How to Use free kick in a Sentence

free kick

noun
  • Both goals came from his free kicks.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Brazil have a free kick about 25 yards from goal.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • The last goal came off of a free kick to the left of the goal.
    — Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Arango’s goal came off a free kick that was curled to the back post.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
  • Rafacz’s first goal came on a free kick from 25 yards.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • One free kick that found the top-corner from 30 yards.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • That free kick for the equaliser was the turning point.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The Union pulled one back in the 85th minute off a free kick.
    — oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2020
  • The goal by Evans came on a free kick from about 40 yards out.
    — Chris Dabe, NOLA.com, 4 Feb. 2021
  • Like taking free kicks within our half.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Monarcas didn’t waste a chance in the 37th minute on a free kick.
    — Ivan Orozco, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Griezmann sent in a free kick from the right side and Varane raced across the area.
    — Stephen Wade, chicagotribune.com, 6 July 2018
  • In the midst of a 1-1 match, Frei jumped to make a play on a free kick.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
  • The tying goal came in the final seconds of the first half off a free kick.
    — Joseph Halm, NOLA.com, 23 Jan. 2021
  • Diego de la Cruz served a free kick into the heart of the penalty area.
    — Steven Goff, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
  • There was the long free kick against Newcastle that wasn’t dealt with.
    — The Athletic's Liverpool Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Zaire was facing Brazil, which set up a free kick just outside the box.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Portland did manage to make things close from a free kick in the 77th minute.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Oct. 2020
  • His free kick went over the wall and past Crepeau to seal the deal at 4-2.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Xhaka was about to take a free kick when Larin blocked him and went down on the pitch.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026
  • Kvaratskhelia would practise his father’s free kicks, over and over again.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Rubio’s goal came in the 30th minute on a free kick from about 20 yards out.
    — oregonlive, 30 Apr. 2022
  • Diego Valeri sent a great cross on a free kick from his left of the 18-yard box.
    — oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2020
  • His arcing free kick picked out Henry for the winner.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Arsenal have a free kick inside the Brighton half now.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Two of his previous three goals this season were also free kicks.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • An assist and a goal have come directly from him taking free kicks.
    — Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
  • On the ensuing free kick, Mané nearly scored a goal.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • Nick Quiroz set up the free kick by getting a red card for a serious foul.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2026

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