Two thrilling penalty shootouts lit up Monday’s Round of 32 in the World Cup. Germany faced Paraguay,Morocco took on Netherlands. Germany and Paraguay ended regular time 1-1. Germany seemed to clinch it with Jonathan Tah's goal, but Waldemar Anton fouled keeper Orlando Gill. Referee overturned it after video review. Momentum shifted . Paraguay won 4-3 in shootout,Germany's first-ever World Cup penalty defeat.
Morocco equalized late against Netherlands,also ending 1-1. In penalties,Morocco advanced 3-2,booking spot in next stage. Matches showed high stakes,drama of knockout rounds in World Cup.
Extra Time and Penalty Shootout Rules
In World Cup knockouts,if no winner after 90 minutes,teams go to extra time . Two halves, 15 minutes each, try to break tie before penalties . Teams switch sides at halftime,just like regular match .
If still tied after extra time's 30 minutes, penalty shootout starts. Referee tosses coin to pick shootout goal,another toss to see who shoots first . Five players from each team take initial penalties, alternating between Team A and Team B.
Only those who played at extra time's end can take penalties. Keepers can be strikers too. If tied after five penalties,shootout goes sudden death. One penalty each round,ends when one scores,other doesn't .
Rules for goalkeepers strict. Must stay on goal line facing striker until ball's kicked. Can move sideways,not forward.
Throughout history,penalty shootouts have left marks. 1994 final, Brazil vs Italy, first to decide by penalties. Brazil won 3-2 after 0-0 draw. Roberto Baggio's miss unforgettable. 1990, West Germany beat England 4-3 in semis, Argentina ousted Italy same way. Italy beat France 5-3 in 2006 final. Brazil edged Chile 3-2 in 2014 round of 16. Croatia hit headlines in 2018, beating Denmark 3-2 in penalties then Russia 4-3 in quarters.
