Meaning of goal difference | Babel Free

Definitions

The difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded, over the duration of a competition.

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“The hosts went close⟳ on several occasions with Victor Obinna and Robbie Keane impressive in the first half, yet they had trouble⟳ carving out many clear openings and the defeat⟳ leaves them at the bottom of the Premier League on goal difference, two points from safety.”

“England will qualify⟳ for the semi-finals if they beat⟳ Scotland on Tuesday and the Netherlands drop points in their final match⟳ with Belgium. However, even if the Netherlands beat⟳ Belgium at home, England could still go through if they defeat⟳ the Scots by a sufficiently large scoreline to take⟳ their goal difference above the Dutch.”

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