der Führungstreffer
Translation
go-ahead goal, leading goal
Examples
Er schoss den Führungstreffer in der zehnten Minute.
He scored the go-ahead goal in the tenth minute.
Der Führungstreffer gab der Mannschaft Sicherheit.
The leading goal gave the team confidence.
Grammar Patterns
to score the go-ahead goal Der Stürmer erzielte den Führungstreffer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Führungstor; Other: der Siegtreffer (winning goal)
Etymology
From 'Führung' (lead) + 'Treffer' (hit, goal). The 'goal' that gives a team the 'lead'.
Memory Tips
In sports, especially soccer, this is the 'Treffer' (goal) that puts a team into the 'Führung' (lead).