The agony and ecstasy of World Cup penalty shootouts – in pictures
The agony and ecstasy of World Cup penalty shootouts – in pictures. Ever since France midfielder Alain Giresse struck the World Cup’s first shootout penalty in 1982, a total of 342 players have stepped up to face the goalkeeper for the most nerve wracking test in football.
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Ever since France midfielder Alain Giresse struck the World Cup’s first shootout penalty in 1982, a total of 342 players have stepped up to face the goalkeeper for the most nerve wracking test in football. We take a look at some of the players who took their shot at glory from the spot ...