1.   His goal gave Forest a two-goal lead against Southampton.

2.   The goal certainly gave the home side a lift and they could have been level a minute later.

3.   Two avoidable goals gave them valid concern.

4.   And almost always, a principal goal is giving greater voice and expression to minorities.

5.   Adam Graves got the other goal to give him a team-high total of six.

6.   But that goal gave the Galaxy momentum, and the Revolution concluded the game and the first half of the season in retreat.

7.   Goals give us something to shoot for, said Rory Aplanalp, president of StarQuest, a consulting firm in Houston that teaches goal setting.

8.   It was the fifth straight game in which Hurtado has scored and the three goals gave him nine on the season.

9.   Just one power play goal would have given Richter some breathing room.

10.   Just one more goal would have given Mexico the luxury of dropping into defense to win the game.