German word

Führungstreffer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfyːʁʊŋsˌtʁɛfɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounopening goal

Example

Der Führungstreffer fiel in der ersten Halbzeit.

The opening goal came in the first half.

Illustration for Führungstreffer (opening goal)

More examples

In der 5. Minute erzielte die Mannschaft den Führungstreffer.

The team scored the opening goal in the 5th minute.

Core concept

One decisive goal moves a team from level or behind into the lead.

Common phrases

  • den Führungstreffer früh erzielen

    score the opening goal early

  • mit einem schnellen Führungstreffer in Führung gehen

    take the lead with a quick opening goal

Similar words

Führungstor: A goal that gives a team a lead over its opponent.
Ausgleichstreffer: A goal that makes the score even.
Siegtor: The goal that settles the match in a team's favor.
Anschlusstreffer: A goal that narrows the gap in the score.

Definition in German

Das erste Tor, durch das eine Mannschaft die Führung übernimmt.

Word origin

As a German compound, Führungstreffer combines the idea of Führung, a lead, with Treffer, a successful hit or goal.

Usage tips

  • Sports reports commonly use the phrase den Führungstreffer erzielen for 'score the go-ahead goal', with Führungstreffer in the accusative after erzielen.

Other meanings

  • go-ahead goalnoun

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