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What is a penalty kick?

A penalty kick is a free shot at goal from 12 yards, with only the goalkeeper to beat. It's awarded when a foul, like Lewis Hall's on Victor Muñoz, happens inside the penalty area. These kicks are often high-pressure moments, especially when taken in the dying seconds of a match, as Szoboszlai's was, and can dramatically change a game's outcome.