own goal
noun/ˌəʊn ˈɡəʊl/
/ˌəʊn ˈɡəʊl/
[usually singular]- (in football (soccer)) a goal that is scored by mistake by a player against his or her own team
- Vega scored an unfortunate own goal when he slipped as he tried to clear the ball.
- something that you do that achieves the opposite of what you wanted and that brings you a disadvantageTopics Difficulty and failurec2
Check pronunciation:
own goal