save a penalty
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in sports, for a goalkeeper to stop a penalty kick from scoring
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- The goalkeeper managed to save the penalty with a spectacular dive.
- It was a crucial moment when the keeper had to save the decisive penalty.
- He has a reputation for being able to save almost any penalty.
- The coach praised the young goalie for his ability to save the penalty under pressure.
- In the final minutes, she made an incredible effort to save the penalty.
- The crowd erupted as the keeper stretched out to save the penalty.
- They lost the match after failing to save a single penalty in the shootout.
- The defender was delighted that his goalkeeper could save the resulting penalty.
- His quick reflexes allowed him to save a powerful penalty shot.
- The team's hopes rested on their goalkeeper to save the final penalty.