Meaning of the word "goal average" in English

What does "goal average" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

goal average

US /ˈɡoʊl ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ˈɡəʊl ˈævərɪdʒ/

Noun

a method of ranking teams in sports competitions, especially football (soccer), based on the ratio of goals scored to goals conceded, or simply the difference between them

Example:
The team won the league on goal average.
They need to improve their goal average to qualify.