kick over

Example Sentences

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With no further goals scored on a rainy night, the match went to penalties and Mali captain Yves Bissouma, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, blazed their first kick over the bar.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

“If it gets a little blurry there, it’s all right to end in a kick over an interception any day of the week,” Waldron said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Luis Chávez nearly doubled Mexico’s lead eight minutes into the second half, bending a left-footed free kick over the wall and toward the near post.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2023

Valencia defender Eray Cömert sent his spot kick over the crossbar and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved the penalty taken by José Luis Gayà to give Madrid the victory.

From Washington Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Mateo sits on the swing, holds on for dear life—I know—takes a few steps, and propels forward, his legs looking like they’re about to kick over a building.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera