News for 'penalty shootouts'

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I've never seen the VAR called to review a penalty in a shootout... Never!' the Argentine told a press conference.

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Images from the women's Euro 2025 quarter-final between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday.

Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry

Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Video footage showed several Real players dancing and making gestures towards the Atletico supporters, who responded by throwing objects from the stands.

Women's HIL: Jansen stars as Odisha Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

Women's HIL: Jansen stars as Odisha Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The two sides had played out a 1-1 draw three days ago in Ranchi with the Odisha Warriors then winning the penalty shootout thanks to goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram's heroics.

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

U-17 WC: Nigeria edge USA on penalties, enter semis

U-17 WC: Nigeria edge USA on penalties, enter semis

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

It was heartbreak for the Americans, who finished runners-up in 2008.

HIL: Shootout drama! Tamil Nadu Dragons claim top spot

HIL: Shootout drama! Tamil Nadu Dragons claim top spot

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in a shootout after the two teams were locked at 2-2 at the end of regulation time in the Men's Hockey India League. The win propelled Tamil Nadu Dragons to the top of the eight-team standings with 17 points from eight games.

Man United Boss Slams Players, Apologises To Fans

Man United Boss Slams Players, Apologises To Fans

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Ruben Amorim apologised to Manchester United supporters after his reign reached a new low with a humiliating elimination from the League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town on Wednesday.

Super Schmeichel proud of Danes despite World Cup shootout loss

Super Schmeichel proud of Danes despite World Cup shootout loss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Kasper Schmeichel could hardly have done more for his team in their World Cup clash with Croatia on Sunday but the Denmark goalkeeper ended up in the unusual position of being both man of the match and a loser.

HIL: Soorma down Bengal Tigers to book semis spot

HIL: Soorma down Bengal Tigers to book semis spot

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Gurjant Singh (10th minute) gave Soorma the lead early in the game while Jugraj Singh (56th) equalised for the Tigers towards the end.

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In the last two World Cup meetings between Argentina and the Netherlands, in the group stage in 2006 and a semi-final in 2014 which the Albiceleste won on penalties, neither side was able to score a goal in normal or extra time.

Copa America: Brazil 'shootout' Paraguay to reach semis

Copa America: Brazil 'shootout' Paraguay to reach semis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Gabriel got the winning kick for Brazil after Gustavo Gomez and Derlis Gonzalez missed for the visitors. Roberto Firmino pulled his spot kick wide for the hosts.

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Indian football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was critical of the second penalty awarded to Iraq after his side's heartbreaking 4-5 defeat in shootout in the King's Cup semifinal in Chiang Main, Thailand.

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

PICS: Mbappe misses penalty as Real Madrid lose

PICS: Mbappe misses penalty as Real Madrid lose

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

India edge Lebanon in penalties to enter SAFF Championship final

India edge Lebanon in penalties to enter SAFF Championship final

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Defending champions India held their nerves to beat Lebanon in the penalty shootout and set up a title clash against Kuwait.

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Non-league Macclesfield produced perhaps the FA Cup's greatest upset on Saturday when they beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in a thirdround thriller, knocking Oliver Glasner's team out of the competition and sending the Moss Rose crowd into raptures.

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Argentina beat Colombia in shootout to reach Copa America final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Argentina overcame its Copa America penalty shootout demons

Sreejesh-inspired Prince fires India into Junior WC semis

Sreejesh-inspired Prince fires India into Junior WC semis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Fighting India beat Belgium in shoot-out to enter FIH Jr WC semifinals

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Soccer's rule makers are considering a tennis tiebreak-type system to make penalty shootouts fairer.

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

Super Cup: Inter Kashi stun Bengaluru FC to enter QF

Super Cup: Inter Kashi stun Bengaluru FC to enter QF

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Inter Kashi knock Bengaluru FC out of Kalinga Super Cup with penalty shoot-out win

PM Modi congratulates victorious Junior Women's hockey champs

PM Modi congratulates victorious Junior Women's hockey champs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for winning the Asia Cup title and said this success shows the increasing passion towards hockey, especially among the youth.

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too.'

Penalties will put players on the spot

Penalties will put players on the spot

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Two men face each other, knowing that a single kick is about to decide their teams' fate as more than 700 million viewers watch: it must be a World Cup penalty shootout.

England battle from brink to down Italy and reach Euro final

England battle from brink to down Italy and reach Euro final

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra-time on Tuesday and reach the Women's European Championship final.

Sreejesh's heroics save the day for India

Sreejesh's heroics save the day for India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Sreejesh was the cynosure of all eyes as he consistently denied Great Britain scoring opportunities

Van Gaal hails players' effort; bemoans penalty misses

Van Gaal hails players' effort; bemoans penalty misses

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal hailed the efforts of his squad in fighting back from two goals down to force their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina into a penalty shootout even though their ultimate exit proved to be painful.

Bengal Tigers crush Delhi SG Pipers; go top of HIL

Bengal Tigers crush Delhi SG Pipers; go top of HIL

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Jugraj Singh scored a brace as Shachi Rarh Bengal Tigers outclassed Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 to jump to the top spot in the Hockey India League.

Nidhi stars as India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Nidhi stars as India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Nidhi made back-to-back saves in the second quarter to keep the scores level after 25 minutes.

FIH Pro League: India beat Argentina in shootout

FIH Pro League: India beat Argentina in shootout

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Indian men beat Argentina 5-4 in shootout of FIH Pro League

Man City down United on penalties to win Community Shield

Man City down United on penalties to win Community Shield

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

English Premier League champions Manchester City beat FA Cup winners Manchester United 7-6 on penalties to win the Community Shield.

'I Was At Rock Bottom'

'I Was At Rock Bottom'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Sadness at the start is joy at the end. That's what football is. Moments, inexplicable moments. I feel sad and happy at the same time.'

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors beat Soorma Hockey Club in shootout

Dhoni Steals Show At Hockey Game

Dhoni Steals Show At Hockey Game

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni graced the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifiers semifinal between India and Germany in Ranchi.

Kings Cup: India's 12-match unbeaten streak ends with controversial loss

Kings Cup: India's 12-match unbeaten streak ends with controversial loss

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

India lose to Iraq in penalty shootout, face Lebanon in bronze medal playoff.

Bikramjit's heroics lead India to bronze medal glory

Bikramjit's heroics lead India to bronze medal glory

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

After the match ended in a 2-2 stalemate in regulation time, strikers Gurjot Singh, Manmeet Singh, and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha converted their penalties in the tense shootout, while Bikramjit made three outstanding saves to secure victory against New Zealand.

Ronaldo's 100th Goal Fails To Rescue Al-Nassr!

Ronaldo's 100th Goal Fails To Rescue Al-Nassr!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Al-Ahli beat Al-Nassr 5-3 on penalties to win the Saudi Super Cup final in Hong Kong after a dramatic 2-2 draw on Saturday as Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for the losing side.

FIH 'sorry' for clock howler during India women's semis defeat

FIH 'sorry' for clock howler during India women's semis defeat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The Indians eventually lost the semi-final 0-3 in the shootout after both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time as the crowd booed the technical officials for the decision.

Arsenal down Man City in shootout to win Community Shield

Arsenal down Man City in shootout to win Community Shield

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Arsenal beat Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield on Sunday