Goalkeeper

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In many team sports that involve scoring goals, the goalkeeper (sometimes termed goaltender, netminder, GK, goalie, keep, or keeper) is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by blocking or intercepting opposing shots on goal.

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