A soccer goal is a rectangular structure located at each end of a soccer field. It consists of two vertical posts and a horizontal crossbar, forming a frame that measures 8 feet high and 24 feet wide. The objective of the game is to score by getting the soccer ball into the opposing team's goal. When a player successfully kicks the soccer ball into the goal, it counts as a score, contributing to the team's total points. The area in front of the goal is known as the goal area, where specific rules apply, especially during set pieces like corner kicks and free kicks.