Panenka

American  

[puh-nen-kuh] / pəˈnɛn kə /

noun

Soccer.

1. a method for taking a penalty kick in which the player takes a slow, gently arching shot to the center of goal because the goalie is likely to have lunged to one side in anticipation of a faster ball targeting one of the goal’s edges.

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Etymology

Origin of Panenka

First recorded in 2000–05; named after Czech soccer player Antonín Panenka (born 1948)

Example Sentences

While West Ham are celebrating their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals, Ouattara will be regretting his costly decision to try a Panenka in Monday night's tense penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.

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Ex-Tottenham midfielder Glenn Hoddle, added: "He took so long. I think he had a thousand thoughts going through his mind and when you're like that as a taker you miss. The young lad will absolutely regret trying the Panenka at that time."

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was usually pretty reliable from the spot but was made to look foolish when he attempted a Panenka in May 2021 as Chelsea went on to win 2-1 after the penalty save from Edouard Mendy.

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In January, Brahim Diaz attempted a Panenka to win the Africa Cup of Nations in stoppage time for Morocco.

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Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty was saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, and referee Jean-Jacques Ndala then immediately blew the whistle for full-time.

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