The phrase "to nick a goal" means to score a goal in a clever or unexpected way, usually taking advantage of a small mistake or opportunity during a game. Full definition
Eduardo is such a class act, the natural finisher we've been sorely missing this season, and I feel he's more likely to nick us a goal in Rome than anyone else. (arsenalfcblog.com)
Good defensively but when Campbell has a bad game he can rarely find the right pass and just runs into danger and out of play, Walcott could still nick a goal on a bad day but he completely goes missing more often than not on those days. (justarsenal.com)
They should at least nick a goal somewhere.) (sbnation.com)