Definition of Screamer



What is the meaning of the term 'screamer' when it comes to the sport of soccer?

The illustration of a screamer goal in the sport of football / soccer.  The ball is hitting the net at a great speed.A screamer is a goal scored from a distance with a powerful strike that usually ends up in one of the two corners of the opposing team's net.

A screamer goal often catches the viewers by surprise and comes after a short burst of speed by a player, followed by a thunderous and precise strike that is very difficult for a goalkeeper to handle.

Screamer goals are rare and beautiful. They are one of the most exciting things that can happen in a football game.

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Also see: Thunder Bastard