Why is scoring 2 goals called a brace?

Answer 1

"A brace" is a general term used for two of anything in the English language, including goals.

Answer 2

It's because when you score 2 goals ,you hold them together in a brace to hopefully get another to make it a hat trick.

Answer 3

It's a term that comes from the country sport of shooting. Killing two pheasants is called a brace. Therefore, 'shooting' and scoring two goals is a 'brace'.