Now it's Cancelo who flicks it in

[Kontol]

What is the use of "in" in this sentence?

33 mins: Manchester City 0 Aston Villa 0
Villa under real pressure. So much attacking talent on display for City. Now it's Cancelo who flicks it in, Jesus has the ball, leaves Tyrone Mings on his backside, chips the ball in, but Villa just about manage to get it clear.

Manchester City win Premier League title after incredible turnaround against Aston Villa

Manchester City are the Premier League champions.

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[Rover_KE]

from a position on the wings to a central position

 

[jutfrank]

I imagine it means into the box.

 

[emsr2d2]

They chipped the ball into the area around the goal.