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
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