Is it possible that one shoots from a corner and the ball directly goes into the goal without being hit by other players?
Has this situation occurred in an actual game (I mean not in training)?
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2Here's another example: youtube.com/watch?v=SRL9Kx5yw8E– MohamadCommented Nov 5, 2012 at 16:48
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5I'm surprised that no one has linked this before - Scoring a goal direct from a corner - A section on the wikipedia article on Corner kicks.– elssarCommented Jan 5, 2013 at 6:56
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1Here in Brazil we call it “Olympic goal”. Olympic goal – A goal scored direct from the corner arc. englishexperts.com.br/forum/… Bye!– user1544Commented Jul 13, 2013 at 16:56
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1Since Wikipedia articles can change, I'll add also a link to the current revision of that article.– MartinCommented Jul 14, 2013 at 5:42
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As a ref at regional level in France, I've seen this twice last season... But the second one was scored with the help of a lot of wind !– LeRefereeCommented Aug 10, 2015 at 7:52
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Yes, it is possible to score a goal directly from a corner.
It has happened many times in professional leagues across the world as well as in international games.
This type of goal also has a specific name, being an Olympic Goal.
answered Nov 3, 2012 at 9:00
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Are there any notable examples you would like to address?– user527Commented Nov 5, 2012 at 3:09
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7Roberto Baggio, David Beckham, and Thierry Henry have all done it: youtube.com/watch?v=SRL9Kx5yw8E– MohamadCommented Nov 5, 2012 at 16:49
A small addition to the answer provided by @Orangecrush:
It certainly happens from time to time, but it would be a strong overstatement to say it's common. Goals from corners are usually due to extreme spin on the ball, external conditions (e.g. strong wind) or a blunder by the goalkeeper; more often than not a combination of these factors.
While it definitely takes great skill to score from a corner, it's hardly a smart or reliable way to take a corner, as in 9/10 cases it's an easy high ball for the goalie. What's different with Beckham's goal (first example by @Orangecrush) is that it's supposed to be a fast, low cross to the first post which is then hopefully tipped in by a teammate, or an unlucky defender. The fact that it goes in without touching anyone is just the irony of football, well and partially incompetence by both the defenders and the attackers :)
Hope it helps clear up the concept
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1This is a good addition. The only time I can remember seeing this is when I was a referee in an amateur match. With club-assistants you tend to choose the goal-line as your position and this one was blown back by the wind into the goal at the far post. There was a strong wind across the length of the field and from my position I could clearly see that it was probably going to enter the goal as the ball was travelling towards me and I was on the far side, players were closer to the ball and could not see this as well as I could. It was definitely not the intention to be a direct goal. Commented Jul 18, 2018 at 20:25