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A goal is when a player successfully gets a ball or puck into the opponent's net or designated scoring area, earning points for their team. Goals matter because they determine the outcome of the game—the team that scores the most goals wins.
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Peter Bondra scoring a goal in ice hockey
In sport, a goal may refer to either an instance of scoring, or to the physical structure or area where an attacking team must send the ball or puck in order to score points. The structure of a goal varies from sport to sport, and one is placed at or near each end of the playing field for each team to defend. Sports which feature goal scoring are also commonly known as invasion games.