Olympic goal
English edit
Etymology edit
This unique type of goal was named after Argentine striker Cesareo Onzari’s (at left) corner kick that spun directly into the goal for Argentina in a 1924 friendly against Uruguay, the reigning Olympic champion.
Noun edit
Olympic goal (plural Olympic goals)
- (soccer) A goal scored directly from a corner kick without any other player - on either team - touching or otherwise deflecting the ball into the goal.
Translations edit
goal scored directly from a corner kick
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