corner kick

noun

Soccer.

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of corner kick¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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.

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

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Since the start of last season, the club has 25 goals from corner kicks and free kicks, seven more than anyone else in the league.

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Two of his assists have come from corner kicks - an area where Barcelona had previously lacked threat.

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After putting relentless pressure on the América defense for most of the second half, Igor Jesus scored on a header off a corner kick by Bouanga to tie the score in the 89th minute.

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