penalty kick

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PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, officially the backup, hadn’t saved a penalty kick yet in this shootout.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Then in the dying moments of normal time with England 46-45 ahead, the referee gave France the option of a penalty kick from either of two positions, following infringements by Trevor Davison and Maro Itoje.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

A penalty kick by Messi gave Miami a 2-1 victory.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Robert Mejia gets his second penalty kick goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The Santos converted on the penalty kick to take a 1-0 lead.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John