Meaning & use

corner kick

noun·Everyday

In soccer, a free kick taken from the corner of the field after the ball crosses the goal line off a defender.

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The winger curled the corner kick directly into the top of the net.

Their team scored twice from corner kicks in the second half alone.

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A corner kick is awarded to the attacking team, unlike a goal kick, which favors the defense.

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