golden goal

noun

1. soccer (in certain matches) the first goal scored in extra time, which wins the match for the side scoring it

Example Sentences

The Women's World Cup was the last senior Fifa tournament to feature a golden goal decider.

From BBC

Sweden were the only other team to suffer golden goal despair.

From BBC

Fremont 1, San Fernando 0: Franklin Orellano scored a golden goal for Fremont, which will play host to Taft, a 2-1 upset winner over Canoga Park.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahn Jung-hwan, who was playing his club soccer in Italy at the time, headed in a golden goal three minutes from the end of extra time to send the Italians home and reward a fanatical home crowd with a lasting World Cup memory.

From Seattle Times

Three of the four biggest upsets have been caused by the hosts - twice via penalties and once with a golden goal.

From BBC