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penalty shot

NOUN
scoring attempt after penalty
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Despite all that offense, Switzerland’s only goal came on Breel Embolo’s penalty shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 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

“It was their home opener, and the atmosphere was pretty electric,” said Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender, whose eight saves included a stop on an early penalty shot from Riqui Puig.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 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



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