shootout

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The diminutive magician scored twice, taking his goal total for the tournament to seven, before converting in the shootout as Argentina clinched a first World Cup since Diego Maradona's heroics in 1986.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Bruins remained calm in a shootout that featured seven solo home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain won its second consecutive Champions League title, defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Arsenal produced a battling display but lacked attacking quality as PSG dominated with 75% possession and eventually won on penalties as centre-back Gabriel skied his penalty in the shootout.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

And, like a grizzled extra scurrying out of the bar just before the climactic final shootout in a grade B Hollywood Western, Bud dropped a dollar onto the table and hurriedly split.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols