goal-kick

• Sustantivo que designa una acción determinada en el deporte: en rugby, un golpeo con el pie para intentar marcar un gol; en fútbol, un saque desde el área de meta que realiza el equipo defensor tras enviar el balón el atacante por la línea de fondo.

A noun referring to a specific action in sports: in rugby, it is an attempt to kick a goal; in association football, it is a kick taken by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line.

1. Rugby: Attempt to kick a goalB2formalsport

   An attempt to score points by kicking the ball through the goalposts, typically after a try or penalty.

   Patada a gol

   • The player lined up the goal-kick carefully.
   • His goal-kick sailed perfectly between the posts.
   • The team celebrated after the successful goal-kick.

2. Association Football: Restart from goal areaB2formalsport

   A kick taken by the defending team from inside their goal area, awarded when the attacking team last touched the ball before it crossed the goal line without a goal being scored.

   Saque de meta

   • The goalkeeper took the goal-kick after the striker's shot went wide.
   • A well-placed goal-kick can start a counter-attack.
   • The defender received the ball directly from the goal-kick.