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Standing still is the best way to save a penalty in football
Fact of the week
10 June 2024
Standing still is the best way to save a penalty in football
When a goalie is facing a penalty kick, they must decide which way to dive or whether to dive at all. Statistics show that the best choice is to stay exactly where they are. They’re twice as likely to save it compared to a goalkeeper who dives.

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