General
own goal
What does own goal mean?
When a player puts the ball into their own goal, usually by an error, and the goal is credited to the opposition.
"A wicked deflection off the defender for an unlucky own goal."
Origin
Literal: a goal scored against one's own team.
Frequently asked questions
What is an own goal in football?
It is when a player accidentally puts the ball into their own net, and the goal is awarded to the opposing team.
Who gets credited for an own goal?
The goal counts for the opposition and is recorded as an own goal against the player who scored it, often shown as 'o.g.'
Does 'own goal' have a figurative meaning?
Yes, outside football it means any self-inflicted mistake that harms your own side or cause.
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