penalty shot

Example Sentences

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But Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was called for hooking Byfield from behind on the play, setting up a penalty shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

And Ireland's Shane Lowry closed on 17 over par, which featured a penalty shot after picking up his ball without marking it on the 14th green.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

Jonathan Rabinovitch discusses El Camino Real's 3-0 win over Birmingham and his two penalty shot goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

The Stars were awarded a penalty shot on the play and Kraken goalie Grubauer stopped Sam Steel to keep it a 1-0 contest in a period in which he made 18 saves.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

A late foul in the box gave Lawrenceville a penalty shot to pull within a goal, but the Fugees held off the opposition to win the game 2-1.

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