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free kick

Noun

Meaning

(soccer) a place kick that is allowed for a foul or infringement by the other team

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After a red card sent a Missouri defender to the sideline for the remainder of the match, stepped up and buried a free kick, giving the Gamecocks a commanding 3-1 lead with Missouri down to just 10 players for the remainder of the match. Source: Internet

After each try, the scoring team gains a free kick to try at goal with a conversion for further points. Source: Internet

A goal may be scored directly from a direct free kick. Source: Internet

Alternatively, he may choose to "play on" forfeiting the set shot in the hope of pressing an advantage for his team (rather than allowing the opposition to reposition while he prepares for the free kick). Source: Internet

Captain Sergio Ramos looked to have found the all-important second goal when he headed home from a free kick but the effort was ruled out for offside following a VAR review and Madrid ended up riding their luck to cling to their advantage. Source: Internet

A free kick is only half-cleared and a Flores attempt from distance goes just wide. Source: Internet

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