A shot that can lead to a goal (3)
I believe the answer is:
try
'a shot' is the definition.
(both can mean an attempt)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for try that I've seen before include "Attempt - hear (legally)" , "Gorse" , "Go" , "Aim" , "Four rugby points" .)