score off
verb
scored off; scoring off; scores off
British, informal
: to say or do something in order to get an advantage over (someone)
They're always trying to score off each other.
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If Pochettino has some other options, including using Brendan Aaronson, who might be better suited coming off the bench in a World Cup, Gio Reyna, who scored off the bench in the 4-1 win over Paraguay in the Group D opener, or Alex Zendejas.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Later, Connor Metcalfe, a classy midfielder, strolled through a line of defenders and scored off his left foot.
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
There were high notes, like when goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to hold Belgium to a scoreless draw, and when Ramin Rezaeian scored off the outside of his boot to equalize against New Zealand.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Kane scored off a header in the 67th minute of the match in the Meadowlands, giving him 11 goals in 14 career World Cup appearances.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Later, Connor Metcalfe, a classy midfielder, strolled through a line of defenders and scored off his left foot.
—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
There were high notes, like when goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to hold Belgium to a scoreless draw, and when Ramin Rezaeian scored off the outside of his boot to equalize against New Zealand.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Kane scored off a header in the 67th minute of the match in the Meadowlands, giving him 11 goals in 14 career World Cup appearances.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
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“Score off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/score%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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