Soccer Rules Practice Exam

The term for a goal scored directly from a corner kick without any other player touching the ball is known as an Olympic goal. This type of goal is celebrated for its rarity and skill, as it requires the player to effectively curve the ball into the net from the corner arc, catching the opposing team and goalkeeper off guard. The name originates from an instance in the 1924 Olympics when a player named Marco Antonio made this type of goal during a match.

Other terms like "header goal," "direct goal," or "corner goal" do not accurately describe the specific instance of a goal scored directly from a corner kick. A header goal refers to a goal scored with the player's head, regardless of how the play originated. A direct goal typically indicates a goal scored from a free kick, where the ball is kicked directly into the net. Meanwhile, while "corner goal" suggests a goal initiated from a corner kick, it does not specify the unique nature of being struck directly into the net without additional contact, which is essential for calling it an Olympic goal.