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goal kick

n.
A free kick in soccer that is awarded to a defensive team when the ball has been driven out of bounds over the goal line by an opponent.
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goal kick

n
1. (Soccer) soccer a kick taken from the six-yard line by the defending team after the ball has been put out of play by an opposing player
2. (Rugby) rugby an attempt to kick a goal
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goal kick

Kick taken by the defending team after the attackers have kicked the ball over the goal line but not into the goal.
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Translations

goal kick

n (Ftbl) → rimessa (in gioco) dalla linea di fondo
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