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12-07-2021, 06:57 PM
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Re: Wow, we made the final

Originally Posted by swimfeeders ->
Very nice of the nurses, but one man got so anxious during the penalty he needed treatment.
I can understand that. It was very upsetting.
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12-07-2021, 06:59 PM
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Ooh just realised that was about the other match. Well I certainly hope that they didn't let the patient watch last night's match!
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12-07-2021, 07:00 PM
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Re: Wow, we made the final

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I think penalties are the best way to decide. These are all highly paid professionals. What I thought was a mistake was to throw two penalty takers on in the last minute of extra time. They had hardly touched the ball before they were expected to step up to take a penalty. They both missed if I recall correctly.
I remember when some European Cup games were decided on the toss of a coin. Now that is unfair.
Wasn't one of them only 19? Very unfair to put such a burden on such young shoulders.
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12-07-2021, 07:14 PM
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Re: Wow, we made the final

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Gareth Southgate's penalty miss that put England out of the 1996 Euro championship. He knows how these players feel.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/50392059
 
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