near post



near post

In football (soccer), the goal post that is closest to the player in possession of the ball. Kick it toward the near post!
See also: near, post

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alexandreaal-əg-ZAN-dree-əEnglish (Modern)
JorieJAWR-eeEnglish
ShamgarSHAM-gahr (English)Biblical
Kornelija-Croatian, Serbian
Mordad-Persian Mythology
Foley['fəuli]