OLIMPICO Definition & Meaning

Olimpico

[ uh-lim-pi-koh, oh-lim- ]

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noun

Soccer.

Also called O·lim·pi·co goal. a goal scored directly from a corner kick without being touched by another player.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Olimpico¹

First recorded in 1920-25; so called after Argentinian player Cesareo Onzari scored against reigning Olympic champion Uruguay from a corner kick.

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At the Stadio Olimpico, where Wales had never previously lost, one could picture the Welsh Rugby Union bosses in the crowd getting ready to give the thumbs down.

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But after the 43-0 drubbing in Paris last week, Gatland highlighted Wales' handling errors and indiscipline in a sloppy performance at Stadio Olimpico as well as missed opportunities.

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Ange Capuozzo's acrobatic finish gave the hosts a lead they never looked like relinquishing at Stadio Olimpico.

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Wales have spent the week together in Nice away from the pressure cooker back home but they know what awaits inside Stadio Olimpico.

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There are concerns the 33-year-old will not recover in time for the crunch Six Nations game at Stadio Olimpico.

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