shot on target

English

Noun

shot on target (plural shots on target)

  1. (sports) A shot that either scores a goal or that would score if not for an obstruction by a defending player.
    • 2021 May 2, Emma Sanders, “Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Sheffield United”, in BBC Sport‎:
      Sheffield United, who were relegated on 17 April following defeat to Wolves, had one shot on target and were unable to test goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
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