Meaning of the word "golden goal" in English

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golden goal

US /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˌɡoʊl/
UK /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˌɡoʊl/
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Noun

1.

in soccer or hockey, a goal scored in extra time that immediately ends the game and wins it for the scoring team

Example:
The team won the championship with a golden goal in overtime.
The new rules replaced the golden goal with a penalty shootout.
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