penalty kick

[pen-l-tee kik]

noun

Soccer.

1. a free kick awarded for an infraction committed by a defensive player in the penalty area and taken by the offensive player who has been fouled from a point 12 yards (11 meters) directly in front of the goal. PK

penalty kick

noun

1. soccer a free kick at the goal from a point ( penalty spot ) within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, with only the goalkeeper allowed to defend it: awarded to the attacking team after a foul within the penalty area by a member of the defending team

2. rugby Union a kick awarded after a serious foul that can be aimed straight at the goal to score three points

Word History and Origins

Origin of penalty kick¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In August 2000, Australia lock John Eales nailed a late penalty kick to earn victory against New Zealand in Wellington and ensure the Wallabies retained the Bledisloe Cup.

From BBC

Pec halved the deficit for the Galaxy on a penalty kick less than 10 minutes before the intermission.

From Los Angeles Times

George Ford, co-captain with Jamie George, missed a relatively simple penalty kick to extend England's lead and Carpenter had a second try ruled out because of an unfortunate Henry Slade knock-on.

From BBC

Kang-in Lee closed out the scoring on the final touch of the game, converting a penalty kick seven minutes into stoppage time.

From Los Angeles Times

Fergus Burke missed a penalty kick from 35 metres out with Sarries' first chance to get on the board.

From BBC