strike

[Kontol]

What does "strike" mean in this context?

These are early days in the Gerrard era but it has been a promising beginning. After falling behind to Harvey Barnes’ 14th-minute strike, centre back Ezri Konsa scored twice in front of Gareth Southgate to lift Villa into the top half of the table, above Leicester on goal difference.

Villa 2-1 Leicester: Konsa double sees Gerrard's men come from behind

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Ezri Konsa scored an unlikely double as Aston Villa produced a storming comeback to defeat Leicester and make it three wins from four.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[teechar]

It means a kick that scored a goal.
Cf: striker.

 

[Tdol]

It diesn't always mean a goal, but when it has a time like this, it's a goal.

 

[Rover_KE]

Kontol, If you had bookmarked OneLook, you would have seen that 'strike' can mean a hit or kick of a ball, especially one with which you score a goal or a point.