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How do penalties work?
In football, a penalty kick is awarded when a foul is committed inside the penalty area. The attacking team gets a direct shot at goal from 12 yards, with only the goalkeeper to beat. Harry Kane's missed penalty in the story was a crucial moment, as scoring it would have extended England's lead.
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