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Amanda Dlamini

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The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

But at the same time, you have to commentate on it for millions of people.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

The Argentinian goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, was crucial to his side's victory.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

He saved one penalty and his distraction antics are credited with causing France to miss another.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

Remember what Dr. Adrian told us earlier?

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

When the goalkeeper tries to disrupt the shooter, it can have a big impact.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

And of course, Ben Litterton enjoyed that final as well.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

Four years on, a goalkeeper who'll be wanting to show his main character energy at this year's World Cup is South Africa's number one, Ronwin Williams.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

In the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2024, he saved four out of five penalties against Cape Verde.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

We've heard about the drama, the pressure, the agony and the ecstasy of the penalty shootout.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

But is it the best way to settle tight games of knockout football?

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

In 2012, the then FIFA president Sepp Lautzer said he wanted an alternative to what he called the tragedy of penalty shootouts.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

It was an announcement that ultimately led to nothing.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

So what could be the alternative?

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

Counting corners, maybe?

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

Should it be next goal wins in a never-ending extra time?

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

Or should we even consider adapting the penalty to add a defender to make it harder to score?

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

I wonder what our guests think.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

On FIFA, always we're like, golden goal.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

That'll be sick.

The Documentary Podcast
Agony and ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

And it's just, let's get on with the game.