goal difference

US /ˈɡoʊl ˌdɪf.ər.əns/
UK /ˈɡoʊl ˌdɪf.ər.əns/
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differenza reti

the difference between the number of goals scored and the number conceded by a team in a league, used to rank teams that have the same number of points

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Their goal difference of +15 put them ahead of their rivals.
La loro differenza reti di +15 li ha posti davanti ai loro rivali.
The team needs to improve its goal difference to secure promotion.
La squadra deve migliorare la sua differenza reti per assicurarsi la promozione.