penalty shot
Example Sentences
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France had never trailed in the tournament, but it fell behind in this one on Mikel Oyarzabal’s successful penalty shot in the 22nd minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The first time a World Cup game was played in the U.S., the opening ceremony featured Oprah Winfrey tumbling off a stage and Diana Ross shanking a penalty shot several yards wide of the goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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
The victimized goalie could elect to use a skater’s gloves and stick, though most didn’t, as goals scored with a goalie stick on a penalty shot counted double.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
It was a foul in the box, and a penalty shot for the Santos.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
