The workers scored an 'own goal' by demanding such high wages that no one could afford to employ them.
After playing the first half, both teams were still 'goalless'. [=neither team had scored a goal]
The company has instituted several new policies with the 'goal' of reducing waste.
(..) I don't spend a nickel if I can help it unless it somehow profits my mileage account. So, what are you saving up for, Hawaii, South of France? It's not like that. The miles are the goal. That's it? You're saving just to save? Let's just say that I have a number in mind and I haven't hit it yet. (..)2009 Up in the Air