free kick goal
Dead-ball strike succeeds
A goal scored directly from a free kick in soccer, awarded after a foul.
The kicker attempts to curl or power the ball past a defensive wall and goalkeeper from a set position: Beckham was famous for his free kick goals from distance.
Distinguished from goals scored after a free kick is passed to a teammate.
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- curlSpiral or loop form
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- dead ballHalted game situation
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