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side-foot

British  

noun

  1. a shot or pass played with the side of the foot

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to strike (a ball) with the side of the foot

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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O'Riley had a side-foot finish from inside the box parried away by the Scotland keeper, who made a stunning stop to prevent team-mate Stephen O'Donnell heading into his net.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

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

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

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

The former Leicester defender then teed up Havertz to side-foot home in the 88th.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2022

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