The penalty shootout, the most nerve-wracking way to decide the winner in a tied soccer match, is a test of players' skill and willpower. The shootout has brought both joy and tears throughout the history of the World Cup. Here are some of the most famous moments.
2014 World Cup Brazil |
Argentina's Maxi Rodriguez celebrates past goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands after scoring the victory penalty during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semifinals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo, July 9, 2014. [Photo/Agencies] |
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