Penalty shoot-outs are just pitiful. A penalty kick, as we know, is always 90% luck. Which is OK for what it’s intended for; as a form of punishment or fine over a foul. But to be used to determine a match winner is downright unethical. 90mins of pure athletism, endurance, skill control and body-mind karma, not to mention countless hours of trainings and sacrifice, would just go down the drain.
Penalty shoot-outs must be scrapped. Here’s my take: If it’s a draw scoreline, then bring on the extra time. BUT, tell the goalie to take a hike. Yup, an open goal. Play and SCORE till you drop – provided you don’t get red carded for hand ball. Draw scoreline? Not a chance. Ridiculous scoreline? FAT chance, plus all the display of skill, determination, desperateness and quirkiness. That should be interesting. Say NO to Penalty Shoot-outs! Open goal extra time!!! That’s what we want to see!
