clean sheet
noun
British
1
: a person's record (as from a school or a job) that shows no evidence of any problems, broken rules, etc. : a clean record
2
: a game in which the opposing team is prevented from scoring
The team's star goalie has had five clean sheets this season.
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The other was a brilliant kick save from point-blank range on Adriana Leon to keep the clean sheet.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Do not confuse Villa’s clean sheet that night with outright defensive solidity; the Argentine shot-stopper made seven saves and prevented 1.5 xG.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Dos Santos punctuated his clean sheet with a point-blank stop of a Danny Musovski attempt in the 87th minute.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The second straight clean sheet was also a point of pride for the back line, according to defender Izzy Rodriguez.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Do not confuse Villa’s clean sheet that night with outright defensive solidity; the Argentine shot-stopper made seven saves and prevented 1.5 xG.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Dos Santos punctuated his clean sheet with a point-blank stop of a Danny Musovski attempt in the 87th minute.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The second straight clean sheet was also a point of pride for the back line, according to defender Izzy Rodriguez.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Clean sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clean%20sheet. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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