free kick

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The U.S. matched that in the 31st minute when Tillman deflected a free kick in off the head of Vanaken following a foul on Balogun.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Despite being undermanned, they managed to withstand an emboldened Bosnia attack and find the back of the net again when Malik Tillman curled home a free kick in the 82nd minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

During first-half stoppage time, Rezaeian’s free kick was headed home by Ali Nemati, but Nemati was clearly offsides and the goal was waived off by the referees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Mohammad Salah returns to the Liverpool starting XI as Liverpool score three goals, including an intelligent Dominik Szoboszlai free kick, to beat Olympique Marseille.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

When North Atlanta scored first, on a free kick, the team’s coach jumped up and down, while across the field, parents leaped from their folding lawn chairs in celebration.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John