Olympic goal en · NOUN
Etymology
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.
Meanings
- A goal scored directly from a corner kick without any other player - on either team - touching or otherwise deflecting the ball into the goal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic goals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
pt gol olímpico (goal scored directly from a corner kick) · es gol olímpico (goal scored directly from a corner kick) · pt golo olímpico (goal scored directly from a corner kick)