English Explanatory Dictionary

Olimpico

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A goal scored directly from a corner kick without being touched by another player.

Word forms

Olimpico Olimpicos

Etymology

From Spanish and Portuguese gol olímpico. Ultimately from Cesáreo Onzari's goal against reigning Olympic champions Uruguay in 1924, the first goal known to have been scored directly from a corner kick in professional play.

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