far post

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far post (plural far posts)

1. (soccer, idiomatic) The goalpost furthest from where a cross is made.
   • 2016 May 22, Phil McNulty, “Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United”, in BBC‎^[1]:

     United looked on course to end the season empty-handed as well as missing out on Champions League football when substitute Jason Puncheon's powerful far-post finish put Palace ahead with 12 minutes left.

• near post