Word that commentators may extend to five or more seconds (4)

I believe the answer is:

goal

(Other definitions for goal that I've seen before include "Objective, purpose" , "... destination (at football?)" , "Aim or purpose" , "A score in soccer" , "Aim (at football)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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