of the goal frame.
People Also Ask
What does 'upper 90' mean in soccer?
It refers to the top corner of the goal, where the post meets the crossbar at a 90-degree angle. It is the hardest spot for a keeper to reach and the most prized finishing target.
Why is it called the upper 90?
Because the post and crossbar meet at a right angle (90 degrees), and the 'upper' distinguishes the top corners from the bottom ones.
What do British fans call the upper 90?
They usually call it the 'top corner' or 'top bins'; 'upper 90' is chiefly American terminology.
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