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goal kick

American  

noun

Soccer.
  1. a free kick taken by a defensive player after the ball, having last been touched by an offensive player, has gone out of bounds over the goal line.


goal kick British  

noun

  1. soccer a kick taken from the six-yard line by the defending team after the ball has been put out of play by an opposing player

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A long goal kick from Portland keeper Shelby Hogan set up the opening score.

From Seattle Times May 11, 2024

It curls over the head of Kane and away for a goal kick.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2024

Shortly after Milan had scored to take a 1-0 lead and Milan was about to take a goal kick, Maignan signaled to his teammates to stop, walked to the referee and then to the sideline.

From Seattle Times Jan. 20, 2024

Georgia Stanway's corner floated straight out for a goal kick after an hour, summing up England's performance, and then a moment of wild emotion saw James sent off.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2023

Bowen was forced to attempt the goal kick from quite an angle and the ball went wild.

From Over the Line by Harold Morrow Sherman

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