penalty shootouts 107It would, and it is pretty simple. If the soccer bosses had posed the question to people who were football wise and statisticians in the following terms, " We need to know which...
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Penalties are the best way to decide a big game. Great when you win and feels like a total injustice when you lose. Doesn't every decision in football average itself out over the long run? If West Ham get to enough Finals and enough penalty shoot outs, then I'm sure they will eventually win their share. ;)
They say it's a lottery but I always disagreed with that point of view. It's like so many sports at the highest level - it's a test of bottle. Can you stand up under the pressure?
Like having a putt to win the Ryder Cup or needing the final black ball to win the World Snooker Championship. We've all seen the very best players in their sport miss under the highest pressure.
Reina is clearly a very good penalty saver. But on top of that he was able to apply his skill under the intense pressure of an FA Cup Final shootout. Strong mental attitude. And that's something that the entire Liverpool squad are building with their achievements in the last 2 seasons. They can look back on Istanbul and Cardiff and know they have the strength to pull through. All bodes well for the future of LFC.
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