short corner
Britishnoun
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But the home side equalised on the stroke of half-time courtesy of a rasping long-range drive from Vitinha following a short corner routine.
From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025
In an all-French encounter, Lyon caught PSG off guard by playing a short corner in the third minute.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
Then in the 101st minute, Palmer picked the ball up from a short corner and his drilled shot was deflected past United goalkeeper Andre Onana to spark wild scenes in the stadium.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
On 64 minutes, the Manchester City loanee received the ball 25 yards out following a short corner and lashed a stunning shot past home keeper Thomas Strakosha.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2024
Figure 37 represents a basin made of a 6-inch tile,—similar to that described on page 130, for turning a short corner.
From Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health by Waring, George E. (George Edwin)
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