A soccer goal is a structure used in the game of soccer, consisting of two vertical posts and a horizontal crossbar. The standard dimensions for a soccer goal are 8 feet high and 24 feet wide. Goals are positioned at each end of the soccer field, allowing players to score by getting the ball into the opposing team's goal. Scoring a goal is the primary objective of a soccer match. When the entire ball crosses the goal line between the posts and beneath the crossbar, a goal is awarded. The team with the most goals at the end of the match wins.