corner kick

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of corner kick

First recorded in 1880–85

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Example Sentences

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corner kick

Messi curled a corner kick to the mouth of the goal and Cristian Romero thunked it off a Cape Verde arm and into the net.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

In the 29th minute, Yamal’s corner kick pinballed in the penalty area before falling to Marc Cucurella, who appeared to score.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

Redirecting a corner kick from one spot in the box to another just a few yards closer to goal might sound like a minor tweak.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Markanich scored in the 71st minute to lift Minnesota ahead 3-2, the American forward heading in a goal off a corner kick to the far post by Pereyra, setting up the late drama.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025

Henry D. lifted a beau- tiful corner kick in to Victor, who leaped up and headed it into the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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