side netting

A form of side-netting — The net at either side of the goal, extending from the touchline to a few yards behind it.

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Meanings

nounside netting (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableball gamesAlternative form of side-netting.

    Paul Robinson produced a spectacular full-stretch stop to deny David Fox his first goal of the season from 25 yards before Elliott Bennett fired into the side netting when he should have done much better from eight yards.

    2011 October 29, Neil Johnston, “Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 03 Feb 2023
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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