0 (in football/soccer and rugby) an occasion when a player is allowed to kick the ball without any opposition because the other team has done something wrong -- cú đá phạt trực tiếp
If a foul is committed, a free kick will be awarded, referees can give the fouled player advantage to play on at their discretion.
A team can not kick for goal and the normal 22m rule applies for kicking for position from a free kick.
The referee then awards that player a free kick which must be taken by that specific player.
The referee will often warn a team and if the warning is not heeded the opposition is awarded a free kick.
He also rattled the bar from a 40-yard free kick.
He played as a forward and was a free kick specialist.
Additionally, an effective tackle can rewarded with a free kick, whereas a bump can not.
A player that receives a free kick or mark (i.e. set kick) and plays on, does not forfeit his prior opportunity.
