What is a penalty, everyone knows who is at least a little versed in football. However, not everyone knows about the history of its occurrence.
History
Nobody knew about what a penalty was until the end of the 19th century. The year 1891 can rightfully be considered the date of the appearance of this concept. And all thanks to Stoke City FC. So, it was a match for the FA Cup. And in the framework of the game there was a not very pleasant incident. The game was sluggish, but “Notts County”, rivals “Stoke City”, still opened an account in their favor. At the end of the match, the player of this club with a special hand knocked out the ball, which was quickly sent directly to the gate of his team. The judge naturally noticed this and ordered a free kick. But the players of “Stoke City” did not realize this chance, as the opponents put up a “wall” at the gate and did not allow the ball to pass. The players from the “Stoke City” were very offended and on this basis issued a protest, which went to the football union. This document expressed clear dissatisfaction with the imperfection of the rules of football. Then the representatives of the mentioned organization thought and decided: to make an innovation in the form of an eleven-meter. In that year, the whole world learned what a penalty is - a free kick taken from 12 yards, a one-on-one confrontation between the goalkeeper and the player who will be allowed to beat.
Continuation of a story
It would seem that’s all: everyone knows what a penalty is, the new rule is actively used in the game, but his story does not end there. After some time, the players of the same “Stoke City” held a match with “Aston Villa”. And again they lost, all with the same score. However, at the 30th second before the end of the game, they were given the right to sell the penalty. Then everyone could see with their own eyes what a penalty is in football, if not one but. The team of “Aston Villa” was pleased with the score, and therefore the players made it so that the ball was knocked out by them on the podium. And while he was returned back to the field, time was up. Once again, Stoke City filed a complaint, demanding justice. And again, the football union corrected the rules, extending the time of the game for the implementation of the eleven-meter. The latest innovation was adopted in 1903 - it is from this year that the penalty kick in football hits from a definitely designated point.
rules
Each game has its own rules. In football, they can not be counted. You need to know a lot of nuances in order to play honestly and competently. Penalties in football are no exception. Today, the penalty is appointed if the player in his own penalty area violates the rule. The ball must be in the game.
How to hit
So, what is a penalty in football, we realized, now we should talk about how to implement this opportunity. The first thing to note is that the ball must be placed at a certain mark, namely 11 meters, starting from the goal line of the opponent. Then the players decide who to entrust the implementation of the penalty. Now about the position of the goalkeeper. He must stand directly on the goal line, facing the player, between the stands. Under no circumstances should a goalkeeper leave this line until the player hits the ball. All other players must be outside the penalty area, and at a distance of about 9.15 meters. A player hits the ball at the signal of the referee. If he missed for any reason, then the penalty is repeated. And the last thing that should be noted regarding the rules is that if during the strike a player makes some kind of fraudulent movement, the judge will issue a warning to him.
11 meter series
Or “post-match”. So what is a penalty shootout? This is a penalty view, which is assigned in the event that a team meeting ends in a draw, and such an outcome is unsatisfactory. Suppose in the Champions League final, if the main time is over, the extra time is the same, but the score is still 1: 1, a penalty shootout is required. During implementation, a lot of nuances are taken into account. So, the judge first of all chooses the goal for strikes. Then - the lot between the team captains. The winner determines which score the team will beat - first or second. Impacts can only be implemented by those players who are on the field after the end of regular time. If the number of players in the teams is not the same, then the one in which there are more guys should reduce their number. Even if there are less than seven players left, the implementation of the penalty continues. A kick can be made by any player, even the goalkeeper. Teams beat alternately. The penalty shootout includes ten shots - five for each team. In the event that even after the end of such a series the score remains the same, it shall be extended until one of the teams scores a goal. And the last thing worth noting is the fact that any player can, if desired, take the place of goalkeeper.
Interesting Facts
The 2014 World Cup penalty in the match of Portugal against Germany will be remembered for a long time, when Cristiano Ronaldo himself was unable to realize it, having hit in the opposite direction. Manuel Neuer did not even have to try hard to protect the gate. Or recall at least the same year 2004 - it was a qualifying match between the Brazilian and Argentinean teams. The world famous Ronaldo “earned” thanks to fouls of rivals from the penalty spot, which, however, he realized, thereby filling out a hat-trick. By the way, it’s not such a rarity - to score three goals from the penalty spot. This worked out for Ken Barnes, Bobby Collins, Billy Price, Eddie Turnbull and many others. It should be noted that goalkeepers, despite the fact that their position does not provide for this, do an excellent job with scoring goals and penalties. How many such cases are known to world football - not even counted. What is the penalty only, shot earlier by Manuel Neuer at the goal of Petru Cechu in the match, “Bavaria” with “Chelsea” - calmly, clearly, measuredly. It is rightly said that a talented person is talented in everything, with this example this saying is fully confirmed.