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Olimpico

[ uh-lim-pi-koh, oh-lim- ]

noun

, Soccer.
  1. Also called O·lim·pi·co goal. a goal scored directly from a corner kick without being touched by another player.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Olimpico1

First recorded in 1920-25; so called after Argentinian player Cesareo Onzari scored against reigning Olympic champion Uruguay from a corner kick.

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