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penalty shot

NOUN
scoring attempt after penalty
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On Tuesday they had a man advantage for nearly a quarter of the first 25 minutes and had five power plays and a penalty shot on the night.

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

He scored on a penalty shot during the Global Series in Sweden, making him the first player to score a goal on a penalty shot in a regular-season contest outside of North America.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Minutes into the game, the Fugees were called for a foul in the box, setting up a penalty shot for the Phoenix.

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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