Goooal! What a wonderful goal!
GOL — extended as long as you want: GOOOOOOOL. Keh gol meh-rah-vee-LYO-soh.
The moment a goal is scored. The elongation of 'gol' is a universal Italian football expression — the longer the better. Follow immediately with a description of the goal.
Gol is the Italian word for goal, borrowed from English but pronounced differently. Meraviglioso means wonderful or marvellous. The exclamation is a moment of pure emotion — grammar becomes secondary to volume and passion.
Che bomba!
What a bombshell (great shot)!
For a powerful long-range shot.
Che colpo di testa!
What a header!
Specifically for a header goal.
Che numero!
What a move (skill)!
For a particularly skilled individual action.
The elongated 'GOOOOOL' was immortalised by legendary Italian radio commentator Nicolò Carosio in the 1940s and perfected by television commentator Bruno Pizzul. The tradition of ecstatic goal celebration commentary is a fundamental part of Italian football culture.