penalty shot
Goalie versus shooter
A penalty shot is a free attempt at goal awarded when the opposing team commits a foul that denies a clear scoring opportunity.
In hockey, a player skates alone toward the goalie.
In soccer, a player kicks from a marked spot with only the goalkeeper defending.
The term extends to similar situations in other sports: She scored on a penalty shot to win the game.
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- shootoutArmed confrontation or tiebreaker
- ice hockeyRink game with pucks
- sudden deathInstant-win tiebreaker format
- game winnerScoring play securing triumph
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