Washington and Bedlington Terriers had a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday night that ended 25-24, with the 54 strikes taken breaking a new record. It beats the current record of 48 penalties taken, which took place in a Namibian Cup tie in 2005 as KK Palace beat Civics with a 17-16 win. While the record in England has been smashed too, the score breezing past Old Wulfrunians’ 19-18 win in the shoot-out in a JW Hunt Cup tie last year. Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter! Kepa Arrizabalaga was brought on specifically for the penalty shootout, with Thomas Tuchel hooking off Edouard Mendy, and the Spaniard blazed the ball over the bar as the Reds ran out 11-10 winners on February 27.

Source: The Star March 10, 2022 16:16 UTC