slice through

[Kontol]

Am I right I understand the word "slice" to mean to kick the ball?

GOAL Man City 2-0 Southampton (32 mins)
Man City slice through Southampton, Kevin De Bruyne sliding in Phil Foden, who takes the ball in his stride and chips it over Gavin Bazunu

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1578755517866033152

 

[emsr2d2]

No. Imagine it like a sharp knife slicing through a cake. The Man City players have carved a clean line through the Southampton defence.