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shootout

[shoot-out] / ˈʃutˌaʊt /


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In the preliminary round, overtimes were limited to five minutes, followed by a five-round shootout.

From Los Angeles Times

Portugal beat neighbours Spain in a penalty shootout to win their second Nations League trophy last summer.

From BBC

Kings president Luc Robitaille appears to be happy with the Kings’ status quo that appears to be getting one point every game in an overtime or shootout loss.

From Los Angeles Times

The second half shootout was commanded by Dent, who finished the game with a double-double — 23 points and 13 assists.

From Los Angeles Times

The game against reigning champions West Germany had ended 2-2 after extra time in Yugoslavia, with a penalty shootout to decide the winner.

From BBC