side-foot
Britishnoun
verb
Example Sentences
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Forest should have taken the lead after 20 minutes when Gibbs-White’s side-foot volley beat Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and caught the inside of the post, but did not cross the line.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 7, 2023
Guendouzi’s France teammate Jordan Veretout sprinted down the right before picking him out with a pass, and Guendouzi’s curled side-foot finish took a small deflection before beating Turkish goalkeeper Dogan Alemdar in the 59th minute.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
A slick move opened up the Rangers defence, with Kudus providing a neat lay-off for Berghuis to side-foot beyond Allan McGregor.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2022
Celtic huffed and puffed until the end, but Matt O'Riley's side-foot effort wide of the post was the best chance they could muster after Kyogo shot straight at the goalkeeper, following a well-worked move.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2022
But defender Ben Chilwell equalized from a tight angle then teed up Kai Havertz to side-foot home in the 88th.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 3, 2022
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