Prepared to shoot a goal (5)
I believe the answer is:
aimed
(Other definitions for aimed that I've seen before include "Pointed towards" , "Drew a bead on" , "Directed towards specified goal" , "Pointed a weapon at" , "Focused on as target" .)
I believe the answer is:
aimed
(Other definitions for aimed that I've seen before include "Pointed towards" , "Drew a bead on" , "Directed towards specified goal" , "Pointed a weapon at" , "Focused on as target" .)