Complimentary stop using opportunity to score (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

free kick

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'opportunity to score' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'complimentary stop' is the wordplay.
'complimentary' becomes 'free' ('free' can be a synonym of 'complimentary').
'stop' becomes 'kick' (I've seen this before**).
'free'+'kick'='FREE KICK'

'using' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for free kick that I've seen before include "Award for foul" , "'It's given for a foul (4,4)'" , "It's allowed for a foul" , "Feature in football" , "What's cheaper than a cheap thrill" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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