[It might not be life or death (in most cases, anyway) but it totally is a battle.
Goalkeepers put up with so much abuse, it's kind of insane. Having strength enough to stop certain shoots, stamina enough to keep up with rapid close-quarters plays meant to lure them out of a position that would stop the opposing team from scoring, carrying the hope of every single team member upon their shoulders...
They're nothing short of incredible.]
Correct!
Of course, goalkeepers are assisted by the rest of the team, but primarily the players who occupy the position of defenders who are initially placed closest to the goal line. They're the last line of defense before the ball reaches the goal area, and if the ball should get past them, then it's up to the goalkeeper to prevent the other team from scoring a goal. Also, a goalkeeper is the only player allowed to touch the ball with his hands.
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Goalkeepers put up with so much abuse, it's kind of insane. Having strength enough to stop certain shoots, stamina enough to keep up with rapid close-quarters plays meant to lure them out of a position that would stop the opposing team from scoring, carrying the hope of every single team member upon their shoulders...
They're nothing short of incredible.]
Correct!
Of course, goalkeepers are assisted by the rest of the team, but primarily the players who occupy the position of defenders who are initially placed closest to the goal line. They're the last line of defense before the ball reaches the goal area, and if the ball should get past them, then it's up to the goalkeeper to prevent the other team from scoring a goal. Also, a goalkeeper is the only player allowed to touch the ball with his hands.