penalty shoot-out

British  

noun

1. soccer a method of deciding the winner of a drawn match, in which players from each team attempt to score with a penalty kick

2. a similar method of resolving a tie in hockey, ice hockey, polo, etc

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Example Sentences

The cagey clash between Algeria and DR Congo was edging towards a penalty shoot-out when Boulbina was released on the left in the 119th minute and advanced into the area before unleashing a vicious strike into the net.

From Barron's

"Every player fought for their country and did everything to stay in this competition, and the goalkeeper helped us in the penalty shoot-out."

From Barron's

A penalty shoot-out appeared inevitable and so it transpired, with Bissouma and Nene Dorgeles failing from the spot for Mali.

From Barron's

Pape Gueye scored twice as much-fancied Senegal came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 on Saturday and seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, while 10-man Mali edged Tunisia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

From Barron's

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber - nicknamed 'Pastor Timber' by fans - followed suit when he scored in the penalty shoot-out at the end of the game.

From BBC