goalpost

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one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field

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The goal posts had been discovered lying on the ground and looked like they had been torn out of the ground.
I can't understand why they used metal goal posts anyway because they're a danger.
Both posts are back in possession of the the athletic department, and word is the signed goal post will likely be displayed in the UA Student Union.
The Khuzdar team started attacking Chaman's goal post but could not breach the strong defense line.
The Belgian side, however, failed to capitalise on them as Canadian goalkeeper Antoni Kindler kept the attacking drag flicks out of the goal post area.
Another match of the championship remained resultless when any of the two teams - Rawalpindi and DG Khan - failed to emerge as an outright winner despite several attacks on goal post. After two drawn matches, all the four teams were awarded one point each.
Seconds later the Trimdon goal post was rattled, but time ran out as the hosts searched for the winner.
A PROTESTER who handcuffed himself to the goal post at Goodison Park during a match between Everton FC and Manchester City FC was yesterday banned from sports grounds.
The atmosphere became appalling, seating standards are disgusting, facilities primarily for the disabled are shocking - the only area they have is behind the goal post.
My brother used to let me play with his friends but then would tell me that I had to stand next to the goal and be a goal post, which was a bit painful sometimes.
Matt Reis made five saves and got help from the goal post and crossbar as the Revolution extended their unbeaten streak against the Red Bulls to six games (5-0-1).