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penalty kick

[pen-l-tee kik] / ˈpɛn l ti ˌkɪk /


NOUN
penalty shot
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The Galaxy got the only score of the first half on Marco Reus’ penalty kick in the 44th minute.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

Benn described their meeting as "such an honour" and he even got a chance to take a penalty kick against his sporting hero.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Roaming Spain’s right wing, Yamal caused enough problems for France that he drew a penalty kick in the 22nd minute.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

And we all can picture Brandi Chastain ripping off her top in her iconic celebration after scoring the game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women’s World Cup at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

With twelve minutes to go, the Lightning drew within a goal, on a penalty kick.

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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