penalty kick
noun
1
: a free kick in rugby
2
: a free kick at the goal in soccer made from a point 12 yards in front of the goal and allowed for certain violations within a designated area around the goal
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The 32-year-old striker's first goal came on his second chance on a penalty kick after Livakovic's save on the first try was nullified by a video review that showed both his feet off the goal line as Kane was striking the ball.
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
Those fans erupted when Harry Kane scored on a penalty kick in the 12th minute, and groaned bitterly when Baturina scored the equalizer some 20 minutes later.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
But the eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, which honors global soccer’s best player, had no problems in a tuneup last week against Iceland, scoring on a penalty kick while playing 20 minutes in a sharp performance.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Australia wound up winning the Group J match up 3-1, with the final goal coming in the closing minutes in extra time on a penalty kick from Marko Arnautovic, scoring his 48th career international goal.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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ABC News, 17 June 2026
Those fans erupted when Harry Kane scored on a penalty kick in the 12th minute, and groaned bitterly when Baturina scored the equalizer some 20 minutes later.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
But the eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, which honors global soccer’s best player, had no problems in a tuneup last week against Iceland, scoring on a penalty kick while playing 20 minutes in a sharp performance.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Australia wound up winning the Group J match up 3-1, with the final goal coming in the closing minutes in extra time on a penalty kick from Marko Arnautovic, scoring his 48th career international goal.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
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“Penalty kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penalty%20kick. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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