During a shoot-out, players other than the kicker and the goalkeepers must remain in the centre circle. The kicking team's goalkeeper stands at the intersection of the goal line and the line marking the penalty area (16.5 … See more

The following is a summary of the procedure for kicks from the penalty mark. The procedure is specified in Law 10 ("Determining the … See more

Origins
Between 1867 and 1970, the laws of association football did not provide for a method of breaking ties. The first association football … See more

A shoot-out is usually considered for statistical purposes to be separate from the match which preceded it. In the case of a See more

Defending against a penalty kick is one of the most difficult tasks a goalkeeper can face. Some decide which way they will dive beforehand, giving themselves time to reach the side of the … See more

Internationals
The finals of nine FIFA 11-a-side tournaments, including three men's World Cups, have gone to penalty shoot-outs. Some of the notable … See more

As a way to decide a football match, shoot-outs have been seen variously as a thrilling climax or as an unsatisfactory cop-out.
Paul Doyle describes … See more