goal kick
noun
: a free kick in soccer awarded to a defensive player when the ball is driven out of bounds over the end line by an opposing player
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Sinner walked over to a soccer ball on the grass and casually launched a perfect goal kick in the direction of Ferrara’s chaise.
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Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
That game, in Denver, was delayed twice by the officials after fans in the pro-Mexican crowd shouted an anti-gay slur on U.S. goal kicks.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The ball eluded both for a goal kick by Baltgalvis which sealed the outcome.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Inter Miami substitutions: Al Hilal 3, Inter Miami 3
After tying the match, and being the instigator for Messi’s penalty goal kick early in the second half, David Ruiz has come off the pitch as a substitution.
—Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Observations from Saturday’s game: ▪ Defining moment: Polster appeared to look up in losing of possession of Edwards slow-rolling goal kick, and that turned out to lead to the sequence producing the goal.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
That factored into the result more than the chilly conditions, although the wind did beat down some goal kicks, forcing keepers to keep the ball low.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
In the 21st minute, Portugal turned a goal kick from Vietnam into a chance, taking possession and moving downfield.
—John Pye, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
That means the game will be restarted from an FCD goal kick with the same players on the field as when the original game was suspended.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas News, 6 June 2023
Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
That game, in Denver, was delayed twice by the officials after fans in the pro-Mexican crowd shouted an anti-gay slur on U.S. goal kicks.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The ball eluded both for a goal kick by Baltgalvis which sealed the outcome.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Inter Miami substitutions: Al Hilal 3, Inter Miami 3
After tying the match, and being the instigator for Messi’s penalty goal kick early in the second half, David Ruiz has come off the pitch as a substitution.
—Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
Observations from Saturday’s game: ▪ Defining moment: Polster appeared to look up in losing of possession of Edwards slow-rolling goal kick, and that turned out to lead to the sequence producing the goal.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
That factored into the result more than the chilly conditions, although the wind did beat down some goal kicks, forcing keepers to keep the ball low.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
In the 21st minute, Portugal turned a goal kick from Vietnam into a chance, taking possession and moving downfield.
—John Pye, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
That means the game will be restarted from an FCD goal kick with the same players on the field as when the original game was suspended.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas News, 6 June 2023
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“Goal kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20kick. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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