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shootout

[shoot-out] / ˈʃutˌaʊt /


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The 272nd and final regular season game turned into a classic, but not quite the street fight we usually expect between the Ravens and Steelers as an offensive shootout broke out in Pittsburgh.

From BBC

In the Scottish Cup final, Aberdeen forced extra time after training at the break and won through in the shootout to seal a Europa League qualifying berth.

From BBC

A further two matches went to penalty shootouts and Ivory Coast won both.

From Barron's

Another two meetings went to penalty shootouts with each nation winning one.

From Barron's

This frame was taken during the final, capturing the moment a player from Al-Ghaba takes a penalty in the shootout after a 2–2 draw.

From BBC