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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a second goal for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the scoring of a second goal in a sports context or when discussing objectives in various scenarios.
Example: "The player scored a second goal for the team, securing their victory in the match."
Alternatives: "a second objective for" or "a second target for".
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A second goal for the home side looks far more likely than one for Mancini's men.
Another miner, Raúl Bustos, added a second goal for the miners and Mr. Piñera one for the government.
There was a scramble in the area that could have led to a second goal for Croatia.
"Getting a second goal for us was always going to be crucial because a 1-0 lead can be fragile and so it proved tonight.
There was flourish at the end of the game when Helder Postiga pulled back a second goal for Portugal but the man to whom all eyes were drawn simply did not deliver.
Another majestic pass from Reus would surely have supplied a second goal for Aubameyang just past the half-hour mark but for the striker slipping in the act of shooting.
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81 mins Oh my word, how was that not a third goal for Tottenham?
McGowan then supplied a fourth goal for the victors by heading home from the melee that ensured at a corner.
Ethan Finlay scored what should've been a fourth goal for the US, but the officiating crew wrongly called him offside.
A farewell strike from Romelu Lukaku and a first goal for the club from James McCarthy helped Everton to a comfortable win at Hull, even without conspicuous absentees Ross Barkley and John Stones.
The highlights for the champions were a double for Anthony Stokes and a first goal for the 17-year-old substitute Liam Henderson on a night he will always cherish.
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