Olimpico

Sometimes O·lym·pi·co

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

noun

Soccer.

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

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.

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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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.

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Ange Capuozzo's acrobatic finish gave the hosts a lead they never looked like relinquishing at Stadio Olimpico.

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Wales have spent the week together in Nice away from the pressure cooker back home but they know what awaits inside Stadio Olimpico.

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