News for 'penalty shootouts'

Spain captain Busquets calls it a day

Spain captain Busquets calls it a day

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Busquets made 143 appearances for the national team after making his debut in 2009 in a 2-1 win away to Turkey, with only Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas having played more games.

League Cup: Southampton beat Everton on penalties

League Cup: Southampton beat Everton on penalties

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Saints' keeper Angus Gunn saved Theo Walcott's penalty and defender Cedric slotted his effort past Maarten Stekelenburg to put the visitors into the last-16 where they will play away at Leicester City.

Delhi shootout: Relatives seek death penalty

Delhi shootout: Relatives seek death penalty

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

The relatives of the two businessmen, killed in the Connaught Place shootout 10 years ago, have sought the death penalty for the policemen who were held guilty by a Delhi court on Tuesday. "I want the death penalty for them. The punishment should be exemplary," said Neema Goyal, wife of deceased businessman Pradeep Goyal.

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Indian team 'robbed' of victory by referees: coach Stimac

Indian team 'robbed' of victory by referees: coach Stimac

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India football team's coach Igor Stimac has lashed out at the referee for 'robbing' his side of victory in the semi-final of the King's Cup against Iraq.

Japan penalty row hits Asian Cup

Japan penalty row hits Asian Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2004

Holders Japan beat Jordan in quarter-finals on spot-kicks after persuading the referee to switch ends after missing their first two penalties.

We lose on penalties because I can't take one: Mourinho

We lose on penalties because I can't take one: Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho cannot understand why his sides consistently fail to deliver in penalty shootouts after revealing it took extraordinary circumstances for him to shake off his bad luck in his only final shootout win in 2008.

Blatter calls for alternative to penalty shoot-out

Blatter calls for alternative to penalty shoot-out

Rediff.com25 May 2012

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called on Germany's World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer and his panel of soccer experts to try to come up with an alternative to penalty shootouts to settle drawn matches.

England footballers treated to Ed Sheeran performance at Euro

England footballers treated to Ed Sheeran performance at Euro

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sheeran also visited the England team ahead of the Euro 2020 final in London which they lost to Italy in a penalty shootout.

Ronaldo announces farewell from Euro Championships

Ronaldo announces farewell from Euro Championships

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, has confirmed that the ongoing European Championship will be his last

Vinicius apologises after Brazil's early Copa America exit

Vinicius apologises after Brazil's early Copa America exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Brazil had failed to impress at the Copa, drawing twice in the group stage while beating only Paraguay.

HIL: TN Dragons enter semis despite defeat

HIL: TN Dragons enter semis despite defeat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers will play the Tamil Nadu Dragons in the first semi-final of the HIL on Friday, while JSW Soorma Hockey Club will take o Hyderabad Toofans in the second semi-final.

League Cup: Manchester United hit new low in shootout loss

League Cup: Manchester United hit new low in shootout loss

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Manchester United's troubled season took another turn for the worse when they lost 2-1 to Sunderland in an error-strewn penalty shootout in their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

WC PIX: Resilient Croatia advance as Japan crumble in shootout

WC PIX: Resilient Croatia advance as Japan crumble in shootout

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between Croatia and Japan on Monday.

PIX: Barcelona sink Real Madrid in extra-time to win Copa del Rey

PIX: Barcelona sink Real Madrid in extra-time to win Copa del Rey

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

A Jules Kounde goal in the dying minutes of extra-time handed Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce rivals Real Madrid in an enthralling Copa del Rey final on Saturday.

West Ham, Leeds, Sunderland knocked out of League Cup

West Ham, Leeds, Sunderland knocked out of League Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice in two minutes as Wolverhampton Wanderers beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United 3-2 to reach the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Shot-stoppers who turned into showstoppers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out to enter the semi-finals and remain on course to win its second consecutive Olympic medal.

France sink Uruguay in shootout to win Under-20 World Cup

France sink Uruguay in shootout to win Under-20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

France defeated Uruguay 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win their first Under-20s World Cup title in Istanbul on Saturday after a fiercely-contested final ended 0-0 after extra-time.

PHOTOS: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

PHOTOS: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Modric and Co will face England in Moscow on Wednesday!

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Hockey: Dutch women reach final after shootout win over Germany

Hockey: Dutch women reach final after shootout win over Germany

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Netherlands came out top in a sudden death shootout against Germany on Wednesday to go into the final of the Olympic women's hockey tournament and keep the target of a third successive gold medal in their sights.

Belgium beat Netherlands in shootout to win hockey World Cup

Belgium beat Netherlands in shootout to win hockey World Cup

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Belgium won a tense penalty shootout 3-2 against three-times champions Netherlands to win their first men's hockey World Cup title.

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

PIX: Eintracht beat Rangers in shootout to win Europa League final

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty shootout as they claimed their first European trophy in 42 years.

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

NorthEast United and Jamshedpur FC finished fourth and fifth in the league stage and they face against each other on Sunday in Shillong to seal the last remaining semi-final spot.

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez smashed the Balaton Park Circuit lap record twice on Saturday to claim pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as his teammate Francesco Bagnaia endured his worst qualifying session of the season.

League Cup: Man City down Leicester in shootout, Burton through

League Cup: Man City down Leicester in shootout, Burton through

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Holders Manchester City held their nerve to beat Leicester City 3-1 on penalties and reach the League Cup semi-finals after an entertaining last-eight tie ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

France head into Euros with injury woes and poor form

France head into Euros with injury woes and poor form

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

A closer look reveals a team riddled with selection issues courtesy of a string of injuries to key players

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Premier League's bottom two clubs met at Goodison Park and there was more woe for Everton as they bowed out on penalties to Southampton after a 1-1 draw.

Football Extras: Leicester win shootout to reach quarters

Football Extras: Leicester win shootout to reach quarters

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Leicester City's Nampalys Mendy fired home the decisive spot kick as they beat Southampton 6-5 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, on Tuesday, to book a League Cup quarter-final with holders Manchester City.

PIX: Man City beat Chelsea on penalties to win League Cup

PIX: Man City beat Chelsea on penalties to win League Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Manchester City won the English League Cup for the second successive season as the beat Chelsea 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the Wembley showpiece had ended 0-0 after extra time.

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Colombia beat Peru 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday to progress to the semi-finals of the Copa America after the two sides played to a dull scoreless draw in New Jersey.

Teenager Endrick's late goals power Real Madrid to win

Teenager Endrick's late goals power Real Madrid to win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Brazilian teenage striker Endrick came off the bench to score two goals in extra time and help Real Madrid rescue a hard-fought 5-2 win over Celta Vigo.

Dutch women reach final on penalties

Dutch women reach final on penalties

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

The Netherlands beat world champions Argentina 4-2 in a penalty shootout.

Move Over Messi, Argentina Has A New Hero

Move Over Messi, Argentina Has A New Hero

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The Aston Villa 'keeper saved three penalties in the 2021 Copa America semi-final and Argentina went on to lift the trophy. Now he's stopped two more in a World Cup quarter-final and this could just be a good omen for Messi!

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco have been willed on by some of the most impassioned fans at the tournament who arrived at the Education City stadium with their ear-splitting volume turned up high even before kickoff.

Krul shootout saves send Dutch into semis

Krul shootout saves send Dutch into semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

The Netherlands advanced to a World Cup semi-final with Argentina by beating Costa Rica on penalties after a cagey, tactical last-eight battle finished 0-0 after extra-time on Saturday.

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team stunned reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the shootout after the two sides were locked 2-2 in regulation time.