If the goals are so wide in soccer, why are there so few goals?
Soccer is a sport played by millions of people around the world, but despite its popularity, it is surprisingly low-scoring. Why is it that even with such wide goals, soccer games rarely see more than a few goals scored? The answer lies in the combination of skill, strategy, and luck that goes into scoring a goal. Players must be able to accurately shoot, pass, and dribble the ball around the opposing team's defenders in order to create a shot on goal. The goalkeeper must also be able to anticipate where the ball is going and make a save if necessary. Even when a goal appears to be well within reach, luck also plays a role when it comes to scoring a goal. A gust of wind or a slight touch from a defender can be enough to keep the ball from going in the net. All of these factors combine to make scoring a goal in soccer a challenging and rewarding experience.
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Why can't South Africa produce a great striker?
South African soccer has seen an overall decline in recent years, with the national team failing to qualify for the World Cup since 2002. One of the main contributing factors to this is the lack of a great striker. South Africa has not had a top-level striker since the days of Benni McCarthy and Shaun Bartlett, who both retired in 2011. This lack of a great striker has been a major hinderance to the national team's success and has led to an overall decline in the quality of the sport in the country. The article examines the reasons why South Africa has not been able to produce a great striker and offers solutions in order to help improve the current situation.
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