Riddle

I am a protector of the scoreboard. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Referee
B.Coach
C.Umpire
D.Goalie
Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "G".

Answer

Goalie

Why this is the answer

A goalie's job in sports like soccer or hockey is to defend the net and keep the score from climbing.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Easy.