Olimpico

American

[uh-lim-pi-koh, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pɪ koʊ, oʊˈlɪm- /

Sometimes Olympico

noun

Soccer.

Also called Olimpico goal. a goal scored directly from a corner kick without being touched by another player.

Etymology

Origin of Olimpico

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

Example Sentences

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Roma are seven points behind Inter but a win at Stadio Olimpico in Sunday's late fixture would put Gian Piero Gasperini's team just one behind Milan and help keep Juve at bay.

From Barron's

Kone thumped home the opener with his head from Soule's pinpoint cross in the 77th minute to spark delirium in the Stadio Olimpico.

From Barron's

Dan Ndoye scored the only goal in Rome's Stadio Olimpico in a team captained by Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson.

From BBC

At the Stadio Olimpico, where Wales had never previously lost, one could picture the Welsh Rugby Union bosses in the crowd getting ready to give the thumbs down.

From BBC

But after the 43-0 drubbing in Paris last week, Gatland highlighted Wales' handling errors and indiscipline in a sloppy performance at Stadio Olimpico as well as missed opportunities.

From BBC

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