crossbar

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To penalties and, for Rangers, the writing was on the wall when James Tavernier began by hitting the crossbar.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“She takes all the five meters and I trust her with every play,” San Pedro coach Stephanie Cuevas said of Mahi, who had two other shots bang off the crossbar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Dimarco almost scored himself on 18 minutes but his free-kick cannoned back off the crossbar.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Torres should have restored the Catalans' advantage but, in a comical moment, hit the crossbar from point blank range and then immediately diverted the rebound against the post.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

He stood beneath the crossbar, waiting for the shot.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John