General
olimpico
What does olimpico mean?
When a player scores straight from a corner without the ball touching anyone else.
"She curled in an olimpico straight from the flag."
Origin
Spanish 'gol olimpico', after Cesareo Onzari scored one for Argentina against Olympic champions Uruguay in 1924.
Frequently asked questions
What is an olimpico goal?
An olimpico is a goal scored directly from a corner kick, with the ball going straight into the net without touching any other player.
Where does the term olimpico come from?
It's from the Spanish 'gol olimpico' (Olympic goal), named after Cesareo Onzari, who scored one for Argentina in 1924 against Uruguay, who were the reigning Olympic champions.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
