Goalpost (noun)

1. A set of posts, with a crossbar, set up at either end of a playing field to serve as a target in games such as football and soccer.
2. A pair of vertical posts that define the target that the players try to score in in a sports game like football or soccer.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from goal + post.

Examples:

1. He kicked the ball right between the goalposts, scoring a point.
2. The ball sailed just wide of the goalpost.
3. The goalpost is usually made of metal or wood.
4. The goalkeeper's job is to prevent the ball from going between the goalposts.
5. The ball hit the goalpost and bounced out.