short corner

British

noun

hockey another name for penalty corner

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Instead they could try to work an opening after taking a short corner and because it was not directly from the kick, the goal would stand.

From BBC

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

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

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

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