Tag: Penalty Shootout
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Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest in FA Cup shootout thriller
Wrexham pull off remarkable FA Cup upset In a dramatic Emirates FA Cup third-round clash, Wrexham staged an unforgettable comeback to knock out Championship side Nottingham Forest on penalties, 4-3, after a 3-3 draw in extra time. The tie, staged at a packed stadium, delivered high drama from the first whistle to the final kick…
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Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals
AFCON last-16 drama in Casablanca The Africa Cup of Nations tie between Mali and Tunisia delivered all the tension fans crave, ending in a dramatic shootout that sent Mali into the quarter-finals. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the clash required penalties, where Mali, playing with ten men for a large portion of the…
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Mali edge Tunisia on penalties to reach AFCON quarters
Big-hearted Mali advance to AFCON quarter-finals after tense shootout In a dramatic last-16 clash in Casablanca, Mali fought their way past Tunisia to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, clinching a 3-2 victory in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in normal time and extra time. The match, played on a sweltering Saturday,…
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PSG Triumph: Safonov Saves Four in Intercontinental Cup Shootout
PSG claim a dramatic Intercontinental Cup triumph Paris Saint-Germain added another trophy to an already storied season, lifting the Intercontinental Cup after a nerve-jangling shootout against Flamengo. The match finished in a stalemate after regulation and extra time, forcing penalties where PSG’s rising star goalkeeper Matvey Safonov stole the show by stopping four successive Flamengo…
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Ikpeba Blasts Ndidi After Eagles’ 4-3 Penalty Loss to DR Congo in WC Qualifiers
Former Stars Speak Out After Nail-Biting WC Qualifier Defeat Victor Ikpeba, a former Nigerian international, has publicly questioned Wilfred Ndidi’s decision-making in the late stages of the Super Eagles’ 4-3 penalty defeat to DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final. The controversial clash, decided in a shootout after a 1-1 aggregate draw,…
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Ikpeba criticizes Ndidi after Nigeria’s World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo
Victor Ikpeba weighs in on Nigeria’s World Cup playoff heartbreak Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has publicly questioned a key moment that he says contributed to the Super Eagles’ 4-3 defeat on penalties against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final. The match, which ended in a dramatic shootout after a 3-3…
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Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after penalty heartbreak to DR Congo
Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup qualification after dramatic penalty heartbreak Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed on a tense night in Rabat as they fell 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. The result meant the Super Eagles failed…
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Nigeria Coach Alleges DR Congo Used ‘Voodoo’ During Penalty Shootout
Overview of the Controversy In a heated aftermath to a CAF competition match, Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle alleged that DR Congo players engaged in voodoo practices during the penalty shootout that decided the game. DR Congo clinched the victory 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, providing a dramatic and controversial moment for fans…
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Nigeria Coach Claims DR Congo Players Practised ‘Voodoo’ During Penalty Shootout
Controversy after a dramatic CAF clash The Nigeria national team faced a heart-stopping exit after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) competition, only to be eliminated in a subsequent penalty shootout 4-3. In the wake of the loss, Nigeria’s head coach, Eric Chelle, made a controversial assertion that…
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Nigeria Misses Out on 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Loss
Nigeria’s Dream Ends in Penalties Against DR Congo Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday night as they failed to secure qualification after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final. The high-stakes clash, held at…