corner kick

American

noun

Soccer.

a direct free kick awarded to the attacking team when a defender last touched a ball that crossed entirely over the goal line, taken from the corner area on the side of the field where the ball went out of play.

Etymology

Origin of corner kick

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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The Galatasaray striker, wearing his trademark mask, headed just over after nine minutes and came close again soon after as he rose to meet a corner kick.

From Barron's

Yet they quickly found themselves going behind in familiar circumstances after failing to get the first contact on Aleix Garcia's corner kick.

From BBC

Fifa is set to press ahead with plans to have VAR checks on the awarding of corner kicks at the 2026 World Cup despite domestic leagues rejecting the idea for the wider game.

From BBC

Scotland pulled ahead once again after Lawrence Shankland nudged a corner kick into the net, but Denmark fought back until it was 2-2 with 10 minutes remaining.

From BBC

Austin’s victories came with headers off corner kicks, a detail that reflects the team’s effectiveness on set pieces.

From Los Angeles Times

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