own goal

noun

Meaning

A goal that results from a player putting the ball or puck into the goal of his or her own team; the resulting goal being scored for the opposition.
A blunder that damages one’s own prospects.

Related words

open goal(English)away goal(English)empty net goal(English)empty-net goal(English)goal(English)consolation goal(English)insurance goal(English)olympic goal(English)

Sources

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