short corner

noun

1. hockey another name for penalty corner

Example Sentences

From the first, in the 84th minute, Arsenal took a short corner before Declan Rice swung the ball into the box.

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Diego Fagundez took a short corner kick for Marco Reus, who sent in a low cross and Aceves, unfortunately for his team, pushed the ball into his own net to give the Galaxy a 1-0 lead.

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As City chased a late equaliser, Brazil striker Jesus was booked in the 96th minute when he stopped Portugal midfielder Silva from taking a short corner.

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They were favourites to lose, but they took the lead when McTominay headed away a Switzerland short corner then then took off in pursuit of the ball-carrier, Andy Robertson.

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In an all-French encounter, Lyon caught PSG off guard by playing a short corner in the third minute.

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