A save made with the tips of the goalkeeper's fingers (typically implying that the ball is only just within reach and is tipped over the crossbar or past the post).
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The Manchester Guardian.
Definition of fingertip save in US English:
fingertip save
noun
Association Football
A save made with the tips of the goalkeeper's fingers (typically implying that the ball is only just within reach and is tipped over the crossbar or past the post).
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The Manchester Guardian.