scoring

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It is only logical that a natural forward player like Dembele in those situations has been able to thrive instead, excelling against Senegal before scoring a first-half hat-trick against Norway from that right-wing position.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Mexico has also been solid on defense, keeping three clean sheets while scoring six goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

In a sport that has sometimes been criticized for a lack of scoring, it might seem inconceivable to leave out such a clinical finisher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

That Cape Verde could take a point off Spain, and stop them scoring too, was remarkable.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Late in the second period, it was Medicine Hat’s turn, as the team’s scoring leader, Darren Helm, fired a quick shot past Vancouver’s goalie, Tyson Sexsmith.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell